JUST THE TIPS! - FOLLOW SYSTEM

[@Deep_Divers]

I appreciate your efforts and like the quick informative format.

[@johngies4024]

This is one of the best tips ever. It has helped me tremendously. Thank you Drew. Draw the line is another one as well

[@joeplocki3525]

Doood! I blew at least 2 defenses last night because my "follow system" was "guessing", and I ended up on the wrong side of the blocker. As I was playing a SL 8 player (APA - Masters), both failed defenses cost me the rack. I'm going to try this at lunch. Subscribed!

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

Oh my God! I watch hours of KZbin pool instruction, taken professional lessons, I’ve never heard of this! I’ll subscribe.

[@DrawShotTV]

Appreciate it!

[@brianna-f1o]

Chris Lynch gave me my very first pool lesson at Amsterdam Billiards (76th & Amsterdam) 2003...Thank You for this wonderful channel....The force is strong with you.

[@antoniskam1]

so many practical tips in this channel and straight to the point. well done sir

[@jbotz4577]

Fantastic Tip here. Like He said cue control is the name of the game. So important to keep good control and keep control of the table. Let’s face it things go haywire the minute you start getting out of position as not only is the next shot affected but shots further in the run.

[@chrisgomez2446]

Great tip. I have tried the "bunny ears/peace sign" and never could figure it out. Can't wait to practice it. Keep bringing the Tips!

[@dryclimateutah]

The secret to the bunny ears is to put the intersection point of your peace sign over the ghost ball position, not over the object ball. One finger points the direction the object ball will go, the other finger points the direction the cue ball will go. So you have point the correct finger in the direction where you want the object ball to go. If you are hitting the right side of the object ball, then point your middle finger in the direction of the object ball path, then your index finger points where the cue ball will go. If you are hitting the left side of the ball, point your index finger in the direction of the object ball path and your middle finger will point in the direction of the cue ball path. This is for soft rolling cue ball only... the harder you hit the ball, you have to start shifting your hand along the tangent line to approximate how far the cue ball will travel along that line before the forward spin takes over.

[@user-bm2uj1zh8x]

I am learning so much watching your videos.....very easy to understand and resisting the temptation to share the vids with my friends so i can stay ahead in our competitive matches :)

[@daeglo]

Way to distill and crystallize a very tough concept. Thank you!!

[@chi-towntrucker7207]

That’s for showing that edge of the cue to pocket balls , it helped me a lot 👍

[@markhillyer721]

It works, first saw this 30 some years ago in Burns book. Ball conditions, clean,dirty,old may vary your hit a little. Easier to go thru it sometimes than hitting a perfect carom.

[@johnmesamore5263]

Great tip working awesome for me in a variety of shots

[@james3339]

I know it’s true as I’ve learned and used it before. Sometimes I forget about this tried and true system. Thanks for reminding me😉

[@vincevita6872]

thank you!... cant wait to get to the table and try this concept.... Vince

[@wdiddy1]

definitely going to help with safeties, not sure on breaking clusters as it depends on where the lines intersect, also speed is very important on this advice. If you have to pot a ball with power, this can't still work as the tangent line is going to be followed first, then the top. i always wondered how to get accurate safeties with top spin and now I have it, thanks! I just need to practice this system. The mirror banking system works but it's so hard to picture a pocket floating in space to get it really accurate every time.

[@uhenoalvarez3480]

Nice tip, I had to modify your system to make it easier and more precise! thanks

[@chili015]

Pretty cool system. It might go without saying, but this won't work for any follow angle that's greater than 30'ish degrees. Take the 2nd example from this video where he billiards into the 9 for the win... imagine if that 9-ball was instead 2 diamonds more to the right on the long rail. If you did this system, you couldn't hit the 2 in any way where the cue ball would naturally follow to the 9, the angle would simply be too wide. You'd have to manipulate the cue ball's path more by using a stun follow shot. Having said that, I think this system works extremely well with quarter-ball hits or less. I'm going to assume that for those in the comments who are saying it doesn't always work, it's likely because your speed was too much and the cue ball stayed on the tangent line for a bit instead of naturally rolling through, which would significantly alter where the cue ball ends up. This will definitely work if you're always hitting the object ball with a natural rolling speed.

