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(TML) Table Map Library - I5 to A1 short
For information on the Table Map Library, how it works and how the information was researched - read "Table Map Library - Introduction"
CB location (I5), Target Diamond (A1 short rail)
Practice this TML pattern on your table until each one becomes a known and trustworthy shot. Continue reading
(TML) Table Map Library - M3 to E1
For information on the Table Map Library, how it works and how the information was researched - read "Table Map Library - Introduction"
CB location (M3), Target Diamond (E1)
Practice this TML pattern on your table until each one becomes a known and trustworthy shot. Continue reading
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 11, Set 8
This is today's set of Cue Ball Cheats. These practice setups (and others in the book and blog) help you learn HOW to apply an exact speed and spin. That precision is how to get perfect shape on the second ball - and how to string a run together. For these layouts here are the Cheats for this post:
- Cheat: 2:00, Soft 3 speed.
Stun, Soft 3 speed. (Table roll & slow speed works for this shot.) - Cheat: 1:30, Soft 2 speed.
6:00, Medium 3 speed.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Pocket Skills (progressive): Cross-Angle sets - 1D Out
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on progressive pocketing skills. There is no concern about where the CB ends up.
This is a multiple cue ball speed and spin drill. See Cue Ball Speed and Spin Variations. Make sure to observe the cue ball action (path from OB, any rail action, etc.) until it stops. You need to remember the results when you are in competition. Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - CB Control (Pathways) Skills: Set 2 of 4
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on moving the CB AFTER the OB is pocketed.
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Hero Shots
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
A hero shot is any low percentage shot that, if made, would be admired by anyone watching. It is so-called because only a hero could make the shot. A success would be worthy of acclaim. Missing it would make him a bum, with vocal supporters yelling out, "That was stupid!" Hero shots, by their very nature, are rarely successful. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Key Factors: Table Layout Analysis
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
When you decide that the best shot for the circumstances is a safety, there are a wide variety of factors to be evaluated. These considerations are necessary to help fine tune your options and select the most effective shot within your skills. Continue reading
(FAQ) What happens when you apply English (side-spin) to the cue ball?
(FAQ) What is a good pool stroke?
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Advance Notice
This shark is very popular among amateur golfers. It has migrated into the pool room because it has been so effective in making shooters less able to concentrate on winning. Continue reading
