A Catalog of Common SCRATCHES, and How to Avoid Them

[dr_dave]

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 - Tangent Line
5:36 - Angled Draw
7:21 - Rail Cut Shot
9:08 - Hanger
10:02 - 1-Rail Position
10:48 - 2-Rail Position
12:17 - Break
14:10 - More Info

Supporting Resources:

• how to avoid a scratch: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/scratch-avoid/
• CB control tutorial: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/tutorial/cue-ball-control/
• 30° rule: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/
• 30° rule peace sign: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/30-90-rules/peace-sign/
• 90° rule: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/stun/90-degree-rule/
• System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
• 3-times-the-angle system: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/draw/trisect/
• tweener shots: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/tweener/
• hanger CB control: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/hanger/
• 45° rule: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/45-degree-rule/
• break shot strategy and technique: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/break/

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

Enjoy!

 

[Straightpool_99]

Good video. I'd just add that among better players, apart from the break, the most common scratches are probably caused by colliding into balls unintentionally, or being forced into shooting thin shots where the tangent line goes into a pocket and being unable to alter the line due to the thinness of hit. The last category is typically happening in tournaments where the cloth is brand new and the ball slides more before curving.

 

[dr_dave]

Good video

Thanks.

I'd just add that among better players, apart from the break, the most common scratches are probably caused by colliding into balls unintentionally, or being forced into shooting thin shots where the tangent line goes into a pocket and being unable to alter the line due to the thinness of hit. The last category is typically happening in tournaments where the cloth is brand new and the ball slides more before curving.

Excellent points. Those would have been good to mention and demonstrate.