2:20, second example I'm not so sure. I know it works if the rail were a mirror and you were shooting a laser. But in my experience, (American pool if that matters?) the contact point changes on that shot. In other words, If I use the example he used, when I aim the object ball to kick to the cueball with center, and place a sticker on the table the correct distance from the rail, when I go shoot the cueball at that sticker I will miss long or to the left
@@stevehiggerson7328 Hi Steve, thanks for your comment. Why would it miss? The angle the cue ball comes off the cushion is by and large the same as the angle it goes onto the cushion (barring a few variables). So if you play centre ball at medium pace, it should work 👍
I think I just figured out why but instead of deleting my comment I'll explain because it might help someone. When I go look at the object ball to kick to the cue ball, because the cueball is close to the rail I'm usually trying to pot the ball which means catching it thin. Plus I like to use a little running spin and aim even higher up the rail still, and spin for a flatter angle. So be sure if you use this method, when you size up the aiming point from the object ball, ignore spin and worrying about the scratch or potting the ball, and just visualize contacting the cueball square
My favourite was number 5 and has been the most recent one that I have learned(trial and error). You are the 1st one that I have seen to show it on TH-cam.
Regarding shot 2, it's easier to hit a snookered object ball (OB) which is close to a rail, because obviously there's more margin for error coming off the closest rail. Unfortunately when the cue ball (CB) is close to a rail and is blocked from hitting an OB which is far from any rail, the margin of error is much narrower. All that distance the CB must travel magnifies any error in the aim. Thus, in order to make shot 2 work pretty consistently, I found (after some experimentation) it's best to first do that reverse aim as "high" on the rail as you can, which would still hit the (top of the) CB. Then, when you walk back to the CB and aim off the rail to hit the blocked OB, target that high spot on the rail and try to give the CB some follow. Before I started doing it that way, my kick shots kept missing on the short side. In general, viewing certain shots from both directions can be very useful!
Great video! Especially 4 people who are trying to learn. We didn’t have TH-cam let alone these type of help videos back 40 years ago. Lucky for the new kids trying to learn these days. I knew most of this by hours & hours of practice & high competition by the time I was 23 then quit comp 30 years ago & just started back 11 months ago now. Pool & golf are the greatest games ever ok maybe Tennis & ping pong too. Lol. Cheers
@@PoolTips101#5 is imo the most interesting as it almost defies physics or it is the fact that it is real physics that doesn’t make common sense. Cheers
@@PoolTips101 the key is for it to be a drag draw so it’s all spin as it hits the ball to then kick it. If too much draw it won’t work. Keep up the good videos. Wish they had stuff like this 40 years ago. Ha.
A bundle of great tips in that video. I see you are using the hole strengheners to mark the balls. Great. Btw, another neat double system is the edge-to-edge. Works pretty good too off the side rails 🎉
@@PoolTips101 I saw it on the routine pool and snooker instructor channel. Dead simple and works really well when the object ball is near or on the cushion. Line up your Q with the side of the object ball on the same side as the target pocket. Pick that point on the cushion you are doubling from. Hit that point with the object ball and three you go🫡
Thanks for sharing another great vid. The parallel shift is a great tool to have in your locker, it also can often work if you aim from the object ball to half way down the long cushion that leads to the pocket you would normally aim at, and parallel shift over from that. Same if you were trying to pot the ball, aim from that point. Do you use a little running side when you parallel shift?
Thanks Ally, really appreciate the info. I didn't use running side on this video, but sometimes under different conditions (if cushions are playing a bit flat) I will add running side
I really like 3rd one. Great escape tip!! Looking to see how I would hit the cue ball with the object ball. Seems like it would really help dial in on the kick. I'll give it a try 🎱👊
Luckily I've picked up most of these tricks on my own, but I don't think they replace practice at all. Sure they can make some shots more plausible, but at a high level where you're dependent on them to run out tables, you most likely have already put in thousands of hours.
Yeah, you definitely need to keep practicing buddy. Knowing these shots will give you a slight edge but you also need to put in the hard graft on the table 👍
@2:11, you're using right hand english. this will cause the ball to move away from the pocket. Left hand english will cause the ball to go towards the pocket. If I'm misunderstanding this, please let me know. Thanks.
