Cue Ball Frozen to a Cushion ... No Problem

Dr. Dave demonstrates how to deal with a wide range of game situations where the cue ball is frozen to a cushion, sometimes along with the object ball.
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Bridging Options
2:23 - Using Rail-Side Spin
4:53 - On-the-Rail CB Control
5:53 - Cushion Compression Escape
6:40 - Wrap Up
---- 6:50 - shot montage
Supporting Resources:
- straight shots down a rail: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/r...
- frozen ball resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
- rail bridge advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/b...
- elevated cue advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/c...
- cushion compression shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/t...
- proposition shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/t...
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*Contents:* 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Bridging Options 2:23 - Using Rail-Side Spin 4:53 - On-the-Rail CB Control 5:53 - Cushion Compression Escape 6:40 - Wrap Up ---- 6:50 - shot montage *Supporting Resources:* - straight shots down a rail: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rail-cut/straight/ - frozen ball resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/frozen/ - rail bridge advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/rail-bridge - elevated cue advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/elevation/ - cushion compression shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/table/cushion-compression/ - proposition shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/trick-shot/propositions/ - “Pool Takes Balls” T-shirt: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/pool-takes-balls/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZbin Channel:* kzbin.info

[@davidnoob9421]

Such a fantastic teacher, not enough hours in the day to consume dr daves lessons!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you like my stuff.

[@gr8ful68]

This looks like tonight's practice session... thanks Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Have fun!

[@crownstupid]

The frozen on the rail high inside down the line is such a nice shot. People think it's magic the first time they see it (or they aren't impressed because they've never tried the shot themself).

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The draw shot is even nicer!

[@valentenicoletti3622]

I don t know how many years i m following you ! But...i m never tired , so you are doing a really great job ! Have a nice weekend! Thanks a lot

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad to hear it. You’re welcome.

[@djamo1969]

Man, Dr. Dave has been reading my mind lately. I’ve been miscuing a lot on my shots where the cue ball is frozen to a rail. Going to watch this at the pool hall tonight and practice it!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Have fun. I hope the video helps.

[@djamo1969]

@@DrDaveBilliards Im sure it will. My memory must be going, because I thought I watched all of your and Samm Diep’s videos from a couple of years ago, because I surely would’ve remembered your groovy hairdo! For that, I’m flashing you a virtual Dr. Dave peace sign! 😂

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@djamo1969 Thanks, and peace, brother. If you want to watch the entire proposition shot video, here it is: Top 10 PROPOSITION SHOTS - Bar Bets and Tricks all Pool Players Should Know kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5_UgayDgpqhoc0 Enjoy!

[@djamo1969]

@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks, Dr. Dave!

[@martinolson761]

Another great informative and easy to understand tutorial Dr. Dave...many thanks!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@davidmegeath1353]

Thank you Sir…very helpful video for my neophyte arsenal of pool knowledge and abilities!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@raferb]

Solid advice, and excellent 'fro'! I quite often find myself in a 'frozen to a cushion' shot (usually of my own doing!) so this is extremely practical knowledge for me to remember and practice. Thanks Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I hope it helps.

[@JerryLee..]

Timely lessons. I just started practicing this more to get a feel for the leave. Pretty much came to the same conclusions after days of practicing. 😅 Thanks Doc!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I guess great minds think alike. :)

[@user-qf4zv8pj5t]

Man I bet dr Dave has some crazy pool stories

[@pokinsmotrday]

Solid video as per usual Dave. Never stop learning from you! 🎉

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad to hear it.

[@jamesgalvan8453]

Another great and helpful video! Thanks for sharing Dr. Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you liked it.

[@xdecemberguy1]

Nice draw on that elevation rail shot!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. These are tough. The tip really needs to be centered (and low).

[@MPL_14.1]

I learned about hitting into the rail when both balls are frozen and you need to go up table for position from Byrne's standard book of pool. It's such a cool shot. Glad you showed it. Excellent video by the way!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yep. Byrne’s books covered pretty much everything. I’m glad you liked the video. BTW, my table was previously owned by Byrne: billiards.colostate.edu/dr-dave/interview/#Table

[@MPL_14.1]

@DrDaveBilliards Well that's pretty damn cool!!!

[@wackaflacka548]

Good stuff Dave, thanks again for the fantastic tips!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve (especially on those shot past the side pocket). :)

[@joeyq1497]

Thanks for this Dr. Dave! 😀

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You’re welcome.

