Top 10 SECRETS of Pool

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FYI, I just posted a new video describing the Top 10 true secrets to playing top-level pool: 1-Focus, 2-Routine, 3-Play Smart, 4-Diagnose, 5-CB Control, 6-Mental Game, 7-Learn, 8-Play, 9-Practice, 10-Have Fun. Check it out:


As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy,
Dave
 
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Top shelf Dr. Dave! Thank you!

I hope everyone paused the video at 3:08 and read the top 10 mental aspects of pool. Each of them is worthy of a lot of study.

Makes me want to go hit some balls. In fact, gotta run!
 
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Tin Man said:
Top shelf Dr. Dave! Thank you!
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Thanks Demetrius. As always, that means a lot to me coming from a top player and rising star instructor like yourself.

Tin Man said:
I hope everyone paused the video at 3:08 and read the top 10 mental aspects of pool. Each of them is worthy of a lot of study.
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For those interested, a handout, article, and video covering this stuff can be found here!

Mental Game resource page

Tin Man said:
Makes me want to go hit some balls. In fact, gotta run!
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Me too. Too bad it’s past my bed time. :embarrassed2:

Catch you later,
Dave
 
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Slightly off topic, but I appreciate the wealth of material on your website. I just bought your SAWS video.

Here's the random path for how I ending up buying your video. I know it's the normal chaotic path of how we find most things on the web, but it's a bit amusing.

Last night, I was practicing a shape drill. The shot required a soft hit with bottom left english and there was about 5 feet between the CB and OB. I was missing the shot most of the time, because of the swerve effect, which I could not adjust for in reliable way. I took a break and hopped on AZBilliards forum and started searching on parallel english vs. BHE/FHE hoping to find some good advice on consistency. I found an old post from 2015 under the aiming forum with a lot of angry banter between a couple members, but there was a gem in there with a link to a grainy video by Colin Colenso on BHE. I watched most of the video by Colin. This morning, I googled Colin's name. One of the search results was a link to your website, where you discussed his video on shot making drills. Then, I found your page on aiming with sidespin. After watching the preview of your SAWS video, I decided to pull the trigger to buy the full video.

I'm looking forward to digesting the video material in the next couple of days. Well done on the site and appreciate the material.:thumbup:
 
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Kdogster said:
Slightly off topic, but I appreciate the wealth of material on your website. I just bought your SAWS video.

Here's the random path for how I ending up buying your video. I know it's the normal chaotic path of how we find most things on the web, but it's a bit amusing.

Last night, I was practicing a shape drill. The shot required a soft hit with bottom left english and there was about 5 feet between the CB and OB. I was missing the shot most of the time, because of the swerve effect, which I could not adjust for in reliable way. I took a break and hopped on AZBilliards forum and started searching on parallel english vs. BHE/FHE hoping to find some good advice on consistency. I found an old post from 2015 under the aiming forum with a lot of angry banter between a couple members, but there was a gem in there with a link to a grainy video by Colin Colenso on BHE. I watched most of the video by Colin. This morning, I googled Colin's name. One of the search results was a link to your website, where you discussed his video on shot making drills. Then, I found your page on aiming with sidespin. After watching the preview of your SAWS video, I decided to pull the trigger to buy the full video.

I'm looking forward to digesting the video material in the next couple of days. Well done on the site and appreciate the material.:thumbup:
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I'm glad your circuitous path lead you to the right place. :grin-square:

I hope you enjoy and benefit from SAWS. Be aware that multiple viewing will be required to fully absorb everything. There's a lot of stuff there. And obviously, to apply the info effectively, you will need to spend time at the table. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback.

Regards,
Dave
 
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Even deeper knowledge.

An angel appeared to Ronnie O'Sullivan when he was 14. But he won’t reveal the secret, His Evasive answer to most questions:

‘I don’t know. I just hit the ball’
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When you truly have "deep knowledge and experience," that's all you need to think ... "just hit the ball."

Regards,
Dave
 
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dr_dave said:
FYI, I just posted a new video describing the Top 10 true secrets to playing top-level pool: 1-Focus, 2-Routine, 3-Play Smart, 4-Diagnose, 5-CB Control, 6-Mental Game, 7-Learn, 8-Play, 9-Practice, 10-Have Fun. Check it out:


As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.
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For those interested in learning more about any of the topics mentioned in the video, here are the supporting resources linked in the YouTube video description:

- The SECRET TO IMPROVE Your Pool Game ... Finally Revealed: https://youtu.be/6XOc4LvrQdg
- Top 100 Tips/Secrets/Gems: https://billiards.colostate.edu/secrets-gems/
- “Top 10 Principles” videos series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9d4KFY28XtrkjqZMKZc3uB4Y5sWCjW6
- “Everything You Need to Know” videos series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9d4KFY28XvAa708C1BPbOYctSaWAIuF
- pre-shot routine: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/pre-shot-routine/
- fundamentals: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/fundamental/
- CB control and pattern play: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/
- Top 10 Safeties Every Pool Player Must Master: https://youtu.be/Ji_jFE6QVmQ
- game strategy: https://youtu.be/Ji_jFE6QVmQ https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/strategy/
- mental game: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/mental/
- improving your game: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/advice/improving/
- Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vepp/
- what it takes to play like a pro: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/advice/pro/
- Dr. Dave Billiard T-shirts, mugs, caps: https://drdavebilliardtshirts.com
- sources of video excerpts used in this video:
---- RUNOUT DRILL SYSTEM (RDS) … A New Way to Practice, Teach, and Learn: https://youtu.be/zh4Ns_r0zeY
---- Top 10 Mental Aspects of Pool - The Mental Game: https://youtu.be/eac6OQxOL2w
---- CUE BALL CONTROL ... Everything You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/fPQEBxbByD4
---- Top 10 Aim, Alignment, and STROKE DRILLS: https://youtu.be/D3oj9lte_5o
---- Player Ratings - How Good Do You Play?: https://youtu.be/4ONk7jg5TwM
---- Top 10 PATTERN PLAY Principles and Techniques: https://youtu.be/DMlQGu_pRNU
---- Top 10 Pool Shots Every Player Must Know!!!: https://youtu.be/HqAb4mWEkps
---- Top 10 Safeties Every Pool Player Must Master: https://youtu.be/Ji_jFE6QVmQ

Enjoy,
Dave
 
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