I don't know russian tables, but i guess so.. but the thing is that here in brazil pool is not a professional sport, so from city to city our tables change a bit. But we have a lot of good pool players here, search for "baianinho de maua" and you will see!!! Ahha
More great stuff by you Dave. At my age I really do enjoy watching it more. As of today do you have a favorite player that you like. I like Chris smelling Of course Efren Dennis orcolo. I'm not sure that's the proper spelling I was last name but you know who I mean. When Tony Ellen was alive I used to like to watch him shoot. it's a shame what happened to him with the train accident. Keith There's so many great ones I forgot to mention Johnny Archer Keith
Today was the day DrDave, it has finally happened! After 10 months of playing 3 hours a week on monday I broke the rack, and cleared the table from there. I came close a couple of times before but today it got official, I ran my very first rack :D Your videos have been instrumental in this, without them this moment wouldn't have happened. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing it with us!
@@Nonyas12 dude just try to not think about it as running the rack just as a couple of shot rather I'm pretty sure you would have got up to 6 or 7 pots many many times when you try to hard to do something it makes it harder that's what I think anyway. Tell yourself this is easy the pockets are huge I can do this without position imagine how easy with positioning. Find yourself a snooker table go play for a month and come back and run 5 racks in a night I promise
Great video, Dave. Much easier to play the video for my two sons than me beating my gums and trying to explain why they scratch on certain shots. Thanks!
This video is incredible. Precise, thorough, and logical. Not to mention the skill it took to display everything that was being discussed consistently. I would love to be coached by this guy.
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I give lessons and teach courses per the info here: drdavebilliards.com/instruction/pool-school/ and here: billiarduniversity.org/instruction/school/
This is hands down the best video on cue ball control. Other TH-camrs make 5 videos just to cover the info in this 1 video and its still not as clear as this. Thank you
Great video. It's funny that such a thinking man's game is so often played by drunks in bars. In my area, I can't even find a table anywhere that doesn't serve alcoholic beverages. In my world, part of playing pool is learning how to deal with/have patience with drunk people. I should make a video entitled "How to Play Pool when People are Threatening one Another," or "How to Play Pool when Tina is Fighting with Her Boyfriend," or "How to Subtly Hint that Drunk Harvey should stop Blathering at you and Take the Dang Shot," or "No, You and Your Friends Can't Just Kick me off the Table without even Offering to Play me."
@@DrDaveBilliards , well... not quite 100%. It IS a great video and tons of good info I need to incorporate into my game. Other cue ball control needs english off the cushion. Funny thing though... the better I play position, the worse I get at potting the ball😢
moneymagnet Robert Byrne’s old stuff is still among the best, even by today’s standards. FYI, the table in my video was previously owned by Robert Byrne.
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Dr. Dave I use your backhand English and love it. the other day I had a spot shot and the cue ball was line up for a 1/2 ball shot to the right. Now before I go any further I placed balls 3 against the rail took the cue ball back about 6 feet added 1 tip of right english hit the cue real firm and the cue went right in the middle without hitting the 2 balls.Now, when I put the cue ball with 1 tip of right inside english on it, I’m getting a thick hit, on the object ball. Seems more like a 3/4 ball hit. It isn’t even coming close to the pocket. For the life of me I’m drawing a blank, shouldn’t the cue ball be hitting the object ball for a half ball hit.
BHE alone is not effective for a wide range of shot speeds and distances. As you know, that’s what SAWS is for. Also, if the cue is elevated, even a little, everything changes.
I go back to your videos when I have a bad night at pool then the next week I play better I play in the apa league I'm a level 3 and it took me 4 years to get there but instead of being winning 1 and losing 4 this year I've won 3 and lost 1
Annotations to make it slightly easier for repeated viewings 0:16 Straight shot possibilities 0:27 Cheating the pocket 0:32 Cheating the pocket with sidespin 0:44 Stun shot introduction 1:12 Cut induced throw (CIT) 1:26 Effects of shot speed on the tangent line 1:57 What happens if you don't hit the stun shot right 2:11 Considerations when the angle is small 2:37 Rolling cue ball introduction 3:02 Using the peace sign to measure the natural angle 3:28 Effects of speed on natural angle 4:00 Shifting peace sign to adjust for speed 4:08 Narrowing the natural angle 4:32 Range of shot angles where the natural angle applies 4:49 Using the angle template 5:21 Adjusting the peace sign for thicker and thinner hits 6:00 Draw shots introduction 6:13 Angles where you can use 3 times the angle system 6:29 Defining the 3 times the angle system 6:52 Measuring 3 times to the angle 7:14 Alternate way of measurement 7:27 Effects of cheating the pocket 7:51 Practice tip: sentinel balls 8:53 Effects of speed on 3 times the angle system 9:35 Adjustments introduction 9:47 Max top spin, high speed 9:59 Center ball, high speed 10:07 Center ball, low speed/long distance 10:16 Slightly below centre, stop shot pace 10:25 Backspin, low speed/long distance 10:36 Backspin, high speed 10:47 Backspin, low speed/short distance 10:55 Center ball vs backspin for stop shot over short distances 11:10 Soft speed follow for short distances 11:25 High speed follow for short distances 11:38 Practice: Fixed Cueball Wagon wheel drill
It's been a fair few years since I've watched some DR Dave videos. I'm glad TH-cam bought me back, because I haven't played take a drink everytime you hear peace sign in a while. On a serious note I've always been a fan and glad to see the channel still going strong ✌️
You don't need to wait for TH-cam to recommend my stuff. You can watch any of my 400+ videos any time on my Channel. And if you subscribe and turn on notifications, you won't miss any future videos.
