Pool Lesson: How To Apply Back Hand English

[@EL-pr9un]

As a beginner who is constantly losing to a friend who plays well I find your tips to be better understanding and help improve my game. Your POV videos are great. Just want to thank you for these helpful tips

[@danmichael4787]

I've watched an uncountable number of pool instruction videos and I've found that your teaching method is the best of all. You are very easy to understand and I am able to comprehend the instruction and retain it for use when I go to a pool hall.

[@wesleysandifer6157]

I just want to point out to some of you that every cue has a speed limit. You go past the speed limit the ball will squirt. This is why a lot of pros try to use the same stroke on most of there shot or slower, all to stay in the limits of your cue. He's telling you one tip this way, two tips that way is a reference. You might shoot with a soft tip or a hard tip or a wood shaft or whatever. You still got to get on the table and prove it to yourself. You got to learn the speed too. What happens when you hit it hard. What happens when you hit it soft. You got to dial it in. I'm sure this guy has other videos that cover this kind of thing. I'm actually a pretty good shot and I love watching these kinds of videos. I played pool for fifty years and still learn stuff. Good video Chris.

[@gregterkanian5158]

Exactly. It all depends on the equipment. House cues have a very low speed limit. LD shafts (which is a misnomer, they should be called 'low squirt's) have a higher speed limit. The hardess of the tip also plays into it. The type of cue ball also influences this.

[@kenhall3851]

Once again, a very well done video Chris. Just an FYI, because I made the same mistake years ago. In the pool world (for consistency), what you are referring to as 1 tip is actually 1/2 tip, and your two tips is actually referred to as 1 tip. Since the tip is actually in the center of your stick. What you (and in the past, me) refer to as tip is actually width, not tip). Minor detail, but keep up the good work! I was corrected in the past by old timers, so had to completely redo a section of a book I've been working on.

[@davedegruy249]

I like that you are adding chapters to your videos!! Makes it easy to go back and review something.

[@lucypoopies]

This is the ONLY way I use side spin english. I just never knew it was called "back hand" english. I absolutely despise having to compensate for deflection, so this method most definitely works best for me. No matter how much I practice it, compensating for deflection doesn't ever seem as if it's going to one day come natural to me, therefore I love that I have this method as an alternate to produce similar results.

[@JerryLee..]

Right!!

[@ArtilleryE]

You make this so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I watched several videos, but this was the most helpful.

[@josephcredendino2899]

Excellent video Chris, what I’ve just come to realize through watching your POV on these shots is that I’ve been trying to apply too much English on shots. It’s been causing me to miss and lose position on a number of shots, thank you.

[@TheNuggzt3r]

Yeah that's what I do aswell. I'm new to playing with English and right now I just use no Englisch or a lot of English on my shots...there's nothing in between.

[@EnjoyedSkillet]

Dude this video I feel already is going to change my game drastically. Thanks a ton. Your teaching method is super clear and simple.

[@rackyballboa5744]

It appears that the BHE concept is similar or the same as the "pivoting" or "pivot point" concept. However, I like your explanation and demonstration better. Ignore some of the harsher comments. Most of us appreciate the time and effort to put into making these helpful instructional videos.

[@Sadie04074]

Good video Chris. I have been playing for 15 years and this is the first time it has been made clear to me the big advantage of backhand sidespin related to aiming.

[@brianb0326]

very well explained tutorial Chris. I use a shish kabob aiming system. for about 2 yrs now and it has allowed me to elevate my game. been using back hand english exclusively and I find it a very strong way to manipulate the cue. your vids are always top notch Chris. thanks for the gopro too , really puts us behind the cue.

[@d-money5976]

Thank you for being so detailed but yet making it easy to follow and understand.......great instructor........

[@blakemoody5866]

You are one of two tutorials about this. everyone else adjusts their aim to compensate

[@pjmcconachy4023]

Great demonstrations to help me understand how to apply English to the ball! Cheers PJ from South Australia

[@VIRAandVIHU]

Hi Chris. You explain really well. There are number of channels on pool lessons, but yours stands out just because of your way of explaining thing well, keep going :) Thanks.

