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(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Double Groups (side pockets) Runout Game, version 2 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. Decide the sequence before running the balls. Any failure, reset balls and start again. Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Double 3 Ball Runout Game (diagonal), version 3 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 7, 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: 1:00, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 2 speed.
1:30, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 1 speed. - Cheat: 10:30, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 2 speed.
(S&D) Safety & Defense - How to Train Your Analytical Mind
This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
Being able to make choices with successful outcomes requires a lot of brain work and practice. Among top players, pool has been compared to chess. A player must consider hundreds of options and choices before selecting a single shot. A poor decision in the early-game can cause a loss. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Confusion Safety Type Examples
This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
Here are examples on how to use "Confusion" for 8 Ball and 9 Ball. Continue reading
(FAQ) What makes a smooth stroke?
(FAQ) What is Gamesmanship & Sharking?
Random House Dictionary definitions:
gamesmanship - 1. the use of methods, esp. in a sports contest, that are dubious or seemingly improper but not strictly illegal. 2. the technique or practice of manipulating people or events so as to gain an advantage or outwit one's opponents or competitors.
shark - 1. (v) to obtain by trickery. 2. (n) a person regarded as ruthless.
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(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Down the Rail, set 3 (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: Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts - for each layout in the Test Group.
This is the Down the Rail ACS(3) (Advanced) Test Group. There is also an Intermediate Test Group. Continue reading
(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Draw Cue Ball, set 2 (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: Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts for each layout in the Test Group. Draw the cue ball onto the designated target area.
This is the Draw Cue Ball. set 2 (Advanced) Test Group. There is also an Intermediate Test Group. Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Pocket Skills (shallow): OB 1-1/2 D to Pocket
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
