Gearing outside spin can be used to prevent skid/kick, but it isn't always the best approach per the info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/outside-gearing/

@@DrDaveBilliards i know it's not always the best approach but it would have been on that shot for sure!

@@Dancindazed Agrred, assuming I compensated the right amount for CB deflection and had the right amount of outside spin. 🤓

Every good pool player should have one and know how to use it. For technique advice, see the videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/jump/technique/

You're welcome. I hope it helps you win a game some day.

Thank you. I’m glad you think so.

Do you mean a mechanical jump bridge or your hand? For a mechanical bridge, check out the videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/mechanical/ If you meant hand bridge, the "dart stroke" can be a better option. For more info and advice on jump shot techniques (including more bridging advice), see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfHaqeLnKuVfKc

… plus all the other reasons in the video.

I’m glad you found it helpful.

I have not.

The better you are, the luckier you get.

I see many different eye patterns, but the most common among top players is described here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/pattern/ An important element is having still focus during the stroke: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/quiet/

​@@DrDaveBilliards May I suggest an additional consideration that may be worth investigating: in all of the example sports and games mentioned in the first link, the object is being projected from the hand or a tool held in the hand without being hit. This is not the case with e.g. cue sports, racket sports, batting sports, golf or even football/soccer, where a tool or limb is projected onto a ball, which in turn is then propelled to hit a secondary target(whether that be another ball, a spot on a playing surface or a hole). In all of those other sports, I have always heard everyone and their dog give the advice to "keep looking at the contact point until the object is gone", because how you contact the ball matters, whereas there can be no variance if the ball/arrow/bullet is being held directly in the hand or a tool attached to the hand.

@@osirisgolad I just added your question and the following answer to the bottom of the eye pattern resource page linked above: "In dynamic racquet and batting sports, where the ball is moving, it is much more effective to focus on the moving ball (instead of where you want to send the ball) because you need to predict where the ball will be at the moment of contact and react very quickly. In pool, the CB is stationary so you know exactly where it will be at the moment of contact, and no fast reaction is required. Concerning golf, your gaze direction is very different for the target (looking along the desired line or landing zone down the fairway, or the cup or flag on the green) as compared to the ball (looking straight down). If you are looking at the target, you will not be able to accurately strike the ball with the club. This is analogous to elevated shots in pool like jump shots, where the gaze direction at the CB is very different from the gaze direction at the OB. With elevated pool shots, most people are more effective focusing on the CB during the final stroke, especially if the target ball is far down table. If you are looking at the OB during the stroke, you might not get an accurate hit on the CB, which is so critical with elevated shots, where even a tiny tip placement error can result in a miss."

@@DrDaveBilliards Interesting. I wonder if there is some difference between people who look at CB vs OB during the delivery that causes them to prefer one over the other. We can't all cue as straight as Neil Robertson(can anyone?), so perhaps if there is a little something off about one's eyesight or one's anatomy, it's necessary to focus on the CB contact point to compensate and make the cue go properly straight, whereas most people will cue straight as long as they feather a couple times with eyes on the CB to establish the pattern. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

As long as a tip holds chalk it is fine with me. Although, a harder tip has the advantages summarized here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-tip/hardness/

Have fun with RDS. Also give PPC a try: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/drill/ppc

Under typical bar rules, that’s just loss of turn. If it was done on purpose, it is also “dirty pool.”

@@DrDaveBilliards That's what I thought. Thanks for the reply. Love your videos.

You’re welcome. It is not fun wearing the camera on my head (it hurts after a while), and it more than doubles my editing work, but I’ll try to do it more when I think it might be helpful.

The 1 is easy to pocket reliably, but with the 9-on-the-spot cut break, too many balls get in the way of the wing ball going. For more info, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/9-ball

@DrDaveBilliards But I mean in theory, if you clear the 2 balls that tend to interfere with the wing ball through speed and timing. With a natural hit the wing ball goes high, but based on what you showed in this video, wouldn't it be possible to spin throw the wing ball down?