[@TwoEagleStar]

I'm a front hand english guy. I'm going to have to work on using BHE and see if it will help me. Thanks for a great video and instruction on this subject Chris!! 👍

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I started with FHE also, but when I learned this it was easy to figure out. Now I'm mainly a BHE shooter, but when I need more than 2 tips worth is side spin I use a combination of FHE (1/2 tip offset from center with FHE) with the rest being BHE.

[@brucemiller1696]

Personally, i disagree with changing the position of your backhand. Pool and many other sports are all about having consistent form. In pool, its keeping your shoulder, arm and backhand locked and shoot smooth with perfect "pendulum" form. Your way may be different but then you are changing your form on every other shot or so. When your form is dialed in, all you do is move your bridgehand a bit. Standard old school tried and true pool lessons . As for cue ball deflection, that is caused by a flexible shaft, how far away left or right from center you are hitting and lastly, how hard you hit the cue ball. Or maybe bad tip and chalk also.

[@Mat0m]

Please redo this as a serie, please. We learn so much through this game. Thanks for the content

[@SHADYGRADY61]

NICE VIDEO CHRIS AS ALWAYS I'VE LEARNED A LOT IN THE LAST 1YR AND IT WORKS. THANK YOY

[@johnw614]

Very nice. Love to see more of this with 8 ball racks

[@bptraveler6608]

The best video on applying spin I've seen.

[@war4tek]

Thank you! I appreciate the easy to follow instructions and the way you took us through your decision making while working through a rack.

[@cabpro23]

Lil Chris.....Great explanation video. I really enjoy your vids, please keep up the good work

[@stdavis22]

best english video ive seen so far...and ive been looking!! thanks!

[@juansosa644]

Thank you for a nice video! You helped me realize I was compensating and using backend spin. That's why I was missing my shots. Thanks

[@alejandro-sebastiancamalda2256]

Very well explained, at a perfect rate. Lil' Chris's videos are an example to follow. So helpful... Thank you dear sir.

[@timtrujillo1]

Good video Chris. Dr. Dave said that a pivot point must be know to make backhand english more reliable. From personal experience, I know that speed also plays a big part when using backhand english. Thanks again for your lesson and good luck to you in future tournaments.

[@stevemarion9591]

Chris! Please show a video using backhand English on long shots. What gets me is dr. Dave says we need to change or bridge length for all different length of shots. I think it is very important for you to finish explaining this method. You explain things very good! Your friend steve

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Have a look at this segment from an older livestream where I talk about the bridge length kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSkgahqlrmjocU

[@carlosayala9970]

Fantastic! I'm not a fan of pool videos...but let me tell you this is the first video that actually expounded in the basic form of "How to Apply Back Hand English"! Now I am NOT afraid to try it when I play...after I practice it first. :) Thanks Chris and I will be looking forward to your next instructional videos!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Great perspective on how to think through and use the necessary english LC…👍🏻💪🏻

[@davidnelson4340]

Finally explained in a way that makes sense

[@creativebubble.7836]

THANK You CHRIS

[@ClaytonOT]

Thanks for the vid! Until seeing this video I thought you actually shaped your stance for english. Gonna try just moving the elbow tonight when I get to the table. Also realizing that I'm probaby using far too much english than I need to be.

[@MikeGoesFithin]

Although im still new to competitive pool and english in general. The first 2 months i was doing the same. Using so much english its throwing off my shot line with the deflection lol 🤷

[@nsharony]

Great video Chris. One point to add is how power affects the English. The stronger you hit the cue ball, the lesser effect the English will have. This is because the cue ball doesn't have much chance to grip the cloth as it travels quickly. The softer you hit the cue ball, the greater effect the English will have as the cue ball has a greater chance to grip the cloth as it travels.

[@joseangelquielsantamaria832]

I would like you to make a video aborto how much I have to cheat the pocket when using side english...I am a beginner in billiards..thank you for your teachings.. greetings from Panama..

