Useful CB Control Principle for RAIL CUT SHOTS … Bringing the CB Back ALONG THE LINE

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates the “hold the line” principle, useful for predicting CB direction off rail cut shots, where the OB is about a ball off the rail. This principle helps you know what is possible when planning position-play routes. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro and “Hold the Line”
1:13 - Game Situation Examples
2:17 - Useful Drill
4:13 - Related Drill
5:06 - Spin Effects
6:07 - Speed Effects
6:50 - Hit Fullness Effects
7:47 - Rail Proximity Effects
8:35 - Twice-the-Angle Rule
9:47 - More Info

Supporting Resources:

• non-frozen rail cut shot CB control resources: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/rail-cut/non-frozen-cue-ball-control/
• System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
• CB control tutorial: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/tutorial/cue-ball-control/
• 3-times-the-angle system: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/draw/trisect/

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

Enjoy!

 

[Rocket354]

Great video. Thanks!

 

[dr_dave]

Great video. Thanks!

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

 

[DrCue'sProtege]

Dave?
Any drills/videos for a similar shot except the OB is frozen to the rail?

r/DCP

 

[Poolmanis]

Nice Dave. When you KNOW something, it gives your confidence a boost and you don´t doubt. Doubt is what leads to failures more often

 

[dr_dave]

Dave?
Any drills/videos for a similar shot except the OB is frozen to the rail?

r/DCP

You can obviously use the same wagon-wheel-style setup shown in the video, but you won't be able to get the CB as close to the "hold the line" directions. For angles off the rail less than 40 degrees, you can practice the twice-the-angle target directions (with draw only).

 

[dr_dave]

Nice Dave.

Thanks.

When you KNOW something, it gives your confidence a boost and you don´t doubt. Doubt is what leads to failures more often

Well stated. I agree 100%. That's what SAWS does for me when using sidespin.

 

[Mensabum]

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates the “hold the line” principle, useful for predicting CB direction off rail cut shots, where the OB is about a ball off the rail. This principle helps you know what is possible when planning position-play routes. Check it out:

Contents:
0:00 - Intro and “Hold the Line”
1:13 - Game Situation Examples
2:17 - Useful Drill
4:13 - Related Drill
5:06 - Spin Effects
6:07 - Speed Effects
6:50 - Hit Fullness Effects
7:47 - Rail Proximity Effects
8:35 - Twice-the-Angle Rule
9:47 - More Info

Supporting Resources:

• non-frozen rail cut shot CB control resources: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/rail-cut/non-frozen-cue-ball-control/
• System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
• CB control tutorial: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/tutorial/cue-ball-control/
• 3-times-the-angle system: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/draw/trisect/

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

Enjoy!

These should all be standards in a player's arsenal.
Thanks Doc!!

 

[dr_dave]

These should all be standards in a player's arsenal.

Agreed. These are important skills to master.

Thanks Doc!!

You’re welcome. I aim to swerve.