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CB location (Q1), Target Diamond (A9 short)
10:30 Analysis
This is a great come-back to me shot that returns to the long rail.
12:00 Analysis
Almost an identical area coverage, but with the cue ball returning to the short rail.
1:30 Analysis
By the time the cue ball gets to the third rail, all reverse spin is gone and the ball has running English. A very interesting way to reach that corner. Worth practicing.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M5), Target Diamond (I1)
10:30 Analysis
This sends the cue ball into the far corner and then back up table into the left side corner.
12:00 Analysis
The top spin on the cue ball into the 1st rail curves the path just enough to send the cue ball into the corner pocket. Without the top spin, the ball would come up short.
1:30 Analysis
The reverse spin at the 1st rail shortens up the path. It also removes energy from the ball. At a Medium 2 speed, the ball will still reach to the corner to hit any big ball. Because of the loss of energy, the ball tends to stay in the area.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M5), Target Diamond (Q3)
10:30 Analysis
This is a clever way to get the cue ball to the opposite diagonal corner. The running English expands the angle to come up short of the corner. The ball hits the last rail with reverse spin, which keeps the ball in the area.
12:00 Analysis
This sends the cue ball to the opposite diagonal corner. The ball picks up running English on the second rail. The pattern then returns the ball back into the first corner.
1:30 Analysis
Sometimes another ball interferes with a simple 12:00 1-rail kick to the corner. Reverse spin is very often ignored as a way to control ball paths. In this situation, the ball goes straight to the corner pocket.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M5), Target Diamond (E1)
10:30 Analysis
This is close to a standard "round-the-world" shot with running English. It comes into the corner pocket and is close enough to pocket a jawed ball. Worthwhile practicing this - just to surprise your opponent.
12:00 Analysis
This shot will bring the ball around the world and make sure to hit any ball a diamond short OR long from the corner. Because the ball picks up running English by the 2nd rail, the cue ball can easily travel down to the opposite diagonal corner. Play with this a bit so you know how it works.
1:30 Analysis
The ball loses about half of it's reverse spin on the 1st rail and the rest of it on the 2nd rail. You can see the angle in and out on the 2nd rail are almost identical. At the 4th rail, the ball comes in on top of the center diamond of the short rail.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M5), Target Diamond (A1 long)
10:30 Analysis
The running English on this does send the ball to the corner. It's worth a bit or practice to determine the needed speed to reach that pocket.
12:00 Analysis
This covers a narrow band of the table. Some running English is added on the 3rd rail. The ball can reach the far pocket, but may need extra speed assist. Play with the shot and find out.
1:30 Analysis
The reverse spin makes this a surprising pattern. It's a good way to come back diagonally back up table. But there is a little twist. On the 3rd rail, the ball still holds some reverse spin - just enough to get the ball into the corner. Another interesting application of reverse spin.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M3), Target Diamond (A1 long)
10:30 Analysis
The running English makes a nice round trip around the center of the table. The ball will continue towards the far pocket and can connect with any big ball there.
12:00 Analysis
The line into the first rail does not "grab" enough to put running English on the ball. This allows the ball to come back up-table near the center of the head rail. The ball travels back down table and can cover a big ball in the corner.
1:30 Analysis
Most of the reverse spin stays on the ball at the 2nd rail. This keeps the ball traveling along the long rail row of diamonds. The table takes off any remaining spin by the 4th rail, which allows the ball to go down-table to the short rail center diamond.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M3), Target Diamond (Q1 long)
10:30 Analysis
There's enough reverse spin left on the ball at the 2nd rail to miss the side pocket. The ball gets to the footer short rail, but with very little energy.
12:00 Analysis
This is a good kick to the side pocket. Try this out and see what works for you. You can hit the 1st rail an inch down to make sure the ball comes up short to the side pocket.
1:30 Analysis
The running English off the 1st and 2nd rails helps the ball miss the side pocket. The ball comes into the 3rd rail with some reverse spin. Some energy is lost. The ball can come to the table middle but not much further.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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CB location (M5), Target Diamond (Q1 short)
10:30 Analysis
The angle (with running English) doesn't have much time to change the ball direction off the 1st and 2nd rail. When the ball you want to reach is not big in the corner, this pattern comes up short of the pocket and further out on the short rail.
12:00 Analysis
When the target ball is big in the corner, this angle makes sure the entire diamond is swept. The reverse spin on the 4th rail holds the ball near the corner.
