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How to Play Pool: Shots Tight to the Cushion

Here we ask Gareth questions sent in by some of our Facebook fans. Gary Smith and Sam Norris both wanted to know how to play shots which are tight up against the cushion.

Gareth explains the reason that many players fnd these shots difficult, and how best to execute what is one of the hardest shots in pool.

There are lots of other Gareth Potts videos to help you learn the nuances of pool, available on Home Leisure Direct. There are also excerpts from tournament matches, where you can see Gareth putting what he has taught into action.

Gareth is a multiple winner of the English Pool Association World Rules World Championship, and Home Leisure Direct is proud to sponsor him.

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