Stop shot

One of the most useful shots is the stop shot as it causes the cue ball to stop upon impact. Use it when the object ball is near the edge of the pocket and, if it hit normally, the cue ball may follow it into the pocket. That happens to some of us even now after a long time away from the game. Use it also when you wish to set up the cue ball for the next shot. Strike just below the centre, ensuring you have adequate speed on the cue ball to execute the shot.

Follow shot

Follow shot is frequently used particularly when trying to break up ball clusters, as the cue ball follows the object ball for a controlled distance after impact. Strike above the centre of the cue ball, taking care to raise your bridge hand to have greater accuracy. To follow a short distance, hit the cue ball softly about 1/4 cue tip distance above its centre. Raising the cue tip slightly and hitting with a bit more force will create more follow. Concentrate on the follow through after impact, as it also affects the forward roll of the cue ball.

Ball control

Ball control is one of the basics that a pool player must learn. It is important to be able to control where you want the ball to stop so that you can have a placing whereby you can start aiming for the next target. At the start many were just concern to get the balls in the pot and after seeing an opportunity and achieving that, the person will have to search for another opportunity or start pondering what to do next. If you can control the ball and have a plan of where you want the ball to be, you can actually plan how you want to play the game and ultimately to be in control of the game.

Pool since when

I started playing pool since junior college days and at the initial stage it is the way of how to hold a cue stick that is the issue. After that, then it is how to hit the ball so consistently that it will always get into the pot. But like many other games, there are more advance techniques that one can use. Later on I have some friends who even play for school and participated in the competitions. There are more ways of how one can hit the ball from different angles and that requires more sharpness. Still, if one can master the basics, you can basically play a good game.

The pool game

Eight-ball pool is not just about making the pot. Just as in most things in life, planning ahead is vital. The most important ball on the pool table is white. It is the only one you strike with the cue and your ability to control it is vital. Learning how to manoeuvre the cue ball accurately to put yourself in a good position for the next shot will leave you with a higher chance of winning.