That particular demonstration isn't about how the ball pushes off it's natural path. It's simply to show that spin on the object ball will help it into a pocket off a knuckle. However, if you put right spin on the cue ball it will push it off to the left
One day, a young player asked me, "How long did it take you to play that good..".. I took a swallow of my cold one and said.. "A lotta quarters "...lol Cheers... Thank you for sharing your pool tips. Good to know...
@mannyp6092 I don't really know my friend. My guess would be you kind of double the ball on and off the cushion. Why is it called a bank shot in the States?
Fantastic video !! Here’s a question for you … could you do an instructional video for beginners? Your instructions are so clear so I was wondering if you could a video specifically about shooting the ball with various spins? I’ve been playing for just a few weeks and am getting more proficient at making balls when I hit the center of the cue ball but every time I go high left or low right for spin I totally screw up the shot ( even really easy ones ). Thx so much!!
Thanks my friend. I definitely will do. If you're trying side spin after only a few weeks then you're doing very well already. My usual advice would be to just play top, middle and bottom of the cue ball to develop these skills as well as your aiming. When you play side spin it pushes the cue ball off it's natural path and so it's almost like you're learning to aim again. I've got a video on playing with side spin. I'll look it out and post it here 👍
@@PoolTips101 - THANKS so much. I’ll watch the video now. I’m just getting destroyed on cue ball placement so I’m trying to incorporate various spins to open up more shots. Again, this causes me to miss easy shots but I’m sure your video will help. Thanks again.
What's your favourite tip? Was there any in the video you didn't know?
Bottom with side 💪
That tip about looking at the snooker in reverse is gold. Subscribed from the US! Keep em coming!
@danger.zone.ocelot Thanks my friend. I appreciate that 👍
I often forget to do that
2:20, second example
I'm not so sure. I know it works if the rail were a mirror and you were shooting a laser. But in my experience, (American pool if that matters?) the contact point changes on that shot. In other words, If I use the example he used, when I aim the object ball to kick to the cueball with center, and place a sticker on the table the correct distance from the rail, when I go shoot the cueball at that sticker I will miss long or to the left
@@stevehiggerson7328 Hi Steve, thanks for your comment. Why would it miss? The angle the cue ball comes off the cushion is by and large the same as the angle it goes onto the cushion (barring a few variables). So if you play centre ball at medium pace, it should work 👍
I think I just figured out why but instead of deleting my comment I'll explain because it might help someone. When I go look at the object ball to kick to the cue ball, because the cueball is close to the rail I'm usually trying to pot the ball which means catching it thin. Plus I like to use a little running spin and aim even higher up the rail still, and spin for a flatter angle. So be sure if you use this method, when you size up the aiming point from the object ball, ignore spin and worrying about the scratch or potting the ball, and just visualize contacting the cueball square
Wow....it's rare a video title actually this accurate. Some top tips in here.
Thanks very much my friend. That's very kind. I've got another 5 coming very soon 👍
looking at the snooker from the reverse is brilliant and so obvious I can't believe I didn't think of it!
I know. That was actually one I came up with myself and had probably played it wrong for about 25 years 🤣
My favourite was number 5 and has been the most recent one that I have learned(trial and error). You are the 1st one that I have seen to show it on TH-cam.
@CueballcontrolSometimes Thanks my dude. That one just seems to defy logic doesn't it?
Regarding shot 2, it's easier to hit a snookered object ball (OB) which is close to a rail, because obviously there's more margin for error coming off the closest rail. Unfortunately when the cue ball (CB) is close to a rail and is blocked from hitting an OB which is far from any rail, the margin of error is much narrower. All that distance the CB must travel magnifies any error in the aim. Thus, in order to make shot 2 work pretty consistently, I found (after some experimentation) it's best to first do that reverse aim as "high" on the rail as you can, which would still hit the (top of the) CB. Then, when you walk back to the CB and aim off the rail to hit the blocked OB, target that high spot on the rail and try to give the CB some follow. Before I started doing it that way, my kick shots kept missing on the short side.
