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(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

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(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
