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FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates the “hold the line” principle, useful for predicting CB direction off rail cut shots, where the OB is about a ball off the rail. This principle helps you know what is possible when planning position-play routes. Check it out...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates the purpose for all the white donuts on my table. I also show many useful drills you can use to assess and improve important aspects of your game. These drills are helpful to players at all levels from beginner to advanced. Come...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates a categorized collection of the most common scratches and shows the best ways to detect and prevent them. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Straight Follow 1:42 - Straight Draw 2:06 - Natural Angle 3:19 -...

FYI, I just posted a new video that covers many situations where one or more balls are in the jaws of a pocket. Topics included are balls jammed in a pocket, an object ball in the jaws of a pocket, and the cue ball corner hooked behind a point of the pocket. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 -...

FYI, I just posted a new video that fully explores miscue and scoop shots in detail and makes it totally clear when they are legal or not. Several recent calls from recent pro tournament matches are also examined in detail, including the recent controversial scoop shot by Patric Gomez against...

FYI, I just posted a new video that calls out another bad draw-shot-miscue foul judgement at the Philippines Open. The bad call was against Patric Gonzales in a match with Jayson Shaw, who later missed an easy semi-final match-winning shot against Arseni Sevastyanov for even more drama. Check...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates all recommended “best practices” concerning the wrist and grip. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Neutral 1:33 - Relaxed 3:44 - Flicking 5:39 - Fixing ---- 6:15 - “air strokes” ---- 7:17 - forearm and...

FYI, I just posted a new video that analyzes Robbie Capito’s controversial shot against Max Lechner in the recent Hanoi Open Quarter Finals. The shot, which was a foul, was called good, allowing Capito to win the game and the match, taking away Lechner’s chances for a possible tournament...

FYI, I just posted a new video that covers everything you need to know about how to aim and control rail cuts effectively. Many game-situation examples are included, and everything is shown in super slow motion to help you understand the required aim and action for each type of shot. Check it...

FYI, I just posted a new video with Samm Diep that discusses and demonstrates advantages and disadvantages of being tall or short in pool. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Stance Comfort 1:48 - Reach ---- 1:51 - long shots ---- 3:40 - mechanical bridge ---- 4:50 - jump...

FYI, I just posted a new video that presents a categorized collection of the best banks shots ever from 9-ball, 10-ball, and 8-ball pro pool tournament matches. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Position Plays 0:57 - Two-Way Shots 1:52 - Jump Banks 2:21 - Multiple-Rail...

FYI, I just posted a new video that shows the installation of my new rails and pockets, uses the Table Difficulty Factor (TDF) system to compare the modified table to the previous one, and performs a set of tests to measure the effective sizes of the pockets at different angles and speeds to see...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates many shot effects, including CB deflection, that are different under slick or waxed conditions compared to typical conditions. These effects are important to know when playing under different conditions. I also compare the effects...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses the WaxGate controversy following the recent $1M World Championship in Saudi Arabia. I break down example shots from the tournament, comparing typical and slick or waxed conditions. I also demonstrate all ball-reaction effects that are different...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates useful techniques and “hot tips” for controlling the CB with draw shots off a rail at various angles. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:11 - Straight Back Draw 1:29 - Using Ball Hop to Delay Draw 3:29 - Speed Effects...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates many techniques that can help you rack the balls as tightly as possible to improve your break effectiveness and consistency. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - VENT Excerpt on Racking ---- 0:26 - remove the top...

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates why all leagues should follow the WPA official rules of pool, including “All Ball Fouls,” where it is a foul if you touch or move the CB or any OB, even by mistake, at any time during play. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates all changes that have recently been made to the World Pool Association (WPA) official rules of pool. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 – Intro 0:38 - Use of Equipment 2:46 - Balls Settling 4:13 - 8-Ball Open Table 5:08 - Foul Uncertainty...

FYI, I just posted a video that discusses and demonstrates how to accurately aim shallow-angle kick shots and rail-first carom and kiss shots. If you learn and practice the technique and systems in this video, you will be able to execute these types of shots with confidence. Check it out...

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...