If you are a *"novice" or "beginner"* player who might not know pool terminology and the basics of the game, you might want instead to *start with the videos and info here:* billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/intro/ and here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/fundamentals/ And if you want to look up definitions for any standard pool/billiard terms or phrases (including gambling-related stuff), go here: billiards.colostate.edu/glossary/ *Table of Contents:* - Intro [0:00] 1.) Don’t Scratch [0:15] 2.) Make Pockets Play Bigger [3:01] 3.) Use the Rails as Brakes [4:32] 4.) Master the Table Center [5:44] 5.) Control Rail Cut Shots [7:36] 6.) Avoid Banks Unless Very Easy [8:45] 7.) Elevate Smartly [9:14] 8.) Break Out Smartly [10:10] 9.) Don’t Dribble the Rail [10:38] 10.) Detect and Avoid Double Hits [11:50] *Supporting Resources:* Dr. Dave's Top 10 video series: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6 90º rule: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stun/90-degree-rule/ 30º rule: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/ 3-times-the-angle (trisect) system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/ CB tweener shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/tweener/ throw tutorial: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/ 45º rule: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/45-degree-rule/ rail cut shot CB control: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rail-cut/ drag shot with spin intensification: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/drag/ double hit detection and avoidance: billiards.colostate.edu/FAQ/foul/double-hit/ online glossary of pool and billiards terms and phrases: billiards.colostate.edu/glossary/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZread Channel:* kzread.info

@BlurryZurry

3 ай бұрын

The time you took to make this comment was remarkable. I salute you 🙏 was so helpful

@DrDaveBilliards

3 ай бұрын

@@BlurryZurry I’m glad. It is just a copy and paste of the video description, which I created as I worked on the video.

This guy is so good he can intentionally hit bad shots perfectly.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I don't always hit the shots perfectly the first time. Sometimes video editing is required. This is especially true with the "bad shots" that are often more difficult to execute perfectly than the "good shots."

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@István Bencze But to miss or scratch exactly the way you want for the camera ... not always so easy.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@István Bencze For more info about me, see: billiards.colostate.edu/dr-dave I am a professional instructor, but I play a decent game also.

@konstantinbradicich688

3 жыл бұрын

The perfect sandbag lol

@pepperwestwood

3 жыл бұрын

I’m really good at hitting bad shots too :/

"Have you ever seen an amateur do this?" I'm pretty sure I've done all of those.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

... most amateurs have. Even most pros do them on rare occasion.

@RawOne911

2 жыл бұрын

Because amateur is being used as an insult by people whenever it's what you are until you've invested quite a bit of time and practice. It may take awhile to cross that line from amateur to skilled player

@zanethind

Жыл бұрын

Lol same

"Have you ever seen an amateur do this?" I have a name...

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

:) !

@Sc0rch91

4 жыл бұрын

"Have you ever seen David Walker do this?"

@trreptiles7297

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sc0rch91 lol

Great video, but keep in mind if you're teaching amateurs, then explain the terminology. They probably don't know. What is draw? What is tangent? What is a pocket hanger? What is spin? What is table roll-off? What is a stunt shot? I love how you demonstrate all the possible right/wrong outcomes and illustrations with visual lines. Some really great stuff in this. Thank you sir.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Concerning terminology, I already have tons of great online resources that cover all basics. Here is a good starting point: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/ I also have an online glossary that defines all pool terms and phrases: billiards.colostate.edu/glossary/ And the links in the video description above cover every individual topic in this video in detail. Thanks again for the suggestions and supportive comments.

@ChristopherDaSilvaiscool

5 жыл бұрын

You could use a dictionary for a few of those bud.

@comebackkid9015

5 жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t amateurs know this terminology already? This is all pretty beginner stuff.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Comeback Kid90 If they don’t, they can learn it quickly with the links provided.

@isaacflett1321

5 жыл бұрын

I think you're confusing amateurs with beginners.

bar none, best beginner video on pool on KZread! PLEASE make more stuff for us amateurs.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! FYI, I already have a ton of good stuff for beginners and "amateurs" here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XvXZ9aZvLZTmCEq7pw7pPUz and here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/ Check out the videos on these pages.

