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League night doesn't wait. Here's a map to the how-to videos from the players you watch — grouped so you can work one piece of your game at a time.

True Roll is a Texas brand made by league players, for league players. We didn't invent these lessons — the instructors did. We lined up the popular ones by topic: stance, aiming, English, the break, safeties, drills, and the rest.

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Topic 01

Fundamentals

Stance, bridge, stroke, chalk. Get these right and the rest of the table starts listening.

Pool Lesson | How to Shoot Every Ball - Step by StepSharivariBeginner4.9M viewsBridge, stance, stroke, routine — the whole shot, one step at a time. Billiards Tutorial: How to Play Pool – The FundamentalsVenom TrickshotsBeginner611.7K viewsFlorian on bridge, stance, and stroke. Start here if you're new to the table. The Stance - Pool Tutorial | Pool SchoolPool SchoolBeginner580.9K viewsA stance that stays put when the match gets loud. Pool Lesson| HOW TO Build A Perfect POOL STROKESharivariIntermediate417.4K viewsStraight delivery and timing. The stroke that doesn't bail on you. APA Dr. Cue Instruction - Pool Lesson 1: Chalking Up!!American Poolplayers Association - APABeginner328.7K viewsChalk right, stop miscues. Small habit, big difference. Jeremy Jones Pool Instruction - Key FundamentalsAmerican Poolplayers Association - APABeginner128.4K viewsAPA coach Jeremy Jones on the fundamentals that actually matter.
Topic 02

Aiming

See it before you get down. Ghost ball and the aim lines that hold up on league night.

Clearing The Table Step by Step - GoPro & GhostballSharivariBeginner1.2M viewsGhost-ball aiming from the head cam. Watch a table get cleared. HOW TO AIM in Pool and Billiards … The AIMING SYSTEM of the PROSDrDaveBilliardsIntermediate556.5K viewsDr. Dave on how pros really aim — no magic, just a system. How To Aim In Pool - Beginners Guide | Pool SchoolPool SchoolBeginner335.3K viewsBeginner aiming, plain and clear. Good first watch. Jeremy Jones Pool Instruction - Aiming with EnglishAmerican Poolplayers Association - APAIntermediate331.7K viewsHow Jeremy Jones aims when he puts English on it. Ghost Ball Aiming and the Throw Effect | Pool SchoolPool SchoolIntermediate154.6K viewsThrow changes the aim. Here's how to adjust for it. Pool Quick Tip | Ghost Ball Aiming SystemSharivariBeginner141.5K viewsQuick ghost-ball tip. Use it tonight.
Topic 03

Cue Ball Control & English

Stop, follow, draw, side spin. Make the white ball go where you need it — not where it wants.

CUE BALL CONTROL ... Everything You Need to KnowDrDaveBilliardsIntermediate1.2M viewsStop, follow, draw — cue ball control the way physics says it works. How To Aim & Apply Side Spin | Back Hand & Front Hand EnglishSharivariIntermediate1M viewsBack-hand and front-hand English without the fog. Ultimate Side Spin Guide: Everything You Need to KnowSharivariAdvanced976.1K viewsDeep dive on side spin. For when you're ready to dig in. Mastering Side Spin & Cue Ball Control: Step by Step GuideSharivariIntermediate513.1K viewsStep-by-step spin and control. Practice along with it. Spin Must Know Basics and TermsJasmin Ouschan / Professional Pool PlayerBeginner483K viewsPro Jasmin Ouschan on spin words and the basics behind them. Pool and billiards draw/backspin/screw-back shot - Part 2: physics (NV B.97)DrDaveBilliardsAdvanced466.2K viewsWhy draw works — and why it fails when tip and speed are wrong.
Topic 04

Position Play / Pattern Play

One ball is a pot. Two and three ahead is a runout. Think in patterns.

Pool Lesson | Everything You Must Know About Position GameSharivariIntermediate821.1K viewsPosition play that turns pots into runouts. How PROFESSIONALS Play Position - Pro HacksZero-X BilliardsAdvanced448.8K viewsHow pros think about shape and zones. Worth the long watch. Once You Learn These Shots, Pool Gets 10x EasierSharivariIntermediate327.9K viewsA handful of shape shots that make the next ball easier. TOP 5 Most Important Shots in PoolSharivariIntermediate147.9K viewsFive position shots every serious league player needs. The Perfect Way to Learn & Practice Position Play in PoolSharivariBeginner70.7K viewsA practice method for building position the right way.
Topic 05

The Break

Open the rack with a plan. Power is fine. A shot after the break is better.

Billiards Tutorial: How to Break 8 Ball in PoolVenom TrickshotsBeginner4.4M viewsFlorian on racking and a solid 8-ball break. Pool Lesson: Breaking An 8-Ball Rack Two WaysLil' ChrisIntermediate2M viewsTwo break approaches that hold up in real play. Pool Lesson | How To Break & Run 8 Ball Step by Step - GoProSharivariAdvanced1.9M viewsBreak-and-run thinking from the head cam. Pool BREAK SHOT Technique Advice - How to BreakDrDaveBilliardsIntermediate1.5M viewsBreak technique with Dr. Dave's eye for what actually works. APA Dr. Cue Instruction - Dr. Cue Pool Lesson 21: Making the 8-Ball on the Break!American Poolplayers Association - APAIntermediate558.6K viewsAPA favorite — making the 8 on the break. How to Break in Pool | Pool SchoolPool SchoolBeginner233.8K viewsStraightforward break tips if you're still finding your hit.
Topic 06

Banks & Kicks

Pocket blocked? Use the rails. Simple systems first, then the diamond work.

