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FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates a set of 5 simple shots you can use to quickly assess an unfamiliar table if you have only a short amount of time to practice before a match. That way, you will know how to adjust to table conditions accordingly during play...

FYI, I just posted a video that shows a collection of amazing pool shot sequences that have earned Chris Melling the well-deserved nickname: “The Magician.” Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Best Sequence Ever 1:20 - More Brilliance ---- 1:27 - Ultimate Pool ---- 3:11 -...

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...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates how to test and compare pool tables for cloth and cushion speed, pocket difficulty, and kick and bank performance. The video also shows a full test on my current 9’ Olhausen table since I will be changing the rails and pockets soon...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates useful strategies when faced with a difficult game-ball shot. These strategies, which apply to all games including 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball, will help you win more games. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - VENT...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates the most important shot in pool … getting good shape on the game ball from anywhere on the table to make the winning shot as easy as possible. Topics covered include principles, examples, and useful drills to help you master this...

I recently served as an expert witness in a legal trial dealing with transgender women participation in female billiards events. Check out all the details in the following article, excerpts of which appear in this month's issue of Billiards Digest magazine: Gender in Pool … The “Battle of the...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates everything you need to know about follow-shot control principles, including useful drills for learning how to use topspin with precision and consistency. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Stroke Length Control 2:17 -...

FYI, I just posted a video that demonstrates a useful speed reference that is good to know. It is based on straight-back banks common in the game of One-Pocket, but the principle also applies to other games. It is also useful to measure the speed of a table and its cushions. This video is an...

A "Cue The Experts" podcast by Jeremiah Gage from Bullseye Billiards, with me discussing my background, pool instruction, and the game just dropped. Check it out:

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates what are considered eye pattern “best practices,” showing and explaining why most top players focus on the object ball (not the cue ball) during their final stroke. It also gives perspective to Jayson Shaw's controversial video...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates stroke “best practices” involving acceleration, follow-through, and speed control for normal shots, finesse shots, and power shots. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Speed Control 2:03 - Stroke Finish 3:11 - Finesse...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates technique advice and a useful drill to help you become more effective with jacked-up or elevated-cue shots. This skill is important when shooting off a cushion or over a ball, or to avoid a double hit, or to execute jump and massé shots...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates every type of offensive and defensive kick shot in pool, showing how to aim and execute them with confidence. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Basic Offensive Kicks 4:11 - Basic Defensive Kicks 6:06 - Kick at a...

FYI, I just posted a video discusses and demonstrates how to accurately aim 2-rail kick shots using the midpoint-parallel-shift system. All adjustments needed to use the system effectively over a wide range of shots is also covered. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Aiming...

FYI, I just posted a video announcing the new and improved website DrDavePoolInfo.com (previously located at billiards.colostate.edu) with a guided tour, showing all the free resources available to learn about any pool topic or technique. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 -...

This is one of my early DVD videos ("High-Speed Video Magic," Copyright 2007), now available for free. It includes all sorts of things in super slow motion, including: billiard shots, stupid human tricks, stupid animal tricks, the physics of toys, cool engineered devices, fun with food...

FYI, I just posted a new video showing breaks, run-outs, and shots from three recent 8-ball practice sessions on a both a 9’ table and 7’ “bar boxes.” Included are good examples of many important strategies and techniques for playing winning 8-ball. Enjoy! Check it out: Contents: 0:00 -...

FYI, I just posted a new video showing a greatest hits collection of fun moments, memorable shots, flukes, and silliness, all from my past 700 videos, for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Fun Moments ---- 0:27 - Rollie Williams ---- 3:26 -...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates how to find your personal best stance, allowing you to deliver a straight and consistent stroke. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Cue Pointing Trick 2:00 - Stance Fundamentals 2:47 - Testing Your Stance and...