The Sport of Pool Billiards 1. Ralph Eckert

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      The Sport of Pool Billiards I

      Techniques and Training based on PAT Part 1

      by

      Ralph Eckert

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      table of contents

      © Litho-Verlag e.K., Wolfhagen, Germany

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      1st edition 2015

      ISBN print: 978-3-941484-96-2

      ISBN ebook: 978-3-941484-97-9 (epub)

      ISBN ebook: 978-3-941484-98-6 (pdf)

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      table of contents

      Table of Content

       Introduction ..............................................................5

       1. Before the First Shot ...........................................8

       1.1 Posture and Overlearning .........................................8

       1.2 Stance .....................................................................10

       1.3 Upper Body and Head ...........................................12

       1.4 Cue Handling .........................................................13

       1.5 Hand Bridge ............................................................16

       1.6 The Mechanical Bridge ..........................................20

       2. Training Program ................................................22

       2.1 Speed .....................................................................27

       2.2 Straightness ............................................................42

       2.3 Stroke Efficiency, Follow Shots ..............................60

       2.4 Draw Shot ..............................................................68

       2.5 Small Area Positions ..............................................77

       2.6 Large Area Positions ..............................................92

       2.7 Frozen Rail Situations ...........................................102

       2.8 Endless Drill .........................................................112

       2.9 Movement Cycle (as the basis for your personal playing rhythm) ..................................................120

       2.10 Freestyle .............................................................133

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       3. Rules and Types of Game ................................140

       3.1 8-Ball ....................................................................141

       3.2 9-Ball ....................................................................145

       3.3 Straight Pool ........................................................148

       4. The Material ......................................................151

       4.1 The Table .............................................................151

       4.2 Cues .....................................................................154

       4.3 Balls .....................................................................159

       5. Practice Games ................................................163

       5.1 Equal Offense ......................................................163

       5.2 Bowlliards .............................................................166

       5.3 Progressive X-Ball ...............................................171

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      Introduction

      Introduction

      Here‘s an idea of how a perfect 8-ball game could go:

      Start with a draw shot from the 1 on the 4, then a natural roll from the 4 on the 2, then another draw shot on the 2, which is frozen to the rail, to get into a good position for the 7.

      Use a follow stroke on the 7 with a little left spin and from there a little draw stun shot on the 3 with a bit of right spin to get into position for the 5. From there a stun shot on the 5 just above center, then a natural roll to the 6 via two cushions, giving it a little right spin and using about Speed 2.5. This puts us in a perfect position for the 8! Then it‘s just a stop shot to secure victory!

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