- Category
- Position play
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Duration
- 20 min
Rail-First Position
Route the cue ball off rails around obstacles.
Route around the blocker.
Cue ballObjectBlocker
Setup
- Cut shot with a blocker in the direct path.
Execution
- Pot and send the cue ball off one or two rails around the blocker.
Scoring
Successful routes out of 10.
Common mistakes
- Not checking for scratches.
Progression
Add a second blocker.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Move blocker off line.
Harder variation
Three 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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