Category: Fundamentals
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Thirty-One Tips: 17. Half Ball Hit
Know the rolling ball half-ball hit. One of the key concepts in pool is the power of the half-ball hit. Some of these include ease of aiming, final direction of the cue ball, forgiveness of the hit, and controlling the speed of the balls. Please study these diagrams and contact me if you have any…
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Thirty-One Tips: 16. Practice Opposite Handed
Practice with your non-dominant hand. You just never know when a critical shot might come up in a game that would be so much easier to shoot left handed. You could make the shot with your natural right had form, but reaching it is just impossible. A mechanical bridge might to the trick, but sometimes…
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Thirty-One Tips: 11. Brush Up Your Fundamentals
Don’t be afraid to tune up your fundamentals. Little bad habits can creep into your routine or your pool stroke. Don’t get lazy about your basics. Sometimes a quick tune up is just what you need to break out of a slump or to take your game to the next level.
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Thirty-One Tips: 10. Watch Snooker
Please, please watch snooker. The guys across the pond play at a level that has to be seen to believe. They make tougher shots for more money than anyone on the planet. It is inspiring and instructional. You must see it to believe it. Bonus-January 9-16, 2011 is The Masters tournament from Wembly. The winner…