Top 10 Safeties Every Pool Player Must Master
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Dr. Dave demonstrates the top 10 categories of safeties that every pool player must learn to master. Effective defensive play is one of the main things that separates the great players from the good ones, so it is an important skill to practice. Safety categories covered include:
Intro (0:00)
1. Stop and Hide (0:21)
---- two-way shot (1:08)
2. Roll Up and Snuggle (1:34)
3. Equal-Separation Hide Behind Blockers (2:16)
4. Finesse Equal-Separation Hides (2:38)
5. Finesse Fractional-Ball Hides (3:21)
6. Separate and Hide Against Long Rail (4:05)
7. Come into the Line of Blockers (4:30)
8. Thin-Hit Hide (5:17)
9. Send Ball Straight Down Table and Hide (5:37)
10. Kick-and-Stick Hide (6:22)
---- "big ball" effect (6:40)
NOTE: With the jump shot at 5m47s, I claimed that the bump of the 8 with the shaft of the cue might be a foul under some rules. However, the CB did not jump over the 8, so it is not considered an "impeding ball." However, it is a bit risky disturbing a ball that is very close to impeding a jump. A referee who doesn't have video instant replay might call this as a foul when he or she sees the 8-ball move.
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- Billiard University (BU) safety example document: billiards.colostate.edu/resou...
- visual equal-distance kick shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/b...
- Plus System two-rail kick shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/b...
- previous speed control video: • Top 10 Speed Control T...
- cut-induced throw (CIT): billiards.colostate.edu/tutor...
- Volume III of the Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-...
- Volume IV of the Video Encyclopedia of Nine-ball and Ten-ball (VENT): drdavebilliards.com/videos/ve...
- safety examples FAQ page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
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*Safety Categories:*
Intro (0:00)
1. Stop and Hide (0:21)
---- two-way shot (1:08)
2. Roll Up and Snuggle (1:34)
3. Equal-Separation Hide Behind Blockers (2:16)
4. Finesse Equal-Separation Hides (2:38)
5. Finesse Fractional-Ball Hides (3:21)
6. Separate and Hide Against Long Rail (4:05)
7. Come into the Line of Blockers (4:30)
8. Thin-Hit Hide (5:17)
9. Send Ball Straight Down Table and Hide (5:37)
10. Kick-and-Stick Hide (6:22)
---- "big ball" effect (6:40)
*NOTE:*
With the jump shot at 5m47s, I claimed that the bump of the 8 with the shaft of the cue might be a foul under some rules. However, the CB did not jump over the 8, so it is not considered an "impeding ball." However, it is a bit risky disturbing a ball that is very close to impeding a jump. A referee who doesn't have video instant replay might call this as a foul when he or she sees the 8-ball move.
*Supporting Resources:*
- Billiard University (BU) safety example document: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/BU_Safety_Examples.pdf
- visual equal-distance kick shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/mirror/
- Plus System two-rail kick shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/plus/
- previous speed control video: ua-cam.com/video/5yR2OpCCchc/v-deo.html
- cut-induced throw (CIT): billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/
- Volume III of the Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/disc-iii/
- Volume IV of the Video Encyclopedia of Nine-ball and Ten-ball (VENT): drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/disc-iv/
- safety examples FAQ page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/examples/
DrDaveBilliards hi i have a question, what is the best cue tip?
@@janjanleonor9023 ... whichever one you like the best. Honestly, it really doesn’t matter much. The player is much, much more important than the tip. I personally prefer a harder tip per the info here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-tip/hardness/
DrDaveBilliards Thank you ☺️
@@janjanleonor9023 You're welcome. Good luck with your game.
DrDaveBilliards btw im a fan from PH
Dr. Dave, you are a gift to the billiards community. Thank you for continuing to produce these videos
Thank you ... and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Dr.Dave ,your knowledge and the simplicity in the way you teach is unrivaled.
Einstein" If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough".
Thank you! I love that Einstein quote. So true.
Dr Dave your modesty and your self-applauding is honestly why I keep coming back to your channel to improve my game!!
I'm glad you like my style. What did you think of that awesome two-rail jump-bank on the 8? :)
DrDaveBilliards a shot I will never get close to playing! This is because I purely cannot jump. What I mean by that is I struggle to judge the angle and power of the shot when playing a jump shot snd always resulting in a foul. Any tips on how to resolve this problem?
@@sam8603 Lot's advice dealing with how to jump effectively can be found here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/jump/technique/
I hope it helps.