To all my fellow rookies. THIS is what we need to master to get better. The high skill level people I see ALWAYS put themselves in position for a easy next shot. Meanwhile, rookies like myself are having to make monster shots and can't string a few shots in a row.
Dave, I've been enjoying the benefit of your excellent tutorials for some time now. I just want to thank you for the excellent job you do in creating concise and well communicated instructional videos. I've learned so much from watching a the fine videos that you've provided. Thanks for all !
I'm glad you found it. FYI, I have lots of good videos (over 650) already online. You can check them out here: www.youtube.com/@DrDaveBilliards/videos Enjoy!
The most difficult aspect of cue ball control is judging where it will go after hitting a cushion. And knowing exactly how hard to hit it. Cue ball speed is very important.
Well stated. I agree 100%. For those interested, I have numerous videos and articles dealing with these topics here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/speed/ billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/
Hey man! I really liked your content. I have no idea on how to play pool, so as far as a beginner viewer, I was impressed by the knowledge, but the video was.... let's say a bombardment of facts and that made me somewhat anxious whilw watching it over a long time. Maybe the content is vast, and hence the video needs to be this big but yeah, 15 mins for cue ball control learning is....an offer I can't refuse
I'm glad to hear it. If you want more on this topic, see the videos and info here (and under the sub topics): billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/ Enjoy!
Wow best video to understand stun draw and follow . A draw can easily become a stun which would confuse me . Timing is key here to get the slide for a stun or a backwards rotation for a draw so they follow the expected angles . Thank you so much
Agreed. This video is packed with useful info and it is designed to be a "watch many times" reference. You can expect to learn "Everything You Need to Know" in one viewing or without lots of practice.
Thank you. I'll do my best. I have several more videos planned for the "Everything You Need to Know" series. The next one should be out soon, so stay tuned.
Dr Dave, this is the best video presentation online I’ve ever seen. I like your graphics. With them, it is very easy to follow, and memorize, your lectures. Thank you.
I’m going to practice these techniques before going out to play pool with my buddies. They won’t even know what hit em! Great content Dr. Dave you earned yourself my subsciption
@@honestychampmilland2007 I hope you enjoy and benefit from my stuff. FYI, I already have over 400 videos posted so check out the other videos and playlists already on my channel.
You have helped me so very much in my game. I’ve been playing just a little over 6 months consistently and I’ve placed in EVERY tournament I’ve played in. I owe a lot of my skill I’ve achieved to watching your videos consistently, and making sure to keep all advice in mind every time I am about to step into my next shot. I hope one day I can come attend a BU workshop, coming from Alabama. I’d like nothing more. Thanks Dr. Dave, and I look forward to more content.
Thanks. I’ve done many videos dealing with CB control, but this is the first where I think I brought everything together with a concise yet complete presentation.
@@DrDaveBilliards i got really good watching ur video i ran a table of 9 ball just using the tangent line as a reference line i almost understood the 30 degree rule follow cut shot i didnt know same shot different cue ball position for the follow it actually change the cue ball deflection unlike the stun it never changes for a long time i was wondering and searching to find answer and u pretty much just answer all my question u even talk about the physic of the ball this is an all u need to know video im very happy
You show us all these awesome majestic strikes on ball but sometimes you break and need some more in depth plays. If you could make a video on how to play balls after the break that would be great. Your videos are awesome and I watch all the time I just think it would be a great tutorial on how to move across the table after break and I believe you have the best of judgement
This topic is covered in great detail on VEEB-I: drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/disc-i/ And lots of related videos and advice is available here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/strategy/8-ball/
This actually turned out to be a better video than I expected! As a much better than average pool player myself, I even learned a couple things, more on some of the physics aspects, like why the ball slides off the tangent line, instead of drawing more consistently, for instance.
@@DrDaveBilliards Second-time contributor. Still not enuff given how many videos of yours I’ve watched. Got to figure out your best all-round video-disc series and buy one. After all these years, Dave, you must be pooled out. Sooner or later you are going to have to retire from pool video making! (-:
This is what I love about your videos, Dr. Dave: I simply didn’t notice one needs draw on slow speed stun shots. I’ve recently begun using a lot of stun since it’s easier to calculate a leave going through the center of a table than using two or three rails (also learned from your videos), but I’ve been getting out of line because of some speed problems. I can’t wait to try this tonight! Finally, I had my first break and runout Friday night (though I’ve run out after someone else breaks a few times)! It was only on a bar box, but it’s nice to play knowing I can win the game on one inning. I mainly play on 9 footers, so that’s my next goal. I’m confident I will do so if I keep practicing, and I have you to thank for that. In these trying times, it’s nice to see people in the position of gift giving doing just that; it gives people something to look forward to, which I believe is one of life’s greatest incentivizers. Again, thank you. You’ve made this time bearable for me, and for that, I’ll always owe you. Congratulations on your recent professor emeritus status as well. You earned it!
Dr. Dave, Howdy; Well done. Tons of info in there if anyone is inclined to dig around some. This is kind of like a Sampler you'd order at a restaurant from a Nationality you weren't familiar with, a little of this, a little of that. Enough to wet the appetite so ya come back for more. Excellent marketing strategy.
hank h I honestly think this video contains everything you really need to know, but for those who want more depth, the links in the video description deliver.
I've never heard the 30 degree concept explained really, I understood it in a 'que ball is going to go this way' kind of way, but didn't realize there was a way to visualize is with the 'firm but relaxed' peace sign method. Thanks for the tips!
BillyBob FYI, many more videos dealing with my 30 degree rule and peace sign can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/ Check them out.
Thank you very much for this great video! Would love to see a video that explains the effect of left high low, right high low English when applied at a certain angle. I found it very confusing when I first realized that English doesn’t always make the CB travel left when you apply left English or right when you apply right English. It all depend on the angle and I wish there was a video that gets into that in detail. Thanks again Dr. Dave!!!
