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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 7, Set 12
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: 1:00, Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 2:00, Medium 1 speed.
11:30, Medium 1 speed. - Cheat: 12:30, Medium 1 speed.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises (precision) - OB Rail & Back: Full Table sets
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on precision cue ball control skills. The purpose is to send the OB to the cushion and return to hit the CB.
Suggestions: Start easy with follow (12:00, 1 tip up). Proceed from slowest possible speed up through Medium 2.
When 12:00 is controlled, use 6:00 (1 tip below center). Proceed with slowest speed through Medium 2 speed. The returning OB must chase down CB.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - CB Control: Follow (1 D roll) Set 3 of 3
This progressive exercise to improve your playing skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on the distance the CB rolls forward AFTER contact with the OB.
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Playing Styles, 1 of 3
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
There are many types of opponents who have various habits of playing the Green Game. These are based on ingrained routines that often go back to the very beginnings when the player picked up his first stick. They have been playing the same way for so long that it is almost impossible to fix it unless they call upon the help of a PBIA or ACS instructor. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Practice Routines & Safety Games
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
You don’t need to dedicate the daily multiple hours that professional players devote to practice. They need this to keep a razor edge on their playing skills. But that doesn’t mean you can advance your skills only by playing in casual and competitive environments. Continue reading
(FAQ) What are the different kinds of break shots?
(FAQ) How do you ship cue sticks?
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Fake 8 Ball Handicap
Here is a 8 Ball sharking trick that is often used on beginning players. It is an easy way for the pool hustler to appear to give a very generous handicap. In reality, he is setting up easy wins for himself.
A fantastic handicap is offered. It begins like this. “I really only play pool for money – but you already know I’m a better shooter than you. How about I give you a handicap?” Continue reading
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Life Examples of Sharking
In the real world (the rest of the planet outside of the pool room), consider these examples.
- A girlfriend, with a simple smile and wistful, appealing little-girl look easily drags you through the mall, store by store, by your nose. She knows how to shark.
- Your sister's kid throws a temper tantrum when you say "No" – and you pretty much always give in. Hustled by a kid - tsk, tsk.
- Your Mom says, "People are starving in Africa." You reluctantly force the boiled cabbage down your throat. Tricked! (And don’t try the “Let’s send it to them.”) By the way, all Moms are master gamesmanship tricksters and child manipulators.
(TML) Table Map Library (video) - Q5 to O9
For information on the Table Map Library, how it works and how the information was researched - read "Table Map Library - Introduction"
CB location (Q5), Target Diamond (O9)
Practice this TML pattern on your table until each one becomes a known and trustworthy shot. Continue reading
