How to Master Stop, Follow, and Draw Skills … THE MOST USEFUL DRILL IN POOL

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates a useful drill to test and help you develop the ability to stop, follow, and draw with accuracy and control. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - The Basic Drill
1:54 - Challenge Option
3:12 - Modified Challenge
3:59 - Progressive Alternative
4:56 - More Info

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

Enjoy!

 

[billiards_watch]

Thank you Dr.

 

[dr_dave]

Thank you Dr.

You're welcome. I aim to swerve.

 

[Twocylndr]

I've been doing this drill off and on for a while. I video it at different angles and perspectives (and slow motion).

 

[dr_dave]

I've been doing this drill off and on for a while. I video it at different angles and perspectives (and slow motion).

That’s a smart way to spot technique flaws, as demonstrated in this video:

 

[BD23]

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates a useful drill to test and help you develop the ability to stop, follow, and draw with accuracy and control. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - The Basic Drill
1:54 - Challenge Option
3:12 - Modified Challenge
3:59 - Progressive Alternative
4:56 - More Info

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

Enjoy!

Thanks, Doc!

 

[derangedhermit]

That’s a smart way to spot technique flaws, as demonstrated in this video:

Looking at the freeze-frame at the start and your stance: how tall are you, and how long is your cue? Also, I find higher tables more comfortable to play on. Have you tried different table heights? I easily notice a difference of even 1 inch in height. ("Official" or standard range is 29.25"-31".)

 

[dr_dave]

how tall are you

6' 3"

how long is your cue?

63" (with the 4" joint extension).

I find higher tables more comfortable to play on. Have you tried different table heights?

I have not, but I suspect I would like it.

I easily notice a difference of even 1 inch in height. ("Official" or standard range is 29.25"-31".)

My table's playing surface is at 30". Maybe I will get it raised a little the next time I get the cloth changed and the table leveled.

 

[Poolmanis]

My table's playing surface is at 30". Maybe I will get it raised a little the next time I get the cloth changed and the table leveled.

Your back will thank you for doing it!

Very nice video Doc!
Loving it!

 

[straightline]

Keep the midgets at bay too.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Dr. Dave info is solid, problem people do not eat to PRACTICE to Build Muscle Memory.

 

[dr_dave]

Very nice video Doc!
Loving it!

Thanks. Can you or anybody else get five in a row at Shot 9 (long draw scratch)? Post a video if you can. I would like to see it. I tried for a while and was unsuccessful.

 

[dr_dave]

Dr. Dave info is solid, problem people do not eat to PRACTICE to Build Muscle Memory.

"Not eat" before practice is definitely a problem.