Thanks! This is certainly 1 of my nearly 500 videos of which I am the most proud. This is really useful stuff for the people willing to put in the practice time to learn how to apply the systems accurately.
This video has changed my game so much! Thank you for this helpful video. I had a quick question: when aiming for true center of the cue ball with no side / top / or back spin for a short shot, is the top of the tip or the center of the tip what we should be using to identify / strike true center with? Thanks Dr. Dave!!
I’m glad to hear you have found the video helpful. Concerning the best way to find the center of the CB, you should do whatever works best. The advice here might be helpful: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/finding-center-ball/
@@DrDaveBilliardsthanks Dr. Dave! I went through these before and didn’t find exactly what I was looking to learn - but I know from your resources that when putting spin on the ball usually you’re striking with some part of the top other than the center of it. Someone opined to me that whenever you’re striking true center, you’re doing so with the top of the cue tip not the center. To my understanding from your resources, if you strike the center of the cue ball with a near level cue you can do so with the center of a rounded tip, not the top. So I was looking more so for the physics of it all, or in other words: is it possible to strike true center with the center of a cue tip?
If you are aiming through the core of the CB (for a "center-ball hit," resulting in no spin), the center of the tip will contacting the CB. See the top-left illustration on the top of the 2nd page here: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/jump_shot.pdf See also the illustration under the videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/elevation/
Ah okay! Thanks Dr. Dave. So if aiming for a center ball stun shot with a near level cue (without elevation beyond what is needed to clear the rail) it seems like it is still possible to hit the center of the cue ball with the ~center of the cue tip, at least from what I gather from these resources. Thanks, Dr. Dave!
@@philipv.mcharris5010 Hitting the center of the tip is the only way to get immediate stun! However, most stun shots require a slightly-below-center hit since there is drag action on the way to the OB, so the tip will contact the CB slightly above the center of the tip. See: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stun/shot/
Thanks you Dr Dave, you always explain each step so accurately and on point. While looking at this video I was able to see shots I do knowing where the cue ball would go but not Why it was going to that spot. Funny how we shoot shots and just know the spots But Not really Knowing the Why the cue got to that spot!!! Over the years you have cleared up so much for me with my game. Thank you again my Friend.
I recently got a much better quality phone and I've gotta say: being able to see the wear on your table really helps when I'm setting up exercises based on your videos. 😂
You're welcome. :) Actually, lots of people have curves in their fingers. You just need to figure out which parts of your fingers you want to use to visualize the angle. The angle template might help: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/30-degree-rule_angle_templates.pdf
Man you sure do have some really helpful, informative videos. Its funny. Every time I try to control the cue for the next shot, I wind up missing the original shot altogether hah. I'm slowly getting better though. Thanks for the billiard advice!!
Thank you again Dr Dave, your videos have helped me so much the past year. I'll do the exam again in january, one year after I posted my score on a different video, I'm sure it'll be higher this time ;)
This is by far the best lesson ever. Thank you SO MUCH Dr Dave, your attention to detail in this video, means i will be so excited to try all this out the next time i can get a game at my local !
this is incredible,i really dont understand how draw shoot send the cue ball if it is not actually a straight draw shot i really amazed about how speed affect so much when it comes to draw shot and how i can'r understand it and that's why i never use draw shot
@@raz0gaming You should practice good draw shot technique per all the advice here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/ Then you will be able to better predict draw direction with the 3-times-the-angle system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/
Thanks Dr. Dave! You've made everything dawn on me. My cue ball control technique has improved sinificantly with your help. BTW, I really hope you can make a video on a topic like "Aiming ... Everything you need to know", since my potting still not consistantly accurate.
I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I already have lots of videos, articles, and other info dealing with how to aim here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/ Check it out.
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks Dr. Dave. I would read it carefully. In fact, my major confusion on aiming is how to judge the potting angle precisely. I always do the evaluation basing on angel made by the line through the cue ball & the obj ball, and the line through the obj ball & the pocket. But the deviation angle varies when the distance between the cue ball & the obj ball is changed, so I don't have a consistent way to trim it and get a corrected potting angel. BTW, I m playing Chinese-8 Ball and snooker, which may require more aiming accuracy for their pocket size and shape.
@@madmaxc.7650 There are ways to estimate cut angles here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cut/estimating-angle/ But most top players aim instinctively with an approach described here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice
Dr. Dave, LOVE your videos! They have greatly improved my playing ability over the past 3 years that I have been playing. This video too as absolutely AWESOME chock full of great advice and drills. A question about this video: At the 4:15 mark where you discuss narrowing the cue ball follow angle hitting the ball fuller, cheating the pocket and using inside spin. The reasoning that you give is what I have a question about. Won't deflect the cue ball (right, which will lose the cheat angle you started with), then the swerve you mention will bring the cue ball back to left (to get your cheat angle back)? And won't the inside spin "Throw" the object ball a bit to the right (cheat direction ) and the inside spin on the cue ball cause it to continue to swerve left to give you the narrower angle that you mention? I really appreciate how you break down all of the technical pieces in your videos and I'm just trying to assimilate these new drills into what I already "think" you've taught me. Thanks for considering my question. Update: Ok. after watching this video I watch the Top 10 Pool Myths Debunked and saw the part about "no swerve after object ball contact" for a cue ball with sidespin", though that was a pretty fast-moving cue ball and the one in this video was slow-moving... So are any of my points above things I should rethink?
