CUE BALL CONTROL ... Everything You Need to Know

Dr. Dave demonstrates all important cue ball control principles, effects, and skills, all in one place. Topics covered include stop/stun/follow/draw, 90˚ rule, 30˚ rule, 3-times-the-angle system, tangent line, natural angle, good action draw, pocket cheating, cut-induced throw, sidespin effects, speed effects, drag and spin conversion, and CB control drills. Enjoy!
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/resou...
- draw shot technique advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/d...
- CB control drills: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/c...
- instructional videos with many game-situation examples:
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Video Encyclopedia of 9-ball and 10-ball (VENT): drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/
Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-...
- 90˚ rule resources: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- 30˚ rule resources: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/3...
- 3-times-the-angle system resources: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/d...
- throw tutorial: billiards.colostate.edu/tutor...
- aiming tutorial: billiards.colostate.edu/tutor...
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*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/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZbin Channel:* kzbin.info

[@juliocromags4176]

In brazil we dont need sentinel balls cuz our pockets are alredy small!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@juliocromags4176 Are they as tight as the Russian Billiards tables? They barely let a ball through.

[@juliocromags4176]

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

[@KTHKUHNKK]

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

[@rogerslover180]

1:26

[@BlackStarEOP]

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!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

BlackStarEOP Congratulations! I’m glad to hear it.

[@shortydancer]

Great job! The first one is the hardest.

[@moneygivemenowplease]

Well done m8

[@midwestprince153]

Are you sure it wasn't the year worth of practice? 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@moneygivemenowplease]

@@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

[@RationalMorality]

This is hands down the best video on cue ball control. Other KZbinrs make 5 videos just to cover the info in this 1 video and its still not as clear as this. Thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you! And you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@davidcrosby3125]

As the cueball turns, these are the Daves of our lives.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I like it. :)

[@marcusakiti7608]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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/

[@Zombies8MyPizza]

This is THE only video you need to learn cue ball control 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you. That was my goal in creating it. I hope everybody who watches it agrees with you.

[@SomeGuy-tz8dz]

@@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😢

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Some Guy FYI, I have good resources and videos covering position play with sidespin here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@Zombies8MyPizza]

@@SomeGuy-tz8dz he has a video covering sidespin too though kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3iVaoyggahql68

[@MrMountainJohn]

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!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you're welcome. I hope your sons enjoyed and benefited from the video.

[@ripacree8709]

Not Dr. Dave, it should be Master Mr. Dr. Dave Sir! That was an excellent lesson, thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Uh, excuse me, that's Master Mr. Dr. Dave, Esquire Sir to you.

[@ripacree8709]

@@neuvocastezero1838 lol, thanks for the correction

[@CS-bh4ur]

😂

[@GvonGaming]

It's been a fair few years since I've watched some DR Dave videos. I'm glad KZbin 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 ✌️

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You don't need to wait for KZbin 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.

[@GvonGaming]

@@DrDaveBilliards I thought I had subscribed and that you'd stopped putting out videos lol. I'll sub now :)

[@jasong9502]

By far the best video to help anyone jump from good beginner to beginner amateur.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

... or from beginner amateur to advanced amateur if one's CB control is lacking a little.

[@clkamals]

so comprehnsive. everything explained. no questions needed.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you think so. That was certainly my goal with this video.

[@parryhooper]

wow. you just upped my game tenfold with this one video. thank you and will be buying your book.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it. I hope you continue to enjoy and benefit from my stuff.

[@CocoboloCowboy]

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.🤪

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you like my stuff. Please help spread the word.

[@BlackDynamite901]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

CB control is critical in pool. Assuming you can make the first shot, controlling the CB can make every other shot much easier.

[@BlackDynamite901]

@@DrDaveBilliards Totally agree. Pool looks so simple,but the complexity is insane. I'm obsessed 😅

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@BlackDynamite901 Me too ... obviously.

[@DaveSpicerUK]

Is there anything Dr Dave can't do? @Dr Dave, you deserve an award for all you have contributed to pool!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you. That is kind of you to say.

[@cliftonhodge2228]

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 😎

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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!

[@chocolatepinkspider]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

chocolatepinkspider Good job posting this. Others might find it useful.

[@nathansharp3193]

DrDaveBilliards It would be good to add this to the video description. Thanks for making and sharing this video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@nathansharp3193 Good idea. Done.

