Snooker players tapping their middle finger on the table before taking a shot is such a common practice that you'd think there would be a well-known reason behind it.

Snooker fans are only just realising the reason why the game's top players tap their middle finger on the table as they line up a shot.

The 2025 World Snooker Championship is about to reach its climax – but have you ever wondered why the game's top stars tap their middle finger on the table when they're lining up a shot?

Tapping your fingers to a rhythm before you enter a noisy room might seem like a strange ritual. But recent research reveals this simple act can significantly improve your ability to understand ...