Nice job Dave, great video. The first drill, stop, follow & draw the cue ball into the side pocket was my first drill a player had me doing when I was a kid. Disregard the one's that gave you a thumbs down. Probably just some window lickers that can't shoot a stop shot. 👍🙂
*Table of Contents:*
0:00 - introduction
*Straight Shot:*
0:16 - straight shot
0:27 - cheating the pocket
*Stun Shot:*
0:44 - stun shot 90˚ rule
1:12 - cut-induced throw (CIT)
1:26 - tangent line speed and spin effects
2:11 - cut angle effects
*Follow Shot:*
2:37 - follow shot 30˚ rule peace-sign technique
3:28 - 30˚ rule speed effects
4:08 - narrowing the natural angle
4:33 - 30˚ rule cut-angle range
*Draw Shot:*
6:00 - draw shot three-times-the-angle system
7:27 - draw pocket cheat effects
8:53 - draw speed effects
*Cloth Drag and Spin Conversion:*
9:35 - cloth drag and spin conversion
9:47 - top spin effects
9:59 - stun effects
10:25 - backspin effects
10:55 - stop shot control
11:10 - follow shot effects
*Drills:*
11:38 - fixed-CB wagon wheel drill
13:43 - other drills
*Supporting Resources:*
- 30˚ rule peace sign angle template: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/30-degree-rule_angle_templates.pdf
- draw shot technique advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/
- CB control drills: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/drills/
- instructional videos with many game-situation examples:
Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots (VEPS): drdavebilliards.com/videos/veps/
Video Encyclopedia of 9-ball and 10-ball (VENT): drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/
Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/
- 90˚ rule resources: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stun/90-degree-rule/
- 30˚ rule resources: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/
- 3-times-the-angle system resources: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/
- throw tutorial: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/
- aiming tutorial: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/
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th-cam.com/users/DrDaveBilliards
In brazil we dont need sentinel balls cuz our pockets are alredy small!!
@@juliocromags4176 Are they as tight as the Russian Billiards tables? They barely let a ball through.
I don't know russian tables, but i guess so.. but the thing is that here in brazil pool is not a professional sport, so from city to city our tables change a bit. But we have a lot of good pool players here, search for "baianinho de maua" and you will see!!! Ahha
More great stuff by you Dave. At my age I really do enjoy watching it
more.
As of today do you have a favorite player that you like.
I like Chris smelling
Of course Efren
Dennis orcolo.
I'm not sure that's the proper spelling I was last name but you know who I mean.
When Tony Ellen was alive I used to like to watch him shoot.
it's a shame what happened to him with the train accident.
Keith
There's so many great ones I forgot to mention Johnny Archer
Keith
1:26
Today was the day DrDave, it has finally happened! After 10 months of playing 3 hours a week on monday I broke the rack, and cleared the table from there. I came close a couple of times before but today it got official, I ran my very first rack :D Your videos have been instrumental in this, without them this moment wouldn't have happened. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing it with us!
BlackStarEOP Congratulations! I’m glad to hear it.
Great job! The first one is the hardest.
Well done m8
Are you sure it wasn't the year worth of practice? 😅🤣🤣🤣
@@Nonyas12 dude just try to not think about it as running the rack just as a couple of shot rather I'm pretty sure you would have got up to 6 or 7 pots many many times when you try to hard to do something it makes it harder that's what I think anyway. Tell yourself this is easy the pockets are huge I can do this without position imagine how easy with positioning. Find yourself a snooker table go play for a month and come back and run 5 racks in a night I promise
As the cueball turns, these are the Daves of our lives.
I like it. :)
Great video, Dave. Much easier to play the video for my two sons than me beating my gums and trying to explain why they scratch on certain shots. Thanks!
Thank you, and you're welcome. I hope your sons enjoyed and benefited from the video.
This video is incredible. Precise, thorough, and logical. Not to mention the skill it took to display everything that was being discussed consistently. I would love to be coached by this guy.
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I give lessons and teach courses per the info here:
drdavebilliards.com/instruction/pool-school/
and here:
billiarduniversity.org/instruction/school/
This is hands down the best video on cue ball control. Other TH-camrs make 5 videos just to cover the info in this 1 video and its still not as clear as this. Thank you
Thank you! And you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Great video.
It's funny that such a thinking man's game is so often played by drunks in bars. In my area, I can't even find a table anywhere that doesn't serve alcoholic beverages. In my world, part of playing pool is learning how to deal with/have patience with drunk people.
I should make a video entitled "How to Play Pool when People are Threatening one Another," or "How to Play Pool when Tina is Fighting with Her Boyfriend," or "How to Subtly Hint that Drunk Harvey should stop Blathering at you and Take the Dang Shot," or "No, You and Your Friends Can't Just Kick me off the Table without even Offering to Play me."
This is THE only video you need to learn cue ball control 👍
Thank you. That was my goal in creating it. I hope everybody who watches it agrees with you.
@@DrDaveBilliards , well... not quite 100%. It IS a great video and tons of good info I need to incorporate into my game. Other cue ball control needs english off the cushion. Funny thing though... the better I play position, the worse I get at potting the ball😢
Some Guy FYI, I have good resources and videos covering position play with sidespin here:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/
moneymagnet Robert Byrne’s old stuff is still among the best, even by today’s standards. FYI, the table in my video was previously owned by Robert Byrne.
@@SomeGuy-tz8dz he has a video covering sidespin too though th-cam.com/video/EG29YjLC7aM/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you. Good suggestion. I should upgrade my camera.
Dr. Dave I use your backhand English and love it. the other day I had a spot shot and the cue ball was line up for a 1/2 ball shot to the right. Now before I go any further I placed balls 3 against the rail took the cue ball back about 6 feet added 1 tip of right english hit the cue real firm and the cue went right in the middle without hitting the 2 balls.Now, when I put the cue ball with 1 tip of right inside english on it, I’m getting a thick hit, on the object ball. Seems more like a 3/4 ball hit. It isn’t even coming close to the pocket. For the life of me I’m drawing a blank, shouldn’t the cue ball be hitting the object ball for a half ball hit.
