Fargo Billiard Academy
Foundations Level I and II Courses
We have two levels of Foundations courses, levels I and II. Both include eight hours of instruction offered in four 2-hour sessions and are taught in groups of eight students with two instructors. The core of the curriculum for the two courses is the same. Both stress development of stroke fundamentals by isolating the elements of a proper pool stroke and facilitating their development through stroke drills and video analysis.
Foundations Level 1 (8 hours)
This course is appropriate for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge or experience is assumed. It is also a perfectly reasonable course for someone with a modest or even more than modest level of experience who doesn’t mind going back to square 1. This is good course for a couple for which one member is a beginner and the other has some experience. Level 1 includes video analysis of your stroke elements after you learn about a proper pool stroke.
Session 1A Session 1B
Equipment/etiquette Video review
Bridge (front hand) Stroke sequence
Grip (rear hand) Pre-shot routine
Stance Speed control
Stroke sequence
Session 1C Session 1D
Stop shot 8-ball rules
Follow and draw 8-ball strategy
Aiming techniques Stun-line/90 degree rule
Other bridges Cueball control principles
Progressive practice drills
Foundations Level 2 (8 hours)
This course is appropriate for players who have league/tournament experience and perhaps have tried to learn through books and/or instruction. Level II begins with video analysis of your current stroke.
Session 2A Session 2B
Video Review Stroke sequence
Stroke sequence Pre-shot routine
Grip (rear hand) Speed control
Stance Stop/Stun shots
Session 2C Session 2D
Follow and draw Cueball control principles
Aiming techniques One & Two rail paths
Other bridges Pool physics
Progressive practice drills
If you don’t know which course is appropriate for you, we are happy to help guide you.
If you have any further questions please contact Mike Page at 701-282-4168.
