Why do some snooker players tap their middle finger when playing a shot?

Question

Is it just to look flash?

Answer 1

Habit maybe I used to drum my fingers on table befor making bridge no reason

Balence?ok?

Answer 2

When you think about it, when a player is doing a shot, his whole body must remain still, and actually that finger is the only part of their body they can move at the time - to relive some pressure I would imagine.

Answer 3

I saw that question being asked on BBC coverage a year or so back. John Virgo said that it is just a habit picked up over the years from playing so much.

Strange, because nearly every pro does it

Answer 4

It sounds like just a little nuance.  All players have little quirks to their stroke.  I usually rotate my cue in my grip hand a few times before I begin my practice strokes, similar to Santos Sambajon.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 5

balance

Answer 6

"C is for cookie not snooker, eh!"

It's habit or balance.

Answer 7

Just making sure the hand is stable.