CUE BALL How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these cue ball-tagged tutorials to learn all about cue ball with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Break in 8 ball and 9 ball, Control the cue ball in pool, and Control the cue ball's path using the rail.

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How to break in 8 ball and 9 ball

Break in 8 ball and 9 ball

Watch to learn several methods of successful and precise breaking in 8 ball and 9 ball.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,613

How to control the cue ball in pool

Control the cue ball in pool

Controlling the cue ball in a game of billiards is very important for standard and safety shots. Get expert tips and advice on pool tables ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 732

How to control the cue ball's path using the rail

Control the cue ball's path using the rail

In this demonstration, several examples are shown of controlling the cue ball when shooting pool by using the rail. In a shallow angle shot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 327

How to freeze a cue ball on an object ball for safety

Freeze a cue ball on an object ball for safety

In the instance of all shots being blocked, you can place the cue ball ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 236

How to make a cue ball billiard shot

Make a cue ball billiard shot

Using the 90 degree rule in this tricky shot, the video shows how to get pocket a ball when there is no clear path. You can deflect the cue ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 260

How to make a kick shot when the cue ball is frozen to a rail

Make a kick shot when the cue ball is frozen to a rail

This pool shooting video shows a way to use a cue ball that is frozen ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 421

How to make a power shot, positioning the cue ball

Make a power shot, positioning the cue ball

This video shows how to shoot the target ball with enough strength to pocket the ball and set the cue ball up for the next shot. Hitting low ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 308

How to make the cue ball stop after it hits the object ball

Make the cue ball stop after it hits the object ball

In a special case of the 90 degree rule where there is no cut angle ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 307

How to minimize deflection cue ball using the draw technique

Minimize deflection cue ball using the draw technique

With this soft hit toward the bottom of the cue ball, or "draw" shot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 274

How to position the cue ball for a side pocket shot

Position the cue ball for a side pocket shot

This video demonstrates the usage of several techniques to achieve a seemingly difficult side pocket shot. The rails are used to prevent a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 377

How to shoot a frozen cue ball in pool

Shoot a frozen cue ball in pool

This pool shooting tutorial demonstrates how to shoot an object ball that is frozen to the cue ball and is far away from the pocket. Use ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 291

How to position the cue ball in billiards

Position the cue ball in billiards

Positioning in all important in billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 477

How to practice a drill to improve cue ball control in pool

Practice a drill to improve cue ball control in pool

Practice this drill in order to improve your control of the cue ball ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 513

How to play a simple game of 8-ball

Play a simple game of 8-ball

New to billiards? Well, that probably means you're new to eight-ball, too. In this video tutorial, you will learn the rules and ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by Imaging Project | Comments 0
Views 1,499

How to shoot a frozen cue ball kick shot

Shoot a frozen cue ball kick shot

In another shot from the film "Pool Hall Junkies" the cue ball is frozen to the object ball. However it is demonstrated how to deflect the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 298

How to shoot the cue ball into a frozen ball combination

Shoot the cue ball into a frozen ball combination

This tutorial shows two different ways to shoot a combination in pool ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 355

How to use reverse English to stop cue ball motion in pool

Use reverse English to stop cue ball motion in pool

This pool shooting tutorial demonstrates how to control the cue ball ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 862

How to use the 30 degree rule to determine cue ball direction

Use the 30 degree rule to determine cue ball direction

This video illustrates an example of using the 30 degree rule and the ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 209

How to visualize the cue ball contact point

Visualize the cue ball contact point

In a difficult shot in pool, the video suggests visualizing a helper or "ghost" ball to determine where to aim. The centers of the ghost ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
Views 649

How to stop or stun action on a cue ball in pool

Stop or stun action on a cue ball in pool

Watch to learn how to do stop shots and stun shots in pool by making the cue ball stop and stun at the right time.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 310

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