Pool Made Simple … How To Master the DRAW SHOT

[@DrDaveBilliards]

*Contents:* 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Technique 2:09 - Common Errors 5:06 - Distance Control 7:08 - Angle Control 10:46 - Useful Drills 12:52 - Wrap Up *Supporting Resources:* - draw shot advice and drills resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/ - “Everything You Need to Know About Cue Ball Control” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIG0dnWul6esepY - “Top 10 Secrets of Good Draw” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4izgJlpeqh4m5Y - “Draw Shot Control Secrets” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGrXmZehlq6ssNU - cue elevation effects: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/elevation/ - draw shot cue elevation effects: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/cue-elevation/ - bridge length effects: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/length/ - elbow drop resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/ - Corner-5 3-rail kicking system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/corner-5/ - personal challenge draw drill: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/draw_challenge_drill.pdf *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZbin Channel:* kzbin.info

[@eddieabbott370]

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[@IndianHeathen1982]

Dr. Dave, I am surprised you did not comment on another common error. I see many people, including myself, jump out of the wayin anticipation of the ball drawing back and hitting your tip. This might be the source of many errors you outlined. My instructor says you have to "tease" the cueball back like you do. You just move your bridge back slowly as the ball comes back. I find it difficult to do because I have to train it. I tend to jump out of the way.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@IndianHeathen1982 Good point. I cover this in detail in the “Top 10 Draw Shot Secrets” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4izgJlpeqh4m5Y

[@chrisvand2678]

Yes, a new and fresh lecture from Dr. Dave on draw shots. Instant watch. Thanks, Dave.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@chrisvand2678 I’m glad you liked the “lecture.”

[@thisguy7616]

Thank you for what you do, Dr. Dave. You're awesome

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@henma1]

Thanks for posting another great video, doc! I'll be sure to share this with my miscue and rail banger "friends". I really appreciate how you sprinkle humor into your videos too!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked my "sprinkling." Thank you for watching the whole video. Not everybody does.

[@valentenicoletti3622]

Some good stuff for my students next monday ! Thanks dr.dave

[@BooksNGuns]

Rail banger here! I knew that happened to me but I didn't understand why until this video. Good Shit 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Rail Bangers unite. 🤓

[@BooksNGuns]

@DrDaveBilliards 🤣

[@waelaltalaa]

Few points: - I think it was Hunter Lambardo in a video was talking about elevating the cue to get more tip contact, which I don't agree with cause you're hitting less CB mass and there's a higher chance of miscue. - Some people say rounding your tip more gives you more tip contact area and therefore more draw. I don't like that even if it's true because it works in your disadvantage in follow shots and has higher chances of miscue. - How do you feel about dropping the elbow after contact especially in a follow through when you have to draw over a long distance and therefore need more speed. - I like your magic 2 ball that blocks the side pocket so you can't break the balls with follow then disappears after that 😊😊😊 Thanks Dr Dave, always fun watching your videos (keep schwinging)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@waelaltalaa Good job noticing the “magic 2-ball.” I didn”t notice the follow possibility until editing, I intended to mention this, but I forgot to. All the other topics are covered in great detail here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/elevation/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/cue-elevation/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-tip/size-and-shape/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/ Check it out.

[@truonglongnguyen2148]

- I think Hunter is wrong. Elevating to me is suboptimal bc what you think is maximum low may actually not be. - There’s a certain level of roundness that is perfect for maximizing contact point, I think Dr Dave already made a video on this - Unnecessary. Speed doesn’t comes from more follow through, it comes from your backhand acceleration, timing and tip placement

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@truonglongnguyen2148 Agreed, per the info and videos at the links above.

[@CueballcontrolSometimes]

Definitely a rail banger when uncomfortable with a shot. I will be looking for it next time I record myself.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Rail Bangers Anonymous unite.

[@greeneyeddevil1]

Thanks Dr Dave

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@greeneyeddevil1 You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓

[@KobaMy]

终于啊 我等了好久！谢谢师傅

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@KobaMy I’m glad you got what you were waiting for.

[@osirisgolad]

Have you ever looked into the effects of cushion profiles, as in your V-shaped and L-shaped profiles like a K66 or an L77 respectively? That might be interesting to do a video on, though it would obviously not strictly involve American pool. I've recently been switching between games a lot instead of playing one game for months or years at a time and I'd never realised quite how stark the difference in behaviour is.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@osirisgolad I have not, but I agree that it would be interesting to compare cushions of different profiles and brands on different tables. Unfortunately. It is easier said than done.

