Really well explained! I find that the generosity of the pockets in pool mean that as long as I am not applying an extreme amount of spin I can get away with lining up the shot as usual in most cases. Having said that I should really practice the routine that you suggested!
Yeah, there are often times you can just get away with it, and a little side doesn’t effect things nearly as much. It’s the extremes you need to be careful with if you’re any distance from the pocket.
Love it. Just wanna point out that another factor is how you apply the spin. Some players keep the cue parallel to the line of the shot and shift to the left or right. Some players get down on the line and shift their bridge hand to apply the spin but keep their stance and back hand in place. Some players keep their bridge hand in place and pivot either their back hand or their whole body to apply the spin. All of those will behave in slightly different ways.
Thank you. I would always recommend keeping the whole cue parallel to the shot line which is what I’m demonstrating here. You’re right though, people do do it differently and that changes things.
@@PoolSchool I know camera angles aren't the best reference, but I thought you were doing the front hand adjustment after watching the video. Personally, I do the back hand adjustment for short or fast shots and the front hand adjustment for long or slow shots and a mixture of both for something in between, but I get through most games without using spin since I'm not yet good enough to be confident in making the pot.
@@mjg1185 No I try to visualise the shot line before getting down and then place the whole cue parallel to the side. The problem with pivoting, either at the front or the back, is that you are then not pushing through along that shot line anymore. You also make a good point about side spin not being needed that much. I'm a big advocate (especially for beginners), that it's just not needed that often and you can often achieve position using anything from topspin the screw back.
Superb explanation. I’ve been trying to work out how to correct shots with side, and now I can. I’ll be down the pool hall tomorrow to practice. Thanks.
Great video. This is what you have to learn to become a better pool player. Knowledge and practice. I guess I’m old school but I hate all these new videos that push these high dollar “low deflection” cues. They might lessen the amount of deflection but you still have to know how much and the only way to achieve that is through practice. You give a low deflection cue to an older player like Reyes or Archer and guess what- they’d have to practice with it because it changes what they’re used to. Save your money- buy a good cue and practice.
Absolutely. Everyone likes to have the best gear and will pay for the nose for the latest gimmick. Investment in practice is worth 100 times what any cue can give you!
This is one of the best places to break down pool techniques and concepts. I am really happy I found this channel! Thank you very much for your detailed explanations. I am sure your channel will grow considerably as the content is very well portrayed.
@Chris McCarthy I am sure you're trying to be "nice", but you know nothing about what it takes to grow a channel considerably. And let me tell you, It has nothing to do with the content. That's why jake paul and others are the #1 highest viewed content creators on youtube. It has to do with paid subscribers, paid comments, the right tags to get in the top spots on youtube search. Nothing about the content.
I wondered since I was 14 years old how can you hit the ball using English and still pocket the ball. At 69 years old, I’m discovering how. About 30 years ago I played a lot, now that I’m retired with extra time on my hands I purchased a cue stick (Mc Dermott G327) and practicing about 3 x a Week. I would just shoot the shot, so I don’t know if this concept will make shooting balls more difficult. I once took Golf lessons and ended up playing worse. I will try using deflection and in the long run it should improve my game.
Excellent video, well explained the deflection of the cue. If i may...when you describe the factors involved to determine the deflection: 1. amount of spin, 2. Pace of shot, 3. Distance between balls, 4. The cue, there's a factor missing on the above equation (actually, there are 2, but you have described exceptionally the bridge/elevation/cusion situations). The missing factor is the type of a shot. I noticed that most of your strokes are follow through shots. Deflection depends also on if you execute your shot with a follow throw movement or just a ''stop'' cue movement. The speed can be the same but the result is different. Thank you again for the video.
Thanks. Interesting, not something I’d considered as I like to try and have a consistent cue stroke where I always follow through but what you say makes perfect sense.
On your left spin, you can see your tip come back towards the center of the cue ball - looks like you pull your cue into your body a bit. Hope that helps.
Yep might be that. I need to do some more video analysis on my own cueing to find out (which handily is the topic of a video I was thinking of making!).
Back hand english got me into playing with sidespin. I'm a beginner and BHE made sidespin much less complicated. However I had to increase my bridge length for it to work and it feels great. However I ordered a low deflection cue and now I'm scared that I have to increase my bridge length even more and I don't know if I'll like that. I hope that it only makes a tiny difference since I ordered a 178€ Fury MS 3 and not a high end LD cue.
@@PoolSchool I think it'd be a good way to reach out to the fans and make some good content. Meet up sessions/games have worked out for other creators quite nicely
I had my cue thinned down it was a 50 pound cue when I got it back it was very l flexible I was getting zero deflection instead it swerves as soon as it leaves the cue. Getting a a cue from greenbaize
Hey I have been very curious about using snooker cues with regular billards balls, do you like the way the cue ball responds better with a snooker cue?