[@nathansharp3193]

DrDaveBilliards AWESOME! Thanks 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@nathansharp3193 You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@dirkbruckel5663]

Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year 2023! Thank you for the many valuable tips, exercises and tricks.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Same to you. You’re welcome. I aim to,swerve. :)

[@bob733333]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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/

[@jdgarris3]

Great tutorial on the physics of ball control. Now to practice, practice, practice!😎 Thanks for sharing Dr. Dave!

[@aymanehrouch]

A video that I will need to watch for more than 10 times. Thank you so much!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@philcamp9663]

Fantastic lesson .I'm a snooker player but I'm going to use this knowledge. Thanks from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. The games are a little different, but the balls move the same way.

[@Completely_Incomplete]

Great tutorial. Many mysteries solved.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@pot_kivach160]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you! I'm glad you like my stuff.

[@pac-man-ooo5520]

I remember your old video u explain this but this new video you explain it so much better thanks DR.DAVE

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@pac-man-ooo5520]

@@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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@uhenoalvarez3480]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Filming the video gave me good reminders and practice also!

[@ekaftttt]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks, and you're welcome. Understanding and mastering this stuff is key to becoming a good player.

[@rmedal4594]

Underrated! Incredibly informative! Thank you for this.

[@jimbobsey]

Best pool video I have ever watched. Clear and concise

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Wow! Thank you! I really appreciate all of the positive feedback from everybody.

[@jasonpeterson1506]

Thank you for posting. Will use in play soon!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I hope it helps.

[@fatandrewiscringe2886]

1:57 i really liked this part

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I thought of just showing actual shots instead with slow motion, but I thought the “simulated slow motion” might have better visual impact for some people.

[@amsounds1]

Played for over 35 years and this is a great video for all players, keep up the good work!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@kerrmoney]

Great video, as always! Thanks Dr. Dave, best teacher on KZbin!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

kerrmoney Thank you ... and you’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@gunslingersymphony5015]

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. 😂

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yep. The lines reveal all.

[@Yolo-xj2qe]

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.

[@Zenthex]

the wagon wheel drill is a total must if you plan to get better at pool.

[@arturosarinana2621]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it. Good luck with your game (and with impressing your buddies).

[@Duffyyy94]

this guy is CRAZY GOOD yo

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks.

[@drewharrelson8758]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@sundowner62james69]

Thank you for a very thorough lesson!

[@Mik3Snodgrass]

2:02 Dr Dave you ARE the man.

[@Deep_Divers]

Excellent video by Dr. Dave as always!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

[@leocracker9450]

mark, another video that provides very simple and practical use cases for benchmark tests for my pool simulator project

[@jadezee6316]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you for the kind and supportive words. I appreciate it.

[@1Skeptik1]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@ryanrichmond5864]

Thanks again Dr.Dave!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome again!! I aim to swerve. :)

[@imdadali3847]

A hard work really pays off.great work

[@DrDaveBilliards]

imdad ali Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

[@anthonylyle7709]

Thank you Dave for posting this video. I will put the information to use.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I hope it helps. It has certainly helped me a lot over the years.

[@davekat4680]

Once again excellent 'Top Shelf' instruction from the Doctor ....Thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Dave Kat Thank you ... and you’re welcome.

[@johnw614]

Great concepts to practice. Thank you.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I agree, and you’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@markandapps]

Thank you so much Dr. Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You are welcome so much!

[@yankyyyy]

Excellent video Dr. Dave! Definitely gonna spend a lot of time on that wagon drill

[@DrDaveBilliards]

yankyyyy The wagon wheel is my favorite drill. Have fun.

[@craigj7747]

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 !

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it, and I hope it helps.

[@lettuan1982]

The 30 degree part really helps me a lot! Thanks, Dr. Dave.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you find it useful. Peace!

[@mehranzare-bidoky1541]

WOW. What a perfect instruction! Bunch of thanks dr. Dave

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it. You're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more were that came from here: kzbin.infovideos

[@JoshBatalibasi]

A very helpful vid about the cue ball movements mate.. keep the awesome help vids coming 👍🙌

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Joshua Daniel Vlog Thanks. I plan to try.

[@buzzard472justin7]

This will take me a while to get but I understand everything you're saying thank you for giving such a great visual demonstration

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome.

