Natural Angles in Pool - Pool Tutorial | Pool School

In this video we look at Natural Angles in Pool. This is the natural path of the cue ball when struck center ball with no spin applied. We look at the importance of understanding natural angles but also