@Sams911

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards yeah, I figured that out just now.... binge watching them... BTW, so the pool halls are all closed here in the SF area, what can do to practice? Use my bed? a dinner table? any Ideas?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sams911 I have some advice here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/advice/practicing-with-no-table/ Good luck with "practice."

Every time I'm going thru a slump, I watch this video. Dr. Dave has many pointers and drills to make you a better player. Love the videos

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it (except for the "slump" part). Good luck with your game!

Its 4am and I have a final in the morning. What am I doing?

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck on the Final. Watch more when you're done.

@Forced2

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@mohamedk7012

5 жыл бұрын

I actually saw your comment now at 4am and i have test tomorrow 😂😂

@nathanwhitten8950

5 жыл бұрын

It is 4:23 AM. What am I doing? I don't have a final. I have an MS in math and have retired full-time teaching. I wish I could shoot pool like the best.

@jerrymiller7708

5 жыл бұрын

Santos best thing is not playing me.

You said finesse so I had to drop that like

I felt insulted by the amount of times you called me an amateur

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

payazokoki I feel insulted when I do some of things at times too. I’m also an amateur.

@jamesgallagher3317

4 жыл бұрын

DrDaveBilliards Where I play the pockets are a third the size of those crater pockets you use. Wow I wish I played with crater pockets. Mind you my girlfriend has a crater pocket I do like to rattle my cue ball around in but it’s not pool

@jakerobbins8101

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesgallagher3317 oh no

@HJules-cw6fb

4 жыл бұрын

LOL Super amateur

@sonshinelight

4 жыл бұрын

Egads!

Thanks for those pointers. Wish I had a pool table to practice on.

@mchnhed

5 жыл бұрын

No Billiards Hall? Drive to the next town.

@legnend8195

4 жыл бұрын

Instead of ehining. Go buy a table...

@scorcoz

3 жыл бұрын

Load up a game of GTA

@whisperofdoom3144

3 жыл бұрын

@@legnend8195 I can't believe he never thought of that. You are such a smart person.

@onenessseeker5683

3 жыл бұрын

I would swap you my bran new table for a 250 motorcross bike

I have played for years and I think this video provides some great information that 90% of amateurs do not know. Great job!

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

dlw don Thanks!

Great work, Dr. Dave! And thank you for putting it all up. Your detail orientation and dedication are to live by.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

Much appreciated. Thank you very much. I recently have a bought a pool table for myself and have only recently learned how to backspin. These videos are greatly improving my shots. Cheers. Keep up the good work

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

For more help with backspin, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/

Great video, Dave! Very informative and extremely descriptive! I’ll be using these tips!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. I hope the tips help your game.

To players of ALL levels: Dr Dave is a badass. A true gem to anyone who really wants to drill down into the "how and why" of billiards. I schooled with him and was in awe; not because of what I already knew and how I could sharpen it a bit more, but because of what I didn't know, and how THAT affected my game. He is such a geek. A wealth of knowledge. A teacher of teachers. And, just a cool dude. Get as much as you can from this man. Vids, books, DVD's. Then pay it forward by sharing it. Grow the game. ...and Dave, if you happen to be reading this one day; thank you. (Even though we still have each other's email.) LoL Miss you my brother!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

exproskier Thank you ... and you’re welcome. I don’t recall your name (is it Mike?) but I do remember you well ... the only pro mogul skier I’ve ever taught. I hope your pool game has continued to improve. Maybe we’ll see you at our Advanced Boot Camp some day.

You explain all of that very well indeed.

Even just mastering the treatment of hangers would improve the average bar player dramatically. Good content.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Thank you.

Love your videos! Even though it would involve more time, the slow motion shots are an immense help, especially the close ups of where the cue tip hits the ball, as well as when the angle is shot from your perspective.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Gloria 78 Good suggestions. I’ll try to keep that in mind in future videos. I’m glad you like my stuff.

