PERFECT THE SECRETS TO THE DRAG SHOT !

[@dynamiteappleton]

Look at you sneaking in with a little 10min video 🤪🤪👌

[@dynamiteappleton]

Great video , and you made the 9-ball clean this time 😂😂

[@alzuebi10]

@@dynamiteappleton 😂😂😂😂 you should guys have 9 ball match just for fun i’m sure it will be great idea and answering some questions for your fans.

[@dynamiteappleton]

@@alzuebi10 maybe when allowed to play out haha

[@alzuebi10]

@@dynamiteappleton yeah hopefully soon 🌹

[@MrSrle777]

@@dynamiteappleton well you should make some videos as well, i still remember you tips you give me in Sarajevo 2008.....you almost got that finale, unlucky brake

[@jessef22]

I've definitely used this shot a bunch of times but even just watching the first shot on this video, I can already think of hundreds of other shots where I should've done the drag instead of trying to force a position. Great video!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Awesome 👏

[@cristianmunteanu8765]

This is now one of my favourite channels. Great job, Karl! 😉

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yayyyyyyyy 👌🏽🎉

[@alzuebi10]

absolutely right. It's important to master it. Before I knew the drag shot I was really facing a hard time about cue ball position especially in these example shots you did. i hope who’s watching your channel appreciate the free lessons you gave us I wished you have this channel two years ago. Now guys you don’t have to waste two or three years to figure it out . much respect 🌹

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks a lot for the nice message appreciate it 🙂

[@alzuebi10]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife 🌹🌹🌹

[@poolbeasttv9664]

I wish I could give this video 100likes Not only is it informative but bloody funny 😆 Thanks Karl Boyes You’re a cheeky legend 💪 With your Friday night drag shot 👍🏽

[@bob733333]

Very important and it's been on my agenda since the tables I play on have fresh rubber and that teflon cloth. Seems like every shot is a drag shot sometimes.

[@LukeFisherGAS]

Karl, I've been using this shot for 35 years, never heard it discussed before, much less the name of it. Thanks for an excellent video, looking forward to many more. Thanks!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks Luke glad it come across ok

[@Dhirallin]

I didn't know it was called a drag shot either, I just heard pros say 'kill the cue ball'. But as soon as I saw the title I guessed what it was. That's clearly why us amateurs don't use it, because how ya supposed to remember to use something when you don't know the name? ;)

[@tylermassey8735]

Dude this shot is SO underrated. So simple, but extremely effective!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yes agree

[@wilkvanburen]

I've been playing pool (not in a seriously competitive way, but for fun) for years and know about draw shots, but never saw an explanation of this drag shot before. This is excellent! Thank you! I am going to start practicing this and using it in situations where I need to hold the cue in an area after hitting the object ball. I'm accustomed to doing what you first described, which is slow rolling the cue into the object ball, but that is sketchy for the same reasons you described; especially on bar tables where slow roll can cause the object ball to drift away from the pocket. Thanks for this alternative.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks a lot, practise this shot and you will use it and start to see where to use it a lot more good luck

[@scambodia147]

Thanks for taking the time out to do these Karl,your advice is invaluable.

[@drmitofit2673]

When I first got my table I figured out that adding some draw to most shots helped me control the cue ball from flying all over the place. Now I know why. Thanks!

[@mirzaburgic]

Dude, that's my draw shot 🤣🤣🤣

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Oh oh hahaha

[@bradreading7122]

This is great stuff. I'm so glad I found this video. This makes so much sense. I never realized how important this shot is!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks Brad hope you subscribed 😝

[@bradreading7122]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife I've been a subscriber since day one! :)

[@caseysmutz4216]

I can not shoot a drag shot with out saying “THE FRIDAY NIGHT DRAG SHOT” in my best English accent ! Really enjoying your channel !