[@DrawShotTV]

This system will work for any hit within a ‘half ball’. Beyond half ball, it can’t/won’t work. Obviously beyond a half ball, you cannot aim to the back of the ball but also, the closer you get to half ball and beyond, the cueball is forced along the tangent line. For this system, the cueball and object ball also need space between them for the cueball to roll. If the cueball is sliding, the cueball won’t react along this angle but take the tangent line.

[@caleblawrence3240]

Love it man! One of the best things I've learned. Keep em coming!

[@TheJoker9955]

Thanks a lot. I think this will help me a lot. I will have to try it out later on.

[@valentenicoletti3622]

I Must watch the Video three time...but just because my Englisch is a bit rosty ! Thank u very much

[@juderosenstock7571]

Excellent video! I mean, you always doing great production work but this was also great content!

[@DrawShotTV]

Appreciate it Jude!

[@tonyr.4778]

I've been one of those peace sign for 30° players. This looks really interesting. Gonna see how it goes.

[@jamesgaszak3685]

My god you are my new billiards guru!

[@jerrywyatt8200]

I will definitely give this a try tonight on the table.

[@Spronkadunk]

Great tip. Never heard this before. This can’t be true. I’m gonna try it.

[@yes2crypto]

Another one. I hadn’t heard it and I like it

[@hksunchaser1]

simple and valuable! thx

[@alexanderchang3967]

Nice system. Thanks.

[@jimmynainggolan8622]

yup ... this is the best tip i've seen

[@Eric-oe5ip]

Wow I never knew this and it works. Thanks!

[@eyalharel4719]

Great system. Thanks.

[@belmicah]

Good stuff dude

[@rodneycasillas6400]

Thanks for the video.

[@LSwanston]

Nice. I'll have to try that

[@1acropilot]

That’s too easy..😂 getting on my table right now to check this out.

[@nathanaudet4884]

cool stuff.

[@XYsultan]

You are LEGENDARY!❤

[@teewhitt]

Never seen this (that I remember 😕)... game changer

[@ShortstopShawn]

This works better than the 30 degree peace sign for me. I’ve been really pleased with it.

[@horsedaddy230]

Another excellent video.

[@whitigir]

Love your tips and demonstration!!!! Another techniques on my belt to carry out the game ! Thank you ! May i know of the edge to edge get influenced by the shaft diameters ? And or does bridge length matter ?

[@donanemone4901]

some good info thanks ,and keep the videos coming

[@DrawShotTV]

Every two weeks I’m releasing them. Releasing one more tonight at 8pm. Also, having a free 3seconds case giveaway on the Just The Tips facebook page tonight. Like on fb to find out how to win for free.

[@BangTimePool]

Good stuff brother!!

[@apexpredatorbilliardstraining]

Powerful stuff bro... Thanks 👍

[@eschannel3606]

Thanks man.now all struggles gone

[@nikster4321]

Great video!

[@Deeter1974]

Thanks for the tip bro.

[@dryclimateutah]

Hi there. I've reviewed Dr. Dave's assessment of this system. According to what I read, there's only two times where this system seems to be close to accurate. The two times is when you are hitting it straight on and the cue ball follows straight ahead; the other is the 1/2 ball hit. When I play around with it myself, I find the ball going wider than I expect it to with near full hits when trying to aim as you've described. BUT, I think I came up with a modification that may correct the method and make it much more accurate. Do your normal lining up to see where your aiming line is passing through the back of the ball. Then mirror your true contact point on the front of the object ball to the other side of the line that passes through the center of the cue ball and the object ball. So you have a line going through the front of the object ball at the mirror contact point and the aim point at the back of the ball. I think this path will show a much closer, if not correct, direction of the cue ball. Someone with knowledge similar to Dr. Dave's would have to determine if the math is approximate or spot on. Note: the line is parallel to the final path of the cue ball. It's not showing where it will hit; but you can translate to the point where it will hit by parallel shifting over to the center of the "ghost ball". (Or further if you need to adjust for hitting harder.) I wish I had my own table set up so I could test this. I've been estimating this on my TV/Computer screen and pausing a lot of videos that are demonstrating follow shots. I think this could be an improvement to the accuracy of the follow system. I plan on testing this out the next chance I get on a friend's table or a pool hall. I'm really glad you made this video. It has motivated me to figure out how I can use it to simplify aiming caroms. I've noticed that the majority of "ticky" shots are approaching the carom ball at near 1/2 ball hits and they seem to be heading at the aim point at the back of the ball to make them, as you showed for these carom shots. I also think that some form of application of this method can help me improve how to visualize where to aim to make a ticky carom, billiard or combo.

