Introduction to Bank Shots - Easy Pool Tutor

There are times in a game of billiards when you are left with only one option to pocket the object ball... the bank shot. In this lesson, I will explain the basic steps in executing the bank shot correctly.

Angle In equals Angle Out

If we were to use our knowledge of geometry in explaining the bank shot it would be a simple "Angle In" equals "Angle Out" theory. To illustrate this, we refer to the illustration below.

In the above illustration, notice that the angle coming into the cushion (referred to as "A") is the same as the angle coming out of the cushion (referred to as "B"). For this to work, the right amount of speed is required with center ball hit on the cue ball. As I will be discussing on the next lessons about bank shots, english has a different effect on the angle of the bank. So for now, start with only center ball hit and make sure that no english is applied on the cue ball.

Equal Distance Bank Method

Video courtesy of Dr. Dave and The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards at www.engr.colostate.edu/pool/