How to Bank in Pool (Easy Aiming System)SharivariIntermediate462.5K viewsOne-rail banks with a simple aiming system. Aim KICKS and BANKS Like a Pro … The Only DIAMOND SYSTEM You Need to KnowDrDaveBilliardsAdvanced253.6K viewsThe diamond system for kicks and banks. Kick and Bank Shot Diamond Systems, and Pool Table DifferencesDrDaveBilliardsAdvanced143.5K viewsSame diamond, different tables — how the aim shifts. Useful Angles When Playing Pool | Pool SchoolPool SchoolIntermediate129.6K viewsHandy multi-rail angles to put in your pocket. Dr. Cue Pool Lesson #69: 2 Cushion "Midpoint" Kick System (Same Square - One Tip English)!American Poolplayers Association - APAIntermediate54.9K viewsDr. Cue's two-cushion midpoint kick. APA lesson gold.
Topic 07

Safeties & Defense

Can't run out? Leave them nothing. A lot of league matches are won here.

Top 10 Safeties Every Pool Player Must MasterDrDaveBilliardsIntermediate373.5K viewsTen safeties that win matches when the runout isn't there. How To Become A Strong Defensive Player In PoolSharivariIntermediate255.4K viewsBuilding a defensive game you can trust. 8-Ball: Learn defensive strategies in 8-Ball that will absolutely help you WIN!Zero-X BilliardsIntermediate237.3K views8-ball safeties that keep the table yours. STOP Giving Open Shots To Your Opponents! 6 Killer Safes You Must Have In Your Poolcase (WIN FAST!)Niels The Terminator FeijenAdvanced202.5K viewsSix killer safes from Niels Feijen. How To Improve Your Safety Game FAST! Episode 1: “4 Squares”Niels The Terminator FeijenIntermediate86.6K viewsThe 4 Squares safety concept — learn it, use it. Incredible 9-Ball Safety Shots you need to knowJasmin Ouschan / Professional Pool PlayerAdvanced84.5K views9-ball safeties from a world-class pro.
Topic 08

Practice Drills

Random racks feel good. Focused drills make you better. Pick one and stay with it.

Pool Instruction - Learn Pool QUICKLY!Zero-X BilliardsBeginner4.9M viewsFast-path instruction packed with drills that stick. Pool Drills | Top 3 Drills To Improve Your GameSharivariIntermediate224.8K viewsThree drills worth your practice time. How to Practice Your Pool Game ~ A Beginners GuideFXBilliardsBeginner175.4K viewsHow to practice so it shows up on league night. Pool Drill | Master This Drill And Raise Your GameSharivariIntermediate162.4K viewsOne drill that levels up stroke and control. Pool Practice Drills - Straight Cueing Practice | Pool SchoolPool SchoolBeginner127.5K viewsStraight-cueing practice you can do alone. The Best Pool Drill For Beginners - GoProSharivariBeginner120.6K viewsA beginner drill filmed head-cam. Stay with it.
Topic 09

Mental Game & Match Play

Play your own game. Call your fouls. Keep your head when the score gets tight.

Top 10 Mental Aspects of Pool - The MENTAL GAMEDrDaveBilliardsIntermediate136.6K viewsTen mental habits that show up when the score is close. Jeremy Jones Pool Instruction - Mental ProcessAmerican Poolplayers Association - APABeginner43K viewsJeremy Jones on the mental process before you shoot. The (ONLY) 3 Things You Can Control In Your Pool Match - Mental Secrets!Niels The Terminator FeijenIntermediate39.1K viewsThe three things you can actually control in a match. APA Lee Brett Billiard Instruction Series - Pool Lesson 10 - How to Mental GameAmerican Poolplayers Association - APABeginner22.2K viewsAPA take on the mental game — short and useful. The Mental Game Of Pool | Pool SchoolPool SchoolBeginner20.9K viewsKeeping your head when the match gets tight.
Topic 10

Rules & Games

8-ball, 9-ball, APA scoring. Know the rules so the match stays clean.

The Rules of 8 Ball Pool (Eight Ball Pool) - EXPLAINED!Ninh LyBeginner1.6M viewsStandard 8-ball rules, explained clean. The Rules of 9 Ball Pool (Nine Ball Pool) - EXPLAINED!Ninh LyBeginner991.5K viewsStandard 9-ball rules, clear and quick. HOW TO PLAY 8 BALL … The “Official Rules” of PoolDrDaveBilliardsBeginner745.3K viewsOfficial 8-ball rules from Dr. Dave. HOW TO PLAY 9-BALL - Official Rules and StrategyDrDaveBilliardsBeginner195.3K views9-ball rules plus a little strategy to go with them. Official BCA 8 Ball RulesInsidePOOLmagBeginner82.6K viewsBCA 8-ball rules overview. 8-Ball Scorekeeping with the APA 3-Point Scoring SystemAmerican Poolplayers Association - APABeginner49.6K viewsAPA 3-point scoring — how league night keeps score.

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