Level One – Silver Routines

1. Six Blues

Spot the blue and position the cue-ball behind it to form a straight pot.

With the cue-ball played from where it finishes each time, take up to three goes to pot six blues in a row.

The blue must be potted into the middle pockets.

Award a point for each blue potted on best go.

If score achieved, record below.

2. Pinks-Blacks

Spot the pink and black.

Place the cue-ball behind the pink to start. Have up to three goes to pot three pinks and three blacks in sequence.

The pink and the black are re-spotted after being potted.

Award a point for each colour potted on the best go.

If score achieved, record below.

3. Cross Double Safety

Evenly line three reds a ball’s width from a top side cushion as shown.

With the cue-ball played from behind the baulk line each time, cross double each red, bringing the cue-ball back to rest behind the baulk line. Repeat putting the three reds on the other side of the table.

Count the shot if the red is potted or any part of the cue-ball comes back to rest behind the baulk line.

Award a point for a pot and a point for bringing the cue-ball back to rest behind the baulk line (maximum six points).

If score achieved, record below.

4. Potting Across the Cushion

Starting with the first red placed one third of the distance between the middle pocket and the blue spot, evenly space six reds between the blue and pink spots.

Starting with the shot shown, straight pot the reds into the bottom pocket whilst bridging across the cushion.

The cue-ball can be re-positioned for each shot.

Award a point for each red potted.

If score achieved, record below.

5. Colours in Order

Line the six colours two balls’ widths apart with the blue spot splitting them in half as shown.

Take up to three goes to clear the colours in order.

The colours can be potted into any pocket. Re-set the colours after each miss.

Award a point for each colour potted on best go.

If score achieved, record below.