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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) - Group 4, Set 1
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 1 speed.
- Cheat: 6:00, Medium 1 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) - Group 1, 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: 12:00 (1/2 ball hit), Soft 3 speed.
(Control the speed or add a touch of left to avoid the side pocket.) - Cheat: 1:30, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 3 speed.
(Control the speed or add a touch of left to avoid the side pocket.)
(DCV) Dr. Cue Video - APA Lesson 76: 4 Cushion Kick System (Standard Track Line)
(About the author of the Billiard Gods books)
Here's a 4-rail kick system that can, someday, save your match. Even though it's not used much, it's still fun to learn and to show off.
(PV) Pool Video - Learn to Jump Balls (2 of 2) - Pool / Billiards
(About the author of the Billiard Gods books)
Howdy folks, here is this week's
Cool Pool Learning Video. Continue reading
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - Long Table Kicks, Set 1 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
(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Large Area Maneuvers (Advanced)
This is from the Large Area Maneuvers (Advanced) Test Groups.
Your ability to run out these table layouts will develops personal confidence when similar maneuvering is needed to win a game win during competition.
PURPOSE: Pocket the balls in sequence to clear the table.
TO MAKE THIS WORK FOR YOU:
1. Set up the donuts for all the balls. Start each layout with ball in hand.
3. Shoot in sequence: 1, 2, 3 (you can also shoot in reverse sequence - 3, 2, 1).
4. You own the set when you can run-out three times in a row.
5. Move to the the next layout.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises (precision) - OB Rail & Back: Long Table sets
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on precision cue ball control skills. The purpose is to send the OB to the cushion and return to hit the CB.
Suggestions: Start easy with follow (12:00, 1 tip up). Proceed from slowest possible speed up through Medium 2.
When 12:00 is controlled, use 6:00 (1 tip below center). Proceed with slowest speed through Medium 2 speed. The returning OB must chase down CB.
(DCV) Dr. Cue Video - APA Lesson 75: 3 Cushion Kick System (Short Track Line to Side)!
(About the author of the Billiard Gods books)
The previous 3-cushion systems were for full "round the world" kicks. Here's the "round the hemisphere" version for the half table.
(PV) Pool VIdeo - Learn to Jump Balls (1 of 2) - Pool / Billiards
(About the author of the Billiard Gods books)
Howdy folks, here is this week's
Cool Pool Learning Video. Continue reading
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Two-Way Shot Tactics
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
When a shot is at the edges of your comfort/chaos zone, the chances of being successful may be less acceptable. For example, if you can only make the shot 40% of the time and it is a critical situation, that chance of missing may be more than you are willing to allow. Continue reading