[@sw1tchmast3r73]

Is that a balance rite extension in the middle of your cue? If so, what are your opinions of it ? If not, still love your content! ❤️

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@sw1tchmast3r73 Yes. I like the length (which is why I got it), but I don’t like that it added a slight bend to my cue (although, this doesn’t really bother me much).

[@claytonclark6630]

I use a closed bridge when shooting a draw, and I can draw very well.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I use an open bridge when shooting a draw, and I can draw very well too. With proper technique, an open bridge has the many advantages listed here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Typical Fr. Dave instruction simple instructions so most people can understand. Then all you need do is PRACTICE. Practice build skill,🏆

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@CocoboloCowboy It helps to practice smart, knowing what to be aware of.

[@zanethind]

0:02 there ain't no better than the power draw shot. And how De Luna managed to do it jacked up on the rail is just crazy

[@frederikmarohn6358]

Why does almost every pool instructor insist on using a closed bridge for a draw shot? If Judd Trump and Jimmy White can draw the ball at breakneck speed on a snooker table with tight pockets using an open bridge I don't see why you cant do the same on bar box?

[@chili015]

Pool cues are much thicker and you're hitting a heavier ball, so it's easier to control the stroke with a closed bridge. A snooker cue is way too skinny to have a useful closed bridge, it wouldn't fit right in anyone's hands. By the way, the size of snooker balls relative to its pockets is the exact same size as pool balls to their tight pocket tables. It's a myth that making shots is tougher in snooker due to the size of their pockets... it's tougher due to the shape of their pockets (and because most shots are longer in distance).

[@kellypurdue1990]

I think for me the closed bridge makes it easier to insure my tip doesn't rise thru the stroke. I know...more practice!!

[@jamescathcart4762]

@@chili015 Very nicely stated. I get tired of all the snooker players saying the opposite.

[@RichardsWorld]

You can draw just as much with an open bridge, but it requires a lot more mastery of the stroke. Which would actually be a good thing for players to do. But when playing power break shots, most people use a closed bridge. There are a few pros breaking with an open bridge, I can't remember who it was. The commentators kept talking about it and wondering why he wasn't using a closed bridge.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I am a big fan of the open bridge (for pool, and for draw shots) for the 11 reasons listed here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/

[@RichardsWorld]

Can you demonstrate how Corey Deuel can do a full-length draw shot with the cue ball on the rail? 😊

[@DrDaveBilliards]

... not easily, but yes (with enough attempts). See shot 3 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17QcquNZdBoh80 See also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5PMYmmdrc94iJI

[@khyt793]

Do you have a similar way to envision the change in cue ball angle as the 3x system for follow shots?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yes. See the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/where-cb-goes/

[@onemoremisfit]

I wonder what brand of cushions Diamond uses. I hear tell that Artemis brand cushions are the best obtainable. My table has a thick felt-type non worsted cloth on it. I purchased the cloth circa 1994, at this time they called Simonis "speed cloth" and did not recommend it for home tables. The cushions are whatever brand Kasson was building their tables with at the time. Now after 30 years of aging the rubber in the cushions is almost wood-hard. It's almost ridiculous. You can still make 1 cushion banks but that's about all. There is one spot on a short rail near the pocket for about 6" that still hasn't lost all its bounce due to aging, but for the rest of the table it plays SLOW. I just practice on it for now anyway, since I have yet to develop a decent stroke and I'm not good enough to blame the equipment, lol. I have the top grade Aramith balls, traditional colors with a pure white CB from back then, (I don't think they make that plain white CB anymore). The have a nice patina on them, but they are good quality balls that will play. The table plays if you get used to the speed. It is level and square, sitting on stable concrete. I've noticed a few other things. There is a dent in the cloth at the foot spot from break impact that is like putting a ball on a golf tee. If I didn't have an adhesive spot placed there I'd have a hole worn in the cloth by now. And every other ball position in the rack has a smaller dimple that will still hold a ball. To get a tight rack all you have to do is get the balls in the dimples and it's like a template rack. If the balls are not in the dimples forget it, you will never get the rack tight no matter how much you fidget with it. To find the dimples simply move the triangle forward and watch which way the balls move. There is also a continuous groove in the cloth along the rails from ball/cushion impact. If a ball rolls up to a cushion slow it will drop into the groove and freeze to the cushion automatically. The continuous groove is visibly deeper at the 2 places where the wing balls make impact on the break.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@onemoremisfit Concerning why Diamond brand tables play bouncy and short, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/Diamond/

[@navjot4086604]

What's the tip height for cue action draw.i don't think it's at the miscued limit as shown in the diagrams on the right corner.could you please tell the tip height to be used for good action draw?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@navjot4086604 See the illustration near the bottom of the page here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/

[@painsanity-u6l]

What brand is that cue? Zokue?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@painsanity-u6l Predator Revo.

