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
(S&D) Safety & Defense – Confusion Safety Type Examples
Tag Archives: cue ball
(FAQ) What makes a smooth stroke?
A good stroke implies following a complete shot routine. The routine begins once a commitment to the shot selection is made. Continue reading
(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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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 6, Set 8
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, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: Stun, Medium 2 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Soft 1 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 2 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 4, 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: 6:00, Medium 2 speed.
1:30, Medium 2 speed. - Cheat: 6:00, Medium 1 speed.
Stun, Medium 2 speed.
(S&D) Safety & Defense – Cue Ball Management Exercises – Draw Control
(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
This can require the most work in learning cue ball control. It will provide the greatest rewards. (If you play straight pool, this dramatically increases your run average.)
Cue Ball Management – Draw (reverse spin)
(S&D) Safety & Defense – Motivation to Focus Your Defensive Shots
(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
Strength of will is not required to keep going when you continuously have thrilling successes and things always go your way. It either means you are playing your best ever (usually only that one time in a year), or you are beating up on beginners. Continue reading
(FAQ) How do you coach a new player on a team?
If you are one of the better players on a league team, eventually you will be called upon to coach a playing situation for a new player or a lower-skilled team member. Your superior knowledge and experience is needed to make sense of a confusing table layout. Continue reading
(FAQ) Do you perform a post-shot routine?
If you watch players compete, there is one habit that the winners consistently have in common. Those are the shooters who always stop after a shot and appear to be momentarily frozen in time. What they are really doing is going over their shot, comparing the new table layout with what they were attempting to achieve. These are the players that learn from their mistakes. Continue reading
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 1, 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, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 2 speed.
10:30, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 1 speed. - Cheat: 11:00, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 2 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 1 speed.
