THANK YOU!!! I’ve been playing for a couple months and haven’t been able to draw back more than 2 inches. I watch this video and now I’m up to at least 3 feet. Keep the videos coming they weare phenomenal.
Thank you FXBILLARDS. great lesson and video. I myself have struggled for years with a consistent draw shot. The tips and lesson i just watched. I'm sure will help me improve. Your message was very clear, precise, to the point and very articulate. Thank you.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
There are a number of things that will slow down the cb. A worn cloth, lack of grip on the tip, follow through on the shot, etc. The thing slowing down my cb speed in some of these shots is dirt. The table could be cleaner, and the cue ball could be cleaner. I put in a ton of reps on this table but do not clean it every day. The cloth is top of the line Simonis 860HR and is only 6 months old. And the cue ball has not been cleaned in months. Not good maintenance on my part. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. "Stay down until ball in pocket," "use level, not jacked up, cue," shape of tip, follow through. Thanks so much. Some people make the draw shot look so easy, but a lot of simple (but not easy?) factors go into it.
By far the best instruction, video or otherwise, on how to make a proper & powerful draw shot. Thank you for posting this video. I've been looking for this for a very long time!
I have gotten use to avoiding draw shots. I never thought about the effect of the cue tip and curvature. The illustrations at 9:05 are very helpful. I can actually see why it has not been working. The best video I have seen on draw shots. Thank you! Subbed/liked
Thank you for watching and thank you for your comments I have a number of videos about DrawShot that you should check out. I hope you subscribe- thanks again
THANK YOU! I have been struggling with a consistent draw shot for years, and after this video i can do full table draws, the advice on the cue level and loose grip made all the difference in the world, subscribing!
Finally, someone who understands the difference between shoulder drop and elbow drop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with dropping your elbow a few inches, despite what some of those con-men instructors who can't play a lick say. Shoulder drop is completely different, it can very easily cause your cue to veer off to the side. Good video BTW.
I owe you one now for this. I knew how to draw but could never explain it to my friend. Then i show him this video and he is drawing like it nothing. Took a little bit but he got it now. thank you now we are playing better and winning more games. Proper stroke gets the job done thank you
Bruhhhh, that diagram and his explanation of the dime size tip make so much sense now. I use a house cue to break with which is considerably flatter than my playing cues tip. After the break, I forgot to switch out cues and did the longest draw of my life. I assumed it was the heavier weight of the house cue that made the difference when I realized which cue I was playing with.
The closed bridge thing caught me of guard. As someone who is using almost only the open bridge it is easier to do a long draw shot with it(cue ball 4 to 5 diamonds away from the object ball). I tend to stiffen up and not follow trough enough with the closed bridge.
Marko Nikolic it helps to have a good smooth shaft with the closed bridge. When I play with house cues , I use more open bridges because the cues are often dirty or too sticky to pass through my bridge. If it’s working for you, stick with it.
Good tips. Yeah, I don't know WHY a loose grip helps, but it DEFINITELY does. One thing someone told me that helps with a straight stroke is to ensure that the v created by your thumb and index finger finishes at the same point it starts the stroke in, which is directly on top of the stick. Eliminates all the 'chicken winging" crap. I was watching one of our best amateurs one day, and he was not shooting up to par. He is also an instructor. I told him he was cocking his wrist slightly, and he corrected it and instantly started shooting well again. He smiled and said "good call', so you can help people far better than you by knowing good stroke mechanics, sometimes, even if theirs are far better than yours, normally, and telling them with the proper respect and tone, obviously. I just said it matter-of-factly, with an "I think you're bending your wrist a bit" starting the statement. Another help was to use a straight line on the table (the line between the cushion and the rail works well, and to bridge the cue directly over that line and stroke with the tip ending on the surface crack directly lined up after the follow through. You can even see if the rest of the stroke is straight with careful observation. If not, have someone (or video) your stroke from directly behind, it can reveal a multitude of stroke problems. It sometimes helps to stroke two or three like this when your mechanics are getting sloppy even during a match, I find. And when your shooting suddenly becomes erratic ALWAYS think stroke mechanics, because 9 times out of ten, that is at least part of the problem. The way that was described to me about the light grip is think of DELIVERING the cue stick to the ball, and letting IT do the work. It helped in several areas of shooting. Hope this helps.
