- Category
- Position play
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Duration
- 25 min
Position Ladder Eight
Each ball must be played to leave the next in a chosen pocket.
Eight balls, planned order.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Eight balls spread across the table.
Execution
- Plan the order.
- Run them, calling pockets.
Scoring
Balls before error.
Common mistakes
- Changing plan mid-rack.
Progression
Ten balls.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Six balls.
Harder variation
No rails on any 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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