BALL IN HAND Strategy … Everything You Need to Know

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a new video that covers strategies for selecting the best ball-in-hand CB position in a wide range of game situations. The video starts with the basics for beginner players but also covers more advanced principles and examples to help you win more games after opponent fouls or well executed safeties. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Basic Strategy
2:49 - Smart Position Play
---- 3:56 - shape zone
---- 4:41 - natural angle
---- 7:10 - draw for dough
---- 8:22 - come into the line
9:27 - Multiple-Option Example
11:42 - Solving Problems
13:13 - More Info

Supporting Resources:

• rules resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/rules/
• fouls resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/foul/
• safety play: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/safety/
• CB control tutorial: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/tutorial/cue-ball-control/
• 30° rule peace sign technique: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/30-90-rules/peace-sign/
• 90° rule stun shot: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/stun/90-degree-rule/
• position play strategy: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/
• coming into the line: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/cue-ball-control/coming-into-the-line/
• throw tutorial: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/tutorial/throw/
• rail cut shot aiming: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/rail-cut/aiming/
• Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/
• pool strategy: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/strategy/
• 8-ball strategy: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/strategy/8-ball/
• ball-in-hand strategy: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/strategy/ball-in-hand/

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

Enjoy!

 

[dr_dave]

FYI, I had the wrong video posted originally, but it is fixed now. Here it is again:

 

[dr_dave]

Here's my first follow-up video with lots of interesting 8-ball examples from the Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB):

 

[fastone371]

Great stuff, Doc!!!!!

 

[dr_dave]

Great stuff, Doc!!!!!

Thanks. I should have the 9-ball examples posted by Monday.

 

[dr_dave]

Thanks. I should have the 9-ball examples posted by Monday.

Here it is. Enjoy!

 

[fastone371]

More great stuff, Doc, thank you!!!!!

 

[alphadog]

All I can add is after you use ball in hand to hook your opponent 4 times in a row don't proceed to drop whitey into cluster and sell out. Or so I am told.

 

[dr_dave]

More great stuff, Doc, thank you!!!!!

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve.

 

[dr_dave]

All I can add is after you use ball in hand to hook your opponent 4 times in a row don't proceed to drop whitey into cluster and sell out. Or so I am told.

Are you referring to the Dechaine-SVB sequence?

It's pretty tough to get SVB on 4 fouls. He should have stopped at the 3 that I showed. The full shot sequence is here:

 

[alphadog]

No I am guilty of the infraction playing in a 8ball trnmnt. Like 5 balls including the 8 were almost dead center on the table and I had balls on or near both long rails. I was afraid to break the cluster and create a new problem. My opponent didn't know to just move my balls from along the rails together.

Taking intentional earlier would have been a good move for them. Until I dropped whitey.

 

[dr_dave]

No I am guilty of the infraction playing in a 8ball trnmnt. Like 5 balls including the 8 were almost dead center on the table and I had balls on or near both long rails. I was afraid to break the cluster and create a new problem. My opponent didn't know to just move my balls from along the rails together.

Taking intentional earlier would have been a good move for them. Until I dropped whitey.

It sounds like your opponent needs to watch this video: