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Long shot

Also called: Long pot

How do I make long shots in pool?

A long shot is a pot where the cue ball and object ball are far apart, often more than half the table. Aiming errors grow with distance, so long shots expose stroke faults and reward a steady head and full follow-through.

In more detail

Use center ball or slight follow where possible, avoid unnecessary english, and keep a steady eye on the object ball. Long pots are trained, not guessed — measure your rate from fixed positions.

People also ask

Should I hit long shots hard?

Firm enough to keep the cue ball rolling on line, but not so hard you lose accuracy. Medium speed is usually best.

Train it at the table

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