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

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: 12:30, Medium 1 speed.
    12:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: Stun, Soft 3 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 3, 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, Soft 2 speed.
    Stun, Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 7:30, Medium 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 11:30, Soft 3 speed.

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(S&D) Safety & Defense – Your Toolboxes (Offense & Defense)

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Safety Toolbox (Advanced)

(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)

You come to the table with two sets of toolboxes – offensive toolbox and safety toolbox. These include a combination of mental abilities and physical playing skills. You can call yourself good when your original intention before the shot matches the table results – and do that constantly. Continue reading

(S&D) Safety & Defense – Cue Ball Management Exercises – Cushion-First

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Safety Toolbox (Advanced)

(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)

Few people consider the possibility of using the cushion first to set up a defensive situation. This technique can be used to control either ball. If practiced ahead of time, you have predictability. In the right circumstances, you can generate some interesting set-ups your opponent could never expect. This is actually easy to learn. Continue reading

(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 12, Set 8

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

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 12, 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: 10:30, Medium 3 speed.
  • Cheat: Stun, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 1:30, Hard 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 6:00, Soft 3speed.

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(S&D) Safety & Defense – The Concept of BPI: Examples

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Safety Toolbox (Advanced)

(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)

The following game examples explain how to use BPI to beat your opponent. Always remember, that number is an average. During half of his innings he pockets more balls than that number, and half of his innings he pockets fewer balls. Continue reading

(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 8, Set 9

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, Soft 2 speed.
  • Cheat:

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 11, Set 12

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: 11:30, Medium 1 speed.
    12:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 6:00, Soft 3 speed.

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