Bank Shot in Pool: Angle of Reflection Diagram

Pool Table Images · 1536×1024 WEBP · published 14 October 2026

Top-down view of a pool bank shot showing a red object ball bouncing off the cushion toward the corner pocket with equal angles of incidence and reflection.
Learn how to make a successful pool bank shot by understanding cushion angles and the law of reflection.

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This instructional pool billiards diagram demonstrates the bank shot technique using a top-down view of a realistic pool table. Dashed lines illustrate the ball's path toward the cushion and its rebound toward the corner pocket. Angle markers (θ) highlight the principle that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, helping players understand bank shot geometry and improve their aiming accuracy.