@@FXBilliards You're welcome, thx for the vid. I already draw pretty well, but more info can never hurt. Compared to the pros (and even very good amateurs), I suck at EVERY aspect of the game. :-) I have GOT to get my table set up, haven't been on one since Covid really started ramping up here in Fl., and I'm pretty sure I don't HAVE a game any more.
I like the way you teach,, I pay 75 mebbe 100 an hour for lessons. Such a good thing that you give freely. I also give free lessons in a room on Sundays. Spreading the love of pool is a great thing..
Great vid @4:40 a much more common situation for having to jack up is being on the rail.. Shooting over a ball, most good players will avoid a draw and use a rail if possible. Super short 2-3 inch,, bridge to a draw shot against the rail might be a whole different video..
Hey Brian, Thanks for all the amazing instructional videos. I still consider myself new to pool. I'm at the Predator World 10 ball in Las Vegas right now. I'm watching the professionals play on pristine tables with beautiful balls rolling so effortlessly. What sort of adjustments should league players expect to make realizing that we're not playing on equipment like theirs?
These days a lot of pool halls have the same very high-quality equipment. But keep in mind as a league player you need to adjust to the equipment, - but that’s the same in many sports. Arrive early - get some reps on the equipment - that’s the best you can do. Thanks for watching
Awesome video Brian. I do have a question however. What cue tip do you recommend? I’m currently using a Kamui Black medium soft. I’m able to draw back to the the rail when the cue ball is positioned on the head string and the object ball is on the foot string on a kitty-corner angle for max distance corner to corner. I’m trying to pull the cue ball directly back into the corner pocket but the cue ball usually trickles in from that distance. I’m wondering if a softer tip would be recommended. I have aerated my cue tip on occasion and I’m using predator chalk. Thank you for any advice. 😊
Ron, Thanks for watching. I like Kamui Black soft and Victory Soft. I feel that the Victory holds it's shape better and is better for aiming because of it's color. But both are good tips.
@@FXBilliards Thanks Brian, I did watch your 1,000 hr Predator cue review and did hear you mention their tip. Also, I have been thinking of switching over to a carbon fiber composite as in your review from maple and am going to pull the trigger on the Predator. I’ll for sure stress that I need the soft tip when ordering...thanks again!
I can draw fine when the OB and cueball are 2 or 3 feet from each other, the draw that's very hard to pull off is when the shot is 8 or 9 feet between balls....usually the cueball just dies no matter how much draw I out on it, so I'm just following on those shots to get some position.
Make sure you have level stroke, light grip, follow through, stay down after the shot. Also if 3 foot works practice that using these principles. Gradually increase to 3 1/2 feet. Then 4. Then....sky's the limit!
In theory a smaller tip puts more action on the Cue ball- draw, follow, English, everything. But that’s also a negative if you’re trying to hit the cue ball in the center, and you’re off, your unwanted English is exaggerated
Who hates doing drills? I go to the pool hall with the intention of doing drills. I'm absolutely shocked to find out how many players aren't willing to do what it takes to get better. That means drills. That means practicing with purpose. The means shooting that shot you missed in the match over and over in practice. That means adding new shots by practicing them. I'm at a loss for words for the amount of players that refuse to do these things.
Yes but like he said the follow through is much more difficult when the cue is kept from bouncing off your hand after hitting the ball. It's better to have downward pressure to have a cleaner follow through.
I can usually do draw shots well at the pool hall using one of their sticks. but with the new cue I just bought(cheap) the tip is rather flat and I can no longer draw the cue ball.Would it be worth buying some slip on cue tips with rounder dime profiles?
I find most people shoot to hard on a draw shot. This is seldom necessary. A softer hit will draw farther with less chance of miscues. Plus it's just pretty as heck. Not unusual to get way more draw than you wanted at first. Follow through and light grip on the cue is super important!
