The knowledge necessary for playing position to a general area of the table or what some refer to “zone position” can be acquired very easily by doing a simple cue ball / object ball position exercise. This learning tool will help a player travel the length of the table to a “zone of success” and […]
Lesson 8: Cue Ball Control…Basic Cue Ball Effects – The use of “english” or “spin” on the vertical or horizontal axis of the cue ball should be dealt with very carefully. Hitting the cue ball in the center or with stop (slightly below center) are primary beginning points of “cue ball control”. Follow is next […]
Day 3 of the Onsite Coverage from the 2008 National Singles Championships in Las Vegas, NV. https://youtube.com/watch?v=tmDD4N-2SYM%26f%3Duser_uploads%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
There are thousands of cues available for purchase in the marketplace today. Learning what to look for will help you make an informed and investor wise decision in the cue buying process. Knowing the parts of a cue that affect your game performance and overall shooting enjoyment can be helpful tips in your search for […]
One of the most important concepts for developing excellence in your game is acquiring a “feel” for “speed control”. The first step in this process is to define speed in terms of “table lengths” and focusing on slow and medium speeds, which are used for 70% of all shots and most “diamond system” applications. https://youtube.com/watch?v=HbY_XV2c5HQ%26f%3Duser_uploads%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
The awesome nature of the “stop shot” can be used for pinpoint cue ball control and as a valuable tool for accurate carom shots. Stopping the cue ball “on a dime”, so to speak, for any straight in shot requires hitting the right spot on the cue ball with the correct speed for a respective […]
Lesson 4: The Closed Bridge – As a player becomes more adept at english control and hand adjustments for holding the cue, the “closed bridge” should be considered. This support tool will allow for flexibility to draw better and increase speed with more accuracy. Most players at higher skill levels use this bridge. https://youtube.com/watch?v=RjOOxLoXdOQ%26f%3Duser_uploads%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
When getting position becomes more difficult because of blocking balls, and the cue ball must end up in a specific place for the next shot, a “template of practice” can be used to learn the effect of the spin applied. High English that is practiced with a specific purpose in mind will result in shot […]
Lesson 6: Aiming – The first part of “aiming” is to establish the “object ball travel line”. This line is very simple to calculate and is a straight line from the center of the object ball to the center of the pocket opening determined for each shot. Shooting 15 balls without a cue ball will […]
One of the most beautiful and exciting joys in the game is when you make the 8 ball on the break. The proper striking point of the cue ball on the second ball in the rack…combined with the proper cue ball position in relation to the side cushion will help you to make the illusive […]
