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Drill

Also called: Practice drill, Exercise

What are the best pool drills?

A drill is a repeatable table setup that isolates one skill — stroke, potting, speed, position or safety — with a score so you can measure progress. The best drills are short, specific and slightly harder than your current level.

In more detail

Rotate a small set of core drills rather than collecting dozens. Repeating the same drill over weeks shows real improvement; random practice hides it.

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How many drills should I practise per session?

Two or three, each with a clear goal, is plenty. Depth beats variety.

Train it at the table

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