How to Get SHAPE ON THE GAME BALL from Anywhere … The Most Important Shot in Pool!

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FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates the most important shot in pool … getting good shape on the game ball from anywhere on the table to make the winning shot as easy as possible. Topics covered include principles, examples, and useful drills to help you master this extremely important skill. Check it out:


Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Principles
1:40 - Options
5:36 - Useful Drills
9:33 - More Info

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!
 
I often see the 8 left as a duck in/near the jaws of one of the foot corners, with the 9 in/around the foot spot. No example for that setup?

I mean, not the hardest to position (assuming a plan to pot the 9 in one of the foot corners), but it seems most lines wind up "crossing the wedge/pie slice", as opposed to rolling in line, and are not as forgiving for speed.
 
heater451 said:
I often see the 8 left as a duck in/near the jaws of one of the foot corners, with the 9 in/around the foot spot. No example for that setup?

I mean, not the hardest to position (assuming a plan to pot the 9 in one of the foot corners), but it seems most lines wind up "crossing the wedge/pie slice", as opposed to rolling in line, and are not as forgiving for speed.
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Good point. FYI, I have lots of advice and videos dealing with how to handle pocket hangers here:

 
dr_dave said:
Good point. FYI, I have lots of advice and videos dealing with how to handle pocket hangers here:

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I should have realized, you've got an answer for everything--and I mean that in a good way!

Also, I should have complimented you on another great idea for content, and the execution, regardless of my nit-pick. I appreciate the time and effort it takes to plan, film, and edit videos. High marks for curation. :)
 
Not to boast or anything, but about 10 years ago I was telling my league teams to learn to play position on the ball around the spot area since almost all game balls end up there. I was ahead of my time LOL.
 
hang-the-9 said:
Not to boast or anything, but about 10 years ago I was telling my league teams to learn to play position on the ball around the spot area since almost all game balls end up there. I was ahead of my time LOL.
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Great kids think alike. 🤓
 
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