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FYI, I just posted a new video that does a deep-dive analysis of Josh Filler’s missed 3-rail kick shot in the recent Reyes Cup to help gain insight into whether the shot was the right choice or not. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Was It the Right Shot? 2:36 - Top Player...

FYI, I just posted a new video that announces and demonstrates “All in One” (AO), a new Billiard University Playing Ability Exam, the ninth in the series. It consists of a set of 15 break-and-run challenges of increasing levels of difficulty. The goal is to pocket a given number of balls in...

FYI, I just posted a new video that shows all the things you should consider if you want your open bridge to be as perfect as possible for the best results. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Background 3:11 - Adequate “V” 5:14 - “V” Facing You 5:37 - Cue Off the Flesh...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses the ChalkGate controversy during the recent US Open Championship surrounding Darren Appleton and Mickey Kraus and shows the results of a careful experiment to prove once and for all if Master chalk results in more frequent skid than Taom chalk. Check...

FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with Nic Barrow that discusses “best practices” and technique anomalies and whether they should be embraced or not. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Podcast ---- 1:05 - Idiosyncrasies ---- 2:54 - Tinkerer vs. Repeater ---- 5:01 -...

FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with Nic Barrow that discusses eye pattern "best practices" and points out eye pattern differences between pool and snooker. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Background 4:58 - Podcast ---- 5:26 - Aim/Align While Standing ---- 6:39 -...

FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with Nic Barrow that discusses “best practices” and tradeoffs related to bridge length and stroke length, including the warm-up or feather strokes and the final backswing. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 3:19 - Podcast ---- 3:54 - short...

FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with Nic Barrow that discusses and demonstrates different stroke types and important “best practices," and points out differences between pool and snooker strokes. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Podcast ---- 3:48 - snooker piston...

FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with respected snooker coach Nic Barrow that discusses important “best practices” concerning the stance and points out differences between pool and snooker stances. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Podcast ---- 4:09 - optimized stance...

FYI, I just posted a new video with respected snooker coach Nic Barrow that shows mechanical bridge or rest “best practices” technique that can help you be more accurate and consistent with long reach shots. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Normal Stroke 1:29 - Best...

FYI, we just got a very late cancellation in our Sept 21-23 Advanced Course Boot Camp. If you want the spot, please let me know ASAP at: DrDave@BilliardUniversity.org. All info can be found here: https://billiarduniversity.org/instruction/school/

FYI, I just posted a new video that I created with respected snooker coach Nic Barrow that looks at all differences and comparisons between the sports of pool and snooker. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Terminology 2:34 - Equipment 4:04 - cues 5:26 - pockets...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and analyses the foul called against Kelly Fisher in the Finals of the recent Women’s 8-Ball World Championship that gave Chezka Centeno the match victory and the world title. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - The Call and Review...

FYI, I just posted a new video of my presentation to pool instructors at the 2026 International Certified Instructor (ICI) Summit in Dubuque, Iowa. I share how I teach cue ball control in a group setting, based on a session I teach at the Billiard University (BU) Boot Camps. Check it out...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates my favorite instructional phrases. They are helpful since they are catchy and easy to remember. They also provide good advice and guidance for having good fundaments and effective technique. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 -...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates the effects of speed with two-rail kicks aimed using the midpoint-parallel-shift aiming system. The video also resolves a discrepancy concerning two past videos on this topic. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:19 -...

FYI, I just posted a new video that announces the latest Billiard University (BU) Playing-Ability Exam Draw and Follow Online Challenge. New exams assess and give you excellent practice with draw and follow control. $3000 in prizes are available for 10 people and everybody who participates...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates how to use stroke length to accurately and consistently control follow and draw distance for a wide range of shot distances and follow and draw amounts. Also presented and demonstrated is a Follow Matrix Drill for putting your...

FYI, I just posted a new video that describes and demonstrates a Draw Matrix Challenge drill to test how well you can control draw shots from various distance and for different draw amounts. Put your skills to the test by giving the challenge a try. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro...

FYI, I just posted a new video that presents a master class on everything you need to know to understand how to judge if a split hit, where the cue ball hits two balls at nearly the same time, is a foul or not. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Pro Match Examples 1:40 -...