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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 10, 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: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: 3:00, Medium 1 speed.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Long Table Kicks, Set 4 of 4
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This is a simple center ball hit. This drill dis designed to teach adjustments for the first rail contact point, based on the cue ball position on the table.
Take some time to dial in the correct contact point. Then experiment with different slow and medium speeds. It's a good idea to shift the cue ball up and down one or two ball widths. This helps you dial in the small adjustments. It is VITAL to know how to consistently succeed with one rail kicks. (Not to mention a discouragement for your opponent to attempt hidden ball safeties.) Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Pocket Skills (progressive): Side Pocket (center spot) - Off Rail set
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
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Personalities: The Serene-iac Player
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
This is an invented word used to describe a rare type of pool player. Nothing shakes a serene-iac. You could throw him 20 consecutive difficult shots and he plays the table to his best advantage and with the same calm demeanor from the first to the last. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Examples of Distance Safety
This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
These are examples of distance safeties. As mentioned in the description of Distance safeties, the further a ball must travel, the more precision is required when the cue ball contacts the object ball. Continue reading
(FAQ) How to master a controlled draw shot!
(FAQ) What is the real secret to winning at pool?
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Slow Shooter
This is another delaying shark that is often observed in pool. To implement this effort, the hustler simply slows down his basic shooting routine. Used by a master gamesman, it becomes less a game of pool and more of a game of Patience. This tactic stretches out the amount of time that he is in control of the table – which extends the time you spend sitting down. Continue reading
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Medical Cane
A pool hustler can take this medical accessory and use it to split off part of your competitive intentions. The basic aluminum medical supply cane makes it obvious that he is suffering some sort of physical mobility limitation. Continue reading
(TML) Table Map Library - Q1 to A9 long
For information on the Table Map Library, how it works and how the information was researched - read "Table Map Library - Introduction"
CB location (Q1), Target Diamond (A9 long)
Practice this TML pattern on your table until each one becomes a known and trustworthy shot. Continue reading
