How to Play Pool Better - Changes in Your Pool Game that Can Have the Biggest Impact
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Dr. Dave demonstrates important changes he made to his game over the years that resulted in the most improvement. These changes might help you too.
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Align Vision Properly
1:25 - Find Personal Best Stance
2:02 - Aim While Standing
3:04 - Use Smart Eye Pattern
4:15 - Keep Elbow Still
5:27 - Learn CB Control Principles
6:58 - Control Shot Speed with Stroke Length
7:47 - Wrap Up
8:10 - shot montage with music
Supporting Resources:
- finding your personal vision center: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/e...
- finding your personal best stance: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- why aim while standing: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/a...
- eye pattern best practices: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/e...
- why it is best to keep the elbow still: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- CB control principles: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/c...
- shot speed control advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- “Gambling Lingo” T-shirt: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/pro...
- “I Got Lucky” poster: dr-dave-billiards.creator-spr...
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*Contents:*
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Align Vision Properly
1:25 - Find Personal Best Stance
2:02 - Aim While Standing
3:04 - Use Smart Eye Pattern
4:15 - Keep Elbow Still
5:27 - Learn CB Control Principles
6:58 - Control Shot Speed with Stroke Length
7:47 - Wrap Up
8:10 - shot montage with music
*Supporting Resources:*
- finding your personal vision center: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
- finding your personal best stance: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/advice/
- why aim while standing: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice
- eye pattern best practices: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/pattern/
- why it is best to keep the elbow still: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/
- CB control principles: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/
- shot speed control advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/speed/advice/
- “Gambling Lingo” T-shirt: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/gambling/gambling-lingo/
- “I Got Lucky” poster: dr-dave-billiards.creator-spring.com/wall-art
how did you find your vision center ?
@@ohsoleohmio ... using the procedures in the videos, articles, and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
@@DrDaveBilliards Good day dr.dave. I just want to ask for your help. I am a billiards player, I changed my grip on the cue stick. When I wasn't comfortable I wanted to put my old grip back on the cue stick but I didn't know how. What should I do?
@@beautiful4343 Sorry, but I have never done this before. A good cue mechanic would be a better person to ask.
Hey Dr Dave I'm having a serious issue here. I have a ignite shaft by mezz with a super soft tip by kamui, and I have some pool sticks that came with my pool table with really hard generic tips on them.
These generic pool sticks are a millimeter thicker in diameter and when I stroke them it literally feels like they are stuck in a machine and stroke straight. It's hard to take them offline whereas with the mezz cue I have to work very hard to keep it straight and it's near impossible to get a center ball hit consistently.
I'm leaning towards getting a harder tip but it still doesn't explain why it feels so much better stroking a house cue then the cue paid so much money for. Very disappointing and frustrating.
The biggest takeaway from this video is that everybody needs an Efren poster in their home, it will bring them luck
I like the way you think. For those who want to follow your advice, they are available here under "posters:"
drdavebilliardtshirts.com/
i think there are so many more high level players now a days from youtube help. A lot easier than reading all the books. LOL. All great tips DR Dave.
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
I think this is one of my best and most helpful videos to date, but typical TH-cam viewers might think otherwise. We'll see.
CDs and DVDS changed it. Education is the key.
I really appreciate all the videos and articles you have put out over the years. You are a true champion of this great game for all you have contributed.
You're welcome, and thank you! That is very kind of you. Thanks for the positive feedback.
@@DrDaveBilliards its true, i appriciate it also a lot what you tell in youre videos. its very helpfull and works great.
@@WildStyleWorks I'm glad to hear it. Good luck with your game!
3:36 Dr. Dave:...and actually focus on thing that are important
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*looks at me
The vision alignment was huge for me. Can’t wait to work on the elbow. Thank you so much!!!
I am assuming you saw my recent "vision center" video. If not, check it out:
th-cam.com/video/yBfGcoaksQ4/w-d-xo.html
If you want help with the elbow, see the "How can I get rid of elbow drop?" section here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/
Good luck!
