At some point in a game of pool you can always count on your opponents ball, or the eight ball blocking your path, making it difficult to make your shot. Sometimes we go for the bank shot to maneuver around those balls that are in our way, but you can also jump the cue ball. You want to be sure that if you are going to take the jump shot that you are not going to pocket the eight ball or your opponents (more…)
If you are serious about becoming the best basketball player that you can be, then adding a bank shot to your repertoire is a must.
Becoming comfortable shooting a bank shot takes time and practice. The best way to practice is to position yourself about 5 ft away from the basket and to the side of the rim at about a 45 degree angle. When you shoot, instead of shooting the ball straight in the hoop, aim for the square on the backboard. When shooting from an angle (more…)
When you play pool or billiards, can be challenging to win when the player you are going against has a high level of skill, but if you have a clean slate making sure the table is level, it can be easy to play. By doing this, you will be removing any of the advantages an opponent may have.
One reason that you will want to do this, is it will generally lead to you being able to find the way to win. When you are able to find these ways, it will be easy for you to understand what kind (more…)