POOL LESSONS - 10 LEVELS OF DRAW SHOTS ~ From Beginner to Pro: How to Make Powerful draw shots
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- This video shows you every level of draw shot from the most simple 12'' shot, to advanced, long cut shots with English. (Cue Ball Spin) Find out where your skills fall in this scale of 1 to 10, so that you can improve your pool game quickly. These are key shots for 8 Ball, 9 Ball, 10 Ball, Straight Pool, and even 3 Ball games.
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I’m a golf teaching pro for the last 28 years, and a cue enthusiast for over 60 years. I didn’t expect to learn anything new, but was curious about a teacher’s methodology. Yours was an excellent, well informed, and precise delivery of know how. Nice work, thanks!
This is what I have been searching for. This has been the hardest thing for me to figure out how to do. I'm so happy that I found your videos. Thank you for sharing your skills your amazing.
Glad I could help Paula - Glad to have you here.
I'm still working on my draw shot in practice sessions and once in a while I get it. Seems to work better if I don't try too hard and just relax. I'm an average player and play 2 to 4 hrs per day at the senior centers am a good shotmaker, but need a killer draw shot too. Thank you for the inspiration on your videos, I will keep on trying. Keep them coming, I love pool.
I scoop the cue ball because I unintentionally lift the butt just before contact. The mechanics of your right hand are mesmerizing. You're giving the cue a quick underhanded toss, but there's a lot going on. Your thumb goes from pointing at the floor to pointing at the pocket, so there is wrist action. It's a thing of beauty. Watching your level 10 shot again I see that you also twist your wrist in the follow through, like Earl. I think it provides clearance for your forearm to get out of the way of the butt of the cue, extending the follow through. I remember years ago on AZ Billiards someone posted a few clips of a nine year old Filipino kid drawing the ball like that and I thought OMG, he's following through clear to his elbow.
I am headed to the pool hall today. I always try to watch one of your videos before I go when possible. After I finish playing with my buddy I always work on these drills. And if I see an opportunity to try one during the game I give it a shot since we are not gambling. It gives me an opportunity to see if I can preform the shot, and how it affects the game. I would do the drills before, but he is there waiting as soon as they open. Thanks again!
Yet another top notch instructional video here. It takes a lot of practice to master the draw shots as was mentioned in the video already. I bring it up again because in the early days of drawing the cue ball there is going to a LOT of miscuing going on which I think was also mentioned. If you don't own your own table it's best to try to get an out of the way table wherever you shoot and then shoot towards a spot that will not disturb other players as you continually miscue and send the cue ball off the shooting surface.
Some players never master the draw shot. For years I occasionally played pool with a gentleman who frequented the same bar I did. He had at least 15 years of experience and played almost everyday. No idea how to draw the cue ball. A couple of times I saw him miscue and draw it about an inch or so. Amazingly he still played at a decent level. Intermediate I would say but not high intermediate level.
One day he said something insulting to me which was not like him. I regretfully hit him back verbally mentioning the only times he ever drew a cue ball is when his miscued. Sadly I never saw him again after that. Back in those days my drawing ability was incredibly good. I had a nickname which I won't mention in that bar related how well I drew the cue ball. It was complimentary however. This fact probably didn't help that situation any. Anyway, he would have been about a third better than he was if he could have drawn the cue ball at a fairly decent level. Cheers, John Noe
The drawback is my favorite shot it is what got me hooked on Pool to begin with. It's something you need to perfect and practice every practice session 🤣
Ahhh, I think I finally get it!
At 27:01, if you drew a line from your cue, it would actually *not* go through the CB or the 6. And this is what is meant by "compensating" for english(?). I've been trying to figure out why my english doesn't seem to be moving the CB as much. I tried aiming askew instead of a straight line through the CB, and now CB is moving much more in the direction I want. Almost easier to make it go too far when I hit it like this.
I can't wait to see levels 11-20 when you use draw with inside english.
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Another great video Brian. I love draw shots.
