How Do You Chalk A Billiard Cue?
By applying science to your bag of tricks while playing pool, you’re giving yourself an advantage. When adding chalk to your billiard cue, you reduce friction. When you aim for the cue ball, you have a better striking point to create a better shot or add English. Follow the steps to learn how to chalk a billiard cue and have a greater chance of winning your pool game. Hold your billiard cue vertical with the tip pointing up. Grab the chalk cube in one hand while holding the cue in the other. Apply the chalk gently to the tip of your billiard cue. If you hear a squeaky noise when you spread the chalk, then you are chalking the cue correctly. Place the chalk cube back where it belongs. The chalk just added to your cue’s tip can help the tip adhere to the cue ball, allowing for added spin and English. You’re now ready for your pool shot. See our Resources section to learn more about adding English. Paint the chalk on your cue after every billiard shot. Chalk protects a cue’s tip and helps