In general, viewing certain shots from both directions can be very useful!
@garybkatz Thanks Gary, that's a good tip. You're probably allowing for slide off the rail when doing that 👍
Great video! Especially 4 people who are trying to learn. We didn’t have TH-cam let alone these type of help videos back 40 years ago. Lucky for the new kids trying to learn these days. I knew most of this by hours & hours of practice & high competition by the time I was 23 then quit comp 30 years ago & just started back 11 months ago now. Pool & golf are the greatest games ever ok maybe Tennis & ping pong too. Lol. Cheers
@tomburns890 Spot on my friend. I learned tip 3 on youtube a couple of years ago and I've only seen a handful of people use it in the UK since 👍
@@PoolTips101#5 is imo the most interesting as it almost defies physics or it is the fact that it is real physics that doesn’t make common sense. Cheers
@@tomburns890 I agree, there's a few shots like that that just don't make sense 👍
@@PoolTips101 the key is for it to be a drag draw so it’s all spin as it hits the ball to then kick it. If too much draw it won’t work. Keep up the good videos. Wish they had stuff like this 40 years ago. Ha.
Great video! 2 or 3 tips I’ve never heard before and are going to be so useful! Thanks
Many thanks my friend 👌
A bundle of great tips in that video. I see you are using the hole strengheners to mark the balls. Great. Btw, another neat double system is the edge-to-edge. Works pretty good too off the side rails 🎉
@michaeltowers1143 Thanks my friend. Always appreciate the support. What is that system? I need all the help I can get with doubles
@@PoolTips101 I saw it on the routine pool and snooker instructor channel. Dead simple and works really well when the object ball is near or on the cushion. Line up your Q with the side of the object ball on the same side as the target pocket. Pick that point on the cushion you are doubling from. Hit that point with the object ball and three you go🫡
Great video mate, thank you for sharing Subscribed.
That's great to hear. Many thanks 😃
Top stuff Dave keep up the great content mate, you’re doing really well with these 👍🏻👌🏻🍀
Yeah this one looks like it's going to be a good one. 👍
Liked and subscribed! From the US and didn’t know about the 3rd one (really, all of them!) so I will practice them. Thank you! 😊
Aw that's great news. Thanks my friend. Let me know how you get on 👌
brilliant tips, buddy. 2&4 are my favourites. Real game changers at all levels 🎉
Thanks my friend. I like those ones too. I did have 15 shots in the script but it was too long 🤣. A part 2 and 3 may appear in future
@@PoolTips101 I think your subscribers would welcome more of these tips. There will be nuggets for everyone 🫡
@michaeltowers1143 Thanks buddy. They're on my to-do list. Got so many ideas just now but don't have the time 🤣
Great video. I'll try a few of these on the snooker 👍
@147snookered04 Many thanks my dude 👍
Thanks for sharing another great vid. The parallel shift is a great tool to have in your locker, it also can often work if you aim from the object ball to half way down the long cushion that leads to the pocket you would normally aim at, and parallel shift over from that. Same if you were trying to pot the ball, aim from that point. Do you use a little running side when you parallel shift?
Thanks Ally, really appreciate the info. I didn't use running side on this video, but sometimes under different conditions (if cushions are playing a bit flat) I will add running side
I really like 3rd one. Great escape tip!! Looking to see how I would hit the cue ball with the object ball. Seems like it would really help dial in on the kick. I'll give it a try 🎱👊
Thanks my friend. Hope you're good 👍
Great tips, 👍
@calvin999ck Thanks buddy 🎱👍
These are great 👍⭐️
@anthonymcnamee6297 Many thanks my friend. Always appreciate the support 👍
Greetings from Finland. Thank you for the useful tips!
Hey, thanks for watching my friend and that's cool my videos have reached Finland. Is pool popular there?
@@PoolTips101 Not as popular as in your neck of the woods, but getting bigger it seems. Keep up the good work!
Many thanks my friend 👌
Luckily I've picked up most of these tricks on my own, but I don't think they replace practice at all. Sure they can make some shots more plausible, but at a high level where you're dependent on them to run out tables, you most likely have already put in thousands of hours.
