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Absolutely not. That rule applies only to 10-ball.

Agreed. These are important skills to master. You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. 🤓

Thanks. Well stated. I agree 100%. That's what SAWS does for me when using sidespin.

You can obviously use the same wagon-wheel-style setup shown in the video, but you won't be able to get the CB as close to the "hold the line" directions. For angles off the rail less than 40 degrees, you can practice the twice-the-angle target directions (with draw only).

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

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...

Obviously not. That’s why a high tip was used. Again, all questions you have asked in this thread are answered with clear explanations and demonstrations in the video linked above.

As clearly demonstrated in the video linked above, when the CB is close to the OB or when fast speed is used, the tip must be high to guarantee the CB will be rolling when it reaches the OB. All different directions. The natural-angle peace-sign applies only when the CB has full natural roll...

It is certainly good sportsmanship to call fouls on yourself; but not all players do this, and it is not explicitly required by the rules. Players should certainly admit to a foul when their opponent points one out, assuming the foul was clear. But in a “two-bit fun tournament,” you can decide...

I have used a tailor’s pencil before, but because I use all the drills in the video often with students, I prefer the donuts.

Sometimes it is good to shoot the exact same shot over and over again to work on execution; but I prefer drills like the progressive BU Exam drills, where the CB, OB, or target moves every shot. That way, you can’t get “dialed in” shooting the same shot over and over again.

I use the transparent donuts for all temporary or special-purpose ball positions so I don’t confuse them with my standard donut positions. They are also pretty much invisible to the camera in typical views.

It looks like you like hanging out where the donuts are. Come for the donuts, stay for the drills. 🤓

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...

... only if fast speed is used or if the OB is close to the CB. See the explanations and demonstrations here:

See this video for all the reasons why a “natural angle” shot is natural: It is very easy to roll the CB with a wide range of tip positions, shot distances, shot speeds, and cloth conditions, and small changes in cut angle have very little effect on CB direction. Creating perfect stun at the...

… but “natural angle” scratches are more “natural.” 🤓 Although, I do have an entire section in the video dedicated to “tangent line” scratches.

The “natural angle” is for a rolling CB. It is the easiest to predict and control. See:

That’s similar to the rail cut shot covered in the video.

I think I might prefer slow-rolling it was no sidespin, but I’m not sure.