Love the sound of billiard balls hitting and sinking into the pocket. Heaven!

@po4RP20361

3 жыл бұрын

You might not watch snooker but listen to the into from the channel snooker planet, you sound like me so I feel you will appreciate it, unless of course your already familiar

@navtektv

3 жыл бұрын

@@po4RP20361 love to check it out. Pool is my jam but I've been known to turn on a few of O'Sullivan's matches and waste a few hours watching the mastery at work. Definitely love the acoustics of snooker matches since they seem to be more quieter crowd than pool. Thanks for the suggestion I'll definitely check out the channel.

@po4RP20361

3 жыл бұрын

@@navtektv Youll find plenty of good Ronnie compilations there too, have fun

Dr. Dave, I'm not even finished with this video, but I had to go straight to your site to check this trisect system you brought up in shot 5 here. By the end of that trisect system for aiming draw shots video, there were tears in my eyes. I always knew that understanding exactly where my drawn cueball will go will HUGELY change my game - I've been compensating for that lack of knowledge for a very long time, and I've been playing for over 20 years. After that video alone I consider you a crown jewel in pool instruction and the game overall. Thank you so much!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad I was able to bring a tear to your eyes on this Thanksgiving Day! Good luck with your game!

Thank you. This is very helpful to me!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad to hear it.

All videos are excellent for an amateur like myself. I now know how to position cue ball in the middle of the table. These tips are easy to understand and extremely beneficial .Many thanks Dr Dave.

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Be sure to check out all of the videos in my Top 10 series: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6

Demonstrates the importance of shot selection. Not just which ball to go for but best ways to hit it. Great video!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you like it and see the importance.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Dr. Dave. 🙏🏽💯👌🏽

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Tam Niall de Guzman You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. ;)

I really enjoyed these top ten videos. Thank you Dave !

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome!

Thank you f putting this video together, I appreciate the amount of work it takes! This and other videos have helped my game and given me much to work on.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate it.

Awesome info thanks for sharing.

Watched some of your videos and took your advice on board and tbh it has really improved my game since I went from being on a mostly losing streak to winning a whole lot of games. Thank you so much!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome! I aim to swerve. :)

Another great video Dr. Dave, I am grateful for this channel.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. Good luck with your game.

Great videos. Only played in bars before but we just replaced our dining room table w a used Brunswick Hawthorn. Figured I should probably try to figure it out ;-) You've got the best instructional videos I've found. Thank you!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan M Thank you and you’re welcome.

Thanks for this video i am a beginner in a pool league I know its all about fun but perfection too and I want to better myself in all aspects. I will continue watching for latest videos to help me with my game👍

Thanks for your videos. I'm an amateur, but I'm slowly picking up my game.

I thank you for the great work that do each time on your videos, such a great lessons !

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ... and thank you! I aim to swerve. :)

Thank you very much for this video I’m a beginner or I’d like to think so haha.

awesome video. ive been playing for a while and not regular player but every single one of the fouls mentioned in the video ive done time and again... will be watching this video a few times to try and improve my game!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Be sure to check out the other videos in my recent "Top 10" series here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6

I just learned so much in 13 minutes. Great video! Here I am thinking I am playing these shots well and now I’ve learned about these angle methods to predict ball position. Thank you so much for this, this was exactly what I needed to help me get to the next level of play.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. Thank you ... and you're welcome.

Thanks Dr. Dave, this is an excellent video. I'm at fault for doing at least one theses mistakes when I shoot. By watching your stuff I get a mental notes while shooting and I'm able to make corrections. Not to say I make all my shots but when I miss or just get way out of pattern and position I'm able to see why. Thanks again for all the time and effort you make explaining to us about this wonderful game we Love,

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for the positive comments. Good luck with your game!

Thank you so much. So helpful

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Bardia Aliabadi You’re welcome ... and thank you.

Very well explained. Thank you for your video!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ... and you're welcome! I aim to swerve. ;)

Wow thank you so much.This is what I've been looking for 👍

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Im glad to hear it. You’re welcome.