BHE alone is not effective for a wide range of shot speeds and distances. As you know, that’s what SAWS is for. Also, if the cue is elevated, even a little, everything changes.
I go back to your videos when I have a bad night at pool then the next week I play better I play in the apa league I'm a level 3 and it took me 4 years to get there but instead of being winning 1 and losing 4 this year I've won 3 and lost 1
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for the report!
I'm watching this again years after first watching it and it's still by far the best video on the topic.
@@pa-mo Thank you for the comment. I’m glad you are still finding the video helpful. This video is a personal favorite of mine also.
Not Dr. Dave, it should be Master Mr. Dr. Dave Sir! That was an excellent lesson, thank you
You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Uh, excuse me, that's Master Mr. Dr. Dave, Esquire Sir to you.
@@neuvocastezero1838 lol, thanks for the correction
😂
Annotations to make it slightly easier for repeated viewings
0:16 Straight shot possibilities
0:27 Cheating the pocket
0:32 Cheating the pocket with sidespin
0:44 Stun shot introduction
1:12 Cut induced throw (CIT)
1:26 Effects of shot speed on the tangent line
1:57 What happens if you don't hit the stun shot right
2:11 Considerations when the angle is small
2:37 Rolling cue ball introduction
3:02 Using the peace sign to measure the natural angle
3:28 Effects of speed on natural angle
4:00 Shifting peace sign to adjust for speed
4:08 Narrowing the natural angle
4:32 Range of shot angles where the natural angle applies
4:49 Using the angle template
5:21 Adjusting the peace sign for thicker and thinner hits
6:00 Draw shots introduction
6:13 Angles where you can use 3 times the angle system
6:29 Defining the 3 times the angle system
6:52 Measuring 3 times to the angle
7:14 Alternate way of measurement
7:27 Effects of cheating the pocket
7:51 Practice tip: sentinel balls
8:53 Effects of speed on 3 times the angle system
9:35 Adjustments introduction
9:47 Max top spin, high speed
9:59 Center ball, high speed
10:07 Center ball, low speed/long distance
10:16 Slightly below centre, stop shot pace
10:25 Backspin, low speed/long distance
10:36 Backspin, high speed
10:47 Backspin, low speed/short distance
10:55 Center ball vs backspin for stop shot over short distances
11:10 Soft speed follow for short distances
11:25 High speed follow for short distances
11:38 Practice: Fixed Cueball Wagon wheel drill
chocolatepinkspider Good job posting this. Others might find it useful.
DrDaveBilliards It would be good to add this to the video description. Thanks for making and sharing this video!
@@nathansharp3193 Good idea. Done.
DrDaveBilliards AWESOME! Thanks 👍
@@nathansharp3193 You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
this guy got the best explanation thank you
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
FYI, I have a lot more where that came from here:
th-cam.com/users/DrDaveBilliardsvideos
Enjoy!
Maan, your videos are just awesome. Congratulations!!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you Dave for posting this video. I will put the information to use.
You're welcome. I hope it helps. It has certainly helped me a lot over the years.
It's been a fair few years since I've watched some DR Dave videos. I'm glad TH-cam bought me back, because I haven't played take a drink everytime you hear peace sign in a while.
On a serious note I've always been a fan and glad to see the channel still going strong ✌️
You don't need to wait for TH-cam to recommend my stuff. You can watch any of my 400+ videos any time on my Channel. And if you subscribe and turn on notifications, you won't miss any future videos.
@@DrDaveBilliards I thought I had subscribed and that you'd stopped putting out videos lol. I'll sub now :)
To all my fellow rookies. THIS is what we need to master to get better. The high skill level people I see ALWAYS put themselves in position for a easy next shot. Meanwhile, rookies like myself are having to make monster shots and can't string a few shots in a row.
CB control is critical in pool. Assuming you can make the first shot, controlling the CB can make every other shot much easier.
@@DrDaveBilliards Totally agree. Pool looks so simple,but the complexity is insane. I'm obsessed 😅
@@BlackDynamite901 Me too ... obviously.
wow. you just upped my game tenfold with this one video. thank you and will be buying your book.
I'm glad to hear it. I hope you continue to enjoy and benefit from my stuff.
So much great information in Dr. Dave’s U-Tubes, if people want to get better at Pool all they need do is practice what Dr. Dave preaches.🤪
I'm glad you like my stuff. Please help spread the word.
Dave, I've been enjoying the benefit of your excellent tutorials for some time now. I just want to thank you for the excellent job you do in creating concise and well communicated instructional videos. I've learned so much from watching a the fine videos that you've provided. Thanks for all !
I'm glad to hear it. Thank you for the supportive comment. I appreciate it.
You're very welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓
Fantastic lesson .I'm a snooker player but I'm going to use this knowledge. Thanks from New Zealand 🇳🇿
You're welcome. The games are a little different, but the balls move the same way.
Great concepts to practice. Thank you.
I agree, and you’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
By far the best video to help anyone jump from good beginner to beginner amateur.
... or from beginner amateur to advanced amateur if one's CB control is lacking a little.
I am Impressed by this video, thank you
I’m glad you like it. You’re welcome.
once again you have reminded me of things I had forgotten to use or practice. This is the main reason I love your videos!! Thanks once again Uhenio
Filming the video gave me good reminders and practice also!
Just found this been playing 15 months and decided to strip back my game and start again this video will help me immensely and I’ve SUBSCRIBED 😎
I'm glad you found it. FYI, I have lots of good videos (over 650) already online. You can check them out here:
www.youtube.com/@DrDaveBilliards/videos
Enjoy!
