Fearing that it would be chopped, Ronnie O’Sullivan’s father forbade his adversary from approaching his cue.
The father of Ronnie O’Sullivan forbade a former world snooker champion from approaching his son’s cue. According to Ronnie O’Sullivan, Alex Higgins’ father whimsically forbade him from approaching his son’s cue because he was afraid it might be chopped up. According to The Rocket, in order to create the ideal cue, the two-time world champion would break off various cues.
Stage fright is keeping him out of the Wales Open. The seven-time world champion is working for Eurosport this week. With his triumph over Tian Pengfei in the final 32, John Higgins joined him in the studio.
Reminiscent of the cue he used 25 years ago, Higgins talked candidly about shrinking it. In North Wales, the 48-year-old attributes his outstanding performance to going back to “old-school basics.”
Higgins commented on the size of his shortened cue, saying, “It’s the exact same size as the cue that I used about 25 years ago.” “That’s underneath the table I have at home.” I have reverted to my previous level of proficiency. I’m going to follow that up.
When he felt that his cue was “not quite right,” O’Sullivan said that he had acted in a similar manner. Subsequently, the Rocket disclosed that his father had forbidden former player Higgins from approaching his cue due to concerns that it would break.
You know, sometimes it’s just necessary. Uncertainty is a common occurrence. “It’s not something I do as much as John does,” O’Sullivan replied when asked if he had ever shortened his cue.
“The worst was once Alex Higgins.” He would usually receive three cues and use the top, middle, and bottom of the cues. “Don’t allow Higgins to get anywhere close to your cue,” my father advised me. He would have it off of you because he would say, “Oh, I like that.”
John is the most all-around proficient snooker player, so it’s challenging, O’Sullivan continued. When you hear him state that [the cue] is not compact, you immediately wonder, “Oh my god, what chance has anyone got if he thinks it’s not compact?”
This indicates that emotion is all that matters. Searching for a feeling is the crucial aspect. Your confidence soars, and you suddenly feel fantastic.