I put the cue ball on the spot, a golf tee on the middle diamond on the far short rail, took my stance, lining up the cue with the tip at center CB, and the shaft directly over the near short rail middle diamond. I looked up at the golf tee, it seemed an inch to the left of where I was aiming, even thu I knew FOR SURE that I was aiming DIRECTLY AT IT! I moved my head left and right, until it looked like the cue was pointing at the tee. That found my visual center, left side of my nose. Then, ran 15 balls, then 6 balls in order! Big step for me. Thanks Dave!
I'm glad to hear it. For more help, see the videos and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
I love your "I got Lucky" picture in the background Dr. Dave.. and also the "I got lucky" sound effect
I do too. FYI, "I Got Lucky" shirts and posters are available here:
drdavebilliardtshirts.com/
Just wanted to say thanks for all you (and the entire BU team) do. I, along with many others, really appreciate it.
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback.
WELL, HATE TO BE BEARER OF BAD NEWS BUT… YOU FORGOT THE MOST IMPORTANT!!!!
I watch your videos regularly and noticed you have a low average of a couple thousand likes per video with few exceptions, as far as I can see. If that’s true, it shows that very few people is watching your high quality teaching videos regularly, or not liking them! Your videos helped me tremendously and made me a better player altogether but this lack of seeking for quality material to learn from will keep most down! Your teaching methods are off a well acclaimed college professor and very accurate and we need to find ways to make them popular!!!!! Thank you so much, Dr. Dave!!!! As a second thought…. Maybe we should keep it that way! Less competition! Lol
Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.
I know not all people like my analytical and thorough approach, but I'm fine with that. I'm here to provide useful learning and teaching resources for people who are serious "students of the game." Those people know where to find me, and they seem to enjoy and benefit from my videos.
This channel has changed the way I play. I grew up with a table in the house. Played a lot. My dad is amazing and I learned most everything I knew from him. Still haven't beaten him, but... I have been able to challenge him thanks to you.
Thanks sincerely,
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for the feedback. I hope you beat your dad soon!
I have found your videos to be the best. I watched free online but bought cds in the past to support your efforts. I Thank you for my 20 years of continued improvedment.
I'm glad to hear it, and thank you for your support. I wish you continued good luck with your game.
You must be watching me Dr. Dave. These tips are spot-on for helping my game. THANKS for the continued awesome content!
You’re welcome. I hope it helps.
I'm from the Philippines and seeing that I got lucky photo at the background is awesome!
Thanks. For those interested, it is available here:
dr-dave-billiards.creator-spring.com/wall-art
The lists from this video and your position play principals video are the best things to work on for your game. My speed control instantly improved after I starting thinking of putting in my stroke.
I’m glad to hear it. Continued good luck with your game!
Hello dr. Dave thanks very much for the thoroughness of your videos and for always linking to your other videos and for superimposing on the the tangent lines and the length of stroke
You're welcome, and thank you. I aim to swerve. :)
I’m the beginner and learned a lot from you. Really appreciate that for free lessons. Also enjoying your videos full of fun’s & Valuable contents.
I'm glad to hear you like and benefit from my stuff. Continued good luck with your game!
You're one of the few youtubers that actually reply to peoples comments. Thanks a lot for the video.
You're welcome. I hope it helps your game.
The "Dr. Dave's stance dance" had me rolling
It might look silly, but it works (for somebody trying to find their "personal best stance") per the videos here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on TH-cam as a new pool player. Thank you.
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. If you want to see more, check out the links in the video description and pinned comment. Enjoy!
Excellent review of the basics! Also appreciate the reminder for head position and stroking arm control. As Always you rock!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear you thought is was worth a watch.
Love the "I got lucky" Efren Reyes sign on the wall! 👍😹
Lovely!! Wish I could have one, autographed by the GOAT himself 😸
The autograph might be tough to get, but the poster is available here:
dr-dave-billiards.creator-spring.com/wall-art
been following this channel for years now . Great content as always and beautiful cue you have there btw
I’m glad to hear it. Thank you.
May the Lord bless you and Keep you. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:24-25.
