- Category
- Defensive decisions
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 20 min
One-Rail Kick
Learn mirror-system kicking.
One-rail kick.
Cue ballObjectBlocker
Setup
- Object ball hidden behind a blocker.
Execution
- Use the mirror image to kick one rail.
- Contact the object ball.
Scoring
Contacts out of 10.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring spin and speed.
Progression
Pocket the ball.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Remove blocker.
Harder variation
Leave safe after the kick.
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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- Duration
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- Difficulty
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- Duration
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Lock-Up Safety
Leave the cue ball frozen behind a blocker.
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