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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 4, Set 2

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 11:00, Soft 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 6:00, Soft 3 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 1, set 3

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 2:00, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, (1/2 ball hit), Soft 1 speed.

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(FAQ) What are recommended breaking positions?

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These are general guidelines. Generally, the greater the speed that you can hit the cue ball, the more the balls will spread out and increase the chances that one of the balls will fall into a pocket. This will allow the breaker to continue shooting. Continue reading

(D&E) Drills & Exercises – (Side Pocket V) Run-outs, Set 4 of 4

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This progressive exercise to improve your playing skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.

This is a multiple cue ball speed and spin drill. See Cue Ball Speed and Spin Variations. Make sure to observe the cue ball action (path from OB, any rail action, etc.) until it stops. You need to remember the results when you are in competition.

Purpose: Runout the set of balls with controlled CB speed/spin. Continue reading

(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 9, Set 5

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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 2 speed.
    6:00, Medium 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 7:30, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 11:30, Medium 2 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 4, Set 11

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.

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(FAQ) What do you consider in buying a used pool table?

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The reasons for buying a table are many. If you are buying it for personal use the room size limits the table size. You might be interested in getting a table (purchase or donation) for a non-profit location (local lodge/legion hall, neighborhood youth center, etc.). Continue reading

(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 7, Set 11

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 4:30, Medium 3 speed.
    1:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 1:00, Medium 1 speed
  • Cheat: 10:30, Medium 1 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 7, Set 7

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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), Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 2 speed.
    7:30, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 9:00, Soft 3 speed.

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