The most difficult aspect of cue ball control is judging where it will go after hitting a cushion. And knowing exactly how hard to hit it. Cue ball speed is very important.
Well stated. I agree 100%. For those interested, I have numerous videos and articles dealing with these topics here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/speed/
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/
Great tutorial on the physics of ball control. Now to practice, practice, practice!😎
Thanks for sharing Dr. Dave!
Hey man! I really liked your content. I have no idea on how to play pool, so as far as a beginner viewer, I was impressed by the knowledge, but the video was.... let's say a bombardment of facts and that made me somewhat anxious whilw watching it over a long time. Maybe the content is vast, and hence the video needs to be this big but yeah, 15 mins for cue ball control learning is....an offer I can't refuse
You don’t need to learn everything at once, but the video does include everything you need to know. That’s why it is so long and dense.
@@DrDaveBilliards Yes got it. Thanks man!
Duuuude, this is exactly what I needed.
I'm glad to hear it. If you want more on this topic, see the videos and info here (and under the sub topics):
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/
Enjoy!
Wow best video to understand stun draw and follow . A draw can easily become a stun which would confuse me . Timing is key here to get the slide for a stun or a backwards rotation for a draw so they follow the expected angles . Thank you so much
Thanks, and you're welcome. Understanding and mastering this stuff is key to becoming a good player.
A video that I will need to watch for more than 10 times. Thank you so much!!
Agreed. This video is packed with useful info and it is designed to be a "watch many times" reference. You can expect to learn "Everything You Need to Know" in one viewing or without lots of practice.
Played for over 35 years and this is a great video for all players, keep up the good work!
Thank you. I'll do my best. I have several more videos planned for the "Everything You Need to Know" series. The next one should be out soon, so stay tuned.
Is there anything Dr Dave can't do?
@Dr Dave, you deserve an award for all you have contributed to pool!
Thank you. That is kind of you to say.
so comprehnsive. everything explained. no questions needed.
I'm glad you think so. That was certainly my goal with this video.
Dr Dave, this is the best video presentation online I’ve ever seen. I like your graphics. With them, it is very easy to follow, and memorize, your lectures. Thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad you like my stuff.
I’m going to practice these techniques before going out to play pool with my buddies. They won’t even know what hit em! Great content Dr. Dave you earned yourself my subsciption
I'm glad to hear it. Good luck with your game (and with impressing your buddies).
That was pure art right there
Thanks. I'm glad you think so. Many people just think my stuff is "science." I'm glad some also appreciate the "art" in what I do.
You earned a sub and like. Keep it up
@@honestychampmilland2007 I hope you enjoy and benefit from my stuff. FYI, I already have over 400 videos posted so check out the other videos and playlists already on my channel.
Thanks for your assistance and attention to detail. I'll be checking in often.
You have helped me so very much in my game. I’ve been playing just a little over 6 months consistently and I’ve placed in EVERY tournament I’ve played in. I owe a lot of my skill I’ve achieved to watching your videos consistently, and making sure to keep all advice in mind every time I am about to step into my next shot. I hope one day I can come attend a BU workshop, coming from Alabama. I’d like nothing more. Thanks Dr. Dave, and I look forward to more content.
Drew Harrelson I’m glad to hear it, and I hope to see you at a future BU Boot Camp. Good luck with your game.
Best pool video I have ever watched. Clear and concise
Wow! Thank you! I really appreciate all of the positive feedback from everybody.
Great video, as always!
Thanks Dr. Dave, best teacher on TH-cam!
kerrmoney Thank you ... and you’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
2:02 Dr Dave you ARE the man.
I remember your old video u explain this but this new video you explain it so much better thanks DR.DAVE
Thanks. I’ve done many videos dealing with CB control, but this is the first where I think I brought everything together with a concise yet complete presentation.
@@DrDaveBilliards i got really good watching ur video i ran a table of 9 ball just using the tangent line as a reference line i almost understood the 30 degree rule follow cut shot i didnt know same shot different cue ball position for the follow it actually change the cue ball deflection unlike the stun it never changes for a long time i was wondering and searching to find answer and u pretty much just answer all my question u even talk about the physic of the ball this is an all u need to know video im very happy
Hulk Smash I’m glad to hear it. I hope your game continues to improve.
truly excellent work.......and takes a lot of time to put these together with all the info...you offer..i hope people appreciate and support you
Thank you for the kind and supportive words. I appreciate it.
Thank you Dr. Dave!
You’re welcome! I aim to swerve. :)
@@DrDaveBilliards🤣 great comment! That made my day. Thank you! Enjoy your weekend
Dr. Dave has always been useful. Thank you!
@@Stampscustomwelds I’m glad you think so. You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Great tutorial!
Thanks. I think this is among the best of all my videos.
the wagon wheel drill is a total must if you plan to get better at pool.
mark, another video that provides very simple and practical use cases for benchmark tests for my pool simulator project
1000 fois merci! un super prof!
You are very welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
What an awesome video - Ive seen about 1000 of these type videos - but this one is without doubt the best :)
Undervalued S Thank you! I’m glad to hear it.
This will take me a while to get but I understand everything you're saying thank you for giving such a great visual demonstration
You're welcome.
Thank you for posting. Will use in play soon!
You're welcome. I hope it helps.
Thanks again Dr.Dave!!
You're welcome again!! I aim to swerve. :)
You show us all these awesome majestic strikes on ball but sometimes you break and need some more in depth plays. If you could make a video on how to play balls after the break that would be great. Your videos are awesome and I watch all the time I just think it would be a great tutorial on how to move across the table after break and I believe you have the best of judgement
This topic is covered in great detail on VEEB-I:
drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/disc-i/
And lots of related videos and advice is available here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/strategy/8-ball/
This actually turned out to be a better video than I expected! As a much better than average pool player myself, I even learned a couple things, more on some of the physics aspects, like why the ball slides off the tangent line, instead of drawing more consistently, for instance.
