Give me a shot to practice today

try this one if you want to go insane....

PocketPoint said:
I'm trying to work on specific shots and master them instead of just shooting around the table.

If you'd like to recommend me a shot to work on, go right ahead.

I'd prefer a shot that has some difficulty in pocketing the ball, and then requires some sort of position.
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For a really good workout, and possbly some hair loss.... try this one for a while. Report back to Joey with the results. :wink:

Good luck.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=100938&highlight=JoeyA's+power+stroke+drill

td
 
Google "pool/billiard practice drills". Take note on the shots that fulfill your requirements.
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CueTable Help



Work to get a straight stroke:
First table:
2 balls *room* to go through-not allowed to touch them. Just shoot the CB through the balls down ot the rail that it runs 2 times up and down without touching the balls- (thats 4 times table length)
speed 1 and 2 are easy--from *speed 3* (down-up-down =3 table lengths) it begins to need skill- speed 4 is hard...not if you have a straight stroke...
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Table 2: CB on headspot, OB on middle-spot: simple stopshot- ob goes down to cushion and have to *comeback* to the middlepoint to meet the CB again.

That s enough drill to drive you crazy- just stroke straight.....nothin else
 
u should use ur head foo! which shots do u get down on a table to shoot and hate shooting.. or just a shot u have been missing. (unless you dont miss shots) then u dont need practice
 
I have no idea what level you play it but here is a valuable shot to know. Shoot it with high inside English and a level stroke. The level stroke prevents the cue ball from jumping. Visualize the angle at which the cue ball will strike the rail and then use the plus two system to calculate the line the cue ball will take off the second rail.

The shot can be played off the long rail first also, practice it from different angles, both short rail first and long rail first. It can also be played on straight in shots by cheating the pocket.

If you don't know it, it is a valuable shot to have and will improve your game. I'm not a great player but this shot improved my game when I learned it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BsOZ09Nsyg



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here is one I work on.
ob in center of table
cb near enough to a corner pocket so you have to bridge on the rail. This makes the shot a little tougher
this is a straight into the opposite corner stop shot, make sure it is straight. hit firm with center ball. Hit correctly the ob should get pocketed, but more importantly the cb should stop dead. If you miss the center of the cb you will see it after the hit. If the cb spins off to one side or the other, even half a twist, You Have Missed the center of cb.
the perfect shot is:
a- ob goes in
b- cb stops exactly 2.25 inches closer each shot

this is a good warm up before a match or tournament to get the feel for how well you are hitting it that day.
gl
steven
 
Shoot some long straight in shots, first with a stop shot, then let the cue ball roll forward a few inches and then draw it back a few inches. This is not as easy as it sounds and it is excellent practice.
 
jay helfert said:
Shoot some long straight in shots, first with a stop shot, then let the cue ball roll forward a few inches and then draw it back a few inches. This is not as easy as it sounds and it is excellent practice.
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This is an EXCELLENT drill! It's one of my favorites, and one that I use to gauge my stroke -- how well I'm playing that day.

What I like to do is spot the object ball dead-center on the table -- dead-center on the table's centerline, and dead-center between the two side pocket. Next, set the cue ball close to one of the corner pockets, far enough away from the pocket itself so that you can still bridge comfortably without the rails or the "catcher's mitt" pocket castings interfering with your shot. You should have a dead-nuts straight-in shot towards the opposite diagonal corner pocket (i.e. you're shooting caddy-corner).

Shoot this with the following variations:

  1. Firm stop shot.
  2. Put follow the cue ball to have it follow the object ball into the same pocket. Yes, you are trying to scratch.
  3. Draw the cue ball back into the pocket under your chin. Yes, you are trying to scratch.
  4. Like Jay says, try stun variations of this where you have the cue ball follow for one or two diamonds. Then try the same with draw -- draw the cue ball back one or two diamonds.
  5. Finally, my favorite, and a REAL test of your stroke -- shoot the shot just lightly enough to lag the object ball and have it gently drop into the pocket. You're trying to have the object ball slow roll, reach the pocket, and gently "fall over" into it. This is extremely difficult, because it will reveal all manners of flaws in your stroke. It's easier to slam the ball in -- when you do so, you're basically "greasing over" any hitches/flaws in your stroke. Lagging the ball there lets those hitches/flaws see the light of day, in broad daylight.

When you've mastered that on a 9-foot pool table, then try it on a 12'x6' snooker table. With pool balls. ;)

-Sean
 
sfleinen said:
This is an EXCELLENT drill! It's one of my favorites, and one that I use to gauge my stroke -- how well I'm playing that day.

What I like to do is spot the object ball dead-center on the table -- dead-center on the table's centerline, and dead-center between the two side pocket. Next, set the cue ball close to one of the corner pockets, far enough away from the pocket itself so that you can still bridge comfortably without the rails or the "catcher's mitt" pocket castings interfering with your shot. You should have a dead-nuts straight-in shot towards the opposite diagonal corner pocket (i.e. you're shooting caddy-corner).

Shoot this with the following variations:

  1. Firm stop shot.
  2. Put follow the cue ball to have it follow the object ball into the same pocket. Yes, you are trying to scratch.
  3. Draw the cue ball back into the pocket under your chin. Yes, you are trying to scratch.
  4. Like Jay says, try stun variations of this where you have the cue ball follow for one or two diamonds. Then try the same with draw -- draw the cue ball back one or two diamonds.
  5. Finally, my favorite, and a REAL test of your stroke -- shoot the shot just lightly enough to lag the object ball and have it gently drop into the pocket. You're trying to have the object ball slow roll, reach the pocket, and gently "fall over" into it. This is extremely difficult, because it will reveal all manners of flaws in your stroke. It's easier to slam the ball in -- when you do so, you're basically "greasing over" any hitches/flaws in your stroke. Lagging the ball there lets those hitches/flaws see the light of day, in broad daylight.

When you've mastered that on a 9-foot pool table, then try it on a 12'x6' snooker table. With pool balls. ;)

-Sean
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Also one my favorite routines.

However I tend to feel it's better practice with snooker balls on a snooker table. It's been a while since I tried it, but I actually found it a little easier with pool balls even though they were larger. The little snooker balls requires a more accurate stroke IMO. Especially to draw it back.
 
Practicing this shot taught me a great deal about the pool stroke. It taught me that ultimately, if your stroke isn't truly straight, you won't be consistent. However, you have power over that and it can be controlled at anytime.

Try this shot on the rail with cue CB / OB a 1/4" from the rail. As you progress, lengthen the distance between the CB/OB. If your stroke isn't straight, you will either hit the rail with either the CB or the OB and that will tell you where your flaw is.

Oh, and don't let people get your panties in such a wad. If you don't like something on the forum, learn to forgive and turn your cheek. It has more power than you will believe.

jay helfert said:
Shoot some long straight in shots, first with a stop shot, then let the cue ball roll forward a few inches and then draw it back a few inches. This is not as easy as it sounds and it is excellent practice.
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I used to practice the Quervo shot. Got damn good at it too.
Other than that, I have to go with the spot shot. Shoot them with draw, follow, or what ever it takes to get position on nearby balls. :)
 
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