What are you referring to as “regular billiard balls”? There are so many variations of the game (referred to in different ways in different countries). I’m playing English pool with 2” object balls and 1 and 7/8” cue ball, with a 9.5mm cue tip. Tips for the English game can be around 6-10mm. American pool (as it’s referred to in the uk) uses 2 and 1/4” balls (both object and cue ball) and generally bigger cue tips around 12-14mm
Yes any amount of side will cause some degree of deflection. You can’t hit quite as wide on the ball when at the top or bottom so it will be a little less.
Can i ask what are the rules if your opponent try’s to distract you. Was playing against a guy who was ducking down in my eye line waving his arms and hands round to put me off. Surely this is cheating?
There are a couple of points in the rules that cover this. Loss of frame fouls: “Deliberately interfering, by word or action, so as to disrupt an opponent’s play.” “ If a player breaches the "Spirit of the Game" to such an extent that the frame (or match) should be awarded to the opponent’ These at at the discretion of the referee, so if you just playing someone for fun then yes it’s just cheating, so play someone else!
Best explanation of all videos I've seen on this subject 👏
Like golf... Best to forget it all and play naturally with no thoughts... practice....
Really well explained! I find that the generosity of the pockets in pool mean that as long as I am not applying an extreme amount of spin I can get away with lining up the shot as usual in most cases. Having said that I should really practice the routine that you suggested!
Yeah, there are often times you can just get away with it, and a little side doesn’t effect things nearly as much. It’s the extremes you need to be careful with if you’re any distance from the pocket.
Really enjoyed this clear explanation and demonstrations of this somewhat confusion topic. Thank You.
Love it. Just wanna point out that another factor is how you apply the spin. Some players keep the cue parallel to the line of the shot and shift to the left or right. Some players get down on the line and shift their bridge hand to apply the spin but keep their stance and back hand in place. Some players keep their bridge hand in place and pivot either their back hand or their whole body to apply the spin. All of those will behave in slightly different ways.
Thank you. I would always recommend keeping the whole cue parallel to the shot line which is what I’m demonstrating here. You’re right though, people do do it differently and that changes things.
@@PoolSchool I know camera angles aren't the best reference, but I thought you were doing the front hand adjustment after watching the video. Personally, I do the back hand adjustment for short or fast shots and the front hand adjustment for long or slow shots and a mixture of both for something in between, but I get through most games without using spin since I'm not yet good enough to be confident in making the pot.
@@mjg1185 No I try to visualise the shot line before getting down and then place the whole cue parallel to the side. The problem with pivoting, either at the front or the back, is that you are then not pushing through along that shot line anymore. You also make a good point about side spin not being needed that much. I'm a big advocate (especially for beginners), that it's just not needed that often and you can often achieve position using anything from topspin the screw back.
Superb explanation. I’ve been trying to work out how to correct shots with side, and now I can. I’ll be down the pool hall tomorrow to practice. Thanks.
Great video. This is what you have to learn to become a better pool player. Knowledge and practice. I guess I’m old school but I hate all these new videos that push these high dollar “low deflection” cues. They might lessen the amount of deflection but you still have to know how much and the only way to achieve that is through practice. You give a low deflection cue to an older player like Reyes or Archer and guess what- they’d have to practice with it because it changes what they’re used to. Save your money- buy a good cue and practice.
Absolutely. Everyone likes to have the best gear and will pay for the nose for the latest gimmick. Investment in practice is worth 100 times what any cue can give you!
Very well explained and demonstrated! Now I know what to look for when I practice these shots! Thank you!
Cheers
Very best video on deflection hitting soft and firm shots, I’m so glad I found this video!!
Perfect description of deflection and what to do about it. Thanks!
He gets right to the point! Make some more aiming with English videos. Thanks
Best description I've ever seen of deflection. Treasure trove!
Underrated Channel….The video quality is awesome. Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you, much appreciated.
This is one of the best places to break down pool techniques and concepts. I am really happy I found this channel! Thank you very much for your detailed explanations. I am sure your channel will grow considerably as the content is very well portrayed.
Glad it was helpful! Cheers that's much appreciated.
@Chris McCarthy I am sure you're trying to be "nice", but you know nothing about what it takes to grow a channel considerably. And let me tell you, It has nothing to do with the content. That's why jake paul and others are the #1 highest viewed content creators on youtube. It has to do with paid subscribers, paid comments, the right tags to get in the top spots on youtube search. Nothing about the content.
