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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 12, Set 10
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: 12:00, Hard 1 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Soft 2 speed.
- Cheat: 1:30, Hard 1 speed.
- Cheat: 6:00, Soft 3 speed.
(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Side Pocket, set 1 (Intermediate) Test Group
Here is Today's Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition - and define Comfort Zone limitations.
PURPOSE: Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts - for each layout in the Test Group.
This is the Side Pocket CPS(1) (Intermediate) Test Group. There is also an Advanced Test Group. Continue reading
(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Side Pocket, set 2 (Intermediate) Test Group
ere is Today's Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition - and define Comfort Zone limitations.
PURPOSE: Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts - for each layout in the Test Group.
This is the Side Pocket CPS(2) (Intermediate) Test Group. There is also an Advanced Test Group. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Key Analysis Tool: Mindset Matrix
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
The mindset matrix is used to calculate when to use an offensive or defensive approach for the current shooting situation. It is a tool, easy and simple to apply. When used constantly, shooting decisions are wiser, more thoughtful, and even enlightened. The tool results in improved chances of winning games and matches. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Analysis of the Unknown Opponent
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
When you have no previous experience playing against your opponent, observe his game closely. Start by looking for perfection - things that he does well. This includes stroke, accuracy, cue ball control, speed control, stance, etc. Then look in the same areas for things that are imperfect. Continue reading
(FAQ) Game Rules - 6 Ball
There are other games that have been invented, copyrighted and generally available to the playing public. Web searches will turn these up and the rules printed out for use.
(FAQ) How does age affect pool skills?
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - How Sharking Works
Sharking is designed to bend or break an opponent's concentration and ability to focus on the game. These and thousands of other tricks have been around a long time. It is so pervasive in the world that Sun Tzu incorporated it in his "The Art of War", and that was written 2,500 years ago.
If you do a close study of newspaper accounts of the great billiards and pool championship that were played in the 1800’s, there were plenty of accusations and counter-accusations of distractive tricks. Continue reading
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - The Gang is All Here
Sometimes you have an opponent who travels as part of a pack, similar to wolves and hyenas. Wherever he goes, they go. They cling together, traveling from place to place. Every locale they enter, they take over and change the atmosphere. With loud and boisterous behavior, they overwhelm any other activities. If the environment was quiet and peaceful, they turn it into a loud, obnoxious party. Continue reading
(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
