Controlling Pace

Objective: Deliver a chosen pace consistently, distinguishing pocket speed from positional speed.

Why it matters: Two players with identical technique but different pace judgement will get very different position around the table.

Watch: n/a — practical drill lesson.

Learn: Guide on the pace scale (1–10) and when each range applies.

See it: n/a

Practise: Speed-ladder drill: strike the cue ball to stop within marked zones at increasing distances, 5 zones x 3 reps.

Test yourself: n/a

Challenge: Stop the cue ball within a 6-inch zone from three different distances, 2/3 per distance.

Common mistakes: Using the same pace for every shot regardless of what's needed after it.

Coaching cue: Pace is a decision, not a habit.

Completion criteria: 2/3 success per distance on the speed-ladder drill across all 5 zones.