FORCE FOLLOW Technique Advice and Shot Examples … Topspin Mastery

Dr. Dave demonstrates shots, techniques, and drills that can help you improve your accuracy and consistency when using maximum topspin and fast speed for force follow shots.
Content:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Practice
1:14 - Physics
2:52 - Strategy
4:43 - Technique
5:38 - Game-Situation Example
6:47 - Shallow Angle Scratch
8:07 - Wrap Up
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- force follow resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
- BU Playing-Ability Exams: billiarduniversity.org/testin...
- ball hop overcut effect: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
- “How to Prevent a Shallow-Angle FORCE-FOLLOW Scratch video: • How to Prevent a Shall...
- for how to execute Efren's shot at the beginning of the video, see "Shot 3" in my "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them" video:
• TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAM...
- for how to execute Albin's shot at the beginning of the video, see "Shot 5" in my "More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them" video:
• More MOST FAMOUS POOL ...
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*Content:* 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Practice 1:14 - Physics 2:52 - Strategy 4:43 - Technique 5:38 - Game-Situation Example 6:47 - Shallow Angle Scratch 8:07 - Wrap Up *Supporting Resources:* - force follow resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/follow/force/ - BU Playing-Ability Exams: billiarduniversity.org/testing/exams/ - ball hop overcut effect: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/follow/ball-hop/ - “How to Prevent a Shallow-Angle FORCE-FOLLOW Scratch video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5Cmf5dsZb6gbtE - for how to execute Efren's shot at the beginning of the video, see "Shot 3" in my "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80 - for how to execute Albin's shot at the beginning of the video, see "Shot 5" in my "More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWrIgKWurNBqfpY *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZbin Channel:* kzbin.info

[@DrDaveBilliards]

7 rails doesn't seem possible on a typical pool table. Do you have a video showing the shot?

[@zndjrisudoqz]

Just in time to run some drills before league tonight, thanks again, Doc!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I hope the video and drills help you tonight.

[@lesterweinheimer665]

Thanks Doc excellent video. Love your Channel and thank you for all the hard work. Using front backhand English has improved my game at least a ball! IOU big-time

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome and thank you. I'm glad to hear you are benefitting from SAWS.

[@jerryhughes4256]

Thanks Dr-Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@ACT-sn9zk]

Thank you for the explanation, Dr. Dave

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@PuroBrim36]

Thank you Dr. DAVE

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome.

[@CocoboloCowboy]

All dr. DaveU-tubes are great, if you want to master these items, or techniques. You only do one thing PRACTICE.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed, assuming the practice is purposeful, smart, and deliberate: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/practice/advice/

[@KTHKUHNKK]

As always great stuff Dave

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks.

[@mikesearer6378]

thanks for adding the Shallow Angle Scratch. I tend to do that, glad i have something in common with shane, lol. Its good to know why it happens!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad I helped you feel like SVB. :)

[@chrisknowles64]

Great video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!

[@vcoolpool]

Thanks Doc

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@skmalladi]

Hey, I have something in common with Shane! I too unexpectedly scratched the exact same way he did at 8:32. I had a very slight angle and figured it was enough to bounce off the short rail but it ended up scratching instead. There are many hidden traps and pitfalls in this seemingly simple sport which is anything but!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Even top pros are always learning things. The game ain’t simple, but the challenge is fun.

[@charlesshepherd2004]

"Do you wish you could shoot like the pros?" Everyday, Doc 😂 I enjoy drills, problem is, there's one table in the back of my local dive bar. Usually someone always want to play which I always do. I gotta get in there at 11am sharp when they open to try to get an hour or two in. Gotta crunch, time is limited 🎱

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You sound dedicated and enthusiastic, important ingredients for success. Good luck with your game.

[@chronispoulesis2884]

Your drill follow tospin stun shot backspin all the drills are amazing doc I work every week all the drills I love them and they have improved my game from 0-10 👌👌👌👌👌🎱 I have a question Do u use a elik master tip in your revo?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it. I use a Triangle tip on my Revo.

[@poolguy8733]

Dr. Dave - Thanks for the video. I would have never thought of a rail first draw shot. Have you gone over those previously? I need to add that to my game.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I haven't had a single video dedicated to them, but they have been used in other videos; for example, here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/straight/

[@poolguy8733]

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you. I will play around with this next time I’m on the table.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@poolguy8733 You're welcome. Have fun!

[@theawesomnes3848]

Dr. Dave one more tip u should say is to visualize the shot bc when you visualize it you have a plan in your head and it usually works out better

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That’s good advice for every shot/play in every sport (and in life in general). That’s why it is one of the 10 mental game principles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LGZ4KHrbR_aNk

[@user-lb8do4ew6k]

Dr Dave, can you do a video on pushout shots in 9-ball?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Bob and I cover pushout strategy and examples in detail on VENT (drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/), but I'll also consider posting a YT video.