The wealth of information on your channel is incredible! I’ve learned so much already from your playlists Dr Dave.
Thanks. I'm glad to hear it. Continued good luck with your game!
Dr Dave's advice is helping sooooo much to improve my playing. Thank you Doctor!
I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome! I aim to swerve. :)
This is the first I have herd of personal eye alignment. Sounds great. The is a solid set of fundamentals. You can't have good pool game without them. Thnx.
Proper and consistent “vision center” alignment is the most important fundamental of pool. For more info, check out the resources here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
LOVE YOUR PICTURE FRAME ON YOUR WALL, PROUD FILIPINO HERE WATCHING ALWAYS, WITH MY KID. HOPE HE WILL BECOME NEXT EFREN BATA REYES.
I'm glad you like the poster. I do too. Please tell your kid I said hi and good luck with his game.
FYI, if you want one, the poster is available here:
drdavebilliardtshirts.com/
Great tips Dave. Thanks.
For me, sighting the shot before getting down to play it has made the most improvement to my game.
Thank you, and you're welcome. "Aiming While Standing" is huge!
Another excellent video from the Doc!
So much time and effort must have gone into making this ... the wardrobe changeover alone...
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. You are right about the wardrobe changes taking time. I changed back and forth at least 20 times during the recording.
One of the most helpful videos I seen so far
I'm glad you think so. Thanks!
Dr Dave not only helped others to improve their pool skills, but also improved his own editing skills, that thumbnail tho haha!
Great vid as always. Cheers!
I'm glad you liked it. If you want some other interesting video editing, check out my "POOL MAGIC - You Can’t Always Trust What You See" video:
th-cam.com/video/Vz5frFbaZZY/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy!
Thanks for explaining the proper way to shoot better in the way that you do. I was able to see some of the mistakes that I make and the way to fix them clearly.
You're welcome. I hope some of the advice helps your game.
Its awesome, very useful and compact. Big thanx.
Thank you, and you're welcome. If you want less compact, see the videos and info at the links in the video description and pinned comment.
Nothing new to me but watching your videos comforts my soul. Thank you Dr. Dave.
If you do all these things perfectly and consistently already, you must be a solid player.
@@DrDaveBilliards No Sir, not yet perfectly. That's why it's so important to be reminded from time to time. Playing for 15 years and still striving :)
@@theohbg1380 I know the feeling. Every time I watch one of my videos, I see many small things that can be improved. The more we know, the more we know we don't know.
@@DrDaveBilliards Right on. Most important not to forget to have fun. Makes you play better, too ;)
Agreed. The work "FUN" is in "FUNdaMENTALs" after all. So is "MENTAL."
Dr.Dave Your a Master ,Thank You for your Great Tutorials,Greatly appreciated!
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Thanks for this video. I've seen a noticeable improvement in my shot making since I watched this video.
I'm glad to hear it. I hope that trend continues.
Dr Dave you are the friggin man. Thank you!
Thank you, and you’re welcome! I aim to swerve. :)
You're a great coach. I've already seen 2x improvement from a few of your videos
Thanks. I'm glad to hear it!
Dave, after trying your aim while standing tip I have gotten an ERO during a league match and several close calls with a few more EROs. I am approaching shots with much more confidence after lining everything up while standing. Thanks for the great tips!
I’m glad to hear it. Continued good luck with your game.
This video helped me alot! Thank you Dr Dave
I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome. If you want to learn more, see the links in the video description or pinned comment.
Great videos dr Dave . Here in England I love pool and play each week , great technique and advice . Thanks
Thank you, and you’re welcome.
I'm excited to incorporate these tips into my game! I think the vision alignment tip will be especially helpful since I play both left and right handed and wondered why right handed I always hit left of aim.
Good point. You might not maintain proper "vision center" alignment when you switch hands. For more info and help, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
Loved this video, Dr. Thanks!
I’m glad to hear it. You’re welcome.
Dr Dave, you're awesome😊👏 thanks a lot 🤝
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Stable body, consistent bridge& fixed elbow stroke and a preshot routine realy does it.
Thanks DrDave!