Thanks 👍
As far as draw shots are concerned I'm at level zero. I haven't bothered to progress on these shots, but because of the clear explanation of it I in this video, I'll haven an opportunity to work with it until I finally get to the highest levels. Thanks a lot for a clear and well- made video.
Another informative vid. Helps codify how to organize thinking about draw shots. I can do a lot of them, but not consistently. Biggest problem i have is object ball rattling out. I iften feel like I’ve got an ok game but it’s just out of focus (sometimes literally,: right-handed, very left eye dominant). Other times i play like Andrew “Dunce”Clay😜 Butthere are some drills and shot practice ideas in the vid that will be useful.
Thanks a lot for these videos! Some of these shots you presented in the past have made me impress myself after your advice!
I know how to draw the ball very little. Sometimes I get it to zip back a lot, but more times it may only come back a few balls. And never straight back. Which means I'm not hitting the cue ball square or probably the object ball. I'm an APA lvl 4. When I have someone tell me to hit a draw shot from even the slightest angle, whether offthe rail or in the middle of the table, I know it isn't going to end well. I watch your videos all the time and they are all great! I just wish I knew which stuff to start with because I feel like I'm trying more advanced stuff than I'm capable of. I mean I try it while practicing or practice games, but not very often in matches. Thanks again for all your drills and videos you share!
Most likely the reason you’re not getting consistent results is because your stroke is not consistent. Sometimes you’re hitting the ball higher than others. Sometimes you shoot to the right then to the left. Keep your cue level and focus on a straight stroke. Which takes thousands of shots, and you’ll have better success. As far as the learning process, I would recommend checking out our NWQPOOL.com MasterClass. It covers a lot of the basics and takes you up to advanced in a logical order.
a DIME shaped curvature tip is the number one stick I'm looking for in a bar.. If it's warped.. Always strike with the "warp" up. Just like my red dot meucci. The stroke will always be true. FX U ROCK
Greetings from Pensacola - Home of the Blue Angels 💙
I really like this particular video because It explained why my cue ball only goes back about 8-10 inches and would love to shoot with “Finesse” as you were saying.
Thanks once again for another great video.
Thanks Bryan great video love the drawer shot find it hard but will keep practising
You put it down! Love the videos. Keep them coming.
Still working on beginner drills, but this video will certainly help when I get to hitting draw shots.
Mad respect for posting this.
Love it, thank you
I love that level 10 draw shot!!
Very NICE!👍🏼
Bryan, I would love to someday meet you! What a wonderful instructor you are! Thank you so much! Mac in Virginia
Great instruction👍 and has really improved my game. Thank you Sir
Great instructions. your draw drills will help my game. I have been somewhat successful in drawing the cue ball so your drills and perspective will help me get to the next level. Thank you producing excellent coaching to all truely interested in getting better at pool. OJC
Another Awesome Video! Thanks for the knowledge!
Thanks Brian, very informative as usual
After 7 months of almost daily practice on a variety of shots at beginner level on a small table, I am now starting to get consistent draw. Some shots even reaching back long rail. Switched from a crummy starter cue to a 48 inch Viper with LePro leather tip and better, although still cheap, Sure Shot chalk from Great Escape. This all after watching and rewatching your and others' videos. Thanks, Bryan!
Refer you to any soft tip on any tip maker if wanting to improve on your draw. Currently a 9/7 APA/650'S BCA and I honestly prefer a Kumui super soft but everyone has their different preferences and levels of play so it depends on what English you prefer the most on what fits the best. Experience wise soft tips take away from long distance shots as medium tips gets you distance but lacks in the draw your looking for. Hard tips#NOCOMMENT
Thank you
I’ve been getting so much from your excellent instruction. Just totally changes, or rather adds to and changes my way of playing. But I had a weird revelation, and I’m not sure if I’m right but your videos on draw, follow, English all got me thinking. Am I right in thinking that if one hits the cue ball dead center (I know, it’s not as easy as it seems) medium hard stroke, that you are actually simply pushing the ball for x amount of distance before it’s forward motion translates to the ball rolling? If so, how far with a medium hard shot? Your instruction made me think more about just the slightest amount of follow, there would me much less “push” and the ball would be actually rolling very shortly after the cue hits it. Maybe this is super obvious, or maybe I’m wrong but it just occurred to me and makes me think if it is true it could explain things I noticed in my years of amateur pool playing.
