Dr. Dave Pool Info

JUMP BASICS
Dr. Dave demonstrates the basics of the jump shot equipment and technique. For full details and more info, see:
https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/jump/technique/

COOL SLO-MO
Dr. Dave explores the amazing world of billiards physics in super slow motion.
https://youtu.be/NWkX9JCWCK0

Table of Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - 1 - Backspin and Topspin
1:27 - 2 - Corner Pocket Rattle
2:07 - 3 - Curved CB Paths and Burn Marks
3:13 - 4 - Rail Cut Shot CB Control
4:33 - 5 - CB Deflection
5:32 - 6 - Tip Compression
5:50 - 7 - Cue Vibration
6:03 - 8 - Cushion Compression
6:59 - 9 - Jump Shots
8:52 - 10 - Break Shot Technique
9:28 - Wrap Up
9:42 ---- clip montage

More super slow motion billiards physics videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL650CAC26A955DCF8

Supporting Resources:
- super-slow-motion pool videos: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/high-speed-video/
- physics of pool: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/physics/

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OPEN BRIDGE IS BETTER
Dr. Dave discusses and demonstrates why the open bridge in pool has advantages over a traditional closed bridge. For more info, see:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/

AIM/ALIGN/STROKE DRILLS
Dr. Dave demonstrates the Top 10 most useful drills to test and improve your aim, alignment, and stroke.
https://youtu.be/D3oj9lte_5o

Drills Covered:
1. Test Stroke Straightness (0:07)
2. Mirror Check (0:43)
3. Hitting Balls Into a Pocket (1:03)
4. MOFUDAT (1:21)
5. Line of Straight Stop Shots (3:24)
6. Short Stop/Follow/Draw in Side (4:11)
7. Long, Straight Stop/Follow/Draw (5:22)
8. Progressive Stop/Follow/Draw (7:10)
9. Progressive Cut Shots (10:05)
10. Shot-Making Drill (10:54)

Supporting Resources:
- recent video dealing with camera perception issues: https://youtu.be/Hpbldj9Nkk0
- vision center resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/eyes/vision-center/
- video demonstrating how to find your perfect stance: https://youtu.be/Uqw5sCEx190
- stroke resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/stroke/
- MOFUDAT: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/drill/mofudat
- drag-intensified sidespin: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/sidespin/drag/
- BU Exams: https://billiarduniversity.org/testing/exams/
- Shane VanBoening and others taking the BU Exams: https://billiarduniversity.org/resources/videos/demos/
- Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vepp/
- Top 10 Secrets of a Good Draw/Backspin/Screw-Back Shot: https://youtu.be/5WPOf3ECEe4
- Colin potting drill: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/drill/colin-pot
- ABCD player rating comparisons: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/rating/abcd/

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Dr. Dave demonstrates how to deal with the situation where the cue ball and object ball are both frozen to the same rail. For more info, see:
https://youtu.be/Y8RchYcaGoo

TWO-RAIL KICK SPEED EFFECTS
Dr. Dave discusses and demonstrates the effects of speed with two-rail kicks aimed using the midpoint-parallel-shift aiming system. He also resolves a discrepancy between two past videos on this topic.
https://youtu.be/D6k20oFZ0us

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - System Review
1:24 - Video Discrepancy
2:23 - Spin Effects
4:10 - Speed Effects
6:11 - More Info

Supporting Resources:
- midpoint-parallel-shift two-rail kick shot aiming system: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/bank-kick/midpoint/
- CB deflection and sidespin aim compensation: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/sidespin/aim/
- System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
- past videos with discrepancy:
https://youtu.be/RQSc5fdJWqg
https://youtu.be/UhIH0BmuSdE

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IMPROVE YOUR STRATEGY
Dr. Dave demonstrates strategy errors amateur pool players make, along with how to prevent these mistakes. If you want to improve your game, it is important to learn the strategies included in this video:
https://youtu.be/92Mx7jmef6I

Contents:
Intro [0:00]
1.) Leave the Correct Angles [0:15]
2.) Come Into, Not Across, Shape Zone [1:46]
3.) Solve Problems Early [2:30]
4.) Identify Key Balls [3:05]
5.) Follow for the Dough [3:54]
6.) Use Ball-In-Hand Wisely [4:38]
7.) Take What’s Offered [5:25]
8.) Don’t Bump Balls [6:08]
9.) Be Smart With Hangers [6:40]
10.) Play the Percentages [7:57]

This video is part of Dr. Dave's Top 10 video series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6

Supporting Resources:
- leaving an angle on a shot and coming into the line of a shot: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/leaving-an-angle/
- 30º rule: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/

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