[@santiagomolinareina4405]

Hi Karl, thanks for the video. After watching this, I went to play and used this drag shot when needed, and oh surprise, it worked man! Thanks a lot. Been playing for about 4 years and never considered using this shot. This is helping me to improve position in some situations, thank you!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

That’s cool to hear thanks for watching and Good Luck 🍀

[@mike2687]

Great tip--as an amateur (602 Fargo) I always thought shots like that were "slips" where I didn't commit to draw with either a weak stroke or poor followthrough. Your example of shooting the 1 prior to the 2 is a shot I would've used inside spin to hold the ball--another variable that can cause the miss of an otherwise easy shot. Look forward to finally doing this with purpose--thanks!!!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you like the video Mike good luck 👊🏼😄

[@mike2687]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife - hit some balls right after watching the video and I was amazed how easy it was to kill the cue ball. Also, my last BCA vegas team (8 ball) made the realization that nearly all of our misses were when we hit softly-trying to finesse the ball in and not letting our stroke out. This really allowed me to keep my stroke, pocket the ball and hold for position better than a soft shot ever could. Feel kinda dumb as I always viewed a draw shot that turned over to follow prior to the object ball as a mistake-a poor stroke 🙁

[@SEMO_dad]

I'm so glad you started making videos. Your commentary has always been top notch and I can't wait to dig into to the rest of your videos. This one in particular is a favorite as I am (primarily) an 8 ball player myself. Thank you for doing these! Cheers

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Awesome thanks for the support and message

[@theworstentreprenuer]

I always have funny saying and different names for shots and I cant wait to use these ones next time I pull out "the cheeky litt'l drag shot" Karl. The channel is awesome.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks Cole appreciate it bro

[@quantumfixits7574]

Thanks Karl (been doing this shot and didn't realize it was a legitimate shot)...going to work it into my arsenal of shots and try to perfect it...

[@intercrew99]

haha. i like the last example. you guys made a great team. and that last run was phenomenol. and despite not playing for a while, I think you played better.

[@fabbricatopersonareale]

Keep it up Karl we love this stuff. Especially the behind the scenes vids and all that. 👍👍

[@Spronkadunk]

I played in a big tournament this weekend and I could not believe how often I thought to myself "Play that drag shot you saw Karl teaching" and then I played it and it worked. Thanks Karl.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Hahaha did you win ?

[@Spronkadunk]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife I did not. I managed a 4th place finish in singles at the state tournament. My team also managed 4th place. Keep up the videos. Perfect length and great information.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

The jelly can wait hahaha

[@jorgehoyosjr5252]

Thanks for this Karl. I know how to execute it, but I wasn’t aware that you and other pros use it that often. Good info for improvement. 👏🏻

[@jacobjones5269]

Oh yeah, they use it.. There may not be a better shot to master to play top flight rotation..

[@DoubleEShow]

I use the drag shot quite regularly. It's great for when you have a narrow cut near the rail, and you need speed to get the object ball in, but you don't wanna run the cue ball back and forth for position on the next ball. Nice demonstration Sir!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks bro

[@Jmgoregrind]

Thanks so much for this man. Super helpful

[@cybullett2858]

Absolutely love the content. Helps us players loads. Cheers Karl

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Np bro

[@lazarnovovic5416]

Karl my guy great job! Im playing pool competitively for 3 years in my country and i didnt use this type of shot never ever. But i will in da future for sure. Much love❤💪

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

That’s great news I’m sure you will bring this into your game much more now

[@dustytables3638]

Another excellent video! I've been incorporating the drag shot and stun run through into my game. Can't say I've been successful every time, but I'm trying! Best take away from this video for me is to teach yourself to recognize when to make it and how it can benefit you. Of course practice is always key, but just 'seeing' when and how to make it is critical. I'll set up some of your shots my next PS. Thank you for this very helpful advice.

[@Erkkremlinklum]

Wow I’ve been taking pool seriously for the past 4 years and didnt know this shot 😅 thanks a bunch!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

What you been doing for 4 years 😜😜

[@lighthousesociety.]

