Click the VIDEO above for the 9 Cue Ball Heights Drill
The ‘9 Cue Ball Heights Drill’ is from the Snooker Practice Drills Planner.
Drill
9 Cue Ball Heights Drill
Category
Break Building
Why Practice This Drill
Increase confidence with positional play by knowing that hitting up and down the centre of the ball produces 9 unique positional plays.
Pick A Game
Beginner: Hit 3 balls.
Club player: Hit all 9 balls.
Pro: Hit all 9 balls in a row.
9 Cue Ball Heights Steps
Step 1: Set Balls Up
Put black on its spot, and cue ball high on the black for an easy pot.
Step 2: Position The 9 Balls
Put 9 balls in a semi circle (see picture below or watch video for the exact spots).
Step 3: Hit 9 Balls From The Same Position
Play +4 shot (top middle), and hit the 1st ball.
Play +3 shot, and hit the 2nd ball.
Play +2 shot, and hit the 3rd ball.
Play +1 shot, and hit the 4th ball.
Play 0 shot, (middle) and hit the 5th ball.
Play -1 shot, and hit the 6th ball.
Play -2 shot, and hit the 7th ball.
Play -3 shot, and hit the 8th ball.
Play -4 shot, (bottom middle) and hit the 9th ball.
Optional Step: Low On Black
Rearrange the 9 balls, and repeat the exercise with the cue ball low on the black (see picture below or watch video for the exact spots).
Bonus Step
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