Using The Rail For More Position Options

[dr_dave]

FYI, pro player Tin Man (Demetrius Jelatis) and I just posted a new video that demonstrates how to take advantage of the rails for more position-play options. Check it out:

Contents (with timestamp links):
0:00 – Intro
0:24 – Back-Cut Options
1:30 – Forward-Cut Options
3:25 – Game Situation Examples
6:00 – Rail Target Drill
7:53 – Examples Using Drill Skills
8:43 – Wrap Up

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!

 

[rharm]

Great video, love the sound effects. I know Tin Man loves using side spin and rails, these examples show how useful they can be.

 

[dr_dave]

Great video, love the sound effects.

Some people I over-used them is some recent videos, so I'm trying to restrain myself a little more (while still having a little fun).

I know Tin Man loves using side spin and rails, these examples show how useful they can be.

I was very impressed when he crushed that rail target practice drill.

 

[bbb]

once again an excellent video very educational and well produced
Demetrious you play great

 

[dr_dave]

once again an excellent video very educational and well produced

Thank you. I aim to swerve.

Demetrious you play great

No kidding. We played quite a lot during his visit. I didn't get to shoot much.

 

[BRussell]

That position on a corner pocket shot where you have an angle going in to the rail is one of the most important in pool. It comes up a couple times in most every rack. Drills like the one below can help to ingrain the shot and the position. Make the balls in rotation, always getting one rail position. Once you clear the 4, put all four balls back up and keep going.

 

[dr_dave]

That position on a corner pocket shot where you have an angle going in to the rail is one of the most important in pool. It comes up a couple times in most every rack. Drills like the one below can help to ingrain the shot and the position. Make the balls in rotation, always getting one rail position. Once you clear the 4, put all four balls back up and keep going.


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Well stated. And I agree ... that is a great drill.

 

[dr_dave]

That position on a corner pocket shot where you have an angle going in to the rail is one of the most important in pool. It comes up a couple times in most every rack. Drills like the one below can help to ingrain the shot and the position. Make the balls in rotation, always getting one rail position. Once you clear the 4, put all four balls back up and keep going.


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Well stated. And I agree ... that is a great drill.

FYI, I just added a quote of your post at the bottom of the leaving an angle for position resource page.

 

[Lawnboy77]

A great video from two of my favorite folks here on the forum.

 

[dr_dave]

A great video from two of my favorites folks here on the forum.

Thanks!

 

[Poolmanis]

Very nice video that put some of yours earlier work to nice practical package.

 

[Poolplaya9]

FYI, pro player Tin Man (Demetrius Jelatis) and I just posted a new video that demonstrates how to take advantage of the rails for more position-play options.

You partnered up with the right guy for this type of thing IMO. Demetrius is smarter than your average bear and picks up on various intricacies and has various insights that many/most instructors quite simply never do come to recognize or realize. Bold statement but I believe it to be true based on what I've seen.

 

[sjm]

Very well done, gentleman, and useful drills for those looking to refine their skills.

 

[dr_dave]

Very nice video that put some of yours earlier work to nice practical package.

Thanks. I'm sure some people (especially on YouTube and Facebook) think it is too "detailed" or too "technical" or "covers too much," but they are probably the people who can benefit the most.

 

[dr_dave]

You partnered up with the right guy for this type of thing IMO. Demetrius is smarter than your average bear and picks up on various intricacies and has various insights that many/most instructors quite simply never do come to recognize or realize. Bold statement but I believe it to be true based on what I've seen.

Demetrius is definitely better than most top players I've met concerning expressing some of the intricacies of the game, but I don't agree with you about "many/most instructors" not being aware of this stuff. Good instructors (especially the top ones) are excellent students of the game and know more than you give them credit for. They are also very good at expressing things and helping students learn.

 

[dr_dave]

Very well done, gentleman, and useful drills for those looking to refine their skills.

Thanks Stu.

 

[Lawnboy77]

Loving that rail target practice drill. Thanks guys! I’m adding that one to the daily routine.

 

[dr_dave]

Loving that rail target practice drill. Thanks guys! I’m adding that one to the daily routine.

It is a great drill for CB direction control, sidespin use, and speed control, all in one.