Yeah, you definitely need to keep practicing buddy. Knowing these shots will give you a slight edge but you also need to put in the hard graft on the table 👍
Class tips mate
@ScottishPoolGuy Thanks buddy. Hope you're good 👍
@2:11, you're using right hand english. this will cause the ball to move away from the pocket. Left hand english will cause the ball to go towards the pocket. If I'm misunderstanding this, please let me know. Thanks.
Right spin throws object ball to the left. Not to the right.
@@PoolTips101 I refer you to Dr Dave. He demonstrates very well.
What's to refer. Hit the cue ball on the right and it pushes it to the left. It's not even a debate
It doesn’t make the object ball spin into the pocket. You aim on right hand side of cue ball. Cue ball deflects to the left.
That particular demonstration isn't about how the ball pushes off it's natural path. It's simply to show that spin on the object ball will help it into a pocket off a knuckle. However, if you put right spin on the cue ball it will push it off to the left
Great tips. I had noticed how angles off cushions vary with speed.
I couldn't explain why it happens, I just know it does. Thanks for watching dude 😊
I suspect it could be to do with deformation of the cushion. The harder shots will press it in more, and this could close down the angle.
@Coneman3 Yeah that makes sense to me 👍
Your videos are absalutely brilliant can’t wait to start practacing these and start to play like Alex higgings of the pool world 👍😂
@jamesmcdevitt5327 Thanks my friend. What a player Alex was. Snooker probably isn't what it is today without him 👍
for the snookered 1 if you get good enough you would be looking to lay a snooker back
Yeah definitely my friend. Thanks for watching 👍
One day, a young player asked me, "How long did it take you to play that good.."..
I took a swallow of my cold one and said.. "A lotta quarters "...lol
Cheers...
Thank you for sharing your pool tips. Good to know...
Haha I like that. And a sentiment most of us can relate to. 50p to £1 in the UK these days. Damn inflation
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“Stroke the bottom.” Heh.
Haha, you want action stroke the bottom 🤣
Just a question but why do ya'll call a bank shot a double?
@mannyp6092 I don't really know my friend. My guess would be you kind of double the ball on and off the cushion. Why is it called a bank shot in the States?
@@PoolTips101 intentionally knocking the ball off a solid object (rail or backboard) to get it to go where you want.
Omg replace that microphone, it's horrible!
@@pa-mo I replaced this one about a month ago
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@didiercuff3209 Thanks my friend 👌
Tip 2 is so obvious holy crap
@@obi501 Only if you know it and there are quite a few comments on that one already from folks saying they didn't know about it
@@PoolTips101 I didn't know it, yet it's so obvious I should have thought of it
@@obi501 I felt the same when I finally discovered it 🤣
Took you so many years to know these tricks ?
Parallel shift yes. It's not taught in the UK. Picked up the rest along the way. Thanks for your valuable input 👍
Fantastic video !! Here’s a question for you … could you do an instructional video for beginners? Your instructions are so clear so I was wondering if you could a video specifically about shooting the ball with various spins? I’ve been playing for just a few weeks and am getting more proficient at making balls when I hit the center of the cue ball but every time I go high left or low right for spin I totally screw up the shot ( even really easy ones ). Thx so much!!
Thanks my friend. I definitely will do. If you're trying side spin after only a few weeks then you're doing very well already. My usual advice would be to just play top, middle and bottom of the cue ball to develop these skills as well as your aiming. When you play side spin it pushes the cue ball off it's natural path and so it's almost like you're learning to aim again. I've got a video on playing with side spin. I'll look it out and post it here 👍
Here's the side spin video. Hope it helps
th-cam.com/video/tdXbDtICTSM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9EzevQc-7TByAw7X
@@PoolTips101 - THANKS so much. I’ll watch the video now. I’m just getting destroyed on cue ball placement so I’m trying to incorporate various spins to open up more shots. Again, this causes me to miss easy shots but I’m sure your video will help. Thanks again.
It just takes time my friend. Every great player started at the same level