Yur a great pool player sir i like yur videos you explain pretty good i may be purchasing sum videos the pricing and info is probably on yur site thanks everything is apreciated
I know there are three levels of hardness to most tips. Is there a certain level that is best for draw shots or makes no difference. I play with a Moori med Hard . Would like to know your thought on this.
From what I know...and it makes sense the softer the tip the more spin you can get. A softer tip deforms more on impact so that a bigger surface contacts the cueball. That means there's more friction and therefore more spin. I also think that should make a miscue more unlikely. I don't think it'll make a huge difference though. When you have good stroke you can get pretty good results with any tip.
I actually prefer a harder tip, and I find no difficulty in draw shots even with table length shots drawing back table length. There have been studies that show that there is no measurable difference in spin with regards to tip hardness. In fact one could argue that the extra friction, surface area, and time of tip on ball could negatively affect the amount of spin. Then again, I really don't stroke the cue that hard to begin with - actually a lot lighter than the strokes demonstrated in the video - so possibly softness or hardness of tip would depend on softness or firmness of stroke. Tip shape and a straight stroke are far more important.
Chances are, you are misscueing because your cue stick is not level while you shoot. You may be dropping your shoulder during the shot. If your can, make a short video of your shot and email it to me through our fxbilliards website. We can watch and give you some feedback.
The first shot is unreal.
Well done... informative, to the point and no hot air... Bravo!
Glad you liked it!
Well presented. No wasted words. Calm voice. Detailed explanation. All add up to a expertly presented discussion.
More power sir. My game has progressed a lot ever since I watched your videos. Thank you
THANK YOU!!! I’ve been playing for a couple months and haven’t been able to draw back more than 2 inches. I watch this video and now I’m up to at least 3 feet. Keep the videos coming they weare phenomenal.
Great job!
Thank you FXBILLARDS. great lesson and video. I myself have struggled for years with a consistent draw shot. The tips and lesson i just watched. I'm sure will help me improve. Your message was very clear, precise, to the point and very articulate. Thank you.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
There are a number of things that will slow down the cb. A worn cloth, lack of grip on the tip, follow through on the shot, etc. The thing slowing down my cb speed in some of these shots is dirt. The table could be cleaner, and the cue ball could be cleaner. I put in a ton of reps on this table but do not clean it every day. The cloth is top of the line Simonis 860HR and is only 6 months old. And the cue ball has not been cleaned in months. Not good maintenance on my part. Thanks for watching.
Is this a 9ft table sir?
Excellent video. "Stay down until ball in pocket," "use level, not jacked up, cue," shape of tip, follow through. Thanks so much. Some people make the draw shot look so easy, but a lot of simple (but not easy?) factors go into it.
By far the best instruction, video or otherwise, on how to make a proper & powerful draw shot. Thank you for posting this video. I've been looking for this for a very long time!
I have gotten use to avoiding draw shots. I never thought about the effect of the cue tip and curvature. The illustrations at 9:05 are very helpful. I can actually see why it has not been working. The best video I have seen on draw shots. Thank you! Subbed/liked
Thank you for watching and thank you for your comments I have a number of videos about DrawShot that you should check out. I hope you subscribe- thanks again
Loved this video with an abundance of info on Draw Shooting!
Just a Great Honest Teacher of the Game ! ! !
I’m grateful that you watched my video. And I appreciate your comments as well.
This is probably the most in depth video on how to draw the ball I have ever seen! Well done and thanks for the video
THANK YOU! I have been struggling with a consistent draw shot for years, and after this video i can do full table draws, the advice on the cue level and loose grip made all the difference in the world, subscribing!
Haven't even heard about loose grip, only three elbow. Can't wait to apply
Finally, someone who understands the difference between shoulder drop and elbow drop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with dropping your elbow a few inches, despite what some of those con-men instructors who can't play a lick say. Shoulder drop is completely different, it can very easily cause your cue to veer off to the side. Good video BTW.
