- Category
- Stroke & cue delivery
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Duration
- 10 min
Follow-Through Freeze
Builds the habit of freezing the finish position so the stroke is complete before you move.
Straight-in pot with a frozen finish.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- One object ball on the foot spot.
- Cue ball a diamond behind on a straight line.
Execution
- Pot the ball straight in.
- Freeze for two seconds after contact.
- Check the tip is on line with the target.
Scoring
1 point for a pot with a held finish.
Common mistakes
- Standing up on contact.
- Tip finishing off line.
Progression
Add distance.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Shorter shot.
Harder variation
Hold three seconds and add draw.
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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