Great work Dr Dave

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video, as usual! If you are looking for ideas I have a suggestion. Something along the lines of ; "Ten exercises to improve position play/safeties/potting etc".

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Elias Bargee My next video will cover Top 10 strategy mistakes, and it should address your suggestions.

I watch this video several times every year and learn something each time. Thanks Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome! Good luck with your game.

Taught me so much in one video! Super excited to play now and watch more of your videos. You rocked it dude and broke it down so much info for me in an awesome way! I will look into what all the terminology means, but as a beginner having you put an asterisk or something in the video editing would've been helpful. Again, great video and thanks for the help

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for the input.

the 45 degree center table rule is an "aha" moment for me for sure. Fantastic stuff Dave.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. FYI, more info and videos on this rule can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/threads/position.html#45_degree_rule

Thank you so much for creating such a good content

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Alex B You’re welcome ... and thank you. I aim to swerve. :)

The examples are helpful and the target on the white ball gives you a good view of point. Very insightful video.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you like it.

OH MY GOD. THANK YOU SO MUCH Dr., Dave. That peace sign thing is something I thought of earlier this year. Didnt realize that was something people used. LOL WOW. Your video is awesome.

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

H. Jules I’m glad you liked it. I came up with the 30 degree rule peace sign in 2002 when I was writing my pool book. The peace sign helped “put me on the map” in the pool world.

I'm by no means an expert at pool, I'd say I'm an intermediate player at best. But in my experience the stuff you are saying in #2 is what I consider the best advice for newer players. No other piece of advice contributed more to my improvement as a beginner than being told to relax and hit the ball softer. There are times when you need some power, like to make a really strong draw shot, but I think any beginner player is better off starting with a really soft touch and then working their way up to more powerful shots as they start learning about English.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

"Softer is better" is definitely good advice for beginner players, but my "Top 10 Things POOL PLAYERS Do Wrong … and How to Fix Them" video covers stuff that is more important, IMO: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIt817aBdJeoqrw.html Enjoy!

Good grief, and I thought I'm a good amateur. Thanks a lot for teaching.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

One reason pool is such a great game is there is always more to learn and more to improve.

@Chr.U.Cas2216

5 жыл бұрын

Dear@@DrDaveBilliards Yes Sir, absolutely. 2) Although I'm not able to see spatial I will practice what you are showing in your great video. Best regards. Postscriptum: Just today I bought me a used billard table.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

@@Chr.U.Cas2216 If you want more help, more videos and info on each topic is available via the links in the video description. Good luck with your game, and have fun with the table.

@Chr.U.Cas2216

5 жыл бұрын

Dear@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks, I've already realised the links because of your hints while video runs. 2) I hope that I will have fun, Sir. Thank you. I also owe an old good working pin ball machine from the 1970's (called "Flipper" in Germany) and an even older slot machine. My 1994 Vmax motorbike (only 2500mls on it) will also find a place in this special room. And maybe all my vinyl records and music stuff. The white steering wheel from my first (very used bought) 1972 Mercedes Benz and other devotional/memorable stuff also. Best regards.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

@@Chr.U.Cas2216 Sounds like you will have an awesome "man cave" when you are done. Awesome.

Interesting vid. I am returning table games after nearly 20 years since i sold my first table and moved to a flat. The availablility of good yt vids is heavenly to a self-taught player used to hunting for tidbits I didn't already know in manuals and coaching books. Thanks. edit: subbed.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

jack mack I’m glad you liked the vid. Good luck with your return to playing.

Great stuff Dr Dave, your videos and lessons take me back to the days when my dad was coaching me. Thanks again.🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Your dad must have been an awesome coach! :)

You sir, are a legend. Best pool videos available.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Harris Thank you! Be sure to check out my other recent “Top 10” videos here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6

Full of facts. Nice

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Hello Dr. Dave.. thank for posting this.. I learn new things from this.. and as always you help me learn and develop in Pool because of you.. thank you sir.

