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(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Controlled Runout (Side), Set 1 (Intermediate)
Here is Today's Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition.
PURPOSE: Start with Ball-in-Hand.
Pocket the balls ALL IN THE SAME POCKET - using two patterns:
- from left side ball to right side ball, in sequence.
- from right side ball to left side ball, in reverse sequence
This is from the Side Pocket Runout, Set 1 (Intermediate) Test Group. Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - CB Control (Draw) Skills (progressive): 4 D set
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on controlled draws (1/2 D, 1 D, 1-1/2 D, 2 D distances).
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - CB Control (Draw) Skills (progressive): 1 D sets
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on controlled draws (1/2 D, 1 D, 1-1/2 D, 2 D distances).
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 11, Set 4
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: 12:30, Medium 1 speed.
12:00, Soft 3 speed. - Cheat: Stun, Soft 3 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) - Group 3, Set 5
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, Soft 2 speed.
Stun, Medium 1 speed. - Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 7:30, Medium 2 speed.
- Cheat: 11:30, Soft 3 speed.
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Your Toolboxes (Offense & Defense)
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
You come to the table with two sets of toolboxes - offensive toolbox and safety toolbox. These include a combination of mental abilities and physical playing skills. You can call yourself good when your original intention before the shot matches the table results – and do that constantly. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Cue Ball Management Exercises - Cushion-First
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
Few people consider the possibility of using the cushion first to set up a defensive situation. This technique can be used to control either ball. If practiced ahead of time, you have predictability. In the right circumstances, you can generate some interesting set-ups your opponent could never expect. This is actually easy to learn. Continue reading
(FAQ) How do you handle an opponent who is a poor sport?
(FAQ) How can you practice with a friend?
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Lucky Me
Every once in a while you face a hustler who uses this tactic to throw you off your game. It is designed to be effective over a period of time. He basically trains you to believe that he has the majority of the good luck being handed out by the billiard gods, and you have the majority of the bad luck. Continue reading