[@dryclimateutah]

After I posted my comment, I saw that Crag Lucas mentioned the same idea.

[@dryclimateutah]

As evidence, I would like to point you to another youtuber's video that can be found here, where he demonstrates a wide variety of angles shot with rolling cue ball. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nWl6qCe71nn6s

[@DrawShotTV]

I find this system to be very accurate if you have a good stroke. If you don’t, results can vary.

[@dryclimateutah]

@@DrawShotTV Let me see you use it to carom a ball in the corner pocket with a 3/4 ball hit with the object ball 4 to 5 feet from the target. How about a 1/4 ball hit too? No cheating.

[@dryclimateutah]

I'm not saying it's not useful... I'm just saying it's not perfect for all shots. And I'm still trying to figure out how to use it to simplify all my shots because it has merit.

[@soraygoularssm8669]

wow, didn't know this

[@coderman1]

I tried this on a variety of shots and there are certain cases where its not even close, but others where its fairly close. What I found to be easier, rather than aiming to a spot on the ball that you cant see is to just mirror your contact point to the other side of the ball. If you watch the videos back you will noticed the shot line goes almost exactly through the point mirrored on the other side of the ball. As an example of when it didnt work for me, put the 4 ball dead center on the table, put the cue ball about 3" left of the spot, put the 9 ball in the left corner pocket at the other end of the table and use the system to try to hit the 9. Just eye balling it its pretty clear that a very thin hit on the 4 would send the cue ball towards the 9 ball, but the system has me hitting it much thicker than that.

[@DrawShotTV]

Make sure your cueball has time to straighten out. Once it makes contact with the object ball, the cueball has to get through it. Also, make sure you’re using a follow stroke. Just hitting above center on the cueball isn’t enough. The move the cueball is stunned, the more it will follow the tangent line.

[@dryclimateutah]

@@DrawShotTV I just commented on this myself, then I found this comment. I agree with Craig Lucas. I think he noticed the same thing I did and called it out first. I'm always a day late and a dollar short! 😕

[@emp-ty-g]

@@dryclimateutah that's not the true point. make a center line from cue ball through the objekt ball. do the same with with objekt ball and ball 3. then you have 2 lines on the back of the objekt ball. divide the distance between those to lines in half and that`s the aim point(backside of the objekt ball) and the system have limits the closer you get to 90 degrees. all most the same with draw shots. make a center line between cue ball and objekt ball. make a line from the objekt ball to where you need the ball to go. then you have to lines on the frontside of the objekt ball divide the distance between those 2 line in half and you have you aim point. or make a strait line between the cue ball and where it needs to go. find half on that line and make a 90 degree line to the objekt ball and that's your aimpoint. so follow is on the back and draw is on the front.

[@dannyuttam8693]

Good explanation.... by the way u have changed your KZbin profile

[@SlippyNFLD]

Love the content

[@Jazzboful]

Excellent!

[@TannerPruess]

Love it! We don't even have to ... 'Do the Math'!

[@denniscequena5761]

all your videos are worth watching especially this follow shot rule... by the way what tip size mm do you use? thanks brother...

[@DrawShotTV]

I use a zan soft tip. I’m not sure the mm

[@matspade3474]

Nice

[@antoniskam1]

how can we create the same setup when we have ball in hand? the idea for example being, pocket a ball and get position for the next ball by hitting a specific spot in the rail. how can we find the correct angle that will accomplish both?

[@DrawShotTV]

An easy way is to create a 30° angle.

[@NasrouParkour]

The biggest problem I fall in is how much tips of follow I use because if I over follow it the cue ball will deviate from its path ??

[@ramsy9559]

Great 👍,,,,,,,,,cue stick give away plssssss,,,,,ty,,,,

[@sridharshrinivasan4572]

when you have a thin cut, how to follow the cue ball path after hitting?

