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Discover a variety of practice routines, from simple to challenging, covering everything from safety shots to break building.

Hard long potting practice routine - Kyren Wilson's routine

Improve your long potting game

Medium snooker practice routine for straight cueing - Pink to middle

Improve your straight cueing by playing pink balls to the middle.

Medium snooker practice routine for straight cueing - Straight pinks

Improve your straight cueing by playing different range pink balls.

Medium snooker practice routine for potting - Blue to corners

Improve your straight cueing and playing blue ball to corners

Easy snooker practice routine for potting - Straight blues

Improve your straight cueing

Easy snooker practice routine for potting - Straight blacks

Improve your straight cueing

Snooker rest play practice routine - Hard

Be a better rest player.

Medium snooker practice routine for potting the pink ball

Improve your game around the pink ball

Easy snooker practice routine for potting - Pink on spot

Improve your game around the pink ball.

Hard snooker practice routine straight cueing

Improve your straight cueing.

Hard snooker practice routine for potting - Long pinks

Improve your long potting from D.

Medium snooker practice routine for potting - The blue ball

Improve your blue ball potting skills.

Easy snooker practice routine for potting - The blue ball

Get efficient around the blue ball.

Hard snooker practice routine for long shots - Blue from D

Improve your long potting

Medium snooker practice routine for potting - The black ball

Get proficient around the black ball.

Easy snooker practice routine for potting - The black ball

This practice routine is perfect for beginners who are just starting out and professionals looking to be more efficient around the black ball.

Live Snooker Rankings for Amateurs

CuePal’s Live Snooker Rankings for Amateurs let players track their progress through match results and practice routines, offering real-time rankings to motivate improvement and foster competition.

Snooker foul and miss rule

The Snooker Miss Rule penalizes players who fail to hit the required ball and don't make a genuine attempt. A miss is called when a player doesn't legally strike the target ball and the referee deems the effort insufficient.

12 Best Snooker practice routines for break building

Explore 12 snooker practice routines to enhance your break building, improve shot selection, and boost your scoring potential.

12 Best Snooker practice routines for safety

Discover 12 snooker practice routines to improve your safety shots, enhance tactical play, and control the table with confidence.

12 Snooker practice routines for potting

Learn 12 snooker practice routines to sharpen your potting skills, improve accuracy, and build consistency for a more confident game.

27 Best Snooker practice routines

Whether you're a beginner trying to pot your first ball or a seasoned player aiming to perfect your break-building, practice routines are the backbone of improvement in snooker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about CuePal? Here are the answers to the ones we hear
most often.

What is CuePal and who is it for?

CuePal is the ultimate mobile platform for snooker players of all levels. It lets you track your scores, log matches, join tournaments, and earn your CuePal Global Rating (CGR) — a worldwide rating that reflects your true skill level. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, CuePal helps you stay connected and keep improving.

How does the CuePal Global Rating (CGR) work?

Your CGR is your snooker ID — a single number between 2.0 (beginner) and 10.0 (world-class) that represents your skill level.
It updates automatically whenever you log a match and is influenced by several factors, including:
- Match results (win/loss and frame scores)
- Opponent strength (beating stronger players gives a bigger boost)
- Match type (tournament matches carry more weight)
- Activity level (staying active keeps your rating accurate)

How do I get my starting CGR?

To receive your first CGR, simply log at least 5 match results — whether friendly games, club matches, or tournaments. CuePal then calculates an initial rating based on your performance and updates it automatically after each match you log.

Can I use CuePal as a club owner or tournament organizer?

Yes. CuePal offers tools designed specifically for clubs and organizers. You can create and manage tournaments, handle player registrations and payments, and connect your club to a global network of players — all from one platform.

What other features does CuePal include?

Beyond match tracking and rankings, CuePal gives you access to:
- Practice routines to sharpen specific skills
- Tournament registration and tracking
- Club connections to discover local events
- Player profiles and community features to connect with others worldwide

Can I use CuePal as a club owner or tournament organizer?

Yes. CuePal offers tools designed specifically for clubs and organizers. You can create and manage tournaments, handle player registrations and payments, and connect your club to a global network of players — all from one platform.

Is CuePal really free to use?

Yes — all CuePal features are currently free to use. In the future, some advanced tools may become part of a subscription plan, but core features like match logging, rankings, and practice routines will remain free.

How do I download the CuePal app on my device?

You can download CuePal from both the App Store (for iPhone) and Google Play (for Android). Just search for “CuePal” or use the direct download links on our website.

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