Straight shots are not for the faint hearted

Ever try attempting draw shots, follow shots, curve and more trick shots? Try this. Now, place an object ball in the middle of the billiards table and the cue ball at one end of the billiards table just 4 inches from the bottom pocket (either side will do). Now strike the ball and pocket it! What, that's it?! You call that something more of any trick shots you ever know?! That's right, this is the foundation and porbably the most important drill you will ever need. If you can't even pocket a ball at this distance and set up, what are you talking about draw shots and some other fancy shots. Ever watch those Chinese Kung Fu movies where you see an aprentice squating for almost 4 hours everyday to build up their stance, that's to build up a strong foundation, and that's something for you to apply in your game of billiards if you ever want to take it seriously.

Most regular players will miss the shots described above for almost more than half the time, even for a seasoned player will still miss the shots half the time. For the professional level, they will keep on practising this shot over and over again before any tournament.

So how do we improve the infamous straight shot? Frankly, I don't know, probably is a feel between your arms and the billiard cue stick . For what I know, straight shots are known to be amateaurish to many, that is the reason why for anyone who attempts the shot are pressured by themselves thinking that: If I can't pocket this shot, I am worst than an amateur. Whereas for me, I treat any shot the same, and this has helped to build up my confidence. If for any moment you think that you will miss the shot, you will miss it. Billiards is a game about confidence, when you approach a shot, do it with confidence and you will eventually get it right. All sports and whatever things you want to accomplish in life needs confidence, without it you may be a loser, sorry to those who can't take my language but no hard feelings, this is what it is.

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