CUE BALL CONTROL ... Everything You Need to Know

Dr. Dave demonstrates all important cue ball control principles, effects, and skills, all in one place. Topics covered include stop/stun/follow/draw, 90˚ rule, 30˚ rule, 3-times-the-angle system, tangent line, natural angle, good action draw, pocket cheating, cut-induced throw, sidespin effects, speed effects, drag and spin conversion, and CB control drills. Enjoy!

Table of Contents:
0:00 Intro
Straight Shots
0:16 Introduction
0:27 Cheating the pocket
0:32 Cheating the pocket with sidespin
Stun Shots
0:44 Introduction
1:12 Cut induced throw (CIT)
1:26 Effects of shot speed on the tangent line
1:57 What happens if you don't hit the stun shot right
2:11 Considerations when the angle is small
Follow Shots
2:37 Introduction
3:02 Using the peace sign to measure the natural angle
3:28 Effects of speed on natural angle
4:00 Shifting peace sign to adjust for speed
4:08 Narrowing the natural angle
4:32 Range of shot angles where the natural angle applies
4:49 Using the angle template
5:21 Adjusting the peace sign for thicker and thinner hits
Draw Shots
6:00 Introduction
6:13 Angles where you can use 3 times the angle system
6:29 Defining the 3 times the angle system
6:52 Measuring 3 times to the angle
7:14 Alternate way of measurement
7:27 Effects of cheating the pocket
7:51 Practice tip: sentinel balls
8:53 Effects of speed on 3 times the angle system
Cloth Drag and Spin Conversion
9:35 Adjustments introduction
9:47 Max top spin, high speed
9:59 Center ball, high speed
10:07 Center ball, low speed/long distance
10:16 Slightly below center, stop shot pace
10:25 Backspin, low speed/long distance
10:36 Backspin, high speed
10:47 Backspin, low speed/short distance
10:55 Center ball vs backspin for stop shot over short distances
11:10 Soft speed follow for short distances
11:25 High speed follow for short distances
Drills
11:38 Practice: Fixed cue ball wagon wheel drill
13:43 Other drill recommendations

For supporting resources, see:
- 30˚ rule peace sign angle template:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/30-degree-rule_angle_templates.pdf
- draw shot technique advice:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/
- CB control drills:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/drills/
- instructional videos with many game-situation examples:
Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots (VEPS): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/veps/
Video Encyclopedia of 9-ball and 10-ball (VENT): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/
Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/
- 90˚ rule resources:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stun/90-degree-rule/
- 30˚ rule resources:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/
- 3-times-the-angle system resources:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/
- throw tutorial:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/
- aiming tutorial:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/

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