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For those who don't like clicking on links, here are the most useful stroke-related videos:

Check out the subtopic links and 3 videos here: stroke fundamentals and “best particles” resource page

Here are the latest standings: AZB Users Who Have Taken the BU Playing-Ability Exams (with top scores to date): BU Score (Exam I + Exam II), Exam III, Exam IV, Exam V - User - Table Size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf - Video Links 186 (92 + D:94), , , 100 - kanzzo - 9', 4 1/4", 3 5/8''...

Sorry, but we don't plan to do any prize-fund challenges in the near future. But this thread will always remain as an informal challenge.

Thanks Matt. I'm glad I did your great illustration justice. :geek:

I filmed a bunch of these but decided to not include them since the results were really not interesting. Straight cut is much more effective than spin to throw the 2nd ball. I guess I could have included examples where you can’t cut it quite enough and use spin for assist; but again, these...

Agreed. I filmed this and almost included it, but it didn’t make the final cut since it is even more rare and since the 3rd ball goes straight using sidespin only (although, I guess this is good for people to know). The transferred spin after two straight, frozen balls is pretty much down to...

I didn't, but now I have a video. Check it out: Thank you again for letting me use your excellent illustration.

I'm glad you liked the video. A carbon fiber shaft can have a slightly more efficient hit (especially if it has a hard tip), but the difference is small. For more info, see: cue hit efficiency tip hardness effects getting more spin with an LD shaft The main advantages of a CF shaft are...

For those interested, here are the most useful videos from the resource page:

Here is the main video illustrating and demonstrating the power draw technique advice:

For those who want to learn more about this, check out the info and videos here: power draw technique advice Agreed. But another problem is that many people tense up during a draw shot, causing the tip to hit lower than it is at address. For those who want to improve draw shot...

See: Why Diamond brand tables bank short

For those interested, various types of "scoop shots" (including the case where the tip hits the CB and table at the same time for a non-sliding-contact single hit with no secondary contact) are demonstrated and shown in super slow motion here: scoop shot resource page

This topic has been on "my list" for a long time. Maybe I'll do a video (maybe along with a supporting math/physics analysis) soon; although, I have a very busy month ahead. Nice job with the illustration. Do you mind if I include it in my video (with a "shout out" to you and your thread)...

… except when you still pocket the desired ball with the miscue, like with a draw miscue or with a pocket hanger. … or with an intentional miscue (which is already handled by the unsportsmanlike foul rule). … by giving the opponent the option to shoot or return control back to the miscue...

For those interested, here is a good place to start. especially the list at the bottom of the page: Throw Tutorial

I should have stressed this more in the video. A longer bridge is not a good choice if your stroke is not consistently straight.

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. Good point. I should have made this more clear in the video. I also should have mentioned that a longer bridge can be helpful to shorter players, allowing rhem to reach more shorts more easily. I’m glad you learned something new. This is particularly important...

Actually, that’s my commercial sight where I sell instructional products. My site with the vast amount of free resources is here: billiards.colostate.edu