- Category
- Defensive decisions
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Duration
- 15 min
Long Safety Lag
Distance is the simplest safety.
Distance safety.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Object ball near the foot rail, cue ball near.
Execution
- Thin the object ball and send the cue ball to the head rail.
Scoring
Cue ball within a diamond of the head rail.
Common mistakes
- Hitting too full.
Progression
Also send the object ball to rail.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Bigger zone.
Harder variation
Half-diamond zone.
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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