- Category
- Defensive decisions
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Duration
- 25 min
Safety Battle
A two-player or solo exchange that trains defensive thinking.
Safety exchanges.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- One object ball and the cue ball.
- Play solo alternating perspectives.
Execution
- Every shot must be a safety.
- Score when the opponent has a pot.
Scoring
Safeties before error.
Common mistakes
- Hitting too hard.
Progression
Two object balls.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Bigger safe zones.
Harder variation
Must contact rail each 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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