- Category
- Straight-in potting
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Duration
- 20 min
Thin-Cut Precision
Train fine edge contact on cuts above 60 degrees.
Thin cut into the corner.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Object ball a diamond from the corner.
- Cue ball for a 70° cut.
Execution
- Pot ten.
- Mirror the setup.
- Track overcuts vs undercuts.
Scoring
Pots out of 20.
Common mistakes
- Throw making the ball undercut.
Progression
Increase distance.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
60° cut.
Harder variation
80° cut.
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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