I love playing this shot full table with the object ball near the pocket and watching the cue ball take off like a whistle after thinning the object ball and catching the rail, whizzing around the table to get back to the opposite end after about 3 or 4 unnecessary rails 😂 Fun shot to practice

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Hahaha 🤣

[@JustCallMeLoathesome]

I have no basis for this, but I imagine some folks might shy away from the drag shot because any bit of inadvertent spin below center will curve the cue ball slightly and take it possibly off course. At any rate, I successfully used this drag shot twice over the last two weeks to keep my run going. Thanks, Karl!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

It comes up a lot pal, glad your going well 👏👏

[@thehustler0312]

excellent video Karl. that is definitely a shot i need to work on. you just a new subscriber here. keep these pool lessons coming. 🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks man I will be doing. Stay tuned

[@johnmesamore5263]

I love this channel just as much as terminator tips

[@kukuchev711]

When you say "for you amateurs", next time, please, just say "for us amateurs"... :D :D

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

🤣 true story

[@Deep_Divers]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Boyes_(pool_player) Well, he is a pro.

[@cheflonniewhite2292]

He is a World class pool player. Put some respect on his name, Bro.

[@CueStrokersArabia]

Content is good, delivery is better. The editing has gone a couple of notches. Audio quality is the icing on cake. Well done Boyzi

[@imamazing5957]

Just subscribed and liked best channel for pool by far always been a fan of your commentary and playing voice is legendary.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks so much glad your enjoying the content

[@imamazing5957]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife no problem bro

[@gamingguy1552]

Best channel ever u and Jason shaw and Neils best pool players ever so much information on this channel keep it up

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Cheers bro means a lot 👏😊

[@Spronkadunk]

Excellent. I think this was the only thing preventing me from going pro. HAHA. Good information in this one and as always.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Still time 😜

[@10efranco]

This is pure gold. Thanks for the upload

[@davelipsiea1553]

Always great and entertaining videos Karl! Could you do a video with some of your pool stories; i.e., on the road; big money wins/losses; a breakdown of how a decent pro makes a living - tourney $; sponsors; lessons; stakehorses; etc.? Thanks.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Great idea

[@bakulsportsby]

Your channel is very good. waiting for the next lesson. I hope you have more followers👍

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thank you, next lesson is out in 2 hours 💪🏻

[@tonyrobles9070]

Great Stuff Karl! Keep up the great work bro! Hope you and your family are doing well! =)

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Hey buddy we are all good head down keeping safe, hope you and Gail and baby’s all good ? 😃

[@tonyrobles9604]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife Glad to hear! We are doing well! Thanks for asking pal! 👍

[@Cosminpool]

I use the drag shot quite often and I'm an amateur pool player. Thank you for all your videos Karl 😉

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Captain Hahaha

[@xquizitimpact8417]

Thank you so much for that, I am struggling to play a stop shot especially if the Cue Ball and object ball are a bit distance

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Well it’s your lucky day bro because today an epic stop shot video is coming out 😌

[@xquizitimpact8417]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife thank you got it now I'm on it

[@Deep_Divers]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@johnevans1453]

Great stuff Karl! Thanks!

[@metsownyou]

Thanks Karl great tutorial!

[@mathewfitzgerald8057]

My key problem with understanding the kill drag shot is how to adjust my contact point when adjusting for deflection

[@scambodia147]

The speed at which you will be playing it is key consideration.

[@SeanB1111]

I have been doing this for a long time accidentally whilst trying to do draw shots! 😂

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

Glad the bandana is back

[@0351marinemike]

I'm far from pro, but a decent amateur... In a lot of those situations, I'll let the cue ball go across the table and come back. I use the drag shot occasionally, but I'll definitely look for more opportunities to work it into my game and get more comfortable with it.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

It comes in handy marinemike

[@jaimemolina1777]

Great video! Maybe next time (for the stun run-through) you can show how to practice the shot. That would be awesome!!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks jaime do not worry video shall come 😁

[@robinkhoury5579]

Loved the ending ❤️

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks Robin

[@mattjay3710]

Nice to see a bit of personality on these vids, keep it up

[@tomcrane8324]

Well put together thx Karl

[@LeeBaldwin9]

Love this vid! Thank you!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks a lot glad you like it

[@jeremybuckets]

This technique only works if you say “I’m going for a cheeky drag” out loud to your opponent before you take the shot

[@Bart_Depestele]

Great tuto amigo, audio is much better with this mic on you

[@someguywhocanfly]

Feel like soft shots are okay as long as they're fairly short, like the second example with the 7 down the rail. I would roll that all day, even on your drag shot it's a big far from the rail for my liking. But yeah you don't really ever want to roll a ball the length of the table so I agree with the drag for that shot in the 3rd example.

