- Category
- Straight-in potting
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 15 min
Side-Pocket Angles
Pot from increasing angles to find your side-pocket limit.
Side pocket from several angles.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Object ball one diamond out from the side pocket.
- Cue ball at three angles: 0°, 20°, 40°.
Execution
- Pot five from each angle.
- Note the angle where misses start.
Scoring
Pots out of 15.
Common mistakes
- Hitting too hard at steep angles.
Progression
Move the object ball farther out.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Two angles only.
Harder variation
Add a 55° angle.
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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