That’s a good New Year’s Resolution List for lots of pool players out there.
@@DrDaveBilliards good one 👍 keep up the awsome work Sir!
Great video Dave. Thanks. Off to the pool table I go !!!!
Thanks, and you're welcome. I hope it helps!!!
Thank you so much. I wish you would have a tour where you would do group seminars.
You're welcome. I keep as busy as I want to doing TH-cam videos and having people come to Colorado for private lessons and group courses. Sorry.
I’m in the process of opening my own pool hall in Athens Alabama called limestone legends billiards (on Instagram and Facebook) and over the years I’ve always watched your videos as well as read books and other materials from professional players. But the thing that’s help my game the most was the things you’ve mentioned in this video. I’ve tried a lot of different stances and techniques. But the things I have found to be the most helpful have been doing what was natural and comfortable to me in my stance and stroke. Unless you start at a young age practicing with a “professional style” stance and stroke it’s almost useless and puts you backwards on your current game. And practice practice practice!
Many things that "came naturally" for me were terrible for my game. Only when I made changes based on recommended "best practices" could I improve dramatically and find a "new natural."
The key is practicing the "new" stuff enough for it to become the "new natural."
Cool 👌😎👍 very helpful keep it up much appreciated
You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
ok that last pic of you aghast, With The Cue Backwards! now that is funny :) Of all those, the best for me has been aiming while standing; it far and away has made the biggest difference.
I'm glad you notice the backward cue. I don't think many people did. Concerning "Aiming While Standing," it was huge for me too.
I finally mastered the laser drop approach is legendary thanks sir I also remind like a statue during and after the shot
I like it. "Lasers" and "Relaxed Statue."
"Unrelated to which eye might be dominant"
OK, hadn't heard that one before, but now that you say it it doesn't really surprise me all that much. What probably really matters is what your visual cortex gives you for a 'view'. Interesting. Now I have some work to do. I will let you know.
My favorite shot in pool is anytime I see the intended shot DROP. :-) Your pull back less to shoot softer is one tip that REALLY helped me. I swear by it, which is better than AT it.
I'm definitely going to implement your 'laser sight' on the slower drop process, that looks like it would be very effective.
If you want to research this further or get more help, check out the videos, articles, and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
and here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/dominant-eye/
Enjoy!
doc dave talks on our level
...maybe your "level" is just getting higher. :)
Great video.
I definitely have this problem where my cue tip pops upwards on the stroke, which is especially noticeable when cueing off the cushion. I will try to get that pendulum elbow thing going a bit more.
I also still have the problem of doing most of my aiming while in the down position and find it very difficult to aim accurately while standing. The problem is I've put so much work into improving my accuracy in the down position. Aiming while standing feels like going back to square one.
I'm glad you liked the video, and I hope some of the changes help your game too.
Shots with the cue ball on the rail are one of the only times that I frequently use a closed bridge
Interesting and informative 🇯🇲
Thanks
I'm glad you liked it. You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Greatvideo and very helpful
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
I'd love to see Dr Dave on a snooker table ☺️
The strategy is different but the ball control all applies.
The few times I've played snooker have been humbling experiences. Those big tables and tiny pockets really expose any technique flaws.
It's probably a great training tool for improving pool technique.
I sometimes suck by making too much shots and scratch I will learn by your principal sir the cue length rule thanks that was some great tips
I'm glad you liked it. For lots of videos and info dealing with CB control, here's a good place to start:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/cue-ball-control/
Enjoy!
Hi Dr. Dave you are really a great instructor and pool player,with your knowledge and skills, you can play in tournaments may be you will get lucky 🏆😅
I appreciate your vote of confidence, but I am a professional instructor, not a pro player. There are many pro player attributes I do not have:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/advice/pro/
Your analyses and videos are really very well done and are quite useful. It would be great to see a video from you on how to systematically level a pool table.
If you search for "how to level a pool table" in YT, you can find a bunch of existing videos, but I'll add this to my list for a possible future video.