[@mattydolan]

Great video. Love how useful this shot is. Now, I can't help myself but to try it even when not the best option; is true love. Curious as to the size of table shown in this vid? Keep the content coming!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

9ft - 5ft table bro

[@patschneider5032]

Love it keep it up brother

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks pat

[@LaVerdad65]

I subscribed because of the intro song

[@randyboy13]

Hello Karl, nice video as usual ! Can you tell me the reference of that training cueball that you use please ? Thanks so much, great player and great content 😁

[@wayneburba9457]

It’s a snooker stroke but could you explain the screw shot or the deep screw? I am already practicing this one .

[@mbrwn25]

When you sit on the rails like you are, that damages the rail and causes the rubber separate and to bend down (so balls in turn hop up when they hit that part of the rail).

[@Bulldog8760]

Do you recommend having a different length backstroke for different shots or do you just follow through differently depending on what you are wanting the cue ball to do?

[@johnmesamore5263]

Could you show your shot aim line while shooting these little drag stun cut shots

[@MacAttackPool]

It worked in real game situation lol sent you the video on faceboom

[@titopagan1561]

Good videos 👍 Can you do a video and talk about the mental aspect of the game?

[@aceliu5997]

love it

[@DawesSoccer]

Karlito, more low kill stroke w/ out side right??? I tend to apply more spin..works however trickier. Will tinker more with your example. Cheers.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Try using centre ball first, how have you found it ?

[@DawesSoccer]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife Useful shot Karlito! Comes up often. Thx.

[@marcpylkki8229]

Would this also be a good way to play a defensive shot? Like when trying to keep the cue ball from rolling much after a hit and a stop shot isn’t an option?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yes it can be used in a defensive manner also bro

[@poolstats9099]

Niice. I was at the pool hall today and was either rolling the balls in or when I tried the drag shot (before I watched this), I was still overrunning the next shot. The length of the cue following through the cue ball might have been my issue. If you don't jab at it slightly and instead follow through, will that cause overrunning the secondary object ball?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yes that’s correct keep working on it and monitor the distance it’s following through 👏

[@bassnetz]

That’s my stop shot under pressure! 😂😂

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Ouch hahaha

[@MacAttackPool]

Karl.... Could you do the stun draw aand stun follow shots .... I have a tough time with those shots

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

In the log book buddy

[@MacAttackPool]

My man....... hope all goes well with the channel... good luck

[@thientruong4795]

I have noticed that at the start of the video you have the small Pre extension on your cue but later on you took it out. Is there any difference in having the extension on or off?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Well spotted yes sometimes I add it on for power shots and take it off for less power

[@georgemathiellis5486]

Drag shot + side spin is the easiest way to miss a shot though... If the cloth is not brand new the cue ball swerves a lot.

[@seandesir7272]

Great videos karl. Plenty of times i get frustrated cause i over run my position. I see what I was doing wrong now. With the drag shot, do u use the same speed as in the draw shot or do u slow down a bit?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Slow it down jean, work on it and experiment you will start to learn the speed then 💪🏻

[@seandesir7272]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife Thanks! I experiment a bit on my table, I find the right speed. I played as amateur on not ideal condition pool tables. Would u recommend using those drag shots on all medium to long shots? Also, i heard ronnie ossulivan and other pros say that they use a tiny bit of spin either left or right on every shot, and compensate for the throw effect. The reason being he said that it is almost impossible to try to hit center of the cue ball all the time. So he intentionally put a little bit or right spin on the cue ball. Whats your take on that?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

@@seandesir7272 hey Jean I certainly feel I’m always putting something on yes unless it’s dead straight hit to stop the ball, so kinda agree with Ron, Also hard tell you when to play drag as it depends what shot you have coming up next

[@yusronashari]

Nice intro song

[@FirstWayHockey]