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear it. Good luck with your game.

excellent information, much appreciated

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

To all aspiring pool players: This is a helpful video.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I agree that many novice players can benefit from this and my other recent videos.

The one thing you can't teach in Pool is how to deal with pressure. But if you can learn to treat every shot like it doesn't matter and as if you were practicing, you'll find pressure can be overcome. It's entirely in the mind.

Great Great video. I'm reviewing this video because I'm gonna play tonight on an 8ball team. Dr. Dave , I follow you for 2 yrs. Last year I bought your VEEB collection. I really think I'm making better shot selections because of it

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad to hear you like and benefit from my stuff.

About 7 yrs ago my game was stuck at a league rank of 4 for forever. I stumbled on your book and it helped me take my game to a rank of 7 in a short time. I like your method because it's repeatable.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear it. I hope your game continues to improve.

Cool Tipps Thank you

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ... and you're welcome.

Dr Dave, please make more videos like this one! Your last video (top 10 things pool players do wrong) helped me a lot! Greetings from Poland :)

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm working on another today. Stay tuned.

Thanks Dr. Dave! I watch this video every now and then as a reminder when I do something stupid. Great advice all around

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. If you want more reminders, also watch the other videos in my "Everything You Need to Know" playlist periodically: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XvAa708C1BPbOYctSaWAIuF Enjoy, and good luck with your game!

@GillianSwagston

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards I’m going to watch everything you have posted and I’m sure my game will improve significantly! We all appreciate everything you post

I struggle a lot when it comes to the cue ball being directly on the table-side, the section of the video in which presented within '7) Elevate Smartly' helped a lot and I have been looking for tips on this for a while. Thanks for the video; it helps a ton, despite me knowing quite a large amount of the techniques presented. Keep up the good work!

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ... and thank you.

i learnt so much holy shit good video doc!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

maxxsee I’m glad to hear it, and thank you.

Just buying a 9' pool table going to have to enroll in some hard knocks classes.

Fascinating

Great video. I saw some the same mistakes I commit. Excellent views low and straight on which helps one see the shot correctly

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

This is actually pretty helpful👍👍

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so.

Amazing how he hit those white lines perfectly EVERY SINGLE TIME! WOW!

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. The magic of video editing (and decent shooting). :)

one of the best educational videos ive seen. ty!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And YW. I aim to swerve. :)

Great teaching, thank you!

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

candewan Thank you ... and you’re welcome. I aim to swerve.

Great info! I never knew there was a science to pool. Been playing 30 years just by feel and luck!

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

The "science" isn't necessary to play well, but understanding a few basic principles can certainly help somebody learn and excel faster.

Great stuff . Do you have more ?

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

I have a lot more. First check out my entire "Top 10" series: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6 And for videos, articles, and info on any topic, this is a good place to start: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/

Awesome job! Thank You!!!!!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ... and you're welcome!!!!!

Great video, thanks! I saw the pin about either crouching or getting wider, great debate. I think most experienced novices seeing this have to agree that the main concern is consistency. I never had a solid foundation until I rehabbed my pre-shot routine to consider all these nuances. I’m excited to revamp mine again and confirm my eye and facial alignment, I think after a few years it’s off to the dominant eye.. thanks again:)

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ... and thank you. I aim to swerve. :) PS: Good point about consistency being important.

Great video Dr. Dave, I swear you were watching my last match at league to get your examples.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Fox Funny. I’m glad the video might be helpful.

Excellent video. Concise and informative. Thanks

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Be sure to check out the other videos in my "Top 10" series here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6 Enjoy!

Dr Dave. Sir, if I had seen this video when I was in my 20s i probably would have played pool for a living. These are the simple things that I never figured out on my own and was never taught. That piece sign 30 degree and the 45 into the rail for center or through center table is pure... not magic but science. Damn, I wish I could still see like I used to. Great video Dr Dave!!!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had known all of this stuff before I started playing also! I'm glad you liked the video.