@@DrDaveBilliards There is a bunch alright, but only one that I’ve found is thorough and systematic; however, it pertains to Diamond tables with built-in slate and leg adjustments ( th-cam.com/video/eidA1AwYt_E/w-d-xo.html ). It would be very helpful to have a video from your science and engineering perspective. I can see that it is very challenging to go from observed off-level measurements and ball roll-off trajectories to specific slate and leg adjustments using shims and wedges to achieve an overall table level condition. A desirable condition would be no ball roll-off more than ¼ ball width over the length of the table. We have been through this with two new 5 X 10 ft. snooker tables at our senior center over the past four years. The failure to get a Riley Aristocrat table properly leveled led to acquisition of its replacement with an Olhausen Hampton model installed without achieving a level condition as good as a full ball width roll-off after a couple days efforts. This was just before the COVID pandemic shutdown, March, 2020. It was recently serviced with a new replacement slate, but still not getting an acceptable overall level condition; some areas have more than a ball width roll-off over the table length. The middle slate was dislodged significantly during these adjustments so a follow-up retry at leveling is planned for September. Watching these failures with new tables and different experienced people doing the installations gives me the impression that there has to be a more logical and systematic approach identified to doing the table set up and leveling. You have done so much with your detailed analyses of all things related to pool, and put together such valuable videos, it would be great to see your assessment and recommendations of pool and snooker table leveling procedures in a video. All billiards games are so much more enjoyable with good equipment and a level table has to be the most important equipment item.
@@GreenThumb121 Unfortunately, I have convenient access only to pool tables (there are no snooker or billiard tables close to where I live). I will consider doing a video in the future, but I doubt I would add anything beyond the videos that are already available.
@@DrDaveBilliards I think your assessment and recommendations of table leveling for a pool table would be applicable to snooker tables, at least the 5 X 10 ft size. The critical thinking and excellent presentation skills that you demonstrate in all your videos would be an excellent contribution to table leveling, and I hope very much to see such a video one of these days. Thank you for all that you've done for pool. I've been playing since a teenager back in the 1940s when I worked in a pool hall, and have admired and benefitted from your book and extensive online materials.
Yeah, these remind me of back in my 18-19-year-olds day when I have the not-so-good billiard shot outcomes. some things I know and I’ve just learned in situations like these are; take it easy, be careful what you're doing, analyze and predict the shots, watch some billiard tournament videos, and observe it when necessary. But unfortunately, I still wasn't able to practice/play billiard due to very, very serious COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. The total infected cases are 1,685,510!! The recreational activity places throughout Malaysia are closed on the order of the government. And it's been about 4 mounts since I haven't played pool.
Most of us looked like "Doofus Dave" at some point in our past playing pool.
I hope you get a chance to play soon bro
Great topics. Love the montage music... I recently realized my sight alignment was incorrect. Thank you for that topic. And the bridge distance topic for cue control great lil lessons. Thanks again dr Dave.
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Awesome. 👍
Thanks!
Most excellent tips and great sound affects.
Thank you. I'm glad you like it. Some people are obviously annoyed by the repeated sound effects (see other comments), but I think they need to get over it. :)
@@DrDaveBilliards Maybe if the sound effects were more varied, there would be fewer critical comments. But, hey, I happen to like variety. It's the spice of life, I've heard! There were some tips in this video I hadn't seen before, so thank you for this compilation. I always seem to learn something new when I watch your videos. Now, if I could just manage to remember them all when the situations present themselves...
I did get a little carried away with the Homer Simpson "Doh!" I'll try to be more aware of this next time. I'm glad you liked the video. Good luck with your game!
@@DrDaveBilliards i love the sfx. It makes me feel im watching Dr Dave :)
It was a fun video! I liked the effects but I wouldn't use them on the more serious instructional content.
I'm missing long shots. I bet I'm slightly dropping my elbow; also struggling with good draw and have miscued on follow shots over the top just like you show. Might check my personal eye position too. Very very relevant content for me.
I'm glad to hear the video is pertinent for you. I hope it helps. For more help, see the links in the video description and pinned comment.
Looks like someone convinced the boss to increase the sound effects budget.