I’m so glad I found your instruction videos. I went backwards, from your latest and then on to earlier ones. You were always great at instruction and giving info, but as I went back through time I noticed to how much more natural you became with your presentation. Was great before, but you definitely have honed it and have developed a style that just is fun but also so interesting and you make your points so well! Thanks!
thank you sir for the tips.Great education.
Thank you so much! Been playing over 50 years and never could control draw shot!
Thanks again for watching.
Thanks so much for this bro🤞
Excellent, thanks
Glad you made that 10b for them. Thought it was going to hang out on the table all day. :P Nice video.
Excellent video with something g I struggle with keep up the great work !
Thanks, will do!
Quite thorough, quite helpful.
Bryan. You covered the best aspects of the draw shot. Excellent video. TY sir.
Be well,
Al-Fu
Pretty good. I am just starting to practice the draw shot. Very helpful.
Great video. I am a big fan of the Dice man.
Very helpful video. I still struggle with relaxing my grip on the cue. Thanks.
Very good information.
Thank you for sharing i always enjoy watching you. Explain what You are doing to help the individual watching your video
after yrs of being stubborn i finally closed my bridge thanks to this video. already, on shots where cb and ob are seperated by 2 diamonds i’m getting 4 freaking diamonds of draw. i don’t know what else to say except thank you. omg
I can do the half circle shots but not so much long distance shots, I lose accuracy. Need to work on those. Thanks for a great draw video.
thanks ..best tutorial
Great instructor brain, I'm following ur lessons 👍 Your Pittsburgh fan Earl oo
God bless you, Thanks for sharing the science of a great game to play🙏
I appreciate that!
Bryan I don't know if your reading my mind or if you have a camera in my house. Last night a light bulb got a little brighter for me in regards to my draw shot.
Everytime I walk by the pool table I try to hit a few balls different shots. Just because I'm walking past the table.
Anyway just as I was about to try a draw shot I realized my bridge hand was way to loose. I had the cue resting between my thumb and forefinger and I had the butt of the cue slightly elevated.
I didnt raise up and start over which I should have. I changed my bridge hand by putting my forefinger around the cue and leveling the butt. Needless to say for me it was a perfect long distance draw shot. I immediately thought of you because my changes were because of you. Thank you Bryan...
To anyone reading this comment please share with me one thing you have learned and utilize from these videos. Something you actually see improvement in for your game.
Thank you Rudy. Nothing makes my day more than hearing that I’ve improved somebody’s game.
I also tend to use a closed bridge when I'm looking for maximum draw, but it's certainly not required. In fact, I'm thinking it's because there is a flaw in the stroke that by using a closed bridge makes it easier. Take a look at elite snooker players. They can draw the ball a *LONG* way with lots of distance between the cue and object ball, and they pretty much always use open bridges.
@@ronskayakingandfishing414 thanks just saw your comment. I will look at some snooker players.
Useful stuff.. thanks.👍🇳🇿
Wow, I'm embarressed to say, I have been playing pool since I was 10 and really never knew any rules. I didnt know how to really use diamonds. The shots I learnened best were rail shots and severe cut shots but not sure exactly how I made them. Lol. The reason being I could never bank or make long shots well. I've been a 4 in 8 and 9 ball APA for 6 or 7 years. I can beat 5's and 6's ..not sure why either. I think I concentrate on making the ball and shoot SLOW. 9/10 x I can draw the ball, since I dont know where the hell the cue goes after shot, draw is my best bet. You are an excellent teacher!!!!! Now that I'm watching your videos I feel like I may actually go up to a 5 or 6 someday!. Thank you
A friend of mine walked up to Tony Ellen (RIP). Tony was practicing. His drill was shooting a spot shot with extreme draw, the 1st rail the cue ball strikes is the head rail...
