- Category
- Cue-ball speed control
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Duration
- 15 min
Diamond Stop Zones
Call a diamond zone, then hit it.
Stop in the called zone.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Cue ball at the head rail.
Execution
- Call a zone (diamond 2–7).
- Shoot to stop there.
- Rotate through zones.
Scoring
1 point per stop in zone.
Common mistakes
- Inconsistent backswing length.
Progression
Add an off-rail return.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Bigger zones.
Harder variation
Half-diamond zones.
Drill objectives describe what the exercise trains. Results depend on the player, the table and the quality of practice; no drill guarantees a specific improvement.
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- Difficulty
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Lag the cue ball back to the head rail.
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