Yep. Even my "boss" has a sense of humor at times. But when you work for yourself, your boss can sometimes be a real bastard. :)
Good stuff
Thanks.
I GOT LUCKY to watch your video tnx
You're welcome. I GOT LUCKY that you found my Channel. Enjoy!
I dunno Dr D. Looks like all you needed to do was change shirts and each shot improved ;-). BTW the straight rear leg stance originates from Snooker. It provides a solid foundation supporting most of your weight while the either leg is used solely for balance. This stance won't waiver under fatigued leg muscles from long matches. Bent knee stances are definitely more susceptible to fatigue most especially if you stay down on the shot for a long time during exhausting matches. Certainly some people lack the body flexibility to use that stance. Typically, if you are suffering pain but have good flexibility, then the stance is not being done correctly. I switched from a free-style stance to a snooker stance which took more than a minute to adjust to but it dramatically improved my shot making! Cheers!
Thanks for the info and advice. If you want to learn more about why I use the stance I do, see the videos here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/
I have tried every variety of pool and snooker stances over the years. What I have settled on works the best for me personally. My legs are strong from lots of biking, so I don't have any trouble with fatigue, even if I video record or play all day. Also, my "athletic" knee-bent stance feels even more stable than the traditional snooker stance. It certainly feels more comfortable.
Cute comment about the shirts. :)
I obviously used them to make it clear when "Doofus Dave" was shooting (in T-shirt and shorts) vs. "Dr. Dave" (in red jersey and black pants). "Dr. Dave" is most definitely a better (and "luckier") player. :)
I will let you know how my session goes for spring
so many gud tips!
I'm glad you think so. Thanks.
@@DrDaveBilliards align vision properly blew my mind, that's something i've never thought about. And then u showed how to bank the white ball with different spins to affect the angle. thank you for the goods! everything in the vid is amazing!
@@joeybtheman1906 You're welcome. FYI, if you want more info and help with vision center alignment, check out the videos and articles here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
And if you want to learn more about bank and kick effects, check out the videos and other resources here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/effects/
Enjoy!
Perfect video. Just brilliant. Only thing that doesnt help for me is focussing on the object ball. I can only play if i focus on the cue ball when i m doing the shot.
Thank you. This is something you should work on because there are advantages to focusing on the OB during the final stroke. That's why almost every top player does it this way. If you want more info and help with this, see the videos and other resources here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/pattern/
Must cue in a straight line to execute any advanced shot. Seems like you’ve always been a straight shooter, Dr. Dave. “Tuck in your” elbow is the one I’d add to the list.
That would have been good to include ... forearm vertical.
Aim while standing helps me a lot. Its easy to get down on a shot and then adjust your aim because you think you need to cut the ball more/less and then end up missing because of it.
Well stated. As I mentioned in the video, this is probably the one thing that probably had the biggest impact on my game.
... next to proper "visual alignment:"
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
Slow back swing was a catalyst for me!
That is an important one! I didn't include it in this video (I probably should have), but I certainly stress it in many of my other videos and info dealing with fundamentals:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/fundamentals/
Hey Doctor Dave! My favorite thing so far is the V sign ;) The look on people faces ;) ;)
but here i want to ask a question you will most likey never been asked before!
-since i live in europe- there is easy acces for pool and snooker tables, often in the same club.
now here it is: 'Is there a pooltraining that can be done on a snookertable to improve poolskills? Or would you stay away from a snookertable as a dedicated poolplayer?'
thx - greeting from Belgium
Snooker is great for pool shot-making training, and for working on your technique since a snooker table is so "unforgiving."
Dr Dave even now I don't know my vision center I love to play with the center one to both eyes
If your head is in the right place and you have good accuracy and consistency, you don't need to "know" your vision center. If you are not sure, or if you want to check it, try some of the procedures described and demonstrated here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
@@DrDaveBilliards thanks sir but the one between both eyes really works right for me
@@Fearless13289 ... then that is probably your personal "vision center" position. This is common (I'm the same way), but this isn't the case for everybody. That's why it is important to test for it.
