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English Pool Academy — Level 1: Beginner to Competitive

A complete English/British 8-ball pool course — from your first visit to a table through to competent league play. Built around International Eightball (EPA), World Rules and Blackball, with practical drills, cue-ball control training, tactics and match play.

25 sections 38 lessons Self-paced Free
Course content

Everything in the course, in order

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01. Understanding English Pool

2 steps

02. Equipment & Table Basics

2 steps

03. Table Conditions & Racking

1 step

04. The Break

2 steps

05. Pre-Shot Setup

1 step

06. Stance & Grip

2 steps

07. Bridges

1 step

08. Alignment & Cue Action

3 steps

09. Centre-Ball Striking

1 step

10. Potting

2 steps

11. Cue-Ball Control

2 steps

12. Natural Angles

1 step

13. Side Spin / English

1 step

14. Speed Control

1 step

15. Cushion Play

1 step

16. Plants & Difficult Shots

3 steps

17. The Rest

1 step

18. Positional Play

1 step

19. Pattern Play & Clearances

1 step

20. Tactical Pool

2 steps

21. Break & Frame Strategy

2 steps

22. Match Play

1 step

23. Psychology

1 step

24. Practice & Performance Systems

2 steps

25. Equipment Maintenance

1 step