[@allaboutbilliard2286]

Can you make video how to control emotion in tournament please

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FYI, I have good videos and resources dealing with the mental game here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/mental/ Check it out.

[@ericschneid3274]

BU has helped me immensely, and 99 critical shots

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@martyjones5841]

Is stripe width a universal standard among ball sets? In other words, does using the upper-stripe-edge reference as illustrated always result in the same offset?

[@MitsuoRLCoach]

some balls are different size, but if you have 2 sets and they are standard pool size then the stripe width should match and be a "standard" width. In my experience at least. Never seen it the other way.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The "standard" stripe width is half the ball diameter, but not all ball sets follow the standard. An easy way to check is demonstrated in the video here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/maximum/

[@commandernoodles2367]

In your first example in this video where did Efren hit the cue ball?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FYI, I break down this shot in detail and re-created it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80 Enjoy!

[@commandernoodles2367]

@@DrDaveBilliards , thank you!

[@irwansyahpasay]

Doc, you didn't explain how to do efren's shot at the beginning of your video 😁

[@DrDaveBilliards]

See "Shot 3" in my "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80

[@davesmith3530]

Dr Dave, what do I do if 8 ball is blocking pocket and my only ball left is touching the 8? Is there strategies to dislodge my ball without knocking the 8 ball in on the same shot? This has happened a few times over the years I think the rule in 8 ball is the 8 ball must be made last before my object ball to win on a different shot.

[@davesmith3530]

I should clarify I'm saying when the 8ball is extremely close to pocket, like less than an inch

[@DrDaveBilliards]

If your opponent doesn't have any other balls on the table, or if there is no easy way to move your ball while playing safe, the best you can hope for is a "stalemate" (assuming your ball blocks all reasonable opponent access to the 8).

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FYI, check out the following video, showing how to deal with similar situations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fofJZHSceLGVic0

[@natez999]

personally im much better when it comes to shots with topspin as apposed to backspin, i have always been better at playing force follow shots and controlling the amount of topspin, but when it comes to backspin i still struggle to control the amount i want to draw and i can barely play a deep screw to save my life and sometimes i even fail to draw at all. id say that when it comes to backspin my consistecy and accuracy is about a 4/10 while with topspin its 8/10. i assume it just points out to things in my technique that are lacking and i must fix

[@DrDaveBilliards]

This is common. Draw is much more difficult to achieve and control. For help with draw, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/

[@dannypowell594]

This mf has an acronym for everything

[@DrDaveBilliards]

LMAOL

[@peterhale3020]

Bro. Good video, but I wish you got deeper into how to hit true follow shots

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. It is the same stroke as any other shot, just with a higher tip. For more info, see the resources here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/follow/

[@73kevdoc]

Force follow....in other words...using top spin!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

... with lots of speed and for shots fairly straight (where you "force" the CB forward).

[@73kevdoc]

@@DrDaveBilliards I know, I've been playing pool and snooker for many years!

[@aceliu5997]

someone send this video to Shane V B.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I actually do a deep dive on the SVB shots in the following video, so that would be a better one to send to him: “How to Prevent a Shallow-Angle FORCE-FOLLOW Scratch video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5Cmf5dsZb6gbtE

[@arc-sd8sk]

1st!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Actually, 2nd; but nice try. :)

[@JerryLee..]

​@@DrDaveBilliards😂😂

[@hanspw]

Great tutorial again Dr 👍👊 Please 🙏make a tutorial vid how to jump sidearm. Many ppl, like me, can jump old school, underarm, but not with the new style sidearm (even Niels Feijen, he told me). Thx in advance 🙌

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Done. See the 2nd video here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/jump/technique/ Enjoy!

[@hanspw]

@@DrDaveBilliards yes, thx👍👌 I've seen that but still I have problem to get qb airborne with sidearm jump 😬

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@hanspw I also find the sidearm stroke more difficult than the other options (which are fine). My shoulder doesn't like being in that position. Although, as with anything, practice can help develop comfort level.

[@hanspw]

@@DrDaveBilliards ok, thx.. Yeah, must be my side arm jump technique I should blame and exercise more.. Thx again Dr 🎱👌👍💥

[@PoolProblems]

Start doing thoracic spine mobility to get the upper body in position. Be sure to bend your elbow to be able to generate room for the backstroke, practice in front of a mirror at home to check alignment. Check some of my short videoes where I show progress practicing sidearm jumping. I now jump a lot better then whats expected at my level. Don't know if that's a good thing or not :D

[@SlickRick4EVER]

Just remember: Draw for show, Follow for dough!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yep. But short, straight draw is much easier than long force follow.