"I snookered my opponent"
and got out of his own safety like a boss lol
Damn right! :)
The one and only Dr.Dave! Highly appreciate the amazing content you’re putting out there, we’re quite lucky to have you!
You're welcome ... and thank you!
Some shots you might want to put in a follow up:
1) bank a ball near the rail with stun run through to hide the cue ball behind a ball further down the rail (grady mathews showed this shot in one of his videos)
2) ticky shot to get a similar result as #1
3) stick opponent on top of a ball so they only have a jacked up long shot (sometimes called a Chinese/Taiwanese safety)
4) 2 way bank to miss short
5) using hold up english to get behind blocker
6) after hitting the object ball, bump a ball close to the rail with the cue vall to get it off the rail slightly to become a more effective blocker.
7) roll up behind the side pocket tit when the object ball is on the wrong side of a side pocket (sometimes comes up, but mostly just for fun)
Good suggestions. I probably won't do a follow-up video since I have so many other topics I want to get to, but I cover all of this stuff (and a lot more) on VEPS-III, VEEB-III and VENT-IV, all available here:
drdavebilliards.com/
Dr Dave's videos on UA-cam are the only videos I see where the comments are all positive. Dr Dave you know you're doing something right if that's the case
Thanks; although, periodically "haters" do appear.
Safety For The Win!
... unless you are playing a really good jumper or kicker. Then you don't always win.
Thanks so much for putting this together Dave. I shared this with many of my friends because its something that needs to be learned. Have a blessed day!
You're welcome ... and thank you!
Thank you Dave! Love your videos
You're welcome! I'm glad you like my stuff.
Thanks so much Dr. Dave . The last safety is incredible. I didn't know it 😎.
You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.
Fantastic useful especially in playoffs
To the point, very helpful, nice job Dr!
Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
As always DrDave - a brilliant video and inspiration to practice and enhance my pool skills, cheers!
Thanks. Good luck with your game.
Thank you very much Dr. Dave. Your videos are amazing and have helped my pool game tremendously!
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear it.
thank you Dr. Dave!
You're welcome!
Great job once again Dr Dave!👍🏼
Thanks!
Thank you!! This was awesome to watch
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear it.
You cracked me up at 2:46. Thank you for keeping it honest 👍.
Jump into a two-rail bank ... nothin' but net. I rest my case. :)
Thank you Am Practice Defense shot
Thanks again. Awesome work
You're welcome ... and thank you.
Awesome advice Dave. I'd also love to see a follow-up video about how to "find" safeties when they aren't obvious. That situation comes up way too often in rotation games where you have no shot and have to manufacture some way to hide regardless of the table layout.
VEEB-III and VENT-IV.
Fantastic video, thank you much. Would love to see a follow up on how to play safeties while improving position, such as multi-ball corner jams and blockers. This kind of finesse shot has won many games for me, but I would love to see your take on these situations.
FYI, I cover all types of advanced safeties in VEPS-III, VEPP-III, VEEB-III, and VENT-IV, all available here:
drdavebilliards.com/
You have helped my game so much over the past two years. This is a very useful video.
I’m glad to hear it. Keep up the good work.
Great video.. Thanks for sharing
Thank you ... and you're welcome.
Great work thank you
Thank you ... and you're welcome.
Very good safeties!! I picked up some useful shots from this, as I don't do safeties at all. I always try to make my shot. I will have to rethink doing safeties now.
Safeties are a very important part of the game, especially for better players.
Super interesting and useful. I go and train it all ))
I hope it helps. I’m sure it will.
This video was perfect!
Thanks! FYI, I have a lot more like at the following playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XvAa708C1BPbOYctSaWAIuF.html
Enjoy!
Loved the joke with the 2-rail- jump. You really had me there
I'm glad to hear it. Nothin' but net. :)
I'd love to see more of these if you get a chance! Maybe more strategy on how to think about safeties in general
FYI, I have lots of videos and other info relating to safety play and strategy here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/strategy/
and here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/strategy/
Check them out. Enjoy!
Dr Dave, thanks for these tutorials which seem to play a vital game in my game as I turn to be more skillful pool player everytime I watch these tutorials. Thanks for I needed to be able to destroy more stronger players because of this video to always think safety if not sure about pocketing a ball.
You're welcome. Continued good luck with your game.
thanks Dr. Dave thats something I don't practice but I've seen a lot of people pull that on me and they beat me everytime, now I have an idea on how to play dirty pool on them too.