Will H Thanks for the comments. I’m glad to hear even good players can pick up things from my videos.
Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate your support.
@@DrDaveBilliards Second-time contributor. Still not enuff given how many videos of yours I’ve watched. Got to figure out your best all-round video-disc series and buy one.
After all these years, Dave, you must be pooled out. Sooner or later you are going to have to retire from pool video making! (-:
@@jbart9309 Thanks again. Concerning pool videos, I’m just getting started. :)
Excellent video Dr. Dave! Definitely gonna spend a lot of time on that wagon drill
yankyyyy The wagon wheel is my favorite drill. Have fun.
This is what I love about your videos, Dr. Dave: I simply didn’t notice one needs draw on slow speed stun shots. I’ve recently begun using a lot of stun since it’s easier to calculate a leave going through the center of a table than using two or three rails (also learned from your videos), but I’ve been getting out of line because of some speed problems. I can’t wait to try this tonight! Finally, I had my first break and runout Friday night (though I’ve run out after someone else breaks a few times)! It was only on a bar box, but it’s nice to play knowing I can win the game on one inning. I mainly play on 9 footers, so that’s my next goal. I’m confident I will do so if I keep practicing, and I have you to thank for that. In these trying times, it’s nice to see people in the position of gift giving doing just that; it gives people something to look forward to, which I believe is one of life’s greatest incentivizers. Again, thank you. You’ve made this time bearable for me, and for that, I’ll always owe you. Congratulations on your recent professor emeritus status as well. You earned it!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you like my stuff and I hope it continues to help. Congrats on the first B&R!
Thanks Dr. Dave. You have helped me completely transform my game into something WAY better than before. I will always be drilling. Thanks again.
I'm glad to hear it. You're very welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Dr. Dave, Howdy; Well done. Tons of info in there if anyone is inclined to dig around some.
This is kind of like a Sampler you'd order at a restaurant from a Nationality you weren't familiar
with, a little of this, a little of that. Enough to wet the appetite so ya come back for more. Excellent
marketing strategy.
hank h I honestly think this video contains everything you really need to know, but for those who want more depth, the links in the video description deliver.
The 30 degree part really helps me a lot! Thanks, Dr. Dave.
I'm glad you find it useful. Peace!
I've never heard the 30 degree concept explained really, I understood it in a 'que ball is going to go this way' kind of way, but didn't realize there was a way to visualize is with the 'firm but relaxed' peace sign method. Thanks for the tips!
BillyBob FYI, many more videos dealing with my 30 degree rule and peace sign can be found here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/
Check them out.
Excellent video by Dr. Dave as always!
Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
Thank you very much for this great video! Would love to see a video that explains the effect of left high low, right high low English when applied at a certain angle.
I found it very confusing when I first realized that English doesn’t always make the CB travel left when you apply left English or right when you apply right English. It all depend on the angle and I wish there was a video that gets into that in detail.
Thanks again Dr. Dave!!!
Bob Perry FYI, I already have lots of good videos dealing with this topic here:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/
Check them out.
Great work DrDave!
Thanks! This is certainly 1 of my nearly 500 videos of which I am the most proud. This is really useful stuff for the people willing to put in the practice time to learn how to apply the systems accurately.
@@DrDaveBilliards Just wonderfull and great explenation for every minior detail! Keep up the great work! I learned allot from your videos!
@@longpotbilliards Thanks again. I'm glad to hear it. I aim to swerve. :)
This video has changed my game so much! Thank you for this helpful video. I had a quick question: when aiming for true center of the cue ball with no side / top / or back spin for a short shot, is the top of the tip or the center of the tip what we should be using to identify / strike true center with?
Thanks Dr. Dave!!
I’m glad to hear you have found the video helpful. Concerning the best way to find the center of the CB, you should do whatever works best. The advice here might be helpful:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/finding-center-ball/
@@DrDaveBilliardsthanks Dr. Dave! I went through these before and didn’t find exactly what I was looking to learn - but I know from your resources that when putting spin on the ball usually you’re striking with some part of the top other than the center of it. Someone opined to me that whenever you’re striking true center, you’re doing so with the top of the cue tip not the center. To my understanding from your resources, if you strike the center of the cue ball with a near level cue you can do so with the center of a rounded tip, not the top. So I was looking more so for the physics of it all, or in other words: is it possible to strike true center with the center of a cue tip?
If you are aiming through the core of the CB (for a "center-ball hit," resulting in no spin), the center of the tip will contacting the CB. See the top-left illustration on the top of the 2nd page here:
billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/jump_shot.pdf
See also the illustration under the videos here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/elevation/
Ah okay! Thanks Dr. Dave. So if aiming for a center ball stun shot with a near level cue (without elevation beyond what is needed to clear the rail) it seems like it is still possible to hit the center of the cue ball with the ~center of the cue tip, at least from what I gather from these resources. Thanks, Dr. Dave!
@@philipv.mcharris5010 Hitting the center of the tip is the only way to get immediate stun! However, most stun shots require a slightly-below-center hit since there is drag action on the way to the OB, so the tip will contact the CB slightly above the center of the tip. See:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stun/shot/
É um dos melheres videos explicativo .de facil aprendizagem .
Thank you.
Great tutorial. Many mysteries solved.
Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful.
Underrated! Incredibly informative! Thank you for this.
This is incredible information, thank you
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Thanks you Dr Dave, you always explain each step so accurately and on point. While looking at this video I was able to see shots I do knowing where the cue ball would go but not Why it was going to that spot. Funny how we shoot shots and just know the spots But Not really Knowing the Why the cue got to that spot!!! Over the years you have cleared up so much for me with my game. Thank you again my Friend.
vcoolpool Thank you for the positive feedback! I appreciate it.
