Developing your stroke
By karinann
Date: Sun, Feb 29, 2004 @ 00:00:00 CST
Topic: Practicing Fundamentals

Here's a simple drill to develop your stroke and improve your pocketing ability.  Some have referred to this exercise as a "concentration drill". 

Here's how to proceed:

  • Line up all fifteen object balls across the center of the table (see diagram below).
  • Take the cue ball as ball in hand before each stroke.
  • With the object balls at center table, place the cue ball for a straight in shot to the corner pocket at about the first diamond behind the string of object balls, starting with object ball number 1.
  • To make this more difficult as your ability gets better move the cue ball farther back.
  • Shoot at each object ball in turn to pocket 1 through 8 in one corner pocket, then shoot 9 through 15 in the opposite corner pocket, using a straight in shot.
  • If you miss pocketing even one ball, you must start over from scratch by replacing all 15 balls at center table. 
  • The object is to pocket all 15 balls without missing, then replace the object balls and keep going until you can pocket as many as you feel comfortable with. 
  • This looks very simple but requires concentration to do all 15 without missing.
  • It will provide you the necessary "feelings" about playing and making shots under pressure.  It also helps tremendously to help in developing a smooth stroke.
  • One note, you are allowed ball in hand to place the cue ball after each shot, to make that straight in shot.





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