Nice playroom you got😊👍
Thanks. My only complaint is the ceiling being a little low above the table. It limits camera angles and masse shots. Otherwise, I love the room. Its one of the main reasons my wife and I bought this house!
@@DrDaveBilliards maybe you can have that renovated soon.maybe a 15 foot ceiling,well-ventilated and lit will give you a 100% satisfaction.that would be great Sir Dave.😊👌
@@Iksmohj1 I wish that were possible, but it ain't. I would need a bigger house for that. Something to look forward to in the future.
Hey, DrDave. Great video. Referencing 1:16, do you think it is advisable to also try out the same long straight shot drills, but with cue elevation (over balls and/or rails)?
... most definitely. I actually have this on my list somewhere when I do: "How Improve Elevated Cue Shots."
@@DrDaveBilliards I see. Thanks
Just watching that table. The pockets are huge and the cushions deflect even wider shots in. Also there's a definite roll into some of the pockets. The only thing missing is a vacuum cleaner hooked up to the pockets. Is that typical, or are competition tables a lot less easy requiring much more precision???
Obviously, tables with tighter pockets require more precision. My pockets are big (5" mouth), but they play much tighter than you might think, especially at fast speed. See:
th-cam.com/video/XYau6pv6zaU/w-d-xo.html
However the large size does make many shots easier, especially at slow-speed. I sure like this when I am filming for a video. Fewer "takes" are required (except when I need to blast a ball into the pocket, in which case it feels like a Russian Pyramid table!).
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks Dave. Your cue action is beautiful and straight, but I hate watching amateurs with really sloppy cueing who still pot a lot of balls on really easy tables. I want to really thank you for your video on cue ball control. It has all the foundations and basic physics that make cue ball control understandable and predictable. I'm left wondering about everyone else who had videos on cue ball control that show stun, side etc without any "scientific" way to predict the outcome. I suspect that it is an art they have learnt without a true understanding of the underlying physics.
@@drgraeme You’re welcome. Very we stated.
Do you have a separate video on maintaining the shot picture? When I play poorly, I just can't seem to keep this in my head as I'm going down to the shot.
The videos and info here cover it fairly well:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice
Enjoy!
Dr Dave, you are slowly becoming a snooker player.
My stance has definitely evolved more toward a snooker stance, but I am still far from it.
Love the video but after about the 5 or 6th. 'Dohhh' I had to turn it off. Leave the sound effects off next time Dr. Dave. Much more effective!
I did overdo it a bit on this one. Sorry. Lesson learned.
It doesn’t make sense to me but if a shot isn’t lined up directly at a whole I can only make it by banking the shot
Can you make a video on why you choose the 10mm tip/advantages/disadvantages etc ?
FYI, I already have a lot of info on this topic here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-tip/size-and-shape/
Check it out.
@@DrDaveBilliards thank you
@@kinghdtv948 You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Hello! When playing 8 ball, is the player obliged to hit an available ball or can he play defense? Thank you!
You are allowed to play safe, provided you hit one of your balls first and make contact with a cushion (CB or OB) after the hit. For more info, see the videos and rules documents here:
billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/
Hi! Dr. Dave I have tremors when playing pool. Do you have any suggestion to lessen or stop the tremor?
I am not that kind of doctor. I have a PhD in mechanical engineering, not an MD in medicine. Regardless, many people play at a high level with a tremor (Nick Varner comes to mind). I think the best advice is to ignore it and just do the best you can.
Nice one dave. What is the S.V.B stroke call have you seen it. i like his strokes, fundamentals make some video on that .pis
He pretty much does everything recommended in all the videos here:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/
If you want to see an analysis of his break stroke (which is the best in the world), see the videos, articles, and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/advice/
Enjoy!
@@DrDaveBilliards tanks dr.dave am glad about it.
@@DrDaveBilliards funny thing about SVB, I've seen him take a long backswing and then slow roll the cueball. He's got a little hitch too when he starts to bring the cue forward.
@@shawjoe71 Agreed. This is one of the very few aspects of his game that do not follow "best practices" advice.
God damn you are awesome.