[@mikea3867]

Thank you for this. I am now working on applying spin. This is very helpful and can’t wait to apply this.

[@stephenmarian7097]

In comparing with dr Dave backhand English video, why question is dr is saying we need different bridge length for different lengths of shots. Don’t come me wrong, I like your explanation alot better. You left your bridge length the same and made your shots. Thanks steve

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I don't worry about bridge length for my cue because I've always used the same bridge length for every cue that I've owned/used. Also, here's a segment from an old livestream where I demonstrate different bridge lengths and get the same results kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSkgahqlrmjocU

[@8691leon]

Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks..this video changed my mind a bit...very nice and helpful.

[@timprovinsal1337]

Love the go pro. Jus sayin Thanks for the very clear tutorial!

[@charliefox3157]

Thanks Chris great video I especially liked how you explained your thought process for each shot.

[@juliandelacruz9945]

That is very good to know and when preforming various shots such as kick shots and caroms and working around the table as well. Very well demonstrated brother

[@joebird2744]

Awesome video this will help me with my Cue ball controller

[@travisstanley4228]

Great shooting tex!!!!

[@larrywhitesell4139]

I'll give backhand spin a try. Thanks!

[@MPL_14.1]

Nice video Chris. For a while I would shift my grip hand to apply BHE. But recently I saw a video from Dr. Dave about not adjusting your grip hand but instead use a slight body adjustment to achieve the BHE effect. Personally I found this approach much better as my final setup remains the same. Much more natural stroke as well.

[@manueltelloarranz]

Excellent video. I like when you describe every shot. Thanks

[@jonathanbyrd-sc6og]

Thanks Chris, that really helped me! Now I can run a rack

[@MrWestsiderider]

Another awesome video !

[@sandman7ac]

Thanks Chris. Going to work this into my 9 ball practice.

[@zanebeasley6246]

Good lesson thank you for your time it helps understand.

[@cueball5858]

Great stuff! Thanks Chris.

[@g.quevedo26]

Thank you for this video!!

[@Diyleftyman]

Thank you for this! I will apply it next time I play!

[@tahudowns5358]

Wow great tips lm off to the pub for game cheers

[@bobhenson1433]

As usual, very clear demonstration of the concept. I’ve seen Dr. Dave’s, and your description is easier for me to understand. My question: Why wouldn’t the swerve be identical with the two methods? The CB is being hit off center on both.

[@bobhenson1433]

I hustled to my table to see the differences in swerve between the two methods. BHE swerves about half as much over 3/4 of my oversized 8’ Brunswick. There’s another plus that I’ll have to track: I don’t have to “re-aim” as much as I apply English with the BHE method. Anyone else experienced this benefit?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Swerve should really only come into play on slow soft hits, like when you're trying to spin throw the object ball in.

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Not having to adjust your aim is the main benefit of using BHE.

[@williamsaxophonist222]

Nice shooting!!

[@Fearless13289]

Chris back at it again 💯🔥

[@torrislewisjr9749]

Great video

[@georgemuttathil4330]

I'm a beginner/intermediate player and found your videos very helpful and informative. Well done! Just one question about back hand English... doesn't this method depend on the distance that your front (bridge) hand is from the cue ball? What is the appropriate distance? ...I apologize if this was previously explained.

[@georgemuttathil4330]

NVM. I found your bridge length video. Thanks!

[@Ray_Steinhart]

Great video!! I’m always overdoing it. Huge problem

[@rogersrandoms5405]

Great video! Very clear information

[@jamesowem]

Watch some Nick Varner’s old matches,he has been doing this since the 80’s,he told me that it was more pros using this than you think,what he also said was that the pros kept this a secret for a long time

[@PeterFloyd678]

I have to try this technique when I get to practice. I didn't know that with 1 cue tip over would be 1 diamond and 2 cue tip would be 2 diamonds. What weight were you hitting those shots? It seemed to be a light weight. What happens if you add additional weight? How does the spin and deflection affected? Also, Chris, I really appreciated how you went through each shot. I was guessing before each shot what you were going to do and I was nearly 100%. It is nice to see an easy perspective on how to clear all of the balls. Can you do a video that you can play some 8 ball racks but go through each shot and your thought process just after the break and with each shot. Keep up the great videos!

