Playing for Position

Objective: Pot the current ball while placing the cue ball in a workable zone for the next shot.

Why it matters: Frames are won by stringing shots together, not by potting balls in isolation.

Watch: Video demonstrating zone-based position thinking on a multi-ball layout.

Learn: Guide on identifying target zones rather than pinpoint spots.

See it: Diagram of a table layout with target zones marked for each shot.

Practise: 3-ball position drill: pot each ball while landing the cue ball inside a marked zone for the next.

Test yourself: n/a

Challenge: Clear a 3-ball layout keeping the cue ball in-zone for every shot.

Common mistakes: Fixating on potting and ignoring where the cue ball ends up.

Coaching cue: The pot is only half the shot.

Completion criteria: Clears the 3-ball layout with correct zone placement at least twice out of 3 attempts.