- Category
- Pattern play
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 20 min
Problem Ball First
Identify the hardest ball and plan around it.
Break the cluster early.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Seven balls with one clustered pair.
Execution
- Identify the problem.
- Plan a breakout shot early.
Scoring
Racks finished.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the problem to last.
Progression
Two clusters.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Loosen cluster.
Harder variation
Tight cluster on rail.
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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