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Trick Shots
Setting up the Shots
The diagrams in this book were designed for the beginner as well as the advanced player who is interested in learning trick shots.
The instructions, which may seem lengthy to some, are deemed necessary for the beginner. However, anyone familiar with trick shots can simply memorize the key below, set up the shots from the diagrams, and whack them in as instructed by the silhouette.
Trick Shots Courtesy of Willie Jopling.
Trick Shot Diagrams and Directions
- A Tricky Hicky
- The Triple-Side
- Four in Three
- Two Balls Under Handkerchief
- Four Balls in One Shot
- Football Shot
- Five Balls in One Rotation
- One, Two, Three in Rotation
- Blocked Eight Ball in Side Pocket
- Double Kiss Billiard Shot
- Two Balls on Spot
- 5 Straight in - 3 in the Corner
- Four Rail Hook
- Four Balls in One Shot
Trick Shot Key to Diagrams
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Solid Ball—The Cueball, Whitey, Snow, the Rock. |
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Numbered Balls—Object balls. |
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Broken Ball—Balls used for setting up the shots and then removed from the table. |
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Cueball Silhouette—How to hit the shot. |
Dotted Lines—Aiming and lining up balls |
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Solid Lines—Path of cueball |
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Broken Lines—Path of object balls. |
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Cuestick—Indicates the direction of shot |
For better visibility the balls in these diagrams are large in proportion to the table. However, this should not interfere when setting up the shots.
The following trick shots were proven on 4.5' x 9' commercial tables. Some may need adjustment on smaller or non commercial home tables, because, the rails on less expensive ones rebound differently.
