Best explanation of all videos I've seen on this subject 👏
@gordonkerr2323 Жыл бұрын
Like golf... Best to forget it all and play naturally with no thoughts... practice....
@onniroy49753 жыл бұрын
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!
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ianrickard94802 жыл бұрын
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.
@martinolson761 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this clear explanation and demonstrations of this somewhat confusion topic. Thank You.
@mjg11853 жыл бұрын
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.
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mjg11853 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@madhatter20123 жыл бұрын
Very well explained and demonstrated! Now I know what to look for when I practice these shots! Thank you!
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@stevemarion9591 Жыл бұрын
Very best video on deflection hitting soft and firm shots, I’m so glad I found this video!!
@williamcondra38118 ай бұрын
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.
@PoolSchool8 ай бұрын
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!
@JeanneEdelman-gr5ox3 ай бұрын
Perfect description of deflection and what to do about it. Thanks!
@humbledcoder_2 жыл бұрын
Underrated Channel….The video quality is awesome. Keep up the good work 👍
@PoolSchool2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated.
@chrispysnappz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@PoolSchool2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Cheers that's much appreciated.
@mr.s19612 жыл бұрын
@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.
@markgargan57932 жыл бұрын
Best description I've ever seen of deflection. Treasure trove!
@stevemarion9591 Жыл бұрын
He gets right to the point! Make some more aiming with English videos. Thanks
@LionMusic2 жыл бұрын
Nice, Simple, and quick! Love it, keep up the great work!
@PoolSchool2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@stevei.80859 ай бұрын
Great video along with all of your other great videos!! This one explains a lot of my misses!!
@Deep_Divers2 жыл бұрын
Your videos and explanations are excellent!
@PoolSchool2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@marshallmaynor9224 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I love the slow motion cue ball explanations. You have a new subscriber sir.
@prma6323 жыл бұрын
Top notch! Your videos are amazing. Much love from America.
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@paramotorpilot17498 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for video.
@user-ds6ki9zi3o Жыл бұрын
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.
@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын
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.
@davidgabrie13022 ай бұрын
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.
@valentenicoletti3622 Жыл бұрын
really good job
@luxuryviplifestyle94943 жыл бұрын
Top notes , Thank you so much
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@maxszhao2 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue with left spin. Yes right hand and eye dominate
@MrSpudtator3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Very well explained 🎱👍
@TheNuggzt3r2 жыл бұрын
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.
@johncoach143 жыл бұрын
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.
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
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!).
@moneygivemenowplease2 жыл бұрын
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
@brucemiller1696 Жыл бұрын
50 pounds? Holy Cow, thats a tree branch. 😬
@miamiwax55043 жыл бұрын
Are there any low deflection cues in English pool?
@Mojotasticification3 жыл бұрын
Good video. Do you ever plan on doing a live pool school event or meet up matches?
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve not really thought about it.
@Mojotasticification3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@davidvillamor4914 Жыл бұрын
does deflection as same as top right, bottom right etc.. spin?
@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын
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.
@afrodrift2 Жыл бұрын
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?
@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын
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
@afrodrift2 Жыл бұрын
@@PoolSchool oh jeeze sorry about that lol, like American 8 ball
@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын
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.
@afrodrift2 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@ZIMsar10 Жыл бұрын
@PoolSchool Do you use a Predator, Pool Que?
@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын
No. As far as I know these are American pool cues so the tip is far too big for the English game.
@1steve11003 жыл бұрын
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?
@PoolSchool3 жыл бұрын
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!