- Category
- Cue-ball speed control
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 15 min
Two-Rail Speed
Rails absorb speed — learn how much.
Two rails to a zone.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Cut shot into the corner sending the cue ball two rails.
Execution
- Pot and send the cue ball two rails to a zone.
Scoring
Zone hits out of 10.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring rail compression.
Progression
Three rails.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Larger zone.
Harder variation
Smaller zone.
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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