Thanks! I hope it helps your game.
Would you recommend the centre cue extension over a butt extension? What do you use?
I use a "Balance Rite" joint extension only because it was the length I wanted to add for all shots since I am tall (6'3"). I also use my Predator butt extension periodically when I need to reach long shots on a 9' table (so I don't need to use the mechanical bridge).
can you please recommend a great carbon fiber low deflection cue
I like my Predator Revo. For more info, see the video and other stuff here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/carbon/
Good stuff. Being as tall as you are, what length of cue do you prefer?
I currently have a 4" joint extension, making my cue length 62".
Love your acting and sound effects, I can't believe I just found your channel. I guess I GOT LUCKY
I'm glad you found me. You did get lucky! :)
If you want to check out or binge-watch some of my huge library of videos, here's a playlist of some of my better stuff:
th-cam.com/video/fPQEBxbByD4/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy!
@@DrDaveBilliards Cheers dr. thanks for the reply
It's hard to believe, Dr. Dave didn't play perfect pool from the get go. Hard to imagine Dave making rookie mistakes...
When I don't wear the right shirt, I miss all the time. :)
Is that a Predator arena light above your table ?
No. I got it here:
facebook.com/marketplace/item/174869207814820
Great point about stance. Any tips on how to deal with slight variations in table height in pool halls? That tends to mess up the ideal stance (at least for the first few minutes of play).
FYI, if you are interested, I have several videos covering a lot more detail about the stance here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/advice/
Enjoy!
I haven't noticed any variation in pool table height before. Have you taken measurements? I'd be curious to know how much variation you have seen.
Using my cue, I've seen variations of close to an inch within the same pool hall.
@@raymondgirardtan4978 I don't think most people would notice such small changes in height, and they would easily and subconsciously adjust their stance (feet position, knee bend, or waist bend) a tiny amount. Even wearing different shoes (or no shoes) can create a similar height difference.
@@DrDaveBilliards I didn't notice at first, but then I started to see patterns of often having good shooting days on some tables and more bad ones on others. Then I measured, and sure enough...
Not allowing full top sin roll is intriguing. You mean just after the slide of a stun but before the ball gets a full forward roll speed? Is this like a softer stun run through shot? This is the thing I need to dial in most right now I think.
Yes. Partial top-spin is between stun and full topspin roll. For help with how to do this, see the videos and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/slide-roll/
and:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/tweener/
Enjoy!
@@DrDaveBilliards of course you already have a video about it. You’re a living legend, so happy you got Byrne’s table too. My first book about pool was one of his.
Interestingly, I usually shoot up over the table a couple feet so I look down on and over the shot from there, rarely down on the cue stick. But always with both eyes centered over the stick and my strokes. Oddly, I 'see' and shoot my long table banks left handed more accurately (when one is stuck near the rail with the wrong handedness). I never "go behind my back" and shoot. All my life I immediately switch hands and learn to gain confidence left handed. I think the brain processes the shot slightly differently though, or the shot/aim/stroke combined control. But I am unorthodox anyway at this point. I also shoot better when I am shooting left handed with my air bridge than with a table prone bridge. There is an example of one of my "lean back" strokes where instead of switching hands or doing a behind the back thing, I just lean out over the table (with my back to it) and overhand stroke the shot. It only works for short CB to OB in-the-pocket-already jabs.
I did one of my lean back shots here: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoWr4ejfbj9-4/edit I figure I can straight stroke in any position. :-) A good confidence to have, even if it is unattainable. Well... maybe Ronnie O'Sullivan. That guy can shoot. 2" balls are a bit different though. (or is it 2 1/8?) (even harder to shoot right)
If your object ball stop just short of being pocketed and rests on the shelf, is that a legal shot or a foul?
Foul, assuming the CB and no other ball got to a cushion. For more info, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/
Hello Dr Dave,
Thanks very much for your videos. In my humble opinion, the extra sound effects are used WAY too much ... "ohhhhh!" and Efren's "I got lucky".
All the best, Barry.
Agreed. I did go a little overboard with the sound effects. Lesson learned.