In billiards, jump the cue ball over a ball by elevating the cue stick in order to hit the center of the ball. Use a jump break cue to drive straight down into the table and lift the cue ball with tips from an experienced pool player in this free video on billiards.

In billiards, shoot over a ball by elevating the pool cue and hitting down on the center of the cue ball. Use English and strike the cue ball over a ball with tips from an experienced pool player in this free video on billiards.

In video #1, BCA Master Billiards Instructor Tom Simpson gave a brief demo of standard “dart method” ball-jumping technique for short & high jumps. Video #2 shows you how to use the “pendulum” method for long & low jumps.

BCA Master Billiards Instructor Tom Simpson gives a brief demo of standard “dart method” ball-jumping technique for short & high jumps. Video #2 (also on YouTube) shows you how to use the “pendulum” method for long & low jumps.

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