Shooting pool involves more than just shooting balls using one perfect style or making short simple shots. When playing pool the use of different shots will likely come in handy. To make combo shots will involve having more than one ball when playing the game. For example, one of the simple combination shots involves trying to pocket number 7 while the number 3 ball is directly ahead of number 7. One may decide to shoot number 3 into number 7. If number 3 goes into the pocket, it becomes an extra pot.

However, the aim is to pot ball number 7. To do this will require some knowledge and skill on shooting and aiming at balls on a pool table. Keep the head down while maintaining a static elbow position. Once the position is set, the next thing is to decide if to hit a split is favorable. The split involves hitting the number 7 in a way that will also pot the number 3. In this situation, it is appropriate to relax and think, visualizing how number 3 is going to go. Since one cannot stretch and touch number seven directly, a new strategy called the bridge is used that gives the player more control over what happens.

While others claim this is a cheating move, it is however acceptable and thus, have no fear in using the bridge. The bridge is similar to knuckles. One can decide to shoot the ball over the number three ball and straight into number 7 or to go round and use the sides to bounce the ball into number 7. The bridge is formed by holding the stick with the thumb and then the hands around it. To make this move, the cue is placed in the middle of the bridge. This move however requires the player to remain extremely calm and have the right posture to make a shot without touching the number 3 below the cue stick.

Once set, just shoot the ball and hope for the perfect shot that will win the game. The strategy is applicable in many other situations.