I owe you one now for this. I knew how to draw but could never explain it to my friend. Then i show him this video and he is drawing like it nothing. Took a little bit but he got it now. thank you now we are playing better and winning more games. Proper stroke gets the job done thank you
Bruhhhh, that diagram and his explanation of the dime size tip make so much sense now.
I use a house cue to break with which is considerably flatter than my playing cues tip. After the break, I forgot to switch out cues and did the longest draw of my life. I assumed it was the heavier weight of the house cue that made the difference when I realized which cue I was playing with.
Thank you very much. This is a shot I have been struggling with. As usual, very informative.
your giving out gold hear. this can improve a lot of players if they just fallow all the steps listed hear.
pool table in the living room,, my kinda living room :)
Thank you for the great video! This is one of my worst attempted shots and this video helps pointing out my mistakes.
Very comprehensive instruction! Thank you.
Wish I had videos like this when I was a teen learning (incorrectly on my own...). Fliipin' sweet video
Wow, I AM GLAD I came across to your video. You explain it very clearly.
Really good advice for a beginner to listen to
Thanks for the education!
Thanks Bryan such a grate lesson
Excellent Teacher
Draw shots are amazing to look at excellent video.
Omg a 10 yr old video! I actually can't believe I found this on your channel 😅
very helpful video!
bought myself a pool table and i'm now trying to get better and this vid helped a lot!.
many thanks!
The closed bridge thing caught me of guard. As someone who is using almost only the open bridge it is easier to do a long draw shot with it(cue ball 4 to 5 diamonds away from the object ball). I tend to stiffen up and not follow trough enough with the closed bridge.
Marko Nikolic it helps to have a good smooth shaft with the closed bridge. When I play with house cues , I use more open bridges because the cues are often dirty or too sticky to pass through my bridge. If it’s working for you, stick with it.
Awesome video. Very helpful. Thank you
Good job, am really helped now i can control the game. Thank you
enjoyed this video alot Thanks
Wow!! Excellent video,, thanks a lot.. keep it up
Nicely done! Thank you.
excellent video brother I subbed
Thank you Brian
awesome basics. thank you.
great video every one should watch
If I'm forced to use a house cue,a deep screw shot is one of the first shots I will experiment with.thank you
Thank you so much, it was helpful
This is so helpful!
Good tips. Yeah, I don't know WHY a loose grip helps, but it DEFINITELY does. One thing someone told me that helps with a straight stroke is to ensure that the v created by your thumb and index finger finishes at the same point it starts the stroke in, which is directly on top of the stick. Eliminates all the 'chicken winging" crap. I was watching one of our best amateurs one day, and he was not shooting up to par. He is also an instructor. I told him he was cocking his wrist slightly, and he corrected it and instantly started shooting well again. He smiled and said "good call', so you can help people far better than you by knowing good stroke mechanics, sometimes, even if theirs are far better than yours, normally, and telling them with the proper respect and tone, obviously. I just said it matter-of-factly, with an "I think you're bending your wrist a bit" starting the statement.
Another help was to use a straight line on the table (the line between the cushion and the rail works well, and to bridge the cue directly over that line and stroke with the tip ending on the surface crack directly lined up after the follow through. You can even see if the rest of the stroke is straight with careful observation. If not, have someone (or video) your stroke from directly behind, it can reveal a multitude of stroke problems. It sometimes helps to stroke two or three like this when your mechanics are getting sloppy even during a match, I find.
And when your shooting suddenly becomes erratic ALWAYS think stroke mechanics, because 9 times out of ten, that is at least part of the problem. The way that was described to me about the light grip is think of DELIVERING the cue stick to the ball, and letting IT do the work. It helped in several areas of shooting. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching John and thanks for your comments.
@@FXBilliards You're welcome, thx for the vid. I already draw pretty well, but more info can never hurt. Compared to the pros (and even very good amateurs), I suck at EVERY aspect of the game. :-) I have GOT to get my table set up, haven't been on one since Covid really started ramping up here in Fl., and I'm pretty sure I don't HAVE a game any more.
Great advice thanks so much! Can't wait to get back yo the table to try.:0)
Thank you very much !👍
This is very nice, effective directions to improve the game. Thanks.
