- Category
- Cue-ball speed control
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Duration
- 20 min
Speed Call Challenge
Name a spot before each shot, then achieve it.
Call the spot, then hit it.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Random medium cut shots.
Execution
- Name a finishing spot.
- Pot and finish within a ball-width.
Scoring
Calls achieved out of 10.
Common mistakes
- Calling vague targets.
Progression
Add rails.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Diamond-sized targets.
Harder variation
Half-ball targets.
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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