Cross-Table CUE BALL CONTROL System ... A Powerful Technique

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates a useful cross-table cue ball control system based on ball-hit fractions. For a straight ½-ball hit into a ball close to a rail, the CB shifts by 4 diamonds across the table. The video also covers how angle, speed, spin, and ball-hit fraction can be varied to control the CB over a wide range. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Basic System
3:10 - Speed Effects
3:48 - System Shifts
5:15 - Distance Effects
6:32 - Approach Angle Effects
7:26 - Sidespin Effects
8:47 - Cut Effects
9:43 - Combined Effects
10:36 - Wrap Up

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

Enjoy!

 

[Justaneng]

The 9-ball safety at 3:07....which rule set do you not have to be the one to take that shot after sinking the 5?

Edit: Would work perfect as an 8-ball safety w/safety down on the 5 or it's sinister cousin (intentionally calling the wrong pocket).

 

[dr_dave]

The 9-ball safety at 3:07....which rule set do you not have to be the one to take that shot after sinking the 5?

I can believe I made the mistake during filming because I was tired and I kept switching between 8-ball and 9-ball, so I got confused. But I can’t believe I missed it during editing and final checks. Oops.

 

[VarmintKong]

I had to stop around the minute mark. Don’t know who your intended audience is, but I assume they haven’t hit a HAMB.

When you say that you are hitting from a diamond above the side pocket or a diamond below the side pocket, a newer player doesn’t understand that you are shooting a cue ball placed on a shot line from that diamond.

I know it’s not a fun shot but it would be easier to understand if the shot was taken off the rail. !Or deliberately slid forward by hand from the reference point on the rail along the shot line, as the audio reinforces what the viewer is seeing.

 

[dr_dave]

I had to stop around the minute mark.

… then you didn’t see any of the important stuff in the video.

Don’t know who your intended audience is

… anybody who might find the info and examples interesting and useful. I think there is good stuff in this video for all levels of players.

When you say that you are hitting from a diamond above the side pocket or a diamond below the side pocket, a newer player doesn’t understand that you are shooting a cue ball placed on a shot line from that diamond.

I know it’s not a fun shot but it would be easier to understand if the shot was taken off the rail. !Or deliberately slid forward by hand from the reference point on the rail along the shot line, as the audio echoes what the viewer is seeing.

Agreed. I could have been a little more clear and illustrative with that.

 

[straightline]

I think the curious wouldn't mind reading above their head. Gotta start someplace. One of the teachers way back in my academic jail always made a point of saying and not spoon feeding anybody.

 

[VarmintKong]

… then you didn’t see any of the important stuff in the video.

No I didn’t yet. If I put myself in the shoes of somebody else, I would have gotten confused and kept rewinding to try and understand or just shut off the video. I ain’t tying to dog ‘ya, I’m trying to remember to think like a child. Edit: I see that these were excerpts from a previous video to help move things along.

… anybody who might find the info and examples interesting and useful. I think there is good stuff in this video for all levels of players.

You’re gosh-darn right Doctor! That bank bringing the cue ball on 3 rail path towards center table at 5 minutes was “Noice!” I also liked how you explain how the lines shift up or down.

If you aimed to swerve than I think you’ve succeeded.

 

[Justaneng]

I can believe I made the mistake during filming because I was tired and I kept switching between 8-ball and 9-ball, so I got confused. But I can’t believe I missed it during editing and final checks. Oops.

It’s alright, when you build up a few, the “Dr Dave’s 10 Greatest Bloopers” video ought to be a blast.

 

[bbb]

great video dave.....
i was going to complain that you were not giving credit to the billiards people who have known and used these type of systems way before your video
but you did give credit to the 3 cushion community
kudos to you......

 

[dr_dave]

I think the curious wouldn't mind reading above their head. Gotta start someplace. One of the teachers way back in my academic jail always made a point of saying and not spoon feeding anybody.

In some ways, videos like this do “spoon feed” because they cover everything you need to know to learn and master a particular shot, technique, or system. Although, these videos are not best for somebody who expects to learn and remember everything with a single viewing or without practicing. They are instead meant to be content-rich references.

 

[dr_dave]

Edit: I see that these were excerpts from a previous video to help move things along.

Bingo. And for those interested, the previous video and supporting info can be found via the link in the video description and pinned comment.

You’re gosh-darn right Doctor! That bank bringing the cue ball on 3 rail path towards center table at 5 minutes was “Noice!” I also liked how you explain how the lines shift up or down.

I’m glad you watched the rest of the video to see the “big picture.”

If you aimed to swerve than I think you’ve succeeded.

Thanks.

 

[dr_dave]

It’s alright, when you build up a few, the “Dr Dave’s 10 Greatest Bloopers” video ought to be a blast.

I’m sure I could do a whole series of videos documenting all the mistakes I’ve made over the years, but “ain’t nobody got time for that.”

 

[dr_dave]

great video dave.....
i was going to complain that you were not giving credit to the billiards people who have known and used these type of systems way before your video
but you did give credit to the 3 cushion community
kudos to you......

The three 3-cushion videos I have linked in the video description and pinned comment are excellent.

 

[straightline]

In some ways, videos like this do “spoon feed” because they cover everything you need to know to learn and master a particular shot, technique, or system. Although, these videos are not best for somebody who expects to learn and remember everything with a single viewing or without practicing. They are instead meant to be content-rich references.

I think they lay it out pretty well but it's not strained carrots by any means.

 

[dr_dave]

I think they lay it out pretty well but it's not strained carrots by any means.

To make it “strained carrots,” I would need to make the video 10-times longer (or break it up into lots of small pieces), and then people would probably complain even more (or not watch at all).

 

[dr_dave]

The 9-ball safety at 3:07....which rule set do you not have to be the one to take that shot after sinking the 5?

Edit: Would work perfect as an 8-ball safety w/safety down on the 5 or it's sinister cousin (intentionally calling the wrong pocket).

FYI, I added this "CORRECTION" to the video description and pinned comment:

"CORRECTION: - at 3m3s, that is not an "effective safety" in 9-ball because I would need to shoot at the 6-ball next (since I pocketed the 5); although, it would be a good called safety in 8-ball, where my opponent would need to shoot at the stripe next."

 

[SSP]

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates a useful cross-table cue ball control system based on ball-hit fractions. For a straight ½-ball hit into a ball close to a rail, the CB shifts by 4 diamonds across the table. The video also covers how angle, speed, spin, and ball-hit fraction can be varied to control the CB over a wide range. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Basic System
3:10 - Speed Effects
3:48 - System Shifts
5:15 - Distance Effects
6:32 - Approach Angle Effects
7:26 - Sidespin Effects
8:47 - Cut Effects
9:43 - Combined Effects
10:36 - Wrap Up

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

Enjoy!

Great Stuff as always, enjoyed !!!!!!!!!

 

[dr_dave]

Great Stuff as always, enjoyed !!!!!!!!!

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

 

[straightline]

To make it “strained carrots,” I would need to make the video 10-times longer (or break it up into lots of small pieces), and then people would probably complain even more (or not watch at all).

Hell.Edu
Motivation is everything.

 

[kaznj]

Thanks Dave. As usually great job.