[@captaincalamity6477]

The cue tip he's using is quite pointed in my opinion. can anyone advise me here if that gives a better connection for draw shots?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The exact tip roundness is really not that important (assuming the tip isn't too flat). For lots of info on this topic, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-tip/size-and-shape/

[@h3artbreak3r1994]

Dr Daveee!!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@h3artbreak3r1994 DAM right! 🤓

[@smokinjoe006]

Can someone please refer me to a video/videos that will explain pool as if I were a 5 year old? It's been several years now and while I've made improvements, I have no idea where the cue ball is going after I hit the object ball. If there's a cluster, I can't see how to break it up without shooting directly at it. I hardly ever see the potential scratch unless its a rail shot with the object ball sitting close to the side pocket. I'm constantly getting scolded by grumpy old men who invite me to play doubles with them, but get upset that I don't really know what I'm doing. So I've settled for just making shots. I've become a pretty good shot maker and that alone has won me games against the same ppl who constantly "correct" me and give negative feedback. However I've lost plenty games I should have won if I just used ball in hand correctly and knew how/ where to hit the ball to set for the next shot. If someone plays defense on me, I never know where to shoot on the rail so that I can at least hit my ball so as to not give my opponents ball-in-hand. Lastly, as if learning angles and strategy isn't enough, I still have some flaws in my stroke I'm trying to figure out. It passes the eye test to many, bc I make some impressive shots. The truth is, I always aim dead center and any english put on the ball is an accident. When I actually try to aim somewhere other than center, I typically miss the shot. So currently my game is to out shoot my opponents which I think is a fun way to play but is not very efficient for winning consistently.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I recommend the videos and links (especially the first few) here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/ Concerning cue ball control, I recommend this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIG0dnWul6esepY

[@aslamputra3261]

what is the name of the sticker for the ball marker?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@whitigir]

I would love to see a draw shot with distance Objectball - cue ball = 7 diamonds with a full table draw back.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

See the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/power/

[@shawnogg8208]

Had all common errors on the way plus another one: thumb of the open bridge moving.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@shawnogg8208 For a really long list of all the other things that can go wrong, see the video and links here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/video-analysis/ especially: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/fundamentals_check_list.pdf

[@SlickRick4EVER]

3:28 - Shoutout to Wayne’s World’s, Wayne Campbell!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Schwing! :)

[@Arclight24]

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[@murahk123]

I thought this video was going to include how to shoot draw shots and power draw shots with more distance between the CB and OB (like half a 9 foot table length) but was disappointed.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FYI, I have lots of advice and videos dealing with power draw shots here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/power/ Enjoy!

[@colincolenso]

Besides inferring we all have friends, Dr Dave failed to mention the main reason intermediate players fail to pot as consistently when using draw. It's not just because speed narrows the effective pocket width, it's more about the fact that most dribblers align to shots thick and swipe to the outside to swerve the CB and throw the OB wider than their aim. Draw largely diminishes both of these tendencies, sending the OB thicker than intended.

[@chrishabgood8900]

Low and slow like smoking some ribs or brisket

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Exactly. Low and slow is the way to go, for brisket too!

[@onemoremisfit]

Dangerous in aviation though, at least from what I hear since I don't fly.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@onemoremisfit Excellent point. 😉

[@PresidentTrumpisTheBestEver]

I can force draw and get more than 3x the angle.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

What would be more impressive is getting less than 3x the angle! :)

[@dljeung]

You “had” a friend who did this.😂

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad at least one person got this. :)

[@heremansmarc]

OK for all, but not about the elbow. O'Sullivan, for ex. drops dramatically his elbow on all shots. Trump is quasi an exception, when keeping his elbow still.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@heremansmarc There are advantages and disadvantages to both, per the info and demos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/

[@DevTeamPaxton]

He said dropping the elbow BEFORE contacting the cue ball

[@DrDaveBilliards]

There are both advantages and disadvantages to dropping the elbow. For more info, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/

[@heremansmarc]

@@DevTeamPaxton , yes, but he says that it is preferable to get the elbow still on he entire shot, reason why I said that the best player on earth doesn't apply this advice.

[@StunDan]

2:30. I think that elevation could help especially on longer distances. in the same way that on power break shots the cue ball retains its speed by basically avoiding contact with the cloth. technically putting draw with elevation can keep more of the backspin on the cueball.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That is a common misconception. For the facts, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/cue-elevation/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/ball-hop/