- Category
- Stroke & cue delivery
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 10 min
Pause and Deliver
A rhythm drill that removes jerky transitions under pressure.
Medium shot with a counted pause.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Any medium straight-in shot.
Execution
- Count 'one' at the back of the backswing.
- Deliver smoothly.
- Repeat with the same count every shot.
Scoring
1 point per pot with an audible pause count.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the pause on easy shots.
Progression
Use the routine in a practice rack.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Very short shots.
Harder variation
Add a time limit per shot.
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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