[@undervalueds]

What an awesome video - Ive seen about 1000 of these type videos - but this one is without doubt the best :)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Undervalued S Thank you! I’m glad to hear it.

[@oCENTRAL-fn6sb]

this guy got the best explanation thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FYI, I have a lot more where that came from here: kzbin.infovideos Enjoy!

[@idlefritz]

This is incredible information, thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@mapex1976]

Very informative Dave, Cheers 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

mapex1976 Thanks.

[@cristianmunteanu8765]

Another great video, Dave! You rock! 😁

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Cristian Munteanu Thanks!

[@kaizen4all]

Thank you Dr. Dave

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@mojoxphotography]

Duuuude, this is exactly what I needed.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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!

[@jaylongino8225]

Great info and described perfectly!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you! I’m glad you think so.

[@pmayh3m]

Thank you Dr. Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You’re welcome! I aim to swerve. :)

[@pmayh3m]

@@DrDaveBilliards🤣 great comment! That made my day. Thank you! Enjoy your weekend

[@Bengir99]

Wow! So much great info explained so simply. You are a awesome teacher.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

STG Thank you!

[@Andy-cc4qy]

Great tutorial!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I think this is among the best of all my videos.

[@longpotbilliards]

Great work DrDave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@longpotbilliards]

@@DrDaveBilliards Just wonderfull and great explenation for every minior detail! Keep up the great work! I learned allot from your videos!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@longpotbilliards Thanks again. I'm glad to hear it. I aim to swerve. :)

[@herrheim1685]

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

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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/

[@DavidEButler]

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?

[@djamo1969]

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!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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!

[@Teymurphell2]

Amazing video, super helpful. Thank you very much.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@CarsandCollectors]

Amazing video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Artistic Aesthetic Thanks!

[@CarsandCollectors]

@@DrDaveBilliards no problem!

[@hankh1610]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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.

[@que6114]

this is fantastic

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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!

[@sanyaalli221]

Best video ever,I have tried many videos but this is my best recommendation for anyone .👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Sanya Alli Thank you! I’m glad to hear it.

[@kevinbarker8717]

Thank you Dave awesome video and great teacher. This is going to change my game drastically!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you liked it, and I hope it helps.

[@ReganMcKee]

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!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I hope the info in the video helps. Good luck with your game!

[@MJH211]

Great video!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Mark Halvorsen Thanks!

[@kirksimon2615]

great video..thanks

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you’re welcome.

[@vcoolpool]

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.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

vcoolpool Thank you for the positive feedback! I appreciate it.

[@mikebai2733]

Thanks Dr. Dave. You have helped me completely transform my game into something WAY better than before. I will always be drilling. Thanks again.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@jamc666]

excellent video

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you. I’m glad you think so.

[@willh4340]

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]

Will H Thanks for the comments. I’m glad to hear even good players can pick up things from my videos.

[@theelysium1597]

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!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I agree that it is one of my best and most important and useful videos.

[@user-yl5qz2xe3m]

This is science great work man

[@SPLTDP]

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!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Bob Perry FYI, I already have lots of good videos dealing with this topic here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/ Check them out.

[@ricardovargas7432]

Maan, your videos are just awesome. Congratulations!!!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you!

[@allgood6760]

Brilliant!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

[@GraceLeeInternational]

I learned a lot. Great instruction video! Thanks

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@samphilipp4997]

Thank you Dave 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

[@myblacklab7]

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."

[@rtimmins7212]

I am Impressed by this video, thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you like it. You’re welcome.

[@meyup5590]

This is an excellent tutorial!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!!! FYI, there is a lot more like this at this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XvAa708C1BPbOYctSaWAIuF Enjoy!

[@harry011984]

You are very clever and your videos are very good. Great for teaching physics. I find this fascinating.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I hope it actually helps people play pool better too! This stuff certainly helps my game.

[@courtneyprescott7328]

you do such a great job. Thanks keep it up bro!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Courtney Prescott Thanks!

[@sanilmaharjan5227]

Very good lesson

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I have a lot more where that came from on my Channel: kzbin.info Check out some more when you are in the mood for some binge watching. Enjoy!

[@voxenfree7557]

Man, I need some sleep.

[@tommymorgan9624]

Well done sir. Thanks for sharing it was very insightful.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

[@durdicamac9662]

Sweet, thanks.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.