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Position: Four Square

When you’ve lined yourself up to pocket that hanger, here’s a drill that will help you increase your precision when pocketing those easy ones. Put four index cards on the table as shown in the diagram. Hitting A and B should be the easiest. Find the right contact point on the 1 ball for each path, then calibrate your speed accordingly. Card C can be reached by going rail-first on the 1 ball (shown in purple). Hit the long rail before pocketing the 1 for a wider angle uptable. Shot D doesn’t require hitting a rail, but you must posses a precise draw stroke. Aim low and develop a feel for bringing the cue ball back along the orange line. [Larry Schwartz]

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