My Pool Practice Routine | Pool School

In this video I run through the sort of pool drills I would do in my pool practice routine. I talk about why it's important to practice drills and look at some of the areas of my game I like to focus on. This includes things like straight cueing, cue ball control, positional play and long potting. The shots are carried out on a 7ft Supreme Winner UK 8 ball table, but the principles behind these tips are just the same for all forms of Pool & Snooker.

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Products used in this video

Elkmaster Pro Tips

Super Aramith Pro Cup pool balls (with carry case)

Balls without case

Triangle ProChalk

8 Ball Cue Rack

Table Brush

Snooker Table Iron

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[wakstar]

I do this every week before my matches and it’s made a massive difference to the way I start matches and then I just build from there. These drills are like all round prep for match play scenarios. I find myself chuckling to myself when in a match I’m presented with almost a copy of the middle line drill- several stuns and screws and I just set about them. I’ve had several break and dishes this season- 4 so far. Never had any before in 2 match format play. Man I was granite tonight. Awkward flicked black to middle - hearted it. Middle pocket play in pool I’ve improved due to this drill. 2nd in league promotion contention. My secret weapon this drill. The absolutely key thing is Not glossing over the misses and not carrying on. When I miss a ball I replace it and play the same shot until I’m happy with the pot and position- then I re-rack them all. I actually find the easier drills before matches really get my confidence up and touch play. You’re a great coach. Thank you so much.

[richardtweeddale]

Man, these routines really highlight how inconsistent both my potting and positional play are. I’ve been a casual player for years but only recently have I consciously decided to make a sustained effort to improve. Kudos to you for making these videos, you are helping me improve already. Keep up the good work.

[bazk]

Without a doubt this channel is the best I’ve seen in regards to UK 8 ball pool, fabulously put together videos and tutorials. A gem of a find for any young player or a rusty one like myself!

[theaveragejoebody]

Ok so today I attempted the first drill. I am still mostly just working on a straight stoke so my draw isn't very good. I had a frustrating practice session. I wasn't happy with how it went so before bed I went back to the table with a different mindset. What do ya know! I was able to get some balls knocked in!!! The mental aspect of this game is huge. Thank you again for this Video

[Kaloulessful]

Thank you for this great video. Drill 1 is so much harder than it seems. In a pub league and casually rate my self as okay. If you are off cueing straight then it throws the whole drill off. Spent an hour and a half practicing today on my own, resetting everytime and got 5. Crazy hard.

[chrisml]

I’ve been playing 6 months in a pub league (and obviously for fun occasionally before that) and just tried this today.

Was there for 2 hours, only managed to pot half the balls on the line up drill. And about the same for the open table.

You make it look easy!

Will be practicing this again tomorrow before my match… thanks.

[Rise_and_Shine]

It's great to have you back, I've been following your channel from last year.
The videos they have helped me a lot, you are the best coach I've never had; Open Table Drill one of my favourite 💯🙏

[jonmerritt]

Thank you so much for all these videos. I'm applying the techniques and practice routines to snooker, but it's a massive help :)

[zsolttildy]

Glad to see an upload from you! Awesome.

[caseymccoy]

Love this practice routine for sure, definitely has given me a lot of fresh new

[Rise_and_Shine]

Open table drill ♥️🎱 it's my favorite first time I saw this on your channel fell inlove with it, I practice this one for about 3-4 hours a day .

Thanks to you my brother

[MichelePearl]

Finally a drill that is useful for intermediate plus levels. 🎱💗👍🏻

[onniroy]

Great to have you back! I find that if I play too many drills where the cue ball and object ball are relatively close together I start to lose my consistency with long pots (5ft plus away (I have 8ft table). So now I like to start with a long potting drill and then the close quarter drills. I also randomly place 7 reds or yellows on the table and the black to see if I can clear up which improves my confidence when I play good players who have potted all their colours and missed the black! I am now much more primed to pot 8 balls in a row! Just lacking that consistency and flare to regularly dish/reverse dish 🥲

[theaveragejoebody]

Thank you! I will be doing this absolutely

[wakstar]

I’m really enjoying this drill. So far I’ve just started at any ball on drill 2. and I’ve done it a few times but I agree about missing an easy ball and not glossing over..because these are balls I tend to miss more than once… tomorrow I’m doing part 3. Drill 1 is actually hard to do 15 perfect straight 3 inch screw shots? I’ve only managed 9 so far. The main thing is I feel like this focussed practice is giving me a much better preparation for match play come Tuesday nights.

[smithtgeek]

Very useful drills that I will now put into my practice. Agree that playing yourself is too predictable and I'm excited to see some results. Keep up the great content

[raymondphillips]

That’s a good practice routine. I think incorporate into my next practice. 👍

[OffGridMadMan]

Your channel is gold mate 👌 Iv not long finished "practising" at home but it was aimless and frustrating me so I spat my dummy! I'm going to integrate these drills into my practice, subbed, thank you 😊

[sinclairandrew]

I really like your table it’s beautiful keep it up 😊 amazing video

[dealaparty]

Very much enjoying the videos and the way you present. Please could you share what cloth is on your table. Many thanks