The first thing you need to learn is that "safety play" is not "dirty pool" ... it is "smart pool."
always great stuff
Thanks.
Nice! My cuetec 99273 showed up in the mail today and I'm going to the bar to play tonight
Very nice!
Thanks!
thank u so much bro!!
You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
Thanks Dr Dave!! Playing safety’s is not my cup of tea! I am go for it kind of guy, Which gets me in trouble a lot! So I will take your advice and practice your safety shots!! Keep up the great job! Wife and I just Celebrated our 2000s game in 75 days eight ball and nine ball!
I'm glad to see you guys have put the COVID "quarantine" to good use. :)
great shots. so many players, like me, too often go for the BIG shot.
Thanks. I agree.
Very useful
I'm glad you think so. FYI, I have lots of videos dealing with safety play and game strategy under the different categories here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/
and here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/strategy/
Check them out.
Love you Dr. Dave! Miss your musk
I'm not sure what you mean by my "musk," but thank you???
Dave! What do you think an accurate estimation of games that you've won with a momenttum changing safety? Curious and interesting thought! Thanks!
I mostly play bar-box 8-ball, which is a run-out game, so I probably play safe only 1 in 5 games or so. A momentum-changing game-winning safety probably occurs in only about 1 in 10 games. In 9-ball, safes are played more often, and can be extremely effective when played well.
Hi doc I heard Eva Mattaya mention that it was Efren who brought the kick and stick safety to America.
Thanks for another great video. I have a question, though it's not about safeties. I've been working on predicting where the white will go after a shot (30 degrees with no English) and I can now see where it will hit the first cushion, however I often have problems with visualizing where it goes next. Sometimes I estimate correct but other times I am a good bit out. And that's just with 2 cushions, after that I just can't tell where I'm going to end up. Are there any tips for visualizing the path of the cue ball around the table? Thank you for your time Doc.
There's no simple answer, but all of the resources here should help give you some answers:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/
Great video, now safety's have been covered, perhaps a video on containing safety shots?
The kind of shots you play when there are either few or no balls ot hide behind. Damage limitation, like when it's your shot on the last ball and it is unpottable, so you have to keep distance between the 2 balls at either end of the table, or keep them on opposite short rails.
I cover common end-game safety options in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/HXX-0HfiJKE/v-deo.html
And I have a lot more safety examples here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/examples/
You enlightened me
I’m glad you liked it.
And more homework. THANK YOU!!!!!! I will work on it.
You better. There will be a quiz. :)
@@DrDaveBilliards, haha, yes there will. Thanks again. this is Excellent content. Btw, I absolutely intend on buying your program once I finish working through another program I had purchased before I discovered you. I'm also seriously considering doing one of the summer camps. I see this year's is full, but I'll check in August for next year's camp.
@@pedroarellano4266 Sounds good. Catch you later!
Dr Dave, just started watching your content on here and it's fantastic! Are all of your principles transferrable to English 8 Ball Pool or does it just work for American 8 and 9 Ball? Thanks 👍
Obviously, one must always adjust for table speed, the size of the pockets, cushion action, and rules differences, but all of the principles and techniques apply to all cue sports.
Please help spread the word about my stuff, and be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you won't miss any of my new stuff.
Dave make more vids on this topic plz. No jumping in APA. ;) I spent an entire summer just kicking balls for several things mentioned in this video.
FYI, I have a ton of info and many videos on this topic under the various sub topics here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/
Dr. Dave could you make a video on the effects of cushion on a cue ball like the last safety shot, including stun , follow, screw n side effects on the cue ball as it strikes the cushion?
I already have quite a few videos showing all bank and kick effects here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/effects/
Check it out. In particular, see the links in the paragraph starting with "For kick shots with steep approach angles ..."
DrDaveBilliards thanks
During my league game on wednesday night I had hooked my opponent had 2 of my balls over his ball sitting infront of the pocket, he was attempting to shoot his other ball at the other end of the table had his hand over the 3 balls as thats where the cue ball was, after he moved his hand and was shooting his next shot I realized my balls were out of the way and touching, he must have touched them and I didn't catch it until it was too late, I would have won all 3 of my games that night if it weren't for that, lesson learned to pay attention more. I spend as much time on a safety shot as a hard shot. A few months ago my opponent was on the 8 which was infront of the pocket, I banked my ball leaving the cue ball down table and my ball landed right infont, safe! Theres times in 8 ball I was not on the 8 and I shot the 8 ball into a cluster to ensure the opponent is in other words screwed.
