Dr. Dave’s Cue Ball Control Presentation at the International Certified Instructor Summit

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a new video of my presentation to pool instructors at the 2026 International Certified Instructor (ICI) Summit in Dubuque, Iowa. I share how I teach cue ball control in a group setting, based on a session I teach at the Billiard University (BU) Boot Camps. Check it out:

Contents:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:31 - Overview
• 4:22 - Robert Byrne Tribute
• 5:25 - 30° Rule Peace Sign
• 10:28 - British Peace Sign Archer Story
• 11:52 - 30° Rule Speed Effects
• 13:29 - Teaching the Peace Sign Technique
• 21:34 - Reverse Peace Sign With Ball in Hand
• 26:33 - 3-Times-the-Angle System for Draw
• 31:41 - Draw Pocket Cheat Effects
• 35:35 - Limbo Draw Challenge
• 38:11 - Q&A
• 42:10 - Follow-Up Session Results

Supporting Resources:

• handout from the presentation
• Billiard University (BU) Boot Camps
• CB Control Tutorial
• CB Control Resources Page
• CB Control Handouts
• 30° Rule angle template
• inside vs. outside spin comparison video
• ICI Summit

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

Enjoy!

 

[GideonF]

I’m still working my way through this. But by the way, the “archer” story on the 2 finger salute is probably untrue.

https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803120300620

 

[dr_dave]

I’m still working my way through this. But by the way, the “archer” story on the 2 finger salute is probably untrue.

https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803120300620

Thanks for that. Even if it isn't totally true, it's a fun story anyway.