A Controlled Stance-Width Experiment with SIGHTRIGHT

Capture your natural stance first

Stance width can change your balance, head path, bridge reach and the space available for the cueing arm. That makes it a useful practice question, but not a reason to search for one perfect width. The purpose of this SIGHTRIGHT stance width experiment is to compare two practical options under similar conditions.

Choose a short, straight cue-ball direction before placing the trainer. SIGHTRIGHT follows the line you select; it does not calculate aim, contact or a pocket path. Position it on a stable surface with room for your bridge hand, cue and clothing. If the curved notch, silver centre line or visual planes are unclear, review the SIGHTRIGHT positioning guide.

Begin fully upright and walk in as you normally would. Complete five no-hit entries with your usual stance. Pause at address and label only what you observe: left, centred, right or unclear. Then note whether your balance, bridge reach and cueing-arm clearance feel comfortable. Do not move a foot during an entry to chase a label. This first block is your baseline, not a test to pass.

Test one modest alternative

Stand up and step away before changing anything. Choose either slightly wider or slightly narrower, not both. Keep the change small enough to reproduce without floor marks or forced body positions. An extreme width may create a dramatic contrast, but it says little about a stance you could use in ordinary play.

Complete three slow no-hit walk-ins with the alternative. Keep the selected line, trainer orientation and starting process the same. Let your feet settle naturally rather than deliberately copying a measurement. Record the same categories as the baseline: visual label, balance, bridge reach and cue freedom.

Stop if the alternative creates pain, numbness, strain, dizziness or visual discomfort, or if it restricts a stable bridge and free cue movement. A centred observation is not an instruction to move farther. Return to the comfortable baseline and record the limitation.

Return to normal for an A-B-A check

Take a short pause, then return to your normal stance for three more entries. This A-B-A structure gives you a simple check on session drift. Compare the pattern of each block rather than treating one reading as decisive. If both normal blocks resemble one another and the alternative differs, width may be related to the observation. If all blocks drift, check placement, lighting, gaze or starting position first.

Use a full reset between observations: stand upright, step away and return to the same general starting area. Do not correct your feet while down. If the line, placement or lighting changed, write it down and treat the result as limited evidence instead of forcing a conclusion.

Transfer the options to normal cue delivery

Remove SIGHTRIGHT entirely from the table before striking any ball. Play five simple shots with the normal stance, rest briefly, then play five with the alternative only if it remained comfortable. Keep setup quality, intended contact, cue movement, speed and shot result in separate notes. A pot or miss cannot explain every part of a stance comparison.

Notice whether each option lets you hold balance, keep the bridge stable and move the cue without contact or strain. A fixed, safely placed phone camera or an experienced coach may add movement context, but neither turns SIGHTRIGHT into a diagnosis. If the alternative works only while you consciously reach for a visual label, it is not ready to become a normal-play rule.

Interpret the result conservatively

The useful outcome may be confirmation that your normal stance is comfortable and repeatable. If the alternative produces a different observation, first verify that the selected line, placement, lighting and reset routine were comparable. Then consider balance, bridge reach, cue freedom and ordinary delivery together.

SIGHTRIGHT does not calculate aim, identify a universally correct stance width, measure cue quality or guarantee improved accuracy. Keep alignment observations separate from aim choice, tip contact, cue path, speed and table conditions. A SIGHTRIGHT practice log can capture the date, cue, table, lighting, approximate widths, repetition count and reason for the experiment.

SIGHTRIGHT is a physical training accessory, not a medical or vision-correction device. It does not test or correct eyesight and cannot diagnose why a visual relationship changes. Stop for pain or visual discomfort and seek appropriate professional advice. For confirmed dimensions and real photographs, see the SIGHTRIGHT product page.

Record a decision, including “no change”

End with one clear note: keep the normal stance, retest the alternative on another day, or seek coaching context. “No useful difference” is a valid result. Do not keep widening or narrowing in search of a perfect label, and do not combine this experiment with a new bridge length, chin position or cue.

On a later session, you can check whether the chosen width still permits comfortable bridge reach near a cushion or in limited venue space. That is a separate practical question. This experiment establishes a repeatable home reference, not a rigid shape for every shot.