How to Use an AIR PEACE SIGN to Know Exactly Where the Cue Ball Will Go

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a new video where I review the 30˚ Rule peace-sign technique and demonstrate a new and improved “Air Peace Sign” technique that can be used to quickly predict CB direction with any rolling-ball shot. Examples presented include playing for position, detecting and avoiding a scratch, getting through traffic and coming into the line of the next shot, aiming carom and kiss shots, and planning and executing break-out shots and lock-up safeties. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - 30˚ Rule Review
2:00 - Air Peace Sign
2:58 - New Parallel Shift Technique
4:41 - Game Situation Examples
7:20 - Wrap Up
---- 7:37 - shot montage

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

Enjoy!

 

[SlateMan]

I just used the peace sign system you teach for this draw shot in one pocket. (I was scarred of scratching going right at the 4 ball).

 

[GoldCrown]

Peace… and thanks

 

[justnum]

More Peace signs from people and seen in at pool tables is a great idea.

Just aim and show the peace sign, its the billiard community equivalent of tats or secret handshakes.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

More Peace signs from people and seen in at pool tables is a great idea.

Just aim and show the peace sign, its the billiard community equivalent of tats or secret handshakes.

You Goofy maybe Disney World would give you job.

 

[bbb]

When you were talking about the two images of your index finger from the right eye and left eye
does that take into account whether someone is right or left eye dominant

 

[justnum]

You Goofy maybe Disney World would give you job.

DrDave is the Q of the Billiards world (Q is a reference to an fictional MI-6 tech developer).

DrDave tech is strong, but takes practice to master. Does DrDave have any finger exercises to improve peace sign dexterity?

Keep the thread on DrDave Cocobolo.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

DrDave is the Q of the Billiards world (Q is a reference to an fictional MI-6 tech developer).

DrDave tech is strong, but takes practice to master. Does DrDave have any finger exercises to improve peace sign dexterity?

Keep the thread on DrDave Cocobolo.

Think Disney is calling you to dress up as Mickey Mouse .

 

[dr_dave]

When you were talking about the two images of your index finger from the right eye and left eye
does that take into account whether someone is right or left eye dominant

I don't think so. If both eyes work, you should see two images of the finger with a distant focus.

 

[dr_dave]

Does DrDave have any finger exercises to improve peace sign dexterity?

No, but I do have a template that helps you calibrate and practice your peace sign.

 

[Banger]

I like it, but what we really need is a right hand rule, for pool and billiards.

 

[dquarasr]

What is the range of cut angles the peace sign works within? For instance, it doesn’t work with a straight in shot (0°). Does it work for 10°? It seems for 10° the peace sign angle would show too severe a resultant CB angle.

60°?

Thanks for your valuable vids!!

 

[VarmintKong]

Thanks for the video Dr Dave! I like the parallel shift.

I also really liked that in your final example you used it to play the safety and then the follow up shot after your opponent’s miss. I think a lot of times people see something and think, “well he set the shot up so that would work.” When you shoot another shot that wasn’t pre-set it helps validate your claim.

You aim to swerve and succeed.

 

[Willowbrook Wolfy]

I just used the peace sign system you teach for this draw shot in one pocket. (I was scarred of scratching going right at the 4 ball).

I was gonna watch the Dr Dave video and will, but saw slate man’s video first and now trying to figure if/how I can go 8 and out on him….think the 10 might go.

 

[dr_dave]

What is the range of cut angles the peace sign works within? For instance, it doesn’t work with a straight in shot (0°). Does it work for 10°? It seems for 10° the peace sign angle would show too severe a resultant CB angle.

60°?

Thanks for your valuable vids!!

The 30 degree rule works for all cuts between 1/4-ball and 3/4-ball hits. To be more accurate over the whole range, I vary the peace sign angle. I stretch it for a 1/2-ball hit (where the carom angle is a little larger) and shrink it a little for a 1/4-ball or 3/4-ball hit (where the carom angle is a little smaller). For everything in between, the normal 30 degrees is very close. The peace sign template is useful for practicing the different peace-sign angles. This video covers everything (except for the new parallel-shift technique):

 

[dr_dave]

Thanks for the video Dr Dave! I like the parallel shift.

Me too. I came up with it just recently, and it has been very effective for me.

I also really liked that in your final example you used it to play the safety and then the follow up shot after your opponent’s miss. I think a lot of times people see something and think, “well he set the shot up so that would work.” When you shoot another shot that wasn’t pre-set it helps validate your claim.

You aim to swerve and succeed.

Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate it.

 

[Willowbrook Wolfy]

Great video Dr. Dave.

 

[dr_dave]

Great video Dr. Dave.

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. This one was fun to create, and I learned a couple of new video production skills.