1:30 Analysis
If you need to come in from the short rail to a ball, this reverse spin make it easy to cover a big ball near the corner.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 7, Set 11
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: 4:30, Medium 3 speed.
1:00, Soft 3 speed.
Cheat: 1:00, Medium 1 speed
Cheat: 10:30, Medium 1 speed.
Cheat: 4:30, Medium 3 speed.
1:00, Soft 3 speed.
Group 7, Set 11, Layout 1
Cheat: 1:00, Medium 1 speed
Group 7, Set 11, Layout 2
Cheat: 10:30, Medium 1 speed.
Group 7, Set 11, Layout 3
Instructions:
1. Use donuts to set up the CB, 1 Ball, and 2 Ball.
2. Pocket the 1 Ball.
3. Get shape on the 2 Ball & make it.
Ownership requirements: 3 out of 4 tries.
Tips for precise CB spin
Tips to own precise CB speed
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(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Small Area Maneuvers: Set 5 of 6 (Intermediate & Advanced layouts)
(About the Author)
Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. Several run-outs in a row develops personal confidence when similar maneuvering is needed to run-out to a game win during competition.
PURPOSE: Pocket the balls in sequence to clear the table.
Start with Ball-in-Hand.
This is from the Small Area Maneuvers (Intermediate & Advanced) Test Groups.
For instructions on scoring yourself (or on a challenge to your buddies), see “Billiard Skills Challenge – Instructions” for details on practice/skill development and challenges among buddies.
BSC Test Group – Small Area Maneuvers, Set 5 of 6 (Intermediate)
BSC Test Group – Small Area Maneuvers, Set 5 of 6 (Advanced)
TO MAKE THIS WORK FOR YOU:
1. Begin with Intermediate layout.
2. Set up the donuts for all the balls.
3. Shoot in sequence (1, 2, 3) – shoot in reverse sequence (3, 2, 1).
4. You own the set when you can run-out three times in a row.
5. Move to the Advanced layout.
Suggestions: Switch balls with other balls (i.e., 1 Ball in 3 Ball position, 3 Ball in 1 Ball position, etc.). Feel free to challenge friends on who can successfully complete the run-out – best out of four attempts, and other variations.
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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) - Group 4, Set 4
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, Medium 1 speed.
Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed
Group 4, Set 4, Layout 1
Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
Group 4, Set 4, Layout 2
Instructions:
1. Use donuts to set up the CB, 1 Ball, and 2 Ball.
2. Pocket the 1 Ball.
3. Get shape on the 2 Ball & make it.
Ownership requirements: 3 out of 4 tries.
Tips for precise CB spin
Tips to own precise CB speed
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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 11, Set 10
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 3 speed.
1:30, Medium 3 speed.
Cheat: 10:30, Soft 3 speed.
6:00, Medium 3 speed.
Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.
1:30, Medium 3 speed.
Group 11, Set 10, Layout 1
Cheat: 10:30, Soft 3 speed.
6:00, Medium 3 speed.
Group 11, Set 10, Layout 2
Instructions:
1. Use donuts to set up the CB, 1 Ball, and 2 Ball.
2. Pocket the 1 Ball.
3. Get shape on the 2 Ball & make it.
Ownership requirements: 3 out of 4 tries.
Tips for precise CB spin
Tips to own precise CB speed
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(FAQ) What are some different tournament formats?
(About the Author)
There are lots of ways to have fun shooting pool. Tournaments are an excellent test of personal skills and courage. They can be a simple quickly assembled challenge among friends, a semi-formal arrangement run by the local pool hall or neighborhood bar – or even the more formal qualifiers or sponsored regional tournaments.
Formats will vary among the different venues – and the personal preferences of whoever is the designated tournament director. Here is a brief description of some common tournament formats and how they are put together.
A single elimination tournament is straight forward – you lose, you go home. You win, you keep going. The TD (tournament director) assigns matches with the loser becoming a spectator. The winner advances to a new battle against the winner of another competition.
A double elimination is a little more complicated to track. Generally, if you lose the first match, you go to the loser’s side ladder instead of staying in the winner’s side ladder. (The two ladders only meet at the top level final match for first and second place money.) If you lose on the loser’s ladder, you have two failures to advance – and you go home.
Many double elimination setups only guarantee you will play two matches. This means that if you win the first match and then lose the second match, you are eliminated. Sometimes, depending on the number of entries, you win the first and lose the second; you can still go to the loser’s ladder.