Those are some pretty impressive draw shots. It will take a lot of practice to get those perfected for me. Nice video however
Nice video. I struggle with a couple of things. One is I need to be in stroke, it’s hard to go up to the table cold and get all the mechanics right for a good draw. The other - accidental English throwing the shot, I need to focus very hard on where I am hitting the cue ball, while maintaining object ball aim. I’ve got better as my stroke has improved, draws seem harder shots for taller guys like me, than shorter players who naturally can stay down flatter. My wife, who is short and Filipino, can barely play the game, I showed her draw shot and she nailed it first time no effort at all.
I don’t know about the height thing I’m 6 foot 2 and the man who might have the strongest DrawShot in the history of the game is Mike Massy who about 6 foot 6 But it is easier for short people to stay down on the shot.
@ FXBilliards I agree...I'm 6' 3" and have no issues getting low on the table and never had issues with drawing the ball, and my overall stance on every shot is much lower than most players due to my stroke style.
Wow great video and shooting Brian.
I’m always hearing courage and being afraid when someone gives me their opinion. I live in Tokyo and I don’t speak fluently and they are not fluent in English. I think they are referring to confidence in the control of the difficult shots I take and the cue ball position afterwards. I think they think I can’t position the cue ball, but that’s only 10% accurate if that much. If someone told you to not be afraid to play well or have courage. What would you think. I set a goal to win a major and it will put me in the S class player bracket here in Japan.
Where am I in the progression???
Like negative 5! Hehehe
Great video, so many drills to try.
Imma share this with my teammates in my APA league
Always was a good pool player but since I started watching your videos a year an half ago, my pool playing skyrocketed, Thanks
Excellent video. Thank you. I could have won so many more games if I understood some of these tips before. Best video so far, I'm hooked brother.
Glad it helped!
Hi Bryan,
Great video thanks..Just subscribed today, can I ask what size table 9 ft?
Also what cloth are you playing? thanks so much look forward to going through your existing videos too :-)
Sorry watched again, you did mention it is 8ft..
I learned a lot from this video
I've tried that last shot many times, but the best I can do is get the CB to cross the table, hit the long rail and rebound pretty much directly across the table (instead of coming back towards me). Very frustrating!
What is a good drill for practicing stroke speed. I practice by shooting the cue ball and have it land at a particular diamond. But I notice that my thrust is not smooth and the tip upon hitting the cue ball moves left and right even though I follow through.
Thanks again for your time you put into these lessons I'm in a bca league my town we just took second last Monday which is pretty good being this is the first year well my game was struggling til the end of session I took some of your tipss and I put in the work way more then usual it is quite easy to over practice but once I figured out what was to much I applied good practices being that our session is over and now we have playoffs against the top 8 teams any ways my Fargo rating was the lowest on the team for for this session and it just happens one off my players ended up getting sick so the other team ended up playing me twice being I had lowest rating little did they know I took your tips and was about to shoot a lights out night for my self I ended up having to play ten games I won 8 out of the ten and I ended up break and running 3 of the 8 games was very stoked but thank you for your tips couldn't have shit like that if it wasn't for videos appreciate you.....
Bryan, great lesson! You mentioned the tip you prefer early on.
I would love to see you do something equipment if you haven’t already.
Don, Birmingham AL
I’ve made videos about cues and about tips, but I will work on something covering more detail
Brian, for me , my difficulty lies when the cue ball gets closer to the rail and I elevate more to achieve draw... I tend to scoop the cue ball...
I may have a few tips. Remember that it’s two round objects in contact, your tip vs the ball, so when elevating, your 2D perspective of the face of the cue ball shifts upward, like a jump shot. Your “level” cue path will have to travel straight along that upward shifted perspective. The follow through will be cuing into the table. Hope this helps
Bryan got dice clay at the end of the tutorial….life is good.
I am an intermediate player. Played pool my whole life but never really tried because my family was so competitive and excellent pool players.
I have been playing Pool seriously for the last six months maybe.
