How to Do Pool Table Tricks

Most people know the basic rules of billiards, or pool: shoot in the solids or stripes, your opponent tries to sink the alternate pattern and sink the 8 ball last. However, there are a variety trick shots you can use to stun and impress your friends. Most of these shots are very difficult at first; however, with practice they become easy and fun to execute.

Things You'll Need

  • Pool table Pool stick Pool balls
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Instructions

  1. How to Do Trick Shots

    • 1

      Remove all balls besides the 1, 2, 3, 4 and cue balls. Line up these balls, except the cue ball, against the left side pocket in numerical order. The 1 ball should be teetering on the edge of the left side pocket, with the rest lined up extending left.

    • 2

      Place the cue ball approximately 1 foot from the line. It should be lined up between the 2 and 3 balls.

    • 3

      Shoot the cue ball hard and straight between the 2 and 3 balls.

    • 4

      Note where the balls go. The 1 ball should fall into the left side pocket, the 4 ball should shoot to the right side pocket, the 2 ball should fall into the left corner pocket, and the 3 ball should plunge into the right corner pocket.

    • 5

      Adjust your shot according to where the balls go as opposed to where they should go. This shot requires a lot of practice, so don't give up.