Dr. Dave demonstrates shots amateurs (non pros) play wrong along with how to play them right. If you want to improve your game, it is important to understand and master the following principles and shots included in this video:
- Intro [0:00]
1.) Don’t Scratch [0:15]
2.) Make Pockets Play Bigger [3:01]
3.) Use the Rails as Brakes [4:32]
4.) Master the Table Center [5:44]
5.) Control Rail Cut Shots [7:36]
6.) Avoid Banks Unless Very Easy [8:45]
7.) Elevate Smartly [9:14]
8.) Break Out Smartly [10:10]
9.) Don’t Dribble the Rail [10:38]
10.) Detect and Avoid Double Hits [11:50]
This video is part of Dr. Dave's Top 10 video series:
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If you are a "novice" or "beginner" player who might not know pool terminology and the basics of the game, you might want to instead start with the videos and info here:
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https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/fundamentals/
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For more information and demonstrations dealing with specific topics in this video, see the following resources:
- 90º rule: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stun/90-degree-rule/
- 30º rule: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/
- 3-times-the-angle (trisect) system: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/
- CB tweener shots: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/tweener/
- throw tutorial: https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/
- 45º rule: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/45-degree-rule/
- rail cut shot CB control: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rail-cut/
- drag shot with spin intensification: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/drag/
- double hit detection and avoidance: https://billiards.colostate.edu/FAQ/foul/double-hit/
- online glossary of pool and billiards terms and phrases: https://billiards.colostate.edu/glossary/
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