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7-Day Stroke Fundamentals

Seven short daily sessions: film and score your stroke on Day 1, rebuild stance, bridge, pause and follow-through one element per day, then retest on Day 7 under the same conditions.
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Duration
7 days
Sessions
7 total
Per session
25 min
Level
Beginner to early intermediate

What you'll train

  • A stance and bridge you can repeat on every shot
  • A visible pause that separates aiming from delivery
  • A straight follow-through you can check on video
  • Objective stroke scores to compare over time

Built for players who

  • Missing straight-in shots you feel you should make
  • Cue ball drifting left or right on centre-ball shots
  • Rushing or jabbing the final stroke
  • Not knowing whether your stroke is actually straight
Target skill
Straight, repeatable cue delivery
Intended level
Beginner to early intermediate
Who it's for
Players who miss straight-in shots they feel they should make, or who aren't sure their stroke is straight.
Objective
Build a consistent stance, bridge and delivery, then check it with simple objective tests.
Structure
7 days · 7 sessions/week · 25 min each
Equipment
Pool table, Cue ball and one object ball, Phone for filming your stroke, Chalk or a coin as a marker

Day-by-day plan

Day 1 is open to everyone — start today. Academy Members get every day in full, with timed session blocks, checkpoints and the final retest.

  1. D1

    Baseline: film it, score it

    Find out what your stroke actually does today — before changing anything.

    • 0–5 min · Set your phone at table height, first directly behind the cue, then side-on. Film 10 normal practice strokes from each angle.
    • 5–15 min · Spot-to-Spot Stroke Line: 2 sets of 10. Count shots where the cue ball returns within one ball-width of the tip.
    • 15–22 min · Center-Ball Check: 10 attempts straight up and down the table. Count clean returns over the head spot.
    • 22–25 min · Write both scores in your log and note one thing you see on the video (head lift, elbow movement, short finish).

    Checkpoint · Baseline video saved and both scores recorded in your log.

  2. D2

    Stance, grip & bridge

    Build a stable base so the cue can swing on the same line every time.

    4 timed blocks + checkpoint · unlock with membership

  3. D3

    Backswing & final pause

    Separate aiming from delivering with a clear pause at the back of the stroke.

    4 timed blocks + checkpoint · unlock with membership

  4. D4

    Follow-through & finish

    Accelerate through the cue ball and hold a still finish.

    4 timed blocks + checkpoint · unlock with membership

  5. D5

    Distance: keep it straight over length

    Prove the stroke stays straight when the cue ball travels the full table.

    3 timed blocks + checkpoint · unlock with membership

  6. D6

    Apply it: stop-shot control

    Use the new delivery on real pots with a precise cue-ball target.

    3 timed blocks + checkpoint · unlock with membership

  7. D7

    Retest & choose your next step

    Repeat Day 1 under the same conditions and compare honestly.

    4 timed blocks + checkpoint · unlock with membership

Progress checkpoints

  • — Day 1: baseline video + Spot-to-Spot and Center-Ball scores
  • — Day 2: Bottle-Neck Stroke ≥15 of 20
  • — Day 3: Pause and Deliver ≥8 of 10
  • — Day 4: Spot-to-Spot ≥7 of 10 within one ball-width
  • — Day 5: Long-Rail Stroke ≥6 of 10
  • — Day 6: Stop-Shot Ladder in ≤12 attempts
  • — Day 7: retest and video comparison

Completion criteria

All seven sessions logged and the Day 7 retest completed. Progress is measured against your own Day 1 numbers and video, not a fixed standard.

Drills in this programme (7)

7-Day Stroke Fundamentals: questions

Can I really improve my stroke in 7 days?

Seven days is enough to build the correct habits and measure them. Making them automatic under pressure takes longer — that's why the programme ends with a retest and a clear next step instead of a promise.

Do I need to film myself?

Yes, on Day 1 and Day 7. A phone at table height is enough. Video shows faults you cannot feel, such as head lift or elbow drop.

I'm an experienced player. Is this too basic?

If you score 9 of 10 on the Day 1 tests, start with 30-Day Cue Ball Control instead. If you don't, the fundamentals are still costing you points.

What should I do after Day 7?

If your stroke scores improved, move on to 30-Day Cue Ball Control. If one test is still weak, repeat that day's session for another week before moving on.

Can I send my videos for feedback?

Yes. Video analysis coaching reviews your stroke individually, and Academy Members receive a member rate.

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