Awesome
Thanks.
hello dr dave. your videos are very informative. would you consider wearing a go pro on your head so we can get the POV of your shots through your eyes . thanks !
This is a good idea. I plan to purchase a Go Pro soon.
@@DrDaveBilliardsdo you have a patreon? people will gladly support your work and donate
@@moekhn I don't have a Patreon account, but I do accept donations with the button near the top of the page here:
billiards.colostate.edu/
Thank you for the comment. Maybe I should look into Patreon.
This guy is hilarious. great advice too.
I’m glad you liked it.
Good stuff. Won a game the other day by playing defense until I had a good shot.
One point worth noting is, if your opponent has potted more of their balls, and it's your turn, then you have a leverage using safety shots whenever you doubt if you can make the cut.
There is a lot of strategy involved with safety play. This is certainly one of the most basic principles. For more, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/strategy/
This makes me want to watch some snooker!
I actually love to watch snooker. Their shot-making and safety skills are unmatched.
@@DrDaveBilliards I agree. Lately I've been watching more snooker. UA-cam has made it easy to find good matches. It's interesting trying to learn some of the strategies of the game. Now, if I could just figure out some of the more obscure rules...
@@kurtkensson2059 What rules in particular?
@@PJBonoVox Admittedly, I haven't studied the rules of the game. But occasionally, I'll see a player pot a color that I thought couldn't be played, or even pot the same color twice in a row. Sometimes I'll see a ball re-spotted differently than I expected. It's a fascinating game, and in the last couple of years, watching matches on YT, I've really been impressed by the abilities of the top players. Their positional play is incredible.
@@kurtkensson2059 Not sure on that particular situation. The respotting is usually due to the spot being inaccessible. There's a number of rules to decide where a ball goes if it can't go on its own spot. You quickly acclimatise if you watch it enough though.
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Playing safe is like playing a game of chess. Your opponent is gonna start playing safe too and you also need to be versed in hitting the object ball. But a safety is a good way to get that ball in hand to break out object balls.
Nice thanckyou for sharring
Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
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🙋🏼♀️Hi Dr.Dave and fellow pool players, I realize we need to know how to do safety shots, but it’s kind of a boring thing to practice. During a game I may not ever use the exact same safeties as I practiced in these example shots. Plus, I believe it’s not only important to practice creating a good safety leave, but it’s also important to know how to get out of a safety leave. So I think the best way to practice both safety situations is to play a safety game by yourself (or with someone else)where you create and then try to get out of one safety after another. I really love playing pool and I love to improve my game. However, it seems like doing boring, repetitive drills are not very fun, and don’t seem to help my game. I think setting up balls to practice a safety shot is even more boring than doing drills. So I find that when I make it more like an actual game I enjoy it much more and I retain more of the knowledge I’m trying to attain.
Dr. Dave always gives us all such great pool info in his videos. The thing is, we all learn in different ways, so I just like to find ways that I can retain more of that info so I can use it during pool games. THANK YOU! Dr. Dave😁👍
Your points are understood. Dedicated and focused drill-based practice is not for everybody.
nice
thanks
So get this dave i been changing my persinal vision center totally based on the needed shot. Like it changes depending on cut angle and or needed spin. Maybe its not changing much but the focus if dominance can switch to my left eye seeing the eclipse stronger focus sorta. I been playing way better maybe running 30% of open racks instead of 20% but idk if long term consistency is ok to change stick position under my chi. Center to between nose and dominant eye or more under my eye. I been way more precise focusing only on object ball but when i peek at q ball seems im lining up way different then trying to set on q ball then focus where to hit the object ball. Going backwards from object to q seems way better for me but when i look at q ball even a little it messes me up. Why am i running out way more not looking at thebq ball then if in do look at it on the set position it seems im lined up funny or atleast different then normal. And im having a serioud problem keeping staying concentrated hard like im not really trying hard being lazy and its become a bad habit to not try hard. Cuz when i try really hard i mess up but when i am lazy kinda im precise but then it turns into too lazy. Im having teouble finding balance of how hard i should concentrate. Concentrate and try to hard i mees up. Just playing the game do great but then get lazy cuz it seems too easy and boring to just have easy shot after easy shot. I cant explain good what i mean but im trying to. I know tangent lines and how to manipulate off of them and diff speeds impact but when i try to focus on all that stuff it overwhelms me and i mess up but whenever i just feel everything digging down into the million nalls ive hit i get crazy good results. But i want to understand what im doing. I dont always stroke the same cuz i get bored and i change the height of my chin off the ball alot. Seems to me that even the exact same shot depending on shape i need i change chin height bridge length bridge and type of stroke but i am just not consistent enough. I know i can run wide open racks and want to everytime but lazyness with concentration issues and always trying different stuff overwhelms my consistency. And finding the right pace is very hard. I am very too fast but if i try slow down too much i can really do terrible trying really hard. Maybe a psychiatrist is what i need. Tips?
