Pool TERMINOLOGY and HOW TO PLAY ... Everything You Need to Know

dr_dave

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FYI, I just posted a new video:


Topics covered (with linked time-stamps) include:

Intro [0:00]
1. Equipment and Basics [0:21]
-- terminology [0:21]
-- racking and breaking [2:50]
-- 8-ball, 9-ball [3:45]
2. Fundamentals [5:17]
-- stance [5:19]
-- grip and bridge [6:01]
-- pendulum/piston/J stroke [6:15]
3. Aiming [6:47]
4. Cut Shots [7:37]
-- ball-hit fraction [7:57]
-- hangers [8:29]
5. CB Control [9:02]
-- stop/follow/draw [9:10]
-- 90˚ rule [9:34]
-- 30˚ rule [10:03]
6. Rules and Fouls [10:44]
-- wrong ball first [10:46]
-- no cushion [10:55]
-- scratch [11:19]
-- double hit [11:36]
-- push shot [11:55]
-- miscue, scoop shot [12:06]
7. Carom/Kiss/Combo Shots [12:30]
8. Sidespin [13:01]
-- running/reverse/inside/outside [13:18]
-- squirt, swerve, CB deflection [14:14]
-- System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS) [15:08]
-- throw [15:38]
9. Bank and Kick Shots [16:09]
-- diamond systems [16:15]
-- mirror systems [17:03]
-- terminology [17:25]
10. Advanced Shots [17:57]
-- break [17:57]
---- 8-ball [18:00]
------ 2nd-ball break [18:25]
---- 9-ball [19:10]
------ soft break [19:30]
---- rules [19:48]
-- safeties [20:56]
---- two-way shot [21:38]
-- jump shot [22:00]
-- massé shot [22:19]

Please check it out and let me know what you think. I look forward to your feedback, comments, and questions.

Enjoy,
Dave
 
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Dr. Dave,

I always enjoy your posts and thank you for all you do. May I suggest another category to be covered for beginners? Pool Etiquette

Don't put drinks on the table
Don't stand in the line of sight of your opponent
Don't grab a stick that doesn't belong to you
Don't break your cue down unless you are forfeiting
There's some no such thing as "Bar rules"
etc.
 
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jason said:
Dr. Dave,

I always enjoy your posts and thank you for all you do.
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I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome.

jason said:
May I suggest another category to be covered for beginners? Pool Etiquette

Don't put drinks on the table
Don't stand in the line of sight of your opponent
Don't grab a stick that doesn't belong to you
Don't break your cue down unless you are forfeiting
There's some no such thing as "Bar rules"
etc.
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This has been on "my list" for a long time. I think it's time to give it higher priority. Since it will be a nice follow-up to this video, I'll do it soon.

Catch you later,
Dave
 
jason said:
Dr. Dave,

I always enjoy your posts and thank you for all you do. May I suggest another category to be covered for beginners? Pool Etiquette

Don't put drinks on the table
Don't stand in the line of sight of your opponent
Don't grab a stick that doesn't belong to you
Don't break your cue down unless you are forfeiting
There's some no such thing as "Bar rules"
etc.
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And, don't mess around with Jim!
 
dr_dave said:
This has been on "my list" for a long time. I think it's time to give it higher priority. Since it will be a nice follow-up to this video, I'll do it soon.

Catch you later,
Dave
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Great!

A couple other things that amateurs do:

slam the stick on the side of the table when they get angry (breaks the stick or puts dents in it)

never shoot with a stick that doesn't have a tip (puts cuts in the felt)

excessive hand chalk

for some...placing the chalk upside down on the rail

double hits and/or bad timing and continue to hit the ball anyway

standing too close to the table when the opponent is shooting

general sharking intentional or not
 
jason said:
dr_dave said:
jason said:
May I suggest another category to be covered for beginners? Pool Etiquette

Don't put drinks on the table
Don't stand in the line of sight of your opponent
Don't grab a stick that doesn't belong to you
Don't break your cue down unless you are forfeiting
There's some no such thing as "Bar rules"
etc.
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I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome.

This has been on "my list" for a long time. I think it's time to give it higher priority. Since it will be a nice follow-up to this video, I'll do it soon.
Click to expand...
Great!

A couple other things that amateurs do:

slam the stick on the side of the table when they get angry (breaks the stick or puts dents in it)

never shoot with a stick that doesn't have a tip (puts cuts in the felt)

excessive hand chalk

for some...placing the chalk upside down on the rail

double hits and/or bad timing and continue to hit the ball anyway

standing too close to the table when the opponent is shooting

general sharking intentional or not
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Good additions. I'll add them to my list.

Thanks,
Dave
 
Does anybody think I left out any important terms, techniques, or information (besides "pool etiquette," which has already been mentioned)? If so, what things would you have added to the video, given that the target audience is beginners? Also, are there things you think I should not have included?

Thanks,
Dave


dr_dave said:
FYI, I just posted a new video:


Topics covered (with linked time-stamps) include:

Intro [0:00]
1. Equipment and Basics [0:21]
-- terminology [0:21]
-- racking and breaking [2:50]
-- 8-ball, 9-ball [3:45]
2. Fundamentals [5:17]
-- stance [5:19]
-- grip and bridge [6:01]
-- pendulum/piston/J stroke [6:15]
3. Aiming [6:47]
4. Cut Shots [7:37]
-- ball-hit fraction [7:57]
-- hangers [8:29]
5. CB Control [9:02]
-- stop/follow/draw [9:10]
-- 90˚ rule [9:34]
-- 30˚ rule [10:03]
6. Rules and Fouls [10:44]
-- wrong ball first [10:46]
-- no cushion [10:55]
-- scratch [11:19]
-- double hit [11:36]
-- push shot [11:55]
-- miscue, scoop shot [12:06]
7. Carom/Kiss/Combo Shots [12:30]
8. Sidespin [13:01]
-- running/reverse/inside/outside [13:18]
-- squirt, swerve, CB deflection [14:14]
-- System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS) [15:08]
-- throw [15:38]
9. Bank and Kick Shots [16:09]
-- diamond systems [16:15]
-- mirror systems [17:03]
-- terminology [17:25]
10. Advanced Shots [17:57]
-- break [17:57]
---- 8-ball [18:00]
------ 2nd-ball break [18:25]
---- 9-ball [19:10]
------ soft break [19:30]
---- rules [19:48]
-- safeties [20:56]
---- two-way shot [21:38]
-- jump shot [22:00]
-- massé shot [22:19]

Please check it out and let me know what you think. I look forward to your feedback, comments, and questions.

Enjoy,
Dave
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Maybe you cover gambling or no gambling.

Inevitably, every pool player will be asked to gamble. Knowing when it is appropriate or not appropriate is important. Explain what posting up is and why it is important. Races and spots. The Orange Crush and the history of soda pop for the youngsters. :)
 
jason said:
Maybe you cover gambling or no gambling.

Inevitably, every pool player will be asked to gamble. Knowing when it is appropriate or not appropriate is important. Explain what posting up is and why it is important. Races and spots. The Orange Crush and the history of soda pop for the youngsters. :)
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That would be a good dedicated video. I’ll add it my list. There are many other thing I want to do, but I’ll get to it eventually. In the meantime, I do have most gambling terms and phrased defined in my online glossary.

Thanks again for the ideas,
Dave
 
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