[@DrawShotTV]

When you’re cutting the ball thin, the cueball has no choice but to follow the tangent line. I made a video about it called “cueball basics pt1”

[@treeemup]

👍

[@chemmii]

Uhh...are you using center ball.? Are you able to use this with spin, high, low, etc.?

[@DrawShotTV]

Above center is the best for this.

[@caseysmutz4216]

Good stuff! Like the bourbon selection as well ! What’s your favorite bourbon, not the hardest one to find but favorite ?

[@DrawShotTV]

I think I’d have to say Elmer T Lee or Weller OWA107 are my favorites.

[@caseysmutz4216]

@@DrawShotTV love the Elmer t Lee, just to hard to find. My newest favorite is the Basil Hayden Toast ! Give that one a try, at 50$ can’t beat it !

[@DrawShotTV]

I have one bottle of it open and I two bottles stashed :)

[@xskinyx]

I've been using the 30 degree rule for like 15 years. I play all my position off the 30 degree rule! If this means I can be more exact, then I'm sold. I wonder which angles this is most/least accurate. And does this method hold for really long shots and really close ones?

[@DrawShotTV]

The only time you won’t see it “work” is when you’re expecting the ball to take the follow line too early. Like say the balls are really close together or close to a rail. It needs time for physics to do its work

[@wilkvanburen]

Quick question; do you use any follow on these shots or just center ball hits? I'd imagine that would change it a tiny bit but not much. Just wondering where you were hitting the cue ball on these.

[@DrawShotTV]

On these shots, I hit above center. Much easier to control the speed imo. But it would still work with a rolling center ball hit the same.

[@badjal1]

Awesome vid new subs here. Who is the supplier of the 3 seconds pool case here in the us?

[@DrawShotTV]

Golden State Billiards. gsbilliards.com

[@CMarshallD]

Wait. If I learn this, will this help get more chicks?!?! I need to know! 😉 Seriously though, I dig your videos… short & sweet.

[@DrawShotTV]

Appreciate it!

[@jeremygibsonsinging]

New to your vids but good stuff man! Keep it up!

[@sahivash_semo]

Hey bro I love your tips But I know follow and draw path are 30° from the shot line Means if I want to make a my OB to the pocket I see the Shot line and I know my CB path is 30° outside from my shot line in normal power (1.6_2.5 mph) If I want to make a safe or Canon its awesome but If i want to pocket my OB and Carom its really hard How can you help me ?!

[@DrawShotTV]

If you send me a private message on fb I’ll try to help.

[@sahivash_semo]

@@DrawShotTV appreciate you Ill send you PV massage

[@howdy2496]

Does this really work?

[@DrawShotTV]

100%. I use this every time I play pool.

[@howdy2496]

Cool. Can't wait to try it.

[@ruabadfish2oou]

Mind blown meme

[@joshjennings1879]

Enter me in the 3 second case raffle.

[@DrawShotTV]

Done

[@anhduy9897]

Pls tutorial how to aim

[@DrawShotTV]

Definitely coming soon :)

[@mirzaburgic]

@@DrawShotTV Do the 90/90 videos again, not just shaft aiming :)

[@williamsheppard8738]

I have beat a lot of people with this BTW what happened to your other videos

[@DrawShotTV]

New channel branding. New video released every two weeks and remaking old ones.

[@brianb0326]

@@DrawShotTV tough for me as a BB player to grasp. but I'm constantly practicing this in my work outs. it will definitely help me once I get it down. thanks for the vids , appreciate it

[@poolflorian2235]

I’m not sure where you located can I please come for some real LESSONS PLEASE

[@DrawShotTV]

I’m in Florida and happy to help

[@michaeldwyer603]

It doesn't work in every situation. Sometimes it's not even close. Sometimes it's very accurate. I don't see how this is helpful to a below average shooter because it's a toss up if it works.

[@DrawShotTV]

I’ve yet to find a situation where it doesn’t work.

[@MrUdayright]

Pls reduce ur weight...just by eating slow with chewing a lot in ur mouth...cas u breathe so heavily...

[@DrawShotTV]

I appreciate your concern.

[@whitigir]

Love your tips and demonstration!!!! Another techniques on my belt to carry out the game ! Thank you ! May i know of the edge to edge get influenced by the shaft diameters ? And or does bridge length matter ?