Great video, I will subscribe right away. What is the difference between the drag shot and the kill shot when you have to hit a rail with the cue ball after potting the object ball ?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

I believe it’s the same pal, just we say drag over here and i think USA say kill shot

[@stevegunn9971]

​@@KarlBoyesPoolLife, I may be mistaken but I believe the "kill" shot is when the cue ball is not only hit with "drag" but it's also hit with the opposite side spin that would be used for "running English," thus killing the momentum of the cue ball.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Hey guys I believe the kill shot is what Americans call what we call the drag shot 😀 New video out tmw stay tuned it’s a beauty 🙂

[@shawjoe71]

Karl, what about the drag shot with English? (side) Is that a shot you use as well or should English be avoided with the drag shot?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

You can put spin on pal however obviously cueball will move off path so that needs to be judged Btw at a glance i thought why is jay shaw asking hahaha

[@albernererhelge]

Fuck this pandemic...i wanna play drag shots now!

[@brandonshilling5820]

What is up with pros tapping their bridge fingers?

[@drewninja899]

What aiming system do you use karl, is it the ghost ball one?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Nah not for me bro pure instinct

[@ricklava8850]

Can you use inside English to achieve the same shot when close to a rail? Do you compensate on your aim since the ball is moving slower?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Side spin low on cueball will create drag for sure but real tricky shot 🤭 Aim no change bro

[@arijano82]

Super Video 👍

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks a lot arijano

[@jimbojimjs]

Drag shot saves lives people!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

🤣🤣🤣 love that

[@txproudproudamerican9474]

funny thing is I've done the drag shot before, without knowing it, by not hitting my draw shot correctly. How I have a name for it....lol.

[@vieolop]

do you tend to aim it thicker or thinner when using the drag shot?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No I don’t I just aim as usual 😀

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No I don’t I just aim as usual 😀

[@ConkySTi]

Karl, I've used a drag shot or what I thought was a drag shot. It seems when you do it the cue ball still tends to travel a bit, whereas, when I do it, my stick is actually sliding on the felt, thereby really killing the cue ball upon impact. I suppose one way is just more severe than the other, but the concept is the same. Agree?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

So your cueball is stopping once it hits the object ball ?

[@ConkySTi]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife yes it stops. I need to practice doing it your way as there are times I need the cue ball to come off the rail just a bit for an angle. The way I do it would cause the cue ball to practically stop right against the rail or real close by with little to no angle. Thanks again. I really like your videos.

[@gamingguy1552]

Amazing stuff great

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks 😊

[@Tom-sd5ru]

U could be in a guy ritchie movie with ur accent lol

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Where do I sign hahaha

[@scottrogers9398]

When doing a drag shot should you just use straight bottom english? It seems to me that if you used any left or right wouldn't that throw the cue ball off course?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

That’s correct pal, depends on your shot you are faced with of course

[@rabihavi8062]

drag shot with spin possible?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yeh but you need to allow for spin ofc

[@Busboo]

10.10 how about using a center ball hit with medium power?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

If it’s tighter pocket you would need to be a little more accurate than drag, your call buddy 💪🏻

[@Busboo]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife Agreed. I found your technique very useful for short distance but for longer money balls I still feel more confidence hitting at the center than other parts of the CB.

[@talkboxerr4463]

This is really not just a video for Amateurs!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Catering for everyone 😃

[@rdskew]

in the around 7:15 scenario... while I appreciate the drag shot here, am I too old school that I wouldn't be too worried because the 7 cross corner is available..?..

[@cryptonator1988]

This gunna sound weird but what set of balls are you using? Those dont look like aramith they look way better.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Dyna Spheres they are called

[@jefferyharper5720]

Rolling the ball is scary. Demonstrates with a better controlled leave than the drag shot. I understand it's a demo, just can't agree that rolling is scary compared to a drag shot.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

It’s about % play 😃

[@jefferyharper5720]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife its about table quality. Tourney tables are set up a couple of days before. They settle, and arent releveled.

[@ronaldmontgomery8446]

I have been using that shot for 30 years but I thought it was called stun.