[@thegodofpez]

Good stuff as always, doc!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks.

[@keyboardkevin5949]

Great videos as always!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!

[@tissuepaper9962]

I love these videos even though I very rarely play pool. There's something very satisfying about exploiting all of the non-ideal behaviors of the balls to do things that just wouldn't be possible if billiards were as simple and physically ideal as many people think. I don't dream of owning fancy cars, designer clothes, expensive golf clubs, or a big house, but one of the few luxury/status symbol items I *do* dream of owning is a really nice snooker table. There's just something about the game, it's an exciting mix of strategy and finely-honed mechanical skills that very few games offer. I have always enjoyed CS:GO for the same reasons.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it. I hope you achieve your table-owning dream soon.

[@hanspw]

Good video again 👍👍👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

[@Marius-Cristian]

Excellent advice! Also, I really like the Efren Reyes print ❤

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. It is available here: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/

[@Marius-Cristian]

@@DrDaveBilliards that's fantastic! Just out of curiosity, does Efren get anything out of it? How does it work? I mean, he deserves something, doesn't he?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@Marius-Cristian I tried to reach out to him through various channels to get permission before I created the designs, but I heard nothing back. I was happy to share the profits, but it is not much money. I created the designs mostly to honor him.

[@Marius-Cristian]

@@DrDaveBilliards I think he doesn't give a shit about the money mate. The love for this game made him who he is and I bet he wouldn't mind if some of us would carry the spark in one way or another. I'm 100% sure he would love your content.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@Marius-Cristian Thanks. That is my feeling also.

[@yodaman5017]

lmao... thank you for this Dr Dave. I recently just had an online argument on the very situation @6:00 mark. it's as if you did this video just for me to show the other person

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I hope it helps you win the argument!

[@yodaman5017]

@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks for having my back. Me and my petty need to be right lol

[@EadsJasper]

Thank you.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓

[@kylejay6128]

Great video again Dave! Burning question for you somewhat unrelated to this video...which throws more, old used balls on a bar table, or brand new shiny ones? I would guess the set of new balls would throw less, but recently as I've been playing I'm starting to doubt it. Is it a big difference? Have you done a video about this before? Thank you in advance for any insight.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It depends on how clean they are and what they are cleaned with. See the videos and info in the 2nd section here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/ball/cleaning/

[@HikeColorado]

I’m going to work on this drill. I rarely make shots off the rail but consistently wind up on the rail.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Sounds like a good plan.

[@HikeColorado]

I practiced quite a bit today and improved significantly 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@HikeColorado I’m glad to hear it. Perfect practice makes perfect. :)

[@TheVideolister]

Is the last shot not usually considered a faul, as in a double tap from the cuetip to the queball?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It is difficult to tell with the poor quality of the slow-motion video, but this type of shot is not a double hit or push.

[@rustieturtle3753]

Dr Dave, As always, thank you for all you share. I have a question on the frozen escape shot. Watching the slow motion, it seems at 5am here (just woke up and watched) that it might be a double hit during the compression of the rail. Or is it one hit with a longer tip connection to the Cue But???

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The tip is below center on the 2nd shot so it is difficult to see, but there is no double hit or push.

[@rustieturtle3753]

@@DrDaveBilliards I was thinking as it hits into the rail but i watched it at 5 am after being up for a few minutes so I couldn't tell.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@rustieturtle3753 The cushion compression really doesn’t extend the tip contact time.

[@emilioarroyomohamed]

Hey Dave, what are the white rings on your table?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

billiards.colostate.edu/faq/training/teaching/

[@hr.8580]

groovy hair Dave :)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That's part of my "Doofus Dave" outfit.

[@D.Heisler]

Could the cushion compression shot be considered a push?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

No. The CB separates from the tip normally as the CB begins to compress the cushion. A "push shot" is where you purposely prolong tip contact. Many examples can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/push/

[@MPL_14.1]

FYI, Ron "The pool student " is copying content from your videos for his channel. I've called him out on this in the past as he's done it with other channels as well. Unfortunately, he's still doing it. You're like a pioneer in instructional pool videos on youtube and it's shameful that others try to make a name for themselves using your content. Keep up the great work Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for the heads-up.

[@Poolology101]

Ron's latest rail shot video is NOT the same thing Dave is showing here. The shot is played differently. Both videos are great and many players can benefit from knowing this info.

