Darren Appleton’s draw stroke advice on you tube

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i have a pro players draw shot. I can hit the object ball from past the middle of the table, and as it comes back to the corner pocket, the cue ball is still picking up speed!!!! I do everything right on this shot!!!!!! And its a thing of beauty.

BUT, on my next draw shot, same motions, same mechanics, BOOM, the cue ball goes flying off the table onto the floor!!!!!!!!
I’m like WTFFFFFFFFFF next shot perfect, next shot, BOOM, off the table.

to me, the draw shot is the best shot in pool, cue ball spinning in place for a second, and just takes off. And i have spent a lot of time and practice on the draw shot. Everytime i think i have it down, BOOM, cue ball goes flying off the table..

so when any pro puts a draw shot video on you tube, I’m all over it. Watching and rewatching the video.

They all pretty much have the same advice: aim low, lose wrist, stay down, ect, ect

but darrens video added one element that has stopped me from launching the cue ball::::::

he says, after your set, and your practice strokes, count to 1001-1002 as you pull back the cue, and after 1002, stroke the cue ball.
this simple advice has stopped me from chopping the cue ball, shoveling the cue ball, ect, ect. now, my cue is all the way back to my bridge hand, and I’m accelerating thru the cue ball, and I’m getting a great draw shot!!!!!! this simple little adjustment has helped me tremendously.

i have not launched the cue ball off the table in a week. i did jump the object ball once, but the cue ball stayed on the table😎

if you get a chance, check out Darren appletons video on the draw stroke, it has really helped me on this shot👍👍👍👍

 
I like this guy's videos. He's a cool dude in person also. Played him in vegas a couple of times in BCA teams.
 
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judochoke said:
i have a pro players draw shot. I can hit the object ball from past the middle of the table, and as it comes back to the corner pocket, the cue ball is still picking up speed!!!! I do everything right on this shot!!!!!! And its a thing of beauty.

BUT, on my next draw shot, same motions, same mechanics, BOOM, the cue ball goes flying off the table onto the floor!!!!!!!!
I’m like WTFFFFFFFFFF next shot perfect, next shot, BOOM, off the table.

to me, the draw shot is the best shot in pool, cue ball spinning in place for a second, and just takes off. And i have spent a lot of time and practice on the draw shot. Everytime i think i have it down, BOOM, cue ball goes flying off the table..

so when any pro puts a draw shot video on you tube, I’m all over it. Watching and rewatching the video.

They all pretty much have the same advice: aim low, lose wrist, stay down, ect, ect

but darrens video added one element that has stopped me from launching the cue ball::::::

he says, after your set, and your practice strokes, count to 1001-1002 as you pull back the cue, and after 1002, stroke the cue ball.
this simple advice has stopped me from chopping the cue ball, shoveling the cue ball, ect, ect. now, my cue is all the way back to my bridge hand, and I’m accelerating thru the cue ball, and I’m getting a great draw shot!!!!!! this simple little adjustment has helped me tremendously.

i have not launched the cue ball off the table in a week. i did jump the object ball once, but the cue ball stayed on the table😎

if you get a chance, check out Darren appletons video on the draw stroke, it has really helped me on this shot👍👍👍👍
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There are some definite myths out there (in general, all over the pool world) about hitting consistent draw shots. Post a video of your best and worst draw examples and we'll assist you.
 
judochoke said:
i have a pro players draw shot. I can hit the object ball from past the middle of the table, and as it comes back to the corner pocket, the cue ball is still picking up speed!!!! I do everything right on this shot!!!!!! And its a thing of beauty.

BUT, on my next draw shot, same motions, same mechanics, BOOM, the cue ball goes flying off the table onto the floor!!!!!!!!
I’m like WTFFFFFFFFFF next shot perfect, next shot, BOOM, off the table.

to me, the draw shot is the best shot in pool, cue ball spinning in place for a second, and just takes off. And i have spent a lot of time and practice on the draw shot. Everytime i think i have it down, BOOM, cue ball goes flying off the table..

so when any pro puts a draw shot video on you tube, I’m all over it. Watching and rewatching the video.

They all pretty much have the same advice: aim low, lose wrist, stay down, ect, ect

but darrens video added one element that has stopped me from launching the cue ball::::::

he says, after your set, and your practice strokes, count to 1001-1002 as you pull back the cue, and after 1002, stroke the cue ball.
this simple advice has stopped me from chopping the cue ball, shoveling the cue ball, ect, ect. now, my cue is all the way back to my bridge hand, and I’m accelerating thru the cue ball, and I’m getting a great draw shot!!!!!! this simple little adjustment has helped me tremendously.

i have not launched the cue ball off the table in a week. i did jump the object ball once, but the cue ball stayed on the table😎

if you get a chance, check out Darren appletons video on the draw stroke, it has really helped me on this shot👍👍👍👍
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This is no surprise. By slowing down your backstroke, rather than rushing it at varying speeds, you give yourself a more consistent opportunity to strike the cb more accurately. Now consciously apply this timing technique to every shot until it becomes a natural (subconscious) part of your stroke.
 
BC21 said:
This is no surprise. By slowing down your backstroke, rather than rushing it at varying speeds, you give yourself a more consistent opportunity to strike the cb more accurately. Now consciously apply this timing technique to every shot until it becomes a natural (subconscious) part of your stroke.
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Well said.
 
FranCrimi said:
Just don't stand like him. His balance is so far forward that I would almost guarantee shoulder pain over time.
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Bob's 6'5", He's said it many times in his videos about his height. Not a lot of things he does regarding his height is going to be normal
 
Zerksies said:
Bob's 6'5", He's said it many times in his videos about his height. Not a lot of things he does regarding his height is going to be normal
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I think he can find a better stance for himself. Tall players can still be in balance at the table.
 
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