I play excellent Pool on my practice plays but when I am playing others, most of the time, I choke.
I’ve been challenging myself to play the good players and get out of my own head. Out of my own way.
My biggest challenge in my opinion has been consistency.
Speed, stroke, aiming…..
I have to force myself to watch where the ball goes, if I hit it where I aimed, etc
My skill is inconsistent as well I’m better at long shots than short, I could make every side shot for one week but the next week can’t seem to wrap my mind around it and sink a ball.
Do you suggest on drills that I continue to start on the shorter shots? Or should I start on what I can do easily and work backwards towards three more difficult shorter shots?
Thanks for your time! I enjoy your videos
Sounds like two different issues- one sounds like tightening up your mental game. The other shot making. For the mental game check out our metal game series at nwqpool.com. It’s very inexpensive and has 21 videos. As for your shot, making of short shots - take the shots you can make, and slowly make them more and more difficult - slowly is the key-pretty much what you just described.
Best instructional video Now I understand why people couldn't answer about English the thing I don't understand is this follow through and pull back with stick
Absolutely another fantastic video Bryan. Definitely most helpful as I've had problems with my draw shot. You addressed the tip configuration but what about the shaft? Does it have an effect and if so please specify. Continue staying well and helpful. QA.
The shaft should not be an issue. I have the same draw shot with a $500 shaft as I do with a $50 house cue. The only real difference for me is the deflection on shots like level 7-10. Those shots are far more difficult with a lesser quality shaft.
@@FXBilliards Thanks Bryan. Guess its all about execution and confidence. 👍
Great video, I'm working on my draw, I'm still in level 2. On another subject>I wanted to ask your advice, in my APA league it seems on a lot of my break's and others players, most of the balls end up in a cluster in the middle of the table ! That makes for a hard run out. I guess I need to work harder on my break...Thanks
I’m going to do a brake video soon that might help you out. But it sounds like the balls are racked too loosely or they are not being hit hard enough.
@@FXBilliards Thank you very much! Love your stuff.
Any tips as to how to change your playing style? I've been playing for 20 years, and I've always dipped my elbow for some reason, any tips as to how to rid that of my game?
You could very well embrace it. There are many world-class players, who drop their elbow. People who think that’s a stroke flaw. I don’t know what they’re talking about. It’s only a flaw if it causes your cue to rise during the shot. And if your grip hand is light and fluid, this won’t happen.
Nice
Brian when you shoot in English on a ball should I hit in the same place as if it was shooting in the center of the and the object ball or do I shoot it on the right or left of the object ball
There are different ways to approach applying English. Too much to cover in the comments but I have a video program coming out next month that will cover english in great detail. Thanks for watching.
I interested in masse shots,can u help Brian. Thanks
Hey Bryan, thanks for another great tutorial 👍🏻
I've got a side question tho. Which chalk are you using? In our club we are still looking for a good yet not overpriced chalk and it seems to be harder than we thought.
I use a number of different chalks. Low end: Masters. - Mid range: Predator - High end: Taom. BTW could change because I like to try different ones out. But these are the three I go to now. As far as return on investment I will go with the predator. Taom cost $25 per unit.
@@FXBilliards thanks a lot, we use predator also, but those are too dirty. Will try the Taom ones.
Brian- I’m practicing the draw that never goes more than 8-10 inches and several times I have gotten it to go half way back from the center of table but a lot of the times I keep jumping the cue ball and it jumps about a foot. What am I doing wrong?
I keep trying to hit low and follow thru. Am I possibly lifting my elbow or something and not realizing it?
Hope to hear from you soon.
I really like this video because it covers so much about bringing the ball back using diff parts of the cue. Very interesting!
You maybe be dipping your shoulder or changing your stroke as you add power to the shot. As you try to draw further and further back, with greater power, you may be dropping the tip of the cue. Make sure the tip is in good condition and you have good quality chalk as well. If you want to send me a video of you hitting a dozen or so, I will take a look. You can email me a link at fxbilliards@gmail.com. Mark your video (unlisted) and send me a link. It will not be posted on this channel.
FXBilliards
Thank you Brian for input and advice. The tip I’m using is the black clear “soft” Kamui tip and using Kamui chalk 1.21
The tip does need replacing soon though. Have you ever used the extra soft? Was wondering if it grips the cue more and was thinking of ordering the soft and the extra soft just to see the difference.
My stick is a 19 oz. custom made Joss. It’s really quite beautiful made with 4 different woods. That being said , would it be better to weigh it up to a 21 oz stick? Thinking of adding the extra weight to maybe help with the drawing back effect and easier to hit. I’ve had many people tell me the lighter stick is better but I honestly like the feel of a heavier stick. Seemed I had better control with it heavier and knew just how softly to hit the cue with a 21 oz. The lighter stick just doesn’t have the feel that I was use to. The table I just got is the 8X4 , with Simonis 860 and trying to get use to it as well.
But back to the draw shots, I’ll keep it in mind what you said and see if I can’t get some shots recorded maybe this weekend.
Once again thank you so much!
I can do level 7 shots almost every time and shorter variations of level 10 but I cannot do a consistent long draw (I and up dead stopping). Why?
You’re not following through enough. Know how I know? Because I do it almost every time, too! Lol.
Just nailed a level 10 draw shot on 1st attempt....... Felt like Corey Deul!! Great video Brian!!
I still can't figure this out(beginner player)
Do i need the but of my cue at an angle more? I'm going as low as possible
You may think you are low but not as low as possible- MOST intermediate and beginner player do not know ow where they are really hitting the cb. Also if you don’t have a good fluid stroke it does not matter if you are hitting the correct spot.
Coach great video. What age is a mans prime for pool? How long do men have to be a great top level pool player????
I think it would depend on the man and his dedication to the game - I’ve seen people well into their 60s or 70s improve. Give me a 70-year-old that is practicing three hours a day and a 20-year-old who is practicing one hour a day - that 70-year-old is going to be better than the 20-year-old at the end of the year. I have a cousin who is over 70 and plays the APA and is still moving up in rank
FXBilliards I was just wondering I’m 35 and I’m just getting serious about my game, was wondering if it’s a waist of time like it would be trying to do football or hockey or UFC or some shit. Glad I found a sport that can last me for years to come
Which of these shots can you not do with an open bridge?
Many of them can be done with an open bridge but you will need to have a very good disciplined stroke.
I have been a pretty good player for 40 years. My issue is practice, I don't have players better than me to challenge my game. Do you have any suggestions.
Go to the biggest pool hall in the biggest city near you if you need to find competition. If you’re playing in bars, very often, the Best Guy is no better than average. You might have to commit to an hour drive. One year I was staying in Cortland New York and had to drive for an hour to get to Syracuse to find anyone that was worth playing.
Great lesson. I'm at minus 9
Draw it all over the table for great shape to win the match
For me, that last shot is easier than one of those earlier ones where you're trying to pull it back 2 feet to a small window.
Agreed, I could do 9 out of 10 level 10 shots easily but maybe 5 out of 10 on those shots to draw the cue ball back precisely to a small window
What about a coin operated cue ball on draw
It’s the same shot. Millions of people are drawing on coin up tables with bad cloth. You just need to have a good stroke.
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What are you using for a cue tip hardness?
I use soft these days but I also like the medium tips because they last longer. Thanks for watching please subscribe
@@FXBilliards I try and use soft myself. Years ago I would buy what was called a "french tip". Can't find anyone who knows what I am talking about on that subject. I was trying layered tips and found them to be overly pricey. I put on my own tips so I can change hardness at a removal heartbeat. I am at this time making my own layered tips. I apply a tip then cut 2/3 off and apply another and do the same until I get about three applied. I am noticing a controlled softer stroke on the object ball. I am over eighty years old so I have been around the block a few times. I have my own table and have had a total of seven tables in my lifetime. I taught my "Son" the basics of pool, at an early age and he went on to take courses from pros on the game of pool. At this point in time if we play against each other I get to rack the balls and watch. Life is good.
