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Every technique explained: how it works, step by step, the common mistakes, and a drill to practise it.

Cue ball control6 entries

  • Draw shot

    Level 1

    Backspin to bring the cue ball back.

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  • Stop shot

    Level 1

    Stopping the cue ball dead on straight-in shots.

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  • Follow shot

    Level 1

    Topspin to keep the cue ball rolling forward.

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  • Stun shot

    Level 2

    Sliding the cue ball into a cut shot — the 90° rule.

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  • English (side spin)

    Level 2

    How side spin changes the cue ball off a cushion.

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  • Squirt

    Level 3

    Why the cue ball pushes off line when you use side spin.

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Aiming2 entries

  • Ghost-ball aiming

    Level 1

    Picture a ball touching the object ball, opposite the pocket.

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  • Throw

    Level 3

    How friction between the balls changes the object ball’s path.

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Strategy1 entry

  • Position play basics

    Level 2

    Playing each pot so the next one is easy.

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