I have learnt a lot, thanks
thanks...going to try it now. 4x8 table...wish me Luck !!
I like the way you teach,, I pay 75 mebbe 100 an hour for lessons. Such a good thing that you give freely. I also give free lessons in a room on Sundays. Spreading the love of pool is a great thing..
Thank you and and thanks for watching.
excellent. Really enjoyed that. Thanks.
very helpful video thank you I've subscribed and look forward to watching more videos
I love using draw, but learning follow can be just as important for good position.
Draw for show,
Follow for dough
Thank you. that's some reel good info . the tip hum reel talk it dose mater
Some say not to hit the cue ball hard but looks like you do..would like to learn this
Thanks for the great info!
David Wagner Thank you for watching and let us know if there’s any shot you would like to see - and please subscribe
Great vid @4:40 a much more common situation for having to jack up is being on the rail.. Shooting over a ball, most good players will avoid a draw and use a rail if possible. Super short 2-3 inch,, bridge to a draw shot against the rail might be a whole different video..
Great video
The Denzel Washington of cue sport
whoa I had no idea you could draw it back that much. that was insane!
I honestly think that's why I was more comfortable doing draws shots when I started out because I was taught to use a dime radius
Hey Brian,
Thanks for all the amazing instructional videos. I still consider myself new to pool. I'm at the Predator World 10 ball in Las Vegas right now. I'm watching the professionals play on pristine tables with beautiful balls rolling so effortlessly. What sort of adjustments should league players expect to make realizing that we're not playing on equipment like theirs?
These days a lot of pool halls have the same very high-quality equipment. But keep in mind as a league player you need to adjust to the equipment, - but that’s the same in many sports. Arrive early - get some reps on the equipment - that’s the best you can do. Thanks for watching
cool use a bowling hand sleeve then for your right hand to keep it straight then
Thank you. Once again great information. Easy and simple way and very helpful.
Keep posting
Warm rewards
The UnknownManCub👍 😎
Awesome video Brian. I do have a question however. What cue tip do you recommend? I’m currently using a Kamui Black medium soft. I’m able to draw back to the the rail when the cue ball is positioned on the head string and the object ball is on the foot string on a kitty-corner angle for max distance corner to corner. I’m trying to pull the cue ball directly back into the corner pocket but the cue ball usually trickles in from that distance. I’m wondering if a softer tip would be recommended. I have aerated my cue tip on occasion and I’m using predator chalk. Thank you for any advice. 😊
Ron, Thanks for watching. I like Kamui Black soft and Victory Soft. I feel that the Victory holds it's shape better and is better for aiming because of it's color. But both are good tips.
@@FXBilliards Thanks Brian, I did watch your 1,000 hr Predator cue review and did hear you mention their tip. Also, I have been thinking of switching over to a carbon fiber composite as in your review from maple and am going to pull the trigger on the Predator. I’ll for sure stress that I need the soft tip when ordering...thanks again!
very interesting draw shots that is one of my favorative shot
Great video. Gonna go try all this now :-)
Great vid, will definitely try this out.
Very interesting videos. As a newbie i learn it step by step :)
Thank you ❤️
worth perfecting, practice practice practice boy do I need it
I can draw fine when the OB and cueball are 2 or 3 feet from each other, the draw that's very hard to pull off is when the shot is 8 or 9 feet between balls....usually the cueball just dies no matter how much draw I out on it, so I'm just following on those shots to get some position.
+davids11131113 maybe its the tables cloth?
Thats because you could almost say that you're drawing the ball for every foot it TRAVELS forwards... as well as every foot it comes back.
Make sure you have level stroke, light grip, follow through, stay down after the shot. Also if 3 foot works practice that using these principles. Gradually increase to 3 1/2 feet. Then 4. Then....sky's the limit!
Thanks for the video..
Thanks for the video.
Nice video.
awesome video....i can now draw...
Hi nice shots just wondering why the cue ball does not roll as fast is it cause ur cloth is a bit worn ty for ur videos
Great Job!! I have 3 Robert Byrne dvds that I watch to keep everything in mind.. Very similar approach!! :)
Great video!