Sorry, but I'm not that kind of doctor. :)
@@DrDaveBilliards haha yea i need a psych doc for more then just pool. I think its all cuz im going thru a custody battle with a sociopath narcissist. I try to play pool to keep my mind off of it butbit always creeps back in. It is weird tho when i dont pay attention really i make the 9 and be like. Did i just run that rack. But when i try i make 4 balls and miss. Ha. Pool is a 4 letter word
@@DrDaveBilliards doc help. Do u got a prescription for how to get into balanced rythm between play and concentration around the table. Like maybe a metronome beat wud be vool to do a vid. Or different styles of music to vibe to around the table. From to beehtoven and find which is best. I bet sad music makes u play worse and elevator music makes u just stand there and check your fly.and forget to shoot.. Bwahahahhahshs wo0o0o0o
Check out the resources here:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/mental/
You might find them interesting and helpful.
Ok but im ready for some advanced saftey play please. Ty!
VEEB-III and VENT-IV.
The safety at 2:42 was hilarious
... the two-rail jump-bank escape part?
@@DrDaveBilliards yeah 😂 I almost spit my cereal out this morning
I'm glad I was able to give you a chuckle.
Hey wouldnt a stop shot center ball with the stick angled down a tad center ball puts a tad top spin. Dont u gotta hit tad below center ball. Is it center ball according to the angle of the stick or your vision line. Seem to get tad follow hitting center in relation to the top of the table to top of q ball
The spin diagrams are relative to the shooter looking along the cue.
At 6:00, bumping the 8-ball is not a foul in CSI/BCA rules.
1-33 Disturbed Balls
1. During a game, it is not a foul if you accidentally touch or move a single stationary object ball with any part of your body, clothing or equipment, unless the disturbed ball has an effect on the outcome of the shot.
Good catch. See the "NOTE" in the video description or pinned comment.
People need to practice safeties just as much as there shot-making. A lot of people do not play defense because I do not feel comfortable doing so. That is why you have to practice it to be effective
Agreed.
when a safety is done by raising the cue tip in the upward position and touching the cue ball, is this not classified as scooping the ball, according to Webster it is. What do you think?
That is more of a "lift" than a "scoop." Regardless, it is a foul. In pool, a "scoop shot" refers to an illegal jump:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/scoop/
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Hey Dr. Dave! I’m relatively new to pool (19 years old, played as a hobby for 1 year) and would love some advice from you. Would you be willing to give some feedback? If so, how would we go about me sending footage to you? Thanks!
Sorry, but I don't do video analysis for free. See "Video Lessons" here:
drdavebilliards.com/instruction/pool-school/
DrDaveBilliards I’d consider paying based on price. Checking the link now!
@@braydonharris6453 I'm not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
The best defense is more offense.
-Johnny Lawrence
Did u use revo shaft?
Yes. The 12.4 Revo. For the reasons why, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/carbon/
Funny two rail jump bank.. it was a natural
Damn right!
Great video Dave. Only feedback is : snooker is pronounced “snew-ker” not “snoocker”.
Agreed. Thank you for pointing it out. I will try to pronounce it correctly (and maybe even with a British accent) in future videos. :)
DrDaveBilliards top man! Yeh don’t worry most Americans make same mistake. Would love to hear your british accent ;)
what is the method to pot the 7 ball 3 rails @1:20
Practice and experience. And multiple "takes" until I got it right. The Plus System, Corner 5 System, and Sid System can be used for an approximate aim; but they are a bit "cumbersome" for a shot like this (and require adjustment). For more info, see:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/
Do you give one on one lessons?
Yes. See:
drdavebilliards.com/instruction/pool-school/
can you give me the link to your cue stick ?
It is a Predator P3 with a 12.4 Revo shaft.