The bookkeeping and tracking for single eliminations is straight forward. Yet, few people like to compete in this type of tournament – especially the lesser skilled players. They got out of bed and dressed for the public, drive over to the pool hall, show up on time, and paid their entry fees. The idea of playing a single match and getting knocked out is hard to accept.
If you are involved in setting up or recommending a tournament format, here are a couple of ideas. For weekly small tournaments, run them as single elimination. If you get too many complains, you can do a secondary tournament where the first round losers can buy-in at half price.
The cost of a weekly tournament will depend on the social scale of the players. A middle-class area will have $10-15 entry fees. A higher-class pool hall can charge $20-25 for a weekly tournament. For regional and national qualifiers, fees can range from $50 and up. The pool hall may toss a few more bucks into the pot to entice more players to compete for a bigger cash prize.
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CB location (Q1), Target Diamond (C9)
10:30 Analysis
It's worth remembering that 2-rail reverse spin shots help make the path off the 2nd rail closer to parallel to the line to the first rail. Consider reverse spin for other similar situations.
12:00 Analysis
Similar to the "round-the-world" shot - but further down the cushion, this is a good way to reach a big ball in that corner. Notice that is also passes right through the foot spot - in case the target ball is on that line.
1:30 Analysis
The corner pattern just doesn't change much, even though the cue ball is moving with running English. The angle off the 2nd and 3rd rail are opened up - but cancel out when the ball comes into the corner. Also note, the cue ball does travel to the opposite diagonal corner, so any big ball there is easy to reach.
Other Sized Tables
For 8 foot tables, the same type of pattern requires about 1-1/4 tips out from center to get the paths shown. For 7 foot tables, 1-1/2 tip out from center is necessary to follow the pattern. The distances on small tables are less, so when the cue ball travels around in a trapezoid pattern, the rail contacts are more distorted.
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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool - Chapter 8 - roads which must not be followed
(About the author)
At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.
This segment is from:
Chapter 8 – Variation in tactics
There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, …
(If this is the first post you’ve seen, read the AWAP Introduction & instructions post.)
This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.
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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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There are table layouts where you should not attempt an offensive pattern. There are shots that you should not attempt to pocket. There are ball patterns that should be managed.
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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool - Chapter 10 - five possible developments
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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.
This segment is from:
Chapter 10 – Attack by fire
In attacking with fire, one should be prepared to meet five possible developments …
(If this is the first post you’ve seen, read the AWAP Introduction & instructions post.)
This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.
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In attacking with fire, one should be prepared to meet five possible developments:
When fire breaks out inside the enemy’s camp, respond at once with an attack from without.
If there is an outbreak of fire, but the enemy’s soldiers remain quiet, bide your time and do not attack.
When the force of the flames has reached its height, follow it up with an attack, if that is practicable; if not, stay where you are.
If it is possible to make an assault with fire from without, do not wait for it to break out within, but deliver your attack at a favorable moment.
When you start a fire, be to windward of it. Do not attack from the leeward.
A wind that rises in the daytime lasts long, but a night breeze soon falls.
In every army, the five developments connected with fire must be known, the movements of the stars calculated, and a watch kept for the proper days.
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The tactics you choose also depend on the variations of the energy cycle. These are also considerations about what shot to choose and how to execute it well.
When your opponent is on a down cycle or distracted, become more aggressive.
When he is on an up cycle, become more defensive.
When you are on the up side, become more aggressive.
When you are on the down side, become more defensive.
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(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge - Straight-in Shots (Advanced) Test Group
(About the Author)
Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition – and define Comfort Zone limitations.
PURPOSE: Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts for each layout in the Test Group.
This is the SIS (Advanced) Test Group, There is also an Intermediate Test Group.
For instructions on scoring yourself (or on a challenge to your buddies), see “Billiard Skills Challenge – Instructions” for details on practice/skill development and challenges among buddies.
Test Group SIS Straight-in Shots (Advanced) 1 of 3
Test Group SIS Straight-in Shots (Advanced) 2 of 3
Test Group SIS Straight-in Shots (Advanced) 3 of 3
TO MAKE THIS WORK FOR YOU:
1. Set up the donuts for all the shots .
2. Shoot three sets to get a feel for your Comfort Zones.
3. Based on results, add to your practice routine or mark as part of your “trustworthy” shots
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