- Category
- Pattern play
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 20 min
Pattern the Rack
Write the order, then run it.
Plan, then run.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Scatter nine balls.
Execution
- Write your order.
- Run the rack without changing the plan.
Scoring
Balls run to plan.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring problem balls.
Progression
Fifteen balls.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Six balls.
Harder variation
Ban rails.
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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