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Thanks. I look forward to seeing you back in full form. Good luck with a fast and complete recovery. Thanks. I look forward to seeing more entries. These drills are excellent practice. FYI, I have been finding the 1/8 system very helpful.

Here's the latest: AZB Users Who Have Taken the BU Playing-Ability Exams (with top scores to date): BU Exam Scores (I + II), III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII - User - Table Size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf - Video Links 186 (92 + D:94), , , 100, , 75, 96 - kanzzo - 9', 4 1/4", 3 5/8'', 1'' -...

I just posted a 75 on BU Exam VII:

I just posted a 75 in the Draw Matrix Drill:

The Plus System is better suited for long shots when going off a short rail first, especially when the target ball is close to a rail, but both systems are useful. The Plus System also requires “benchmark spin,” and it also requires adjustments when the contact point on the first rail is close...

No system is perfect over a wide range of shots, but knowing how to adjust when necessary makes them much more effective.

I don’t think it is easier kicking 2 rails vs. 1, in general. But going off 2 rails can be less sensitive to speed and spin variations (because changes on the 1st rail tend to cancel off the 2nd rail).

You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓

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 -...

At the risk of sounding like I’m begging to give my money away, I’ll bump this periodically hoping to get more participation. Even if you don’t post videos, feel free to share your scores. I’m curious to see how a wide range of players does with the Challenges.

FYI, there at 10 money spots available, and only 4 people have participated to date. It would be sad if money goes unclaimed. For the current standings and for info on how to participate, see: $3,000 Billiard University (BU) Draw/Follow Challenge. FYI, there is an advantage to locking in...

Everything in this video: and everything else in the links and videos here: Important Pool Fundamentals

Every time a thread like this comes up, I add to and improve the eye pattern "best practices" resource page. I hope I am able to add even more insight from this thread. Check out the page if you haven't visited it before (or in a while). It is much more complete than it used to be.

See the explanations, video, and article links here: "quiet eyes" resource page

Good post. FYI, I added a quote of it to the bottom of the eye pattern "best practices" resource page where I discuss other sports. Here's a pertinent excerpt from the page: In dynamic racquet and batting sports, where the ball is moving, it is much more effective to focus on the moving ball...

Good thread. FYI, this topic is covered in detail on the eye pattern "best practices" resource page. Those interested in this topic should check out that entire page. Here's a video from the page that covers most of the important points: Here's an excerpt from the page listing slight...

Since people in this thread seem to be good shooters and have the ability to post videos, I encourage you to enter the $3,000 Billiard University Draw/Follow Challenge: For more info, see the Challenge page. Good luck and good shooting!

I suspect a lot of people might also just be lazy and are not really that serious about improving their game, along with the other stuff I mentioned earlier (embarrassment or not knowing how to post videos online).

Understood. I’m glad to hear it. I plan to keep working also, even though I know it is very unlikely I can match your scores. I am finding the practice very helpful for my focus, and the challenge of improving my scores is fun.

I am also baffled and disappointed by how few people participate. Maybe some people might be intimidated by filming themselves and posting it online, either because they might be embarrassed, or because they don’t know how to do it and don’t want to bother with it.