In your slow mo video you are striking the cue about a tip up from surface. But I notice that you are also, at contact, driving your tip down into the surface. When I draw right, this is how I feel I am doing it. But when Im off, Im scooping the ball. I find it very hard to find consistency in hitting at the right point and staying down through the ball.
There’s a chance you are moving your body during your stroke and your tip is moving away from your practice stroke point. This happens to a lot of guys especially when they try to hit the ball harder. That’s the best I can do without actually seeing your shot. Thanks for watching and if you want to send me a video link to see your stroke you can send it to Fxbilliards@Gmail.com
@@FXBilliards Thanks for the reply. All your points are taken. Sent you a new vid with my corrections. One big change I made was slowing my backswing. Thanks for the advice, best pool channel I follow!
Whats the name of the cue you are using and weight
Predator I KON 2-2. 19 ounce. With a Revo 12.4 mm shaft
My hands are big and it's hard for me to get level without pulling my hand back from the end of my cue, any suggestions?
You can get a cue extension. That should help out. You can simply keep it on the cue at all times.
Can you follow through to far and mess up the draw shot?
Depending on the situation, 4 to 7 inches is about right. But you develop a feel for just how much to follow through. Thanks for watching Rob.
@@FXBilliards My pleasure! I have learned a lot from your videos and I'm very grateful for the free knowledge. Most guys have to pay alot of money to get this experience.
What is the size of your billiard table?
I’m currently using a 9 foot table, but I think this video was recorded on an 8 foot table
When i hit the cue that low it is jumping clean off the table.
IT COULD BE: You are hitting the CB lower than you think. If you jump the ball you are hitting under the ball. The problem is most likely in your stroke. You are trying too hard and the stroke is not straight. Try hitting it very slow and very low until your stroke improves to the point that you are hitting the correct spot. The perfect draw shot an jumping the ball, only differ by about 3-6 millimeters.
Is Bryan playing on an 8' or 9' table here?
In the DrawShot video it’s an 8 foot table in the new videos. It’s a 9 foot table.
So I'm confused, wouldn't level 3 control draw need English to get over to the next ball??
No. English is not used to move the CB in space it is used to move the cue ball once it hits a rail. We use angles to move the cb in space.
@@FXBilliards draw with a angle got you! I was practicing this drill yesterday and trying my hardest using bottom left or right English lol. Thanks sir
hey Bryan i got the notification that you responded to my comment but i could only see part of it, for some reason its not in the reply section. can i trouble you to send it again please.
Sorry I cant find it either. Nor do I see your questions. Please email me at fxbilliards@gmail.com with your questions and I will be glad to answer them. Just put the word QUESTIONS in the subject line.
For some reason level 10 is easier for me than number 5
What tip
Kamui black soft
I can shoot level 10 all day but if its straight in that cue ball is getting scooped off of the table everytime.
If you can make level 10 with all of that english required but miscue with a straight in draw, it could be that you are giving your full attention to the level 10 shot but relaxing too much on the much easier shot. Try shooting your straight in shot with less draw (not as low a hit) and then work your way down the cue ball. Let me know if that works out. You might need a few dozen to get it working every time.
@@FXBilliards I find it so wonderful that you take the time to read the comments and respond. Thank you very much for your advice, I will give it a try. Im pretty sure its just a mental block which I need to work through. I am also in the process of developing the technique you were talking about to not need to use power to get the ball to spin.
your tip is dipping, most likely from rushing transition from backswing to forward swing, if you have rushed transition, instead of first motion going forward, your arm goes up, drops tip and you scoop it
@@johnschorr596 I only scoop it when the cue ball and object ball are 7 or more feet apart and I'm trying to draw back to the end of the table that I shot from. I think you're right about rushing the transition. When I picture taking that shot I dont think I pause from back to forward swing. I hit it really hard on those 12+ foot draw shots which needless to say, sacrifices accuracy. However as I said previously, I'm developing the technique to not have to hit it so hard. I am going to pay attention to my transition next time I can get to a table. Thanks for the input.