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

In this demo, I pretty much hit every shot close to lag speed if not softer. Sometimes I'll have to put a little more pace on a shot to transition to the next shot, but that should only be like once or twice if I'm playing "good". I can certainly do something similar with an 8-ball rack!

[@jamesowem]

Man you would be a great in person teacher

[@michaelsauer3783]

Thanks Chris … avoided it til now.

[@stephenburns5974]

Thank you i will work on this

[@allgood6760]

Thanks Chris... Jack Carr was an Englishman that bought side spin to the US he was born John Carr....funny enough I play pool with a man named John Carr... Thanks from NZ 👍🎱🇳🇿

[@arijano82]

Super Video 👍 Greetings from Swiss

[@dannyuttam8693]

good explanation

[@MrAcEsNeIgHtS1188]

Thanks brother-awesome video!!

[@stevemarion9591]

Chris show a video using backhand English on long shots and want to see if the cue moves off course

[@sizarpoli6633]

Amazing 💥💥💥

[@joemarshallamp]

Hey! Great video just one question. I watched your CTE video and that's my aiming system now. Is adding spin to this sytem the same i.e line up your shot using CTE and then add BHE?

[@claudegaumond6754]

Bonjour! At 3:20 you moved only half of a tip to the right. It means that the tip is next to the center of the cue ball but you only moved halftip to the right. So, half tip = one diamond. Do you agree? Merci pour vos excellentes vidéos.

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Tip size is more commonly referenced, but it actually isn't consistent because players shoot with different tip sizes. When I learned how much off center relates to diamond lengths, I shot with a smaller shaft and 1 full tip size = 1 diamond. Now that I shoot with 12.9 it would look like only half a tip, event though I still say 1 full tip.

[@cre8wealthmd]

Very good lesson...thank you!

[@kaisaarnio7208]

Do you have some side exercises apart from the pool table, that would be worth a clip?Or part of some other clip where u could explain how u apply those exercises on table. For example i do little fysics, eye-hand coordination exercises and "bottle-stroke"

[@Tabor_Truth]

Great video really shows a little side goes a long way. Could you also clarify if you account for throw when using those speeds and spin?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I don't account for throw by thinking, "Well if I hit here, then the throw will cause me to miss". When I aim to make a ball, I am typically aiming to hit the heart of the opening that's available (depending on the angle).

[@invictus9976]

Thank you.

[@CoachParisi]

Very nice.

[@williamwiesand1870]

Thank you sir! I have been asking this question about BHE for a year or more. I would like to know how BHE affects the cue/object ball vs how FHE affects those?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

How FHE and BHE affect the cue ball is demonstrated in my older side spin on the cue ball video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6LbnZKbe9iHZ9k

[@bigjerm210ify]

A little definitely goes a long way when using spin. It’s kinda odd to see it done in a conscious manner I feel like most of us would just get down on the shot with the spin we want to put on the cue ball. Great video Chris!

[@Rodjoe25]

well yes that was true.. with that amount of side spin and not hitting the cue ball harder is almost without deflection. but if you hit the cue ball harder then you have to adjust your aiming point, or if it is a long distance shot then you have to adjust again.

[@erickort1987]

i like using reverse english,its nice to know how to use

[@stevemarion9591]

Chris when you use regular English on the cue ball how much do you change your aim because of squirt? Let’s say you have a half ball shot and want to add a quarter tip of right english, instead of aiming at the half ball spot splitting your tip on the object ball, how much would your new aim point be moved. I notice when I use backhand English I don’t have to change my aim point on the object ball. I’ll be checking back soon. Thank you steve

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

If by "regular" English, you're referring to Front Hand English (FHE) I explain one adjust I use to do in my original side spin video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6LbnZKbe9iHZ9k

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

I believe Dr Dave has stated something about a formula, for determining the proper bridge length, for each of us to develop our personal Bridge length. Is that something you can help us with...?