Teaching amateurs... "Max draw" "Stun shot" "Tangent"...... Dang. I didn't know how much of a noob I was. :/ Great instruction though!!

@Heleninhalinda176

4 жыл бұрын

He has a lot of videos explaining all of those, wich you should watcg first

@Hockeyguy8541

3 жыл бұрын

Americans like to make needlessly complicated terminology for stuff lmao

I am impressed by the fact that when he wanted to he scratched. I cant do that, every time I try to scratch I fail, every time I don't want to I scratch XD

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Taktsang Video editing helped on a few of those shots (I.e., I didn’t always do exactly what I wanted on the first attempt).

@legnend8195

4 жыл бұрын

As the guy said. He edited, likely very much since he is needs to double check if he is doing it right.

@soundautomatic1

4 жыл бұрын

Work on stroke consistency (start with MOFADAT). When you can be wrong in the same way consistently you'll learn much faster.

Great tips, gonna use these to perfect my game

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope they help. FYI, all of the recent videos in my "Top 10" series have important and useful tips. Check them out: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6

Great video! No nonsense, just great info

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Colby G Thanks!

Great tips Dr. Dave. I've been playing for a long time and I still have trouble with these types of shots. Have u been watching me play???

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

You're not alone. Watch novice league players provided most of the inspiration for this video ... and there was lots of inspiration! :)

I love how he keeps saying "have you ever seen amateurs do this?" I keep cracking up because all I can hear is this pool God saying "yo guys, and what about when little bitches do this shot? Ha!"

Useful video

A player who can hit faulty shot so perfectly is a legend. Followed u

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Although, I don’t hit every shot perfectly the first time. I edit out the bad attempts.

@khoofsirfallahka2935

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards u r awesome nd honest too. Hope i can play like u soon

I find it amazing that someone could watch this clip and actually hit the dislike. I mean this is a gr8 video as all of your videos are imo. Hard to fathom the level of ignorance that most of society has fallen into. These videos are very useful with good camera ability. Even gives you an visual on where to hit the Qball. Uses grammatically correct english. To the point, no fancy visual affects. No telling how many people you have actually helped in life regarding pocket billiards 🎱 especially if that person has tunnel vision. Gr8 stuff your doing here with these videos brother, they will be here long after your gone to. If there was an area of pocket billiards i wished someone would do it is the mental aspect of the game. Imo it is drastically overlooked by the majority of players out there. I've run into sooooooooooo many players that la k confidence and just don't believe that if they play DECENT and SMART pool that they can beat a player that runs tables on a regular basis. They don't understand that every game the balls roll different. Imo the mental aspect of the game can be like a wall of death for a lot of players. The reason they will never get n e better no matter how much they practice. Maybe throw in a few road stories in there from throughout the years :) Gr8 job sir

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind post. I am also baffled why someone would click on and view a video like this and feel the need to click on the dislike button. I often wonder what they might be thinking. Maybe they just don't like my personality or the fact that I am educated. :(

@AB-od8cv

5 жыл бұрын

there are many trolls who clicks negative, just because. I love watching but have no "cue" how to play. Ah.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

@@AB-od8cv I guess it makes them feel powerful, in a sad sort of way.

@klixtrio7760

5 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Little late to the party, but I know for a fact some of the dislikes come from people who think they dont need this knowledge. They think they have everything figured out, you cant teach them anything otherwise they get pissed.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

KlixTrio They are probably the ones that need it the most.

To avoid double hits just use 2 fingers in holding the cue and hit it with a minimal force. -Mike Massey

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Benny G. For shots requiring more os a stroke, four other methods are demonstrated in the NV videos listed here: billiards.colostate.edu/FAQ/foul/double-hit/

Very informative, thank you

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Alex Raptis Thank you ... and you’re welcome.

I picked up a pool cue at the age of 6 and have loved 8 ball ever since. Now I teach my kids and I'm still learning things. Your lesson on going through the middle was taught to me by an old man I played against on a beat up table at a motel when I was about 8. At the time never understood the importance but it has always been one of the best things that I've been taught. Great video.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome you are able to share the love of the game with your kids. Thanks for the comments.

