- Category
- Position play
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 20 min
Side-to-Side Position
Pot into one side pocket and play position for the other.
Pot one side, play to the other.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- One ball near each side pocket.
Execution
- Pot the first, get on the second.
- Reset and repeat.
Scoring
Two-ball runs out of 10.
Common mistakes
- Getting straight in with no angle.
Progression
Three balls.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Ball in hand on second.
Harder variation
Specify side of ball.
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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