Practice Drill

Line-Up Drill (15 Balls)

Intermediate

The Drill

Fifteen object balls lined up on the long string between the side pocket and the foot rail. Break the line with the cue ball, then run as many as you can. The pre-arranged line forces you to read clusters, choose pockets, and manage cue-ball traffic.

Setup

Place 15 balls on the long center string, foot end, evenly spaced
Cue ball in hand behind the head string
Break into the line with controlled pace — not a full break
Run as many balls as you can in any order

Technique

Soft, controlled break to spread the line. After that, plan two balls ahead — pocket selection and traffic management matter more than power.

Goals & Scoring

Track high-run records over sessions
Build cluster-reading and pocket-selection instincts
Practice transitioning between offense and break-out shots