[@solarnmore4443]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH NOW I KNOW WHY I WAS LOSING SHOT , HITTING TO HARD

[@d.r.rosenbalm8209]

Cool video and the shirt...where'd u get it?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

You can find the shirt on Amazon: amzn.to/3IItWKW

[@valuablememories5603]

Awesome video! What GoPro is this?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

This is the GoPro 8. I plan on getting the 10 soon and then I'm going to mount the 8 above my table for an aerial view of my table.

[@valuablememories5603]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer I see, thanks! Very nice views

[@afiatoot1]

Awesome!

[@zawlinnaing7682]

does this only work with expensive cues? I have a cheap wooden cue and i havent been playing pool for so long yet. When we shoot the cue ball with spin it throws the object ball a bit yes? So if we’re using side spin with back hand english, do we go down and line up with the ghostball and just simply move my back hand to apply side spin and pocket? I been trying this out and it feels like my wooden cue wont pocket balls in slow speeds. Pls help :’)

[@snatchisland310]

We have same cue Sp2 curly I also use revo 12.5 meduim victory tip great video sir tnx🇵🇭

[@akosirey3289]

What is the measure of the distance of bridge to the cue ball when doing backhand english?

[@mgxvision306]

does it work in snooker also?

[@gregoriotaag2927]

wow, you can beat Efren Bata reyes now and win all the tournaments. Nice lesson.

[@cmoney22]

Thanks !!!!

[@robert2b2]

You mentioned cue ball deflection... what is that? Is there a video of yours that goes into it in depth?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Deflection is when you hit the cue ball off center along the horizontal axis. This causes the cue ball to deflect slightly in the opposite direction of the applied spin. So, if you put right spin the cue ball slightly deflects to left before heading "straight". If you put left spin the cue ball slightly deflects to the right. You can see a demonstration of this in my older side spin video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6LbnZKbe9iHZ9k

[@robert2b2]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Thanks for the link - I'd forgotten how the videos looked in the earlier years... This is exactly the conversation one of the better players on my team and I had last night. I'm going to share the link with the rest of the team as I'm sure that all of us regardless of rating will get something out of it.

[@robert2b2]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Thanks. I put all of that to use during Thursday night practice and started to get the ball going where I wanted it too. Of course, time and practice are needed but now, I know what to work on.

[@johns3790]

I was told that bh English was dependent upon using the proper bridge length. I noticed that your video didn’t mention anything about bridge length. Is bh English contingent upon bridge length?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I’ve heard the same thing about bridge length, but I haven’t really seen it in practice. Nonetheless, I typically bridge 6-8in from the cue ball which just may be the “proper” bridge length for my cue. However, sometimes I do have to bridge closer or farther away and I still apply side spin the same way.

[@Busboo]

Great video Chris! I have one question. When playing with spins why is it better to move just the cue tip rather than the entire cue (parallel with the CB)? Thanks!

[@TheGillenium]

Because it doesnt changed the direction of your shot quite as much. It conserves accuracy.

[@Busboo]

@@TheGillenium good point!

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

What you're describing is Front Hand English (FHE). FHE cause cue ball deflection/squirt when you apply side spin. When you apply right spin, the cue ball will deflect left before going "straight". When you apply left spin, the cue ball will deflect right before going "straight". You can see this demonstrated in my old Side Spin On The Cue Ball video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6LbnZKbe9iHZ9k

[@calbalad]

Hi Chris… after aiming straight, when you apply BHE, now where do you now aim at the object ball?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Aiming is already done before applying BHE

[@L-works]

Well, i think its not work with a long distance with more spin, and more power? However you have to compensate deflection? Or not?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I typically don't compensate for deflection. Have a look at this segment of my most recent livestream where I demonstrated this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSkgahqlrmjocU

[@giuliuploader]

BHE also can be applied with no deflection shafts? Or only with regular shafts

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

There's really no such thing as "no deflection". There's just "low" deflection. Having said that, I've played with BHE with "regular" wooden shafts and low deflection carbon fiber shafts.