Hi Professor Dave. In general, and for all cases on a pool table, slower speed makes the effective size of the pocket significantly larger. The same is true for snooker pockets, although I have noticed that past a certain upper threshold of speed, the pockets starts to become even more accepting of poorly aimed balls. Of course in snooker there are always instances where slow speed allows the ball to drop much much more easily, but here is an example where I think if the ball took the same line at a slow-ish speed, it would not have went in, but due to the sheer momentum of the ball, and the lack of hard corners on the pockets, the ball just sort of rammed its way into the pocket, partially pushing the rail out of the way. At 33 seconds, this shot clearly would never have gone in at a faster speed, showing that slow speed drastically increases pocket size. But at 1:15, on the brown ball, I do not think the ball would have gone in at a moderate speed, had it come down the exact same line. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ip-Emqafadi_k9I.html (Already linked to 33 seconds, 1:15 of same video is also of interest.) So in general, at least on a snooker table, I think the function of pocket size to ball speed is not purely monotonically decreasing, but instead it starts out at some absolute maximum, then decreases in size as speed goes up, and then increases slightly again at very high speeds. Any thoughts on the matter? Thank you for your time and effort in educating us all. EDIT: I think I should defend my position on the ball at 1:15 not going in at low speeds. My experience with snooker pockets is that at a moderate speed, any contact with the near rail will cause the ball to be rejected. I can't find an example right now, but I have seen many instances of shots that just just grazed the near rail and were not even close to going in.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

At certain angles, the effective size of pool pockets can be slightly larger at faster speed, but this effect is not very significant. For more info, see Bob Jewett's articles here: billiards.colostate.edu/threads/pocket.html#size

@johnhoush4366

5 жыл бұрын

When hitting slow, you might also be more careful to limit your use of English. The ball is a lot more susceptible to throw/carry at slow speeds.

@randommadness1021

5 жыл бұрын

Spot on.

Hey man! U 'r so good teacher of pool. U should to play against someone shouldn't u?! Definitely yes. Good luck:D

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Believe it or not, I actually play pool ... and against real people at times. :)

@RandyBurnettTalks

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards But only at his own house on his own table. I would love to see U call someone an Amateur in a real pool hall. Ha Ha! You could learn all about house sticks.

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

@@RandyBurnettTalks I'm an amateur! Everybody who is not a professional is an amateur.

That’s strong advice. Thanks. The second to the last shot with the object ball close to pocket & cue relatively far, you said to thin the object. I find that if you just roll the cue ball & slight influence left or right, it goes where you need too. Thanks for the lesson!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

On this particular shot, thinning it was the best approach. However, there is a whole world of strategy for dealing with pocket hangers. For more info, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/hanger/

As usual you have given us a great informational and entertaining video. Thank you.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate it. Be sure to check out all of my recent "Top 10" videos: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6

Dude your knowledge and skill is ridiculous! Damn you're good! I could shoot with you for hours just learning. Awesome video. You break down the game like no one I've seen before! I used to be a pretty good shot til I stopped playing for years... Started playing at 13 and just stopped when I was like 20-21... Not sure why honestly as I've always loved pool... But I'm getting back into it and will probably try a league somewhere when I get back to form!

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments. If you like this video, you might also like the others in my recent "Top 10" series: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6 Check them out. I hope you have fun if you join a league.

Great video! I am having a hard time understanding the double hit, I just do not see it. Is the double hit on the cue ball?

@DrDaveBilliards

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Double hits cannot usually be seen directly. You detect them by looking at how the CB moves. For more info, including numerous instructional videos on this topic, see: billiards.colostate.edu/FAQ/foul/double-hit/

Masterclass for free. Thanks Dr Dave

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so. Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

@AhLiang08

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards others just scratch the surface, you jump right in. 👍👍 Will watch your videos whenever I have a break, because you deserve subs and views en masse.

Thank You Sir

@DrDaveBilliards

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Petersen You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)