The biggest advantage to getting a custom cue is that it is built to your specifications. Here is a list of custom elements that will make a stick unique: Continue reading
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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 10, 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: 6:00, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: 10:30, Medium 3 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 12, Set 6
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: 10:30, Medium 3 speed
- Cheat: 2:00, Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Soft 1 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Soft 2 speed.
(FAQ) How can you reduce miscues?
Miscues occur when the cue tip contacts the cue ball and does not “grab”. When that happens, the tip slips off of the cue ball which then travels in strange directions. There is a certain sound that accompanies the miscue. If there are others around, everyone will look at you. The only way to get them to look away is to pretend it wasn’t you. Continue reading
(FAQ) Should you use an open or closed bridge?
There are proponents of both styles of bridges. The open bridge allows an unobstructed view of the shaft for aiming purposes. The closed bridge ensures that the stick will not deflect when hitting the cue ball out from the center. Continue reading
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 2, 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, Soft 2 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Soft 2 speed.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 9, Set 6
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: Stun, Hard 1 speed.
- Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.
- Cheat: Stun, Medium 3 speed.
- Cheat: 12:30, Soft 3 speed.
(FAQ) How can you handicap 8 Ball with a friend?
Here are some suggestions where the weaker player can still bang away at his best speed, and the stronger player (in this example is you) has to follow one or more of these restrictions. Playing straight up is too lopsided and the fun of playing quickly fades.
(FAQ) What is “playing the ghost”?
When you practicing by yourself and have done all the drills you can handle, it is fun to rack up the balls and try to run as many as you can. When playing alone, you should always have a purpose. Continue reading
(FAQ) Do you need a break cue?
For the majority of pool players, whether you need a break cue is more of a matter of do you want one? Being able to get a great spread with the greatest chances of pocketing a ball will require some separate practice time. This means racking and re-racking the balls as you experiment around with various stances, body positions, and follow-through. Continue reading