I wondered since I was 14 years old how can you hit the ball using English and still pocket the ball. At 69 years old, I’m discovering how. About 30 years ago I played a lot, now that I’m retired with extra time on my hands I purchased a cue stick (Mc Dermott G327) and practicing about 3 x a Week.
I would just shoot the shot, so I don’t know if this concept will make shooting balls more difficult. I once took Golf lessons and ended up playing worse. I will try using deflection and in the long run it should improve my game.
Thank you very much for video.
Very informative video. I love the slow motion cue ball explanations. You have a new subscriber sir.
Your videos and explanations are excellent!
Thank you very much!
Great video along with all of your other great videos!! This one explains a lot of my misses!!
Nice, Simple, and quick! Love it, keep up the great work!
Thanks! 👍
Excellent video, well explained the deflection of the cue. If i may...when you describe the factors involved to determine the deflection: 1. amount of spin, 2. Pace of shot, 3. Distance between balls, 4. The cue, there's a factor missing on the above equation (actually, there are 2, but you have described exceptionally the bridge/elevation/cusion situations). The missing factor is the type of a shot. I noticed that most of your strokes are follow through shots. Deflection depends also on if you execute your shot with a follow throw movement or just a ''stop'' cue movement. The speed can be the same but the result is different. Thank you again for the video.
Thanks. Interesting, not something I’d considered as I like to try and have a consistent cue stroke where I always follow through but what you say makes perfect sense.
Top notch! Your videos are amazing. Much love from America.
Thanks
really good job
Top notes , Thank you so much
You are welcome!
I have the same issue with left spin. Yes right hand and eye dominate
Another excellent video. Very well explained 🎱👍
On your left spin, you can see your tip come back towards the center of the cue ball - looks like you pull your cue into your body a bit. Hope that helps.
Yep might be that. I need to do some more video analysis on my own cueing to find out (which handily is the topic of a video I was thinking of making!).
Back hand english got me into playing with sidespin. I'm a beginner and BHE made sidespin much less complicated. However I had to increase my bridge length for it to work and it feels great.
However I ordered a low deflection cue and now I'm scared that I have to increase my bridge length even more and I don't know if I'll like that.
I hope that it only makes a tiny difference since I ordered a 178€ Fury MS 3 and not a high end LD cue.
Is the cue ball always smaller black ball pool?
Good video. Do you ever plan on doing a live pool school event or meet up matches?
Thanks. I’ve not really thought about it.
@@PoolSchool I think it'd be a good way to reach out to the fans and make some good content. Meet up sessions/games have worked out for other creators quite nicely
I had my cue thinned down it was a 50 pound cue when I got it back it was very l flexible I was getting zero deflection instead it swerves as soon as it leaves the cue. Getting a a cue from greenbaize
50 pounds? Holy Cow, thats a tree branch. 😬
Are there any low deflection cues in English pool?
Hey I have been very curious about using snooker cues with regular billards balls, do you like the way the cue ball responds better with a snooker cue?
What are you referring to as “regular billiard balls”? There are so many variations of the game (referred to in different ways in different countries). I’m playing English pool with 2” object balls and 1 and 7/8” cue ball, with a 9.5mm cue tip. Tips for the English game can be around 6-10mm. American pool (as it’s referred to in the uk) uses 2 and 1/4” balls (both object and cue ball) and generally bigger cue tips around 12-14mm
@@PoolSchool oh jeeze sorry about that lol, like American 8 ball
Yeah I wouldn’t use a snooker cue for American 8 ball, it’s too small really and wouldn’t last long with the forces of the heavier balls.
@@PoolSchool thank you, I've been trying to learn a such as I can now that I've gotten back into playing and taking it more seriously now
does deflection as same as top right, bottom right etc.. spin?
Yes any amount of side will cause some degree of deflection. You can’t hit quite as wide on the ball when at the top or bottom so it will be a little less.
@PoolSchool Do you use a Predator, Pool Que?
No. As far as I know these are American pool cues so the tip is far too big for the English game.
Can i ask what are the rules if your opponent try’s to distract you. Was playing against a guy who was ducking down in my eye line waving his arms and hands round to put me off. Surely this is cheating?
There are a couple of points in the rules that cover this.
Loss of frame fouls:
“Deliberately interfering, by word or action, so as to disrupt an opponent’s play.”
“ If a player breaches the "Spirit of the Game" to such an extent that the frame (or match) should be awarded to the opponent’
These at at the discretion of the referee, so if you just playing someone for fun then yes it’s just cheating, so play someone else!
First! love your vids!
Thank you
Are you selling pool sticks?
No I’m I don’t
Am not understanding anything here