I play for >10 years which is probably not anlot compared to some folk here, but I just wanted to say: This is a really great video!
Thanks. I agree that it is one of my best and most important and useful videos.
I recently got a much better quality phone and I've gotta say: being able to see the wear on your table really helps when I'm setting up exercises based on your videos. 😂
Yep. The lines reveal all.
A hard work really pays off.great work
imdad ali Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.
I was just trying to do the 30 degree peace sign trick and noticed my right index finger curves outward. Thanks for that, Dave.
You're welcome. :)
Actually, lots of people have curves in their fingers. You just need to figure out which parts of your fingers you want to use to visualize the angle. The angle template might help:
billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/30-degree-rule_angle_templates.pdf
WOW. What a perfect instruction! Bunch of thanks dr. Dave
I'm glad you liked it. You're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more were that came from here:
th-cam.com/users/DrDaveBilliardsvideos
Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year 2023! Thank you for the many valuable tips, exercises and tricks.
Same to you. You’re welcome. I aim to,swerve. :)
Man you sure do have some really helpful, informative videos. Its funny. Every time I try to control the cue for the next shot, I wind up missing the original shot altogether hah. I'm slowly getting better though. Thanks for the billiard advice!!
I hope the info in the video helps. Good luck with your game!
Thank you again Dr Dave, your videos have helped me so much the past year. I'll do the exam again in january, one year after I posted my score on a different video, I'm sure it'll be higher this time ;)
I'm glad to hear it. Good luck on the Exams.
You are so cool Dr. Dave
Thanks! I'm glad you like my stuff.
this is fantastic
Thanks. FYI, I have a lot more videos related to this topic under the various headings here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/
Enjoy!
This is by far the best lesson ever. Thank you SO MUCH Dr Dave, your attention to detail in this video, means i will be so excited to try all this out the next time i can get a game at my local !
I'm glad you liked it, and I hope it helps.
this is incredible,i really dont understand how draw shoot send the cue ball if it is not actually a straight draw shot i really amazed about how speed affect so much when it comes to draw shot and how i can'r understand it and that's why i never use draw shot
@@raz0gaming You should practice good draw shot technique per all the advice here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/
Then you will be able to better predict draw direction with the 3-times-the-angle system:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/
Awesome video with great information. You answered a few things that always bothered me and also enlightened me on a few things I’ve been doing wrong.
excellent video
Thank you. I’m glad you think so.
You are very clever and your videos are very good. Great for teaching physics. I find this fascinating.
I hope it actually helps people play pool better too! This stuff certainly helps my game.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Thanks Dr. Dave! You've made everything dawn on me. My cue ball control technique has improved sinificantly with your help. BTW, I really hope you can make a video on a topic like "Aiming ... Everything you need to know", since my potting still not consistantly accurate.
I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I already have lots of videos, articles, and other info dealing with how to aim here:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/
Check it out.
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks Dr. Dave. I would read it carefully. In fact, my major confusion on aiming is how to judge the potting angle precisely. I always do the evaluation basing on angel made by the line through the cue ball & the obj ball, and the line through the obj ball & the pocket. But the deviation angle varies when the distance between the cue ball & the obj ball is changed, so I don't have a consistent way to trim it and get a corrected potting angel. BTW, I m playing Chinese-8 Ball and snooker, which may require more aiming accuracy for their pocket size and shape.
@@madmaxc.7650 There are ways to estimate cut angles here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cut/estimating-angle/
But most top players aim instinctively with an approach described here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice
Once again excellent 'Top Shelf' instruction from the Doctor ....Thank you
Dave Kat Thank you ... and you’re welcome.
Thank you Dave awesome video and great teacher. This is going to change my game drastically!!!
I’m glad you liked it, and I hope it helps.
this guy is CRAZY GOOD yo
Thanks.
This is science great work man
Wow! So much great info explained so simply. You are a awesome teacher.
STG Thank you!
Best video ever,I have tried many videos but this is my best recommendation for anyone .👍
Sanya Alli Thank you! I’m glad to hear it.
Dr. Dave, LOVE your videos! They have greatly improved my playing ability over the past 3 years that I have been playing. This video too as absolutely AWESOME chock full of great advice and drills. A question about this video: At the 4:15 mark where you discuss narrowing the cue ball follow angle hitting the ball fuller, cheating the pocket and using inside spin. The reasoning that you give is what I have a question about. Won't deflect the cue ball (right, which will lose the cheat angle you started with), then the swerve you mention will bring the cue ball back to left (to get your cheat angle back)? And won't the inside spin "Throw" the object ball a bit to the right (cheat direction ) and the inside spin on the cue ball cause it to continue to swerve left to give you the narrower angle that you mention? I really appreciate how you break down all of the technical pieces in your videos and I'm just trying to assimilate these new drills into what I already "think" you've taught me. Thanks for considering my question.
Update: Ok. after watching this video I watch the Top 10 Pool Myths Debunked and saw the part about "no swerve after object ball contact" for a cue ball with sidespin", though that was a pretty fast-moving cue ball and the one in this video was slow-moving... So are any of my points above things I should rethink?
Thank you for a very thorough lesson!
Nice job Dave, great video. The first drill, stop, follow & draw the cue ball into the side pocket was my first drill a player had me doing when I was a kid. Disregard the one's that gave you a thumbs down. Probably just some window lickers that can't shoot a stop shot. 👍🙂
R K Thanks. I always wonder what motivates people to give a free video like this a thumbs down. I guess I can’t please everybody.
Nice n good tutorial
Thanks. I'm glad you thought it was helpful.