- Category
- Defensive decisions
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 20 min
Two-Way Shots
Combine offence and defence.
Pot or leave safe.
Cue ballObject
Setup
- Long cut with an available safe zone.
Execution
- Play the pot with safe speed.
- Score the outcome.
Scoring
Pot = 2, miss but safe = 1.
Common mistakes
- Choosing pot speed only.
Progression
Harder angles.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Shorter shot.
Harder variation
Add blocker.
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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