There are several basic kinds of hand bridges that are used on the table, depending on where the cue ball is setting and the direction you want to shoot it. Here are some options: Continue reading
(FAQ) What are the different hand bridges?
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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 6, 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: 12:00, Soft 2 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: 6:00, Medium 1 speed.
12:00, Soft 3 speed. - Cheat: Stun, Medium 2 speed.
12:00, Medium 2 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 6, Set 7
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, Hard 1 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 2 speed.
Stun, Medium 1 speed. - Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 6, 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 2 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
6:00, Medium 2 speed. - Cheat: Stun, Medium 2 speed.
(S&D) Safety & Defense – Personalities: The Angry Player
(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
This type of player is either constantly upset or looking for an opportunity to display his short temper. He is usually found in bar environments. To him, pool is intended to be an interruption in an otherwise bad day. Unfortunately he still carries his emotional baggage into the game. Continue reading
(FAQ) When do you play a safety shot?
Many times while playing, you face a table layout without simple options to pocket balls. There are only bad, very bad and “%?&*@#^” choices. All of us have watched as various bar bangers seize upon this opportunity to demonstrate the width and breadth of their imagination. Actually these guys provide you with an amazing educational instance of stupidity. Continue reading
(FAQ) Can you achieve “perfect” cue ball position?
As you improve your skills and learn more about how to apply your stick, you will reach a point in the development process where the goal of every shot is to achieve “perfect” position. You want to always get the cue ball to float gently into the intended position for the next object ball. The experience can then be extended as you pocket that ball and the cue ball gently stops for the next shot. You seek the perfection of heaven on earth. You want to be as precise as if you picked up the cue ball and placed on the table exactly where ever you want it. And (to extend this fantasy to the ultimate), do this shot after shot. Continue reading
(FAQ) How shooting skills go bad against a lesser opponent!
As you enjoy your passion for pocket billiards, there will be many times when you will face off against opponents who are further back on the road to pool mastery – in some cases, miles and miles behind you. You will have long ago traveled past the level that your opponent is playing at now. Continue reading
(FAQ) What is a pre-shot routine?
Every player uses some kind of pre-shot routine for every shot. For some players, it is as short as a glance at the table, a bend down for the shot, a practice stroke (or two), and a strong forward thrust into the cue ball – no thought, no attention to detail. Continue reading
(FAQ) Why do you choke on the money ball?
When you are on the “money” ball, are you suddenly smitten with uncertainty? Do you feel like the eyes of the world are watching and waiting for you to embarrass yourself? Does a spear of fear embed itself in your guts? Do any of these situations seem a bit familiar when you finally have a shot at the ball that can win the game, match, a million dollars and the “world’s greatest player” trophy? Continue reading
