*Content:* 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - “Air Cue” Aim 0:59 - “Air Cue” Virtual Rail 1:41 - “Air Cue” Tangent Line 2:32 - Air Peace Sign 3:31 - Wrap Up *Supporting Resources:* - “12 Ways to AIM WITH A POOL CUE” video: ua-cam.com/video/hAYjgQN7bw8/v-deo.html - “Accurate CUE BALL CONTROL with a New AIR PEACE SIGN Technique” video: ua-cam.com/video/dAEg1KP4fdA/v-deo.html - Tutorial dealing with how to aim pool shots: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/ - "aiming systems" resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's UA-cam Channel:* ua-cam.com/users/DrDaveBilliards
The mere fact that you are doing this not for just basic compensation but you do this for the absolute love of the game and to make it easier. I have been watching your video for the better half of 8 - 10 years and let me tell you you have never disappointed your viewers
Hi Dr. Dave, I have another visualization thing I use the cue width for. I use it for visualizing the ghost ball and aiming line on long distance shots. I use the cue width to determine the center point of the ghost ball. So when looking at the target ball I hover the shaft over the target ball till it covers the the target ball in the distance (so the cue width of the part of the cue which is covering the target ball is the same as the target ball width). Then I move it to the ghost ball position. The middle of the cues diameter then points over the aiming line, towards the center of the ghost ball. Then I bent down and I am perfect in line. Or you can also use it when you aim according double the distance method. Then you use the cue width to cover the target ball up till the contactpoint then you move the cue to the right till the edge of the air cue points to the contact point (or left, depending on side you need to cut the ball). The other edge of the cue then is the aiming line. (If holding the cue stable in the air is to hard you can also just let the tip rest on the table). Maybe hard to understand without a video what I am saying. That is why you are a millions times better in explaining. PS: you are EPIC in visualizing theory throughout the many years you are doing this. Very helpful to see video's visualizing things from the players perspective. And very skillful that you can execute all the things you are talking about. That is a powerful combination. Many teachers can learn a lot from the way you combine theories and practices , texts and visuals not only in pictures but also in video's. And without endless talking, but being concise and to the point.
Thank you for sharing, and for the nice words. FYI, I show lots of ways to use the cue to help aim in this video: ua-cam.com/video/hAYjgQN7bw8/v-deo.html Check it out. I wish I had known your ideas before I did that video. I might have included them also.
I can see the SHOT LINT in the air tonight, oh lord And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord Can you see the SHOT LINE in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
Hey Dr. Dave! Just wanted to say I recently got your book to improve my game. 50 pages in and I’ve already made great improvements in my fundamentals. As a Chem Eng, I’ll say my favorite part of your book is the technical proofs.
Hey Doc, all of these Aiming techniques are great to consider while shooting. I know for me I've used several of them in just 1 match. And in your immortal words "Thanks for Aiming to Swerve" 😎
Your inventions are greatly appreciate and invaluable and will soon if not already be recognized as how scientist made the inventions we currently use today which makes the pool world 🌍 a more simple and efficient game using the basic physics and power of the mind.....THANK YOU DR.......
I do something similar to use ball quarters for aiming. Over time you can tell if it's a 15 degree shot for example. Use the ghost ball location, not the center of the OB when checking. That's a 3/4 ball hit with the aim point half way from the center and edge of the OB. If it looks a little more or a little less than 15 degree you can adjust accordingly. Same with a 30 degree (half ball hit). Aim point is the edge of the OB. If it's 45 the target is 1/2" past the ball. After a while I'm hoping to see the angles better with no que.
FYI, you might find the videos and info here of interest: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/fractional/ and here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cut/estimating-angle/ Enjoy!
Being an "airhead" during the '60s I can relate to all of your "air' tutorials. Your advice and example videos have been a great help to improving my game. Thanks Dave!
I've been using my cue to visualize a path for some forty-seven years now. I found that by using my cue to see the path I need to take, it makes calculating a tangent line easier, and it's much easier to discern whether I need to utilize a parallel or vanishing point aiming method for a multi-rail shot. Rarely have I needed to calculate a Corner 5 return path since I discovered that I can affect a nearly identical path using either of those two aiming techniques.
Adjusting to the speed of the hit (for a given table) should come quickly. Concerning aiming when using sidespin, it will definitely require an adjustment, especially if your previous shaft had large CB deflection. For info and advice on how to do this, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/compensation/
@@HillbillyIslandLife Thanks. I also wish all the videos on my Channel were around when I was trying to learn the game too! I'm sure I would have gotten better much faster and much younger.
@@DrDaveBilliards Ditto. When I started playing, it was very difficult to gain knowledge. I bought every book I could find, read every magazine article I could dig up and listened to everyone (which was a mistake at times) that would share their experiences and knowledge. Thanks to technology, it's all at the touch of a finger now. Thx Dr. DAVE!
