Category: Drills / Exercises
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First Lesson of the Year
I was told the US/Canadian boarder is roughly the 49th parallel. I was pretty close today.
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Thirty-One Tips: 29. A Classic Drill
Sometimes a classic is called one for good reason. Citizen Kane, Casablanca, and North by Northwest are all timeless classics. They really are that good and will always be considered great. One such drill is the No-Rail Drill. The idea is to throw out a bunch of balls on the practice table, none to near…
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Thirty-One Tips: 24. Practice with the Mechanical Bridge
Spend some time in practice with the mechanical bridge. Most players I know don’t like to use the rake. I will admit it is one of my weaknesses. My accuracy suffers as does my speed control. I know how to use the rest, I just need to practice. Part of the problem is my height. …
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Thirty-One Tips: 20. Bend The Rules With Kisses
20. Bend The Rules With Kisses Most players have heard the phrase “It’s a dead one.” Usually this refers to a frozen combination that can’t be missed, so it is called “Dead.” Later in this series, I’ll give a couple of examples of these. Sometimes, a dead one can be a kiss shot where the…