Thanks
Great video. Will you get more free back with a 11. 75 tip,compared to a 13mm tip?
Draw*
In theory a smaller tip puts more action on the Cue ball- draw, follow, English, everything. But that’s also a negative if you’re trying to hit the cue ball in the center, and you’re off, your unwanted English is exaggerated
Dang if I can draw, even best I try, either stop shot or miscue or ball goes flying. Great video, I'll keep at it.
What type of tip would you suggest? Hardness? Brand?
good job
Amazing
Good video
I don't see a link for the tool to ensure a dime slope to the tip. Where can you get this?
It’s called last4ever. You can usually get it on Amazon. Sometimes they sell out after I make a video, but they will have others under another name.
Awesome..can this be achieved on a smaller table.
The dime curve is so much better as when u chalk the tip and make a good shot ur tip print will be on the cue ball
Thanks for watching
Who hates doing drills? I go to the pool hall with the intention of doing drills.
I'm absolutely shocked to find out how many players aren't willing to do what it takes to get better. That means drills. That means practicing with purpose. The means shooting that shot you missed in the match over and over in practice. That means adding new shots by practicing them.
I'm at a loss for words for the amount of players that refuse to do these things.
wow, what a great video, compared to other videos, every word that came out of your mouth was a lesson, other youtubers tell pointless stories
Hi! Is it possible to do it with an open bridge?
Regards from Barcelona, Spain.
Yes but like he said the follow through is much more difficult when the cue is kept from bouncing off your hand after hitting the ball. It's better to have downward pressure to have a cleaner follow through.
good tutorial...thanks
Good day.. May i have a question? What is the size of that table? Tnx a lot ^_^
+bianca guiao 8 months later... it's 8 foot,
I can usually do draw shots well at the pool hall using one of their sticks. but with the new cue I just bought(cheap) the tip is rather flat and I can no longer draw the cue ball.Would it be worth buying some slip on cue tips with rounder dime profiles?
+videoarchiveman Never, ever use a slip on tip. Get a good tip for your cue and have it shaped correctly. A flat tip will NEVER work out well.
+FXBilliards Thanks. I no longer use that cheap stick. I'm winning more games with a house stick. One of these days I'll spend money on a good cue.
Is it harder to make the cue balls spin backwards if my cue ball is just 38mm? Thanks
Anytime, a cb is larger or smaller than the object balls It can be more difficult to put backspin on it.
@@FXBilliards My object balls are also 38mm
I find most people shoot to hard on a draw shot. This is seldom necessary. A softer hit will draw farther with less chance of miscues. Plus it's just pretty as heck. Not unusual to get way more draw than you wanted at first. Follow through and light grip on the cue is super important!
Yur a great pool player sir i like yur videos you explain pretty good i may be purchasing sum videos the pricing and info is probably on yur site thanks everything is apreciated
I know there are three levels of hardness to most tips. Is there a certain level that is best for draw shots or makes no difference. I play with a Moori med Hard . Would like to know your thought on this.
From what I know...and it makes sense the softer the tip the more spin you can get.
A softer tip deforms more on impact so that a bigger surface contacts the cueball. That means there's more friction and therefore more spin. I also think that should make a miscue more unlikely.
I don't think it'll make a huge difference though. When you have good stroke you can get pretty good results with any tip.
I actually prefer a harder tip, and I find no difficulty in draw shots even with table length shots drawing back table length. There have been studies that show that there is no measurable difference in spin with regards to tip hardness. In fact one could argue that the extra friction, surface area, and time of tip on ball could negatively affect the amount of spin. Then again, I really don't stroke the cue that hard to begin with - actually a lot lighter than the strokes demonstrated in the video - so possibly softness or hardness of tip would depend on softness or firmness of stroke. Tip shape and a straight stroke are far more important.
Chances are, you are misscueing because your cue stick is not level while you shoot. You may be dropping your shoulder during the shot. If your can, make a short video of your shot and email it to me through our fxbilliards website. We can watch and give you some feedback.