[@MPL_14.1]

Not the first shot in Ron's video, the second one. The "Bonus" shot as he calls it. At least he gave you (poolology) a shout out for the first one.

[@fixitrod4969]

Ron is awesome! If he copies someone directly, he gives them credit. Even Dr Dave uses others material. We are all learning from each other. He respects other pool players much more than many others do.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@fixitrod4969 I honestly don't mind if people use my stuff. What I don't like is if they use and repost excerpts from my videos (or entire videos) and don't even mention or link to the source. I report these sorts of people to KZbin every time.

[@kaleabhiwot5563]

can you show us how to make a double or triple combination shot where the object balls are frozen to the rail, please

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Many can be found in the videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/trick-shot/propositions/

[@kaleabhiwot5563]

drive.google.com/file/d/1ambebzDW6wM7_GAbjSx9xT6iBoI34uXA/view?usp=drive_link drive.google.com/file/d/17IkUoZb-xXKABEIOSGSjWDANATzakhty/view?usp=drive_link drive.google.com/file/d/1RW-9ok0WTc4uylq1yFMJ8l5RbhcYh4Ff/view?usp=drive_link drive.google.com/file/d/1hrf6gW-NeYta-m1dOKLT3RSDZnZAbgwd/view?usp=drive_link drive.google.com/file/d/1hfK2TAP7_DWUBes_1HV7BAzN14Q9pQU0/view?usp=drive_link please check this link for the clear and specific shot type i was asking you about thank you in advance @@DrDaveBilliards

[@kaleabhiwot5563]

drive.google.com/file/d/1hfK2TAP7_DWUBes_1HV7BAzN14Q9pQU0/view?usp=drive_link, drive.google.com/file/d/1ambebzDW6wM7_GAbjSx9xT6iBoI34uXA/view?usp=drive_link, drive.google.com/file/d/17IkUoZb-xXKABEIOSGSjWDANATzakhty/view?usp=drive_link, drive.google.com/file/d/1RW-9ok0WTc4uylq1yFMJ8l5RbhcYh4Ff/view?usp=drive_link, drive.google.com/file/d/1hrf6gW-NeYta-m1dOKLT3RSDZnZAbgwd/view?usp=drive_link @@DrDaveBilliards

[@str8up_15]

What about frozen object ball to the cue ball escapes

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FROZEN CUE BALL SHOTS … Everything You Need to Know kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYCmdKl8mLqbmdE

[@gueyconqueso6662]

What kind of chalk are you using?

[@djamo1969]

It looks like Taom.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@djamo1969 Predator Pure, although, it doesn't really matter much per the info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/chalk/comparison/

[@gueyconqueso6662]

@@DrDaveBilliards I thought it looked like Taom so I was just curious. Ty!

[@CryptoAirdropGuru]

2:33 wtf dave. I almost sht myself.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@DavidBaker42]

I find the easiest way to escape from frozen ball situations is to use hand warmers in my front pockets.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Haha.

[@rayeraskin5799]

It’s interesting that shooting into a rail to which the cue ball is frozen is illegal in carom billiards but not pocket billiards.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Interesting.

[@Krushard]

What monster puts his hand on a ball while bridging, lol. When you think you've seen every imaginable bridge at the local bar...

[@DrDaveBilliards]

There are lots of "monsters" in bars, and they play by "bar rules:" billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/bar-rules Eek!

[@nullpointer3808]

At 1:03 you show bridging at the edge of the table. You can get additional stability by dropping your index finger below the edge of the table. In other words, your index finger sits below the edge pointing down, and your other fingers remain on the top face of the table. This is very stable and still leaves a very stable slot for the cue to sit in.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for the tip.

[@unclequack5445]

06:28 you fouled double hit the cue ball.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I agree that the poor quality slow motion footage makes the shot look suspicious, but this was definitely not a double hit.

[@brandongrablachoff261]

The black hair wig guy Dr. Dave is pretending to be seems like a total newbie beginner to pool. 🎱 🤣 😂

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That was the whole point. “Doofus Dave” was a real pool dunce in the “Proposition Shots” video from which that clip was taken: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6etZ5KiYtV7l7s

[@brandongrablachoff261]

@@DrDaveBilliards 🤣😂

[@CocoboloCowboy]

More good info from TheDoc.🏆

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks as always CC!