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(FAQ) Got any pool jokes?
Two shooters play a "4-ahead" race. The first player wins the toss, breaks and runs four games in a row. The second player says he needs a spot. The first player says, "Can't do that. I haven't seen you play." Continue reading
(BV) Book Video - CBC Cheat Sheets - Group 11, Sets 9 & 10
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Howdy folks, here is a video about how to play precision position with the cue ball.
This week's video shows how to use cue ball speed and spins to get shape on the next shot.
This is an excerpt from Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets book. Continue reading
(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool - Chapter 8 - advantage & distadvantagein varying
At it's most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from "The Art of War" is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.
This segment is from:
Chapter 8 - Variation in tactics
Hence in the wise leader’s plans, considerations of advantage and of disadvantage will be blended together....
(If this is the first post you've seen, read the AWAP Introduction & instructions post.)
This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.
(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - CB Speed Control, Slow (Advanced) 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: Shoot the cue ball to stop on the designated target area.
This is the Speed Control, Slow (Advanced) Test Group. There is also an Intermediate Test Group. Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - CB Control: Follow (4 D roll sets)
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.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Double 3 Ball Runout Game (diagonal), version 4 of 4
This progressive exercise to improve your playing skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
Purpose: Runout all the balls on the table. Set the sequence before running the balls. Any failure, reset balls and start again. Continue reading
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 10, 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: 1:30, Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 10:30, Soft 3 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 9, Set 2
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: 1:30, Medium 3 speed.
- Cheat: 12:30, Medium 2 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 2 speed.
Stun, Medium 2 speed. - Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Study Your Opponent
This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
You need to put serious effort into learning about your opponent. To start with, every person can only play so many shots at one session before his game starts to disintegrate. He has good abilities to focus, think, and select decent choices when he starts. An opponent is less effective when he is mentally and/or physically exhausted. Continue reading
(FAQ) How do you play a cue ball on the rail?
This is one of the more difficult locations to shoot from. Because the cue ball is so close to the rail, it is impossible to contact the ball with other than a top spin. Draws and any variations are impossible, unless you are an expert in shooting masse shots with a near-vertical stick. Continue reading
