Oct 14, 2024 · One of the most important shots in the game is the opening shot, known as the lag. A successful lag can give you an advantage in the game and set the tone for the rest of the match. But, how does the lag really work? What makes a good lag, and what are the common mistakes to avoid?

Feb 28, 2014 · Lags aren't allowed to hit the side rail; your shot would result in automatic loss of lag. Correct (unless both lags are bad). Here are the lag requirements from the WPA (world-standardized) rules: The lag is the first shot of the match and determines order of play. The player who wins the lag chooses who will shoot first.

Drawing first blood in a match or even staying in control of the table is all determined by the ever unpracticed lag shot. I can hear you now “but I am an accomplished player Mikey, I don’t need to practice something as trivial and easy as the lag”.

Apr 15, 2014 · A lag shot is bad and cannot win if the shooter’s ball: The players will lag again if: (a) a player’s ball is struck after the other ball has touched the foot cushion; (b) the referee cannot determine which ball has sped closer to the head cushion; or (c) both lags are bad.

Mar 2, 2008 · It's difficult, but there is a way to control it. The first thing you need to do is practice on 1 and only table. Choose a regular table, not too fast and not too slow. You need to control your lag speed on that table. When you can perfectly control the lag on that table, you will take that table as your standard.

Answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs) about how to hit and accurately control a lag shot in pool.

You'll learn two things. One, that this is harder than it sounds. Two that it's pretty amazing how softly you can hit a stop shot with a good stroke. I can hit it at about half lag speed

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Aug 11, 2022 · You lag for break. I always try to suggest this as it takes a little skill and a bit of understanding CB control and the speed of the rails, cloth, etc. All this should be figured out when you are warming up on the table.

According to the World Pool-Billiard Association and, therefore the Billiard Congress of America who uses the same rules, the lag is the first shot of the match and determines the order of play. The player who wins the lag chooses who will shoot first.