I added it only because I am tall (6’3”) and wanted extra cue length. It also added a little weight, which I also grew to like. Other than that, I don’t think there is any real performance advantage. For more info, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/length/ and: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/balance/
Alright, I'll give it a try. Anyways, I noticed you've switched your Revo Shaft to a White Vault ferrule, nice. With that, they're able to visualize the shots clearly🙂.
How do you judge the distance between the center of the cue call and the contact point when aiming. That seems to be the breakdown point of the ghost ball method, which I do find to be the best for me.
... through practice and experience (and smartly learning from mistakes). I think I mostly just "see the angle" to judge the required line of aim. For more info, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice
Hei Doc! Thanks for your great advice, as always! I noticed that you are using a joint extender! How do you like it? Some players say it's not as good as the end-of-butt extension, because it kinda weakens the connection between shaft and butt, or something similar... Do you agree?
*Content:*
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - “Air Cue” Aim
0:59 - “Air Cue” Virtual Rail
1:41 - “Air Cue” Tangent Line
2:32 - Air Peace Sign
3:31 - Wrap Up
*Supporting Resources:*
- “12 Ways to AIM WITH A POOL CUE” video: ua-cam.com/video/hAYjgQN7bw8/v-deo.html
- “Accurate CUE BALL CONTROL with a New AIR PEACE SIGN Technique” video: ua-cam.com/video/dAEg1KP4fdA/v-deo.html
- Tutorial dealing with how to aim pool shots: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/
- "aiming systems" resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming
*Subscribe to Dr. Dave's UA-cam Channel:*
ua-cam.com/users/DrDaveBilliards
The mere fact that you are doing this not for just basic compensation but you do this for the absolute love of the game and to make it easier.
I have been watching your video for the better half of 8 - 10 years and let me tell you you have never disappointed your viewers
Thank you for the positive feedback. I appreciate it.
@@DrDaveBilliards I have a question about the 9 ball 3 foul rule I will hit you up on messenger
Fire away.
Hi Dr. Dave,
I have another visualization thing I use the cue width for. I use it for visualizing the ghost ball and aiming line on long distance shots. I use the cue width to determine the center point of the ghost ball. So when looking at the target ball I hover the shaft over the target ball till it covers the the target ball in the distance (so the cue width of the part of the cue which is covering the target ball is the same as the target ball width). Then I move it to the ghost ball position. The middle of the cues diameter then points over the aiming line, towards the center of the ghost ball. Then I bent down and I am perfect in line.
Or you can also use it when you aim according double the distance method. Then you use the cue width to cover the target ball up till the contactpoint then you move the cue to the right till the edge of the air cue points to the contact point (or left, depending on side you need to cut the ball). The other edge of the cue then is the aiming line. (If holding the cue stable in the air is to hard you can also just let the tip rest on the table).
Maybe hard to understand without a video what I am saying. That is why you are a millions times better in explaining.
PS: you are EPIC in visualizing theory throughout the many years you are doing this. Very helpful to see video's visualizing things from the players perspective. And very skillful that you can execute all the things you are talking about. That is a powerful combination. Many teachers can learn a lot from the way you combine theories and practices , texts and visuals not only in pictures but also in video's. And without endless talking, but being concise and to the point.
Thank you for sharing, and for the nice words.
FYI, I show lots of ways to use the cue to help aim in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/hAYjgQN7bw8/v-deo.html
Check it out. I wish I had known your ideas before I did that video. I might have included them also.
I can see the SHOT LINT in the air tonight, oh lord
And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord
Can you see the SHOT LINE in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
I like it! Good one!
I'm only 14 years old and consider myself alright at pool, your videos have been very helpful and informative, Thank you.
Don't forget to study school subjects, or become a mechanical engineer / physicist :D
I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome, and good luck with your game! An "combatfrogs" is right ... Pool is Cool ... but Stay in School!
As always, thanks Dr-Dave!
As always, you're welcome. And as always, I aim to swerve. :)
So many of these that I've gotten from Dave are standard methods for me as I play. I love the technical aspect that he shows.
I guess great minds think alike. :)
Hey Dr. Dave! Just wanted to say I recently got your book to improve my game. 50 pages in and I’ve already made great improvements in my fundamentals. As a Chem Eng, I’ll say my favorite part of your book is the technical proofs.
I'm glad to hear it. Enjoy the remaining 225 pages! I'm glad to hear at least a few people appreciate my TP math and physics. :)
Hey Doc, all of these Aiming techniques are great to consider while shooting. I know for me I've used several of them in just 1 match. And in your immortal words "Thanks for Aiming to Swerve" 😎
You're welcome. I also often use many different visualization techniques, including these, when playing.