Please help me figure this out. i been lining up my body and keep my eyes dead on the object ball only letting the Q ball be in my lower perifial vision never directly looking at it and i been running out like crazy making way more precise shape and speed control not loom at the q ball directly at all. Wtf is going on here. I few times. Peek at it at the set position and im lined up way different then normal usually alot less spin and seemingly very balanced BHE to FHE and man i been running out. Gettin way way beter shape. I usually run 2 outta 15 racks but i was running like 6 outta 15 wide open racks. It is dam amazing to only focus on the object ball as i described. U gotta be familiar enough to be able to know your lined up to the Q ball without looking at it directly tho. Swear try it it will blow your mind
Most good players focus on the OB as they get down into the stance. This helps guide you along the correct line of aim. You can also see the CB in your peripheral vision (although, it is helpful to also carefully check the tip position on the CB).
@@DrDaveBilliards wow. Yea thx. I always went Q ball thru object ball focusing on object ball 2nd. Switching to focus object ball 1st and not even looking at Q ball at all directly made me way more precise shape and shot and stroke really cuz it took hitting sensation away from Q ball. Like im stroking at the object ball. I cannot believe i finally found it. Its completely different. I always focused on object ball last but but doing it 1st only letting cue be in lower perifial is amazing results. I. Play so much i always get my tip close to thebQ ball. Gonna start lining up like i been to object ball 1st then check my position on Q ball and study the spin and balance of the to bhe. I think i got 3 balls better in 1 day not looking at the Q ball. It is bizarre. Im amazed to tontrust yourself enough to shut my eyes and just feel the shot after lining up and stroke eyes shut be suprised shots u can make and get position. Be suprised to the amount of spin and angle of stick at Q ball alot different then normal way i do it . ive struck gold. I think i may just never look at the Q ball. Im sure u really gotta play alot to be able to do what im talking about tho
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I appreciate the learning but at 3.18 you hit the black ball to knock the object ball into the pocket, which is a foul the way we all play here in Thailand. Obviously allowed by your rules in the USA!
That was a 9-ball example. I probably should have mentioned that.
That jump on the black was mad 😐 unfortunately those shots are illegal in the rules in English 8 ball I play 😭
That's no fun. Although, it does require more skill to kick at balls.
What kind of che are you using?
My cue is a Predator P3 with a 12.4 Revo shaft (and joint extender).
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Thank you.
I hate when people play like that. I shut down my last opponent big time. He had me snookered in right corner Pocket so I pulled up a nice triple to win the game
Smart safety play is a big part of the game, but it sure is nice to escape a safety with a win (especially a poorly played safety).
Where is the video description??
... just below the video. On a desktop computer, click on "SHOW MORE" to see the whole thing. On a smart phone, click on the down-arrow next to the video name.
Are you a real doctor?
Yes. Phd in Mechanical Engineering and DP in billiards. See:
billiards.colostate.edu/dr-dave
0 dislikes, lets keep it that way
It’s just a matter of time before the haters appear. :(
@@DrDaveBilliardsim afraid you are right lol
Hey pro! U must send some game here on UA-cam against real opponent don't u?! Or u have not opponents except evil:)
I have links to videos of me playing near the bottom of the page here:
billiards.colostate.edu/dr-dave/
Just imagine my opponent sitting off camera when I am running the table. :)
Number 1 rule: always ask yourself ..."what would Efren do?"
... assuming you can execute as well as him ... not likely for most people.
@@DrDaveBilliards DrDave, you know its a joke. But, i still ask myself "what would Efren do?" 😂
@@mikeserrano734 Efren would use 4-6 rails and make it. I can barely make it with no rails. 😅
OOH OOH I KNOW HOW! Play Snooker :)
Defense wins championships!! Check out BANG TIME POOL
Where are the diagrams?
The link is in the video description and pinned comment. Here it is:
billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/BU_Safety_Examples.pdf
👨🎓: My teacher, what shall I do?! 😧
👳♀: My good student, life is full of difficulties. Sometimes, you must stop to reflect. Ask yourself, “What would Efren do?” 😉
👨🎓: Teacher, teacher! I am but a mere mortal! I cannot do what Efren can do! I cannot perform 4-rail kick shot carom 3-ball combos!! 😫😥
👳♀: Relax, my student! Many times will come that you should only play safe. 🤨
👨🎓: 🤔😐 (Studies table) 😲😊
👨🎓: (Shoots) 😂
👨🎓: Oh, my teacher, my teacher! Thank you. You are so wise! 🥰
👳♀: 😎
Remember.... there is not a safeties BALL for EFREN BATA REYES .. I AM right..
Even Efren can be challenged by a well-played safety at times ... but not often.