8 Ball Tips and Tricks
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8 Ball Tips and Tricks - Keys to a Winning Game
There are certain 8 ball tips and tricks that can elevate your game above everyone else. While most players know the basics of 8 ball, most do not know the subtlety of the game. Even fewer players know all the tips and tricks necessary to win virtually every game. While most of those players are professionals that are seen on ESPN dissecting the table, there are plenty of amateurs that seem to always win no matter the quality of their opposition. What are these great players' secrets? Do they practice more than others? Do they have a better "eye" than others? Do they understand strategy better? While all of these things may be true, it is certain that they understand every facet of the game better than everyone they face on the pool table.
In order to understand the game fully, a player needs to move beyond the basics. A player needs to understand how to properly use "english", make bank shots, control the shot and utilize superior strategy. This article will focus mostly on "english" and bank shots, but will touch on many other tips or tricks of the game. Once you learn all the subtleties of the game and how to execute, you too can master the game and become a feared opponent.
For more information and a great guide I've found for mastering 8 ball visit: 8ballsecrets.com
English - One of the Most Important 8 Ball Tips or Tricks
When it comes to 8 ball tips and tricks, understanding "english" is the most important tool in a players tool box. English is when a player imparts spin on the cue ball to get the object ball or the cue ball to react differently after initial impact. Once a player first learns to hit the basic straight shot (hitting cue on center of the ball), they can move on to placing english on the cue. The reason a player would want to place english on the cue is to make shots that a basic straight shot can't make or, much more likely, position the cue for the next shot.The most important use of english is in positioning of the cue. In order to run out a table for the win, a player must time after time, position the cue for the next shot in precisely the proper position. Watch a professional - how often do they bank a shot? The answer is seldom. They seldom shoot a bank because it is a tougher shot and they know how to position the cue (with or without english) so that each shot is either straight or a cut shot. You will also notice that few shots by a professional are a straight shot. This is because on a straight shot, there are fewer options where to leave the cue after the shot. A cut shot opens up virtually the entire table for positioning the cue ball.
By imparting left or right english on the cue determines what angle the cue will come off the object ball, and more dramatically, the angle the cue will come off the pool table rail after the object ball is contacted. For example, place a ball a foot or so from a corner pocket. Then set up a mild cut shot where the cue will hit the object ball then the rail. Now, hit the same shot with left english, no english and right english using moderate speed.
To hit with left english, hit the cue ball on the left/center of the ball (horizontally halfway between the center and the left edge of the ball and vertically halfway between the top and bottom of the cue ball). Similarly for right english hit the cue ball on the right/center of the ball. You will find that the cue will come off the rail dramatically different with each type of shot. If you hit left english, the cue ball will jump farther left off the rail. Right english will jump farther right off the rail. Now try hitting the ball harder and softer. You will find greater results with the moderate to softer shots than with the hard shot. Now try hitting the ball with a little bottom english or top english worked in and notice the results. After a little practice a player can learn the multitude of options there are for positioning the cue after one simple shot.
Bottom and top english can also dramatically affect the way the cue reacts after initial impact with the object ball. Try hitting a cut shot that is close to a scratch shot (for example the object ball and cue ball are near the center of the table). Hit it with bottom english, no english and top english. If hitting the object ball is hit into the left corner, the cue will go into the right corner with a straight shot (no english). Hitting the cue with top english the cue ball will hit left of the right pocket and with bottom english the cue will hit right of the right pocket. Practice this shot using a little left or right english as well and see the results.
Note: hit all english shots halfway between the edge of the cue ball and the center. Shots hit too close to the edge may cause a miscue. A player can move the cue all they need by hitting the cue ball in this manner using moderate to slow speed.
To learn more on english and other tips I find this site very useful: 8ballsecrets.com
Other 8 Ball Tips and Tricks
- Learn to hit a kick shot and make those seemingly impossible shots!
- Bank shots are nothing more than math. Learn the simple way to determine how to make that difficult bank shot!
- Learn to place your opponent in a difficult position so they can seemingly never get the upper hand!
- Learn practice drills that quickly and effectively elevate your game!
- Learn strategies that allow you to consistently beat better players!
- Learn these and other tips at 8ballsecrets.com!
Practice These 8 Ball Tricks and Tips and Dominate!
by T_Braker
I learned to play 8 ball many years ago and quickly became addicted. I found myself playing virtually everyday during my college years. Recent years... more »
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