You're a legend Doc. Thank you for sharing your knowledge out of love for the game and the players.
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Muchas gracias maestro por brindarme esos consejos tan valiosos Dios lo bendiga siempre bendiciones 👍
You are very welcome, and thank you.
More good info from Dr. Dave, prize zero, value.💰
Thanks. Definitely worth more than the price.
Thanks Doc great job 👍🏾
You're welcome, and thank you.
Your inventions are greatly appreciate and invaluable and will soon if not already be recognized as how scientist made the inventions we currently use today which makes the pool world 🌍 a more simple and efficient game using the basic physics and power of the mind.....THANK YOU DR.......
You're welcome, and thank you for your kind words!
I do something similar to use ball quarters for aiming. Over time you can tell if it's a 15 degree shot for example. Use the ghost ball location, not the center of the OB when checking. That's a 3/4 ball hit with the aim point half way from the center and edge of the OB. If it looks a little more or a little less than 15 degree you can adjust accordingly. Same with a 30 degree (half ball hit). Aim point is the edge of the OB. If it's 45 the target is 1/2" past the ball. After a while I'm hoping to see the angles better with no que.
FYI, you might find the videos and info here of interest:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/fractional/
and here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cut/estimating-angle/
Enjoy!
Being an "airhead" during the '60s I can relate to all of your "air' tutorials. Your advice and example videos have been a great help to improving my game. Thanks Dave!
To "air" is human. :)
I've been using my cue to visualize a path for some forty-seven years now. I found that by using my cue to see the path I need to take, it makes calculating a tangent line easier, and it's much easier to discern whether I need to utilize a parallel or vanishing point aiming method for a multi-rail shot. Rarely have I needed to calculate a Corner 5 return path since I discovered that I can affect a nearly identical path using either of those two aiming techniques.
The cue is the only tool we are allowed to aim with, so we might as well use it.
The title reminds me of the Air Bud movies
... or Air Jordans, or Air Guitar, or "In the Air Tonight," etc.
boa tarde gostei muito dessa aula
I'm glad you liked it.
can you talk about adjusting to a carbon shaft from a standard wood shaft as I am struggling to get used to it.
Adjusting to the speed of the hit (for a given table) should come quickly. Concerning aiming when using sidespin, it will definitely require an adjustment, especially if your previous shaft had large CB deflection. For info and advice on how to do this, see the videos and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/compensation/
Dr. Dave, I’m right eye dominant but play left handed. How can I be sure I’m setting up to aim correctly?
See the videos and info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center/
Great video
Thanks. This one was easy compared to my typical videos.
@@DrDaveBilliards Very informative though! Wish your videos were around 30 years ago... lol
@@HillbillyIslandLife Thanks. I also wish all the videos on my Channel were around when I was trying to learn the game too! I'm sure I would have gotten better much faster and much younger.
@@DrDaveBilliards Ditto. When I started playing, it was very difficult to gain knowledge. I bought every book I could find, read every magazine article I could dig up and listened to everyone (which was a mistake at times) that would share their experiences and knowledge. Thanks to technology, it's all at the touch of a finger now. Thx Dr. DAVE!
@@HillbillyIslandLife You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓
i see you’re using middle extension. how do you feel it improves your game.
I added it only because I am tall (6’3”) and wanted extra cue length. It also added a little weight, which I also grew to like. Other than that, I don’t think there is any real performance advantage. For more info, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/length/
and:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/balance/
Alright, I'll give it a try. Anyways, I noticed you've switched your Revo Shaft to a White Vault ferrule, nice. With that, they're able to visualize the shots clearly🙂.
I honestly haven’t really noticed any difference with white vault plate, but I like the idea.
Dr "Air" Dave Alciatore....
To “air” is human. :)
How about an "air bridge "?
I cover lots of creative bridges, including an air bridge, here:
ua-cam.com/video/zWukirAlb4Y/v-deo.html
Rail cut shots easy?
No shot is "easy," but cuts close to a rail are much easier to visualize than back cuts in the open (for most people).
See my “12 Ways to AIM WITH A POOL CUE” video:
ua-cam.com/video/hAYjgQN7bw8/v-deo.html
It explains and shows why.
How do you judge the distance between the center of the cue call and the contact point when aiming. That seems to be the breakdown point of the ghost ball method, which I do find to be the best for me.
... through practice and experience (and smartly learning from mistakes). I think I mostly just "see the angle" to judge the required line of aim. For more info, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice
👍🎱🇳🇿
Hei Doc! Thanks for your great advice, as always! I noticed that you are using a joint extender! How do you like it? Some players say it's not as good as the end-of-butt extension, because it kinda weakens the connection between shaft and butt, or something similar... Do you agree?
I do not agree. It adds an extra joint; but as long as they are tight, there should be no bad effects.