CHAPTER 5
Position Play
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Basic Position Play
Stop Shot
Slight Angle Stop Shots
Ball in Hand Stop Shots
Force Shots
Fine Tuning Force Shots
The Draw Shot
The Affect of Stroke Force on Angled Draw Shots
Draw Off the Side Rail with English
Drawing up the Side Rail with English
Back to the Rail Draw Shots with English
Force Draw
Power Draw
Nip/Draw Shot
The Jack-Up Draw Shot
The Follow Shot
Follow Shot Drills
Force Follow
Soft Follow Shots
Nip Follow Shots
Straight-In Cheat the Pocket Follow Shots
Follow with English

Principles of Position Play
The Principles in Action
Speed Control
Ideal Angle and Distance Equals Position
Know the Shape of Position Zones
Play Natural Shape as much as Possible
Right Side/Wrong Side - The Master Key to Playing Position
Allowing for a Margin for Error
When to Play Area Shape
Enter into the Wide Area of a Position Zone
Playing Down the Line of a Position Zone when Possible
Ball In Hand Shape
Play to the Long Side when Possible
Use Rail Targets
Avoid Scratching
Plan Your Route - Avoiding Obstructions
Play the High Percentage Sequence
Plan for Three Balls at a Time
Keep the Cue Ball away from the Rail
Survey the Table before Shooting
Pay Attention to Details
Use Your Imagination
Play Your Game

Playing Position off One Rail
Drawing the Cue Ball Down the Table
The Kill Shot
The Soft Draw Creeper Shot
Slight Angle Force Shot
Force Shots off a Side Rail
Side Pocket offthe Rail Position
Side Pocket Inside English Follow Shots
Side Pocket Cut Shots offthe End Rail
Using English offthe Rail
Getting a Better Angle with English

Multi-Rail Position
Two More Two-Railers
Two Rail Inside English Follow Shot
Power Two Rail Follow
Two Railer with Draw and Force
Basic Three Rail Position
Four Rail Position
Inside English Three Railer
Three Rails with Inside Follow
Three Railer with Outside English and Draw
Around the Table
Thin Cut Cross the Table Shot
Twice Across with Inside Follow
Drawing Across the Table Twice
Inside English off the Rail Draw Shot
Up and Down the Table
Around the Table Three Railer
Side Pocket Two Railer
Side Pocket Three Railer
Side Pocket Shape Using Inside English
Four Rail Side Pocket Shape

Balls Near The Pocket
Balls Deep in the Jaws
Playing Shape with English
Draw Shots on Balls Near the Pocket
Using Rail First Position on Pocket Hangers
Back to the Rail Follow Shot
Change of Direction Follow Shot

Variety of Position Plays
Playing Up Close to get an Angle
Using Tangent Lines to Control the Cue Ball
Hit or Miss Using Tangent Lines
Playing Shape on the Short Side
Cheat the Pocket for Shape
Thick or Thin will Alter the Cue Ball's Path
When to Play the Extra Rail
The Lag Shot
Go Rail First to Gain an Angle
Avoiding Balls coming Across the Table
Frozen/Frozen Position Plays
Bumping Your Next Ball into Position
First Rail Target Zones
Playing Position Down the Length of the Table
Using the Side Rails for Position Playing Position off Other Balls
Drawing Off an Object Ball for Position
Using Balls as Backstops
Backstops - Part Two
Playing Shape off Combinations
Combos with the Balls near the Pocket
Combos with a Ball in the Jaws
A Checklist of Common Mistakes




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