@@2colossery Spin does not transfer through multiple balls very much. Pretty much all the spin is gone before reaching the 3rd ball. The amount of cut on the 1 determines the wing-ball angle.

You’re welcome. I literally aim to swerve. :)

The sidespin rubs on the OB sideways creating throw off line; but the equal and opposite rub on the CB is in the tangent line direction (the direction the CB is already heading), so it doesn't change the CB direction.

Sorry, but I don't play the game, nor do I have access to a table.

The "L" shot is actually not as tough as it looks, but it is still very impressive to see it used effectively in a match. See "Shot 2" here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80

I would recommend an open bridge. The skin will move less, and an open bridge offers many advantages: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open

Ok, thank you!

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

Good point. I should have mentioned that the balls set I was using represents typical conditions. Waxed balls will throw much less, and really dirty balls could throw more (especially with a chalk mark at the contact point).

Thanks. You don't need to think much about throw. You just need to visualize which way your want the 1st ball to rub on the 2nd to throw it in the desired direction. For more help, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/

Yep. Info isn’t worth much without practice.

You’re welcome. I aim to swerve (and throw). :)

I’m glad to hear it.

I've actually had it for a while now. I just don't like using it, but I will use it more in the future when I might be helpful. I think it was helpful in this video.

​@@DrDaveBilliards you should film some of your break and runs with the go pro. I think it'd be super helpful

@@zanethind I’ll try to do this when I can find the time.

@@DrDaveBilliards yep

Good job! Yep. Cutting the ball is much more effective. The GoPro is kind of a pain, but I agree it is useful in a video like this.

@@DrDaveBilliards One question. I never tested it but can one make more CIT with cut + spin or is it best just slow stun? Like when you try maximize throw in frozen combo?

@@PoolManis Slow stun 1/2-ball hit (for the 1st OB into the 2nd) with no sidespin is most effective.

@@PoolManis Although, if that much cut is not available, you can use sidespin to increase the CIT effect some.

It honestly isn't very fun to do. It is difficult to get the angle just right, the head strap hurts after a while, and the amount of editing work is more than double! But I will use the GoPro when I think it is necessary or helpful.

I actually filmed some of this, but it didn't make the final cut since the results were not very interesting or useful. It is better to just use the right amount of cut on the first ball. If a cut angle is not available (like in the final example in the video), spin can be used, but it is not as effective.

@@DrDaveBilliards but the people want to know and that's your job DrDave. Your job is to let the people know. thank you. insert humor somewhere in there.

Thanks for the input.

@@DrDaveBilliards you missed the humor. insert it please

@@anolimitperson60 Good point. I was a bit “serous” throughout the entire video.

A lot less than half. I actually filmed this but I cut it in the final edit since the video was getting long and a 3-ball frozen combo would be so rare. The 3rd ball goes dead straight. Try it.

Check out the videos and subtopics here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/ I highly recommend SAWS for aiming with sidespin: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/ Many do use "parallel English," but it means different things to different people, and it requires lots of judgement. See: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/parallel-english/

I’m glad you liked it. I agree that this info could help a lot of people.

... because I am a professional instructor, not a pro player. I am lacking many of the requirements (including youth) here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/advice/pro/

Good summary!

I bought it online many years ago.

If you cant find one, you can use a striped ball instead (or a Jim Rempe ball).

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you much Dr Dave

@@ssSocko You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓

Well stated. When playing against a much better safety player, getting into a safety battle will rarely be effective.

I feature that shot in one of my Efren compilations here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Check them out.

I have not done that exact shot in video. Depending on the exact angles, I would probably go off 3 rails with outside draw. But if the natural angle is good, I might just roll it off 1 rail straight up table to either side of the 9.

The racks were not consecutive. I only showed the good racks from my session.

@@DrDaveBilliards just having a laugh mate

The camera angle and picture quality are not prefect, but the motion of the CB does not show any obvious double hit. FYI, better examples can be found in the videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/whip/