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Banking off the Center Diamond
Dominic "The Drill Instructor" Esposito
Many times a ball is frozen on the rail and you know it has to be banked, but you're not sure how to shoot it. Here's how.
Bank Shot Drill 1: From the Center Diamond Back.
Here's a common bank that can be made in the corner or the side pocket. While I can tell you to use a Quarter ball hit and with a medium stroke, the real key is also developing a feel for the shot. Shoot it 100 times and you'll see just what I mean. In no time it will seem like the ball has eyes of it's own.
Bank Shot Drill 2:
When you can't bring it back to the corner or the side pocket that is next to you, you may consider a two rail Z shot in the opposite corner or side pocket. Again, the real key is developing a feel for the shot. Shoot this 100 times each and again, you'll see just what I mean. Banking is always best developed through a lot of repetition; but what isn't?
This drill and many others can be found in the Pro Skill Drills Book and DVD series endorsed by 8 time World Champion Nick Varner.
