What is the best way to learn to bank on a pool table with about 90 percent accuracy?

Question

I have tried the angle theory and have even drawn line at perfect angles. I have tried the mirror theory with no success. The only thing that work with consitancy is pouncing the the ball on the bank with certain speeds .High speed to decrease the angle and low speed to increase the angle.

Answer 1

when testing your percentages  compare left with left and right with right and count each side separate how many left, and how many right

notice that considering each side will improve %'s

because its a clearer comparison.

this also works for practical feedback

throughout the whole game

Answer 2

I think you mean the "equal angle theory" that is the angle of return is the same as the angle of approach.  In a vacuum (no outside factors such as cloth, rails, chalk on object ball etc.), this theory would be 100%  Unfortunately, pool is not played in a vacuum and many variables are involved. Other than hours and hours of practice and learning the characteristics of each table you play, trust the "equal angle theory"   Important factors to keep in mind are 1.) you are not aiming the center of the object ball at the aim point, you need to aim the contact point of the object ball at the bisected point. (Much like on cut shots, you need to account for the curvature of the cue and object balls instead of aiming center of cueball at intended contact point) 2.) You need to contact your cue ball consistenty.  If you put draw or follow on your cue ball, you will impart spin on the object ball and this will affect the equal angle.  I find the most consistent roll is a slightly above center stroke. 3.) As you noted, the speed of your shot adds an additional variable also changing your equal angle approach.  Keep practicing and have fun practicing.

Answer 3

the problem with systems and theory's is that the playing conditions aren't always consistent. especially if you play in bars. the rails are different, the cloth is dirty or clean, the cue ball size changes from bar to bar.

nothing replaces patience and practice. practice on the same table. when playing on different tables be aware of the different conditions, and adjust.

90 percent accuracy is a pretty lofty goal. you should put most of your energy into learning to control your cueball, shot selection and position so you don't have to bank.

the easy pool tutor site is amazing. i am starting a site called www.chalkisfree.com so go there in the future. hahaha

Answer 4

first play on a computer first to learn the angles of the white ball

Answer 5

Mark the ball's path mentally and put your cue in line. The tip and handle should line up exactly with the point where the ball will hit its target.

Answer 6

draw a line directly from the ball to the opposite pocket.  Then draw a line from a parallel point on the rail to your target pocket.  

Aim for a point on the rail parallel to where the two lines cross.

It's time consuming & I tend to lack the pactience required.  But, it does seem to work consistantly.

Answer 7

from my experience 90% is not practical there are far to many variables in every different type of bank shots. often times you encounter bank shots that aren't as simple as others and are very low-percentage shots.  the better pool players you will encounter use bank shots as a last resort even when they are confident they can make the shot.  my advice, learn english my friend english and a little masse and you shouldn't encounter very many bank shots to begin with.

Answer 8

pool is basically geometery. The harder you hit a ball tough, the less you have control of it. Banking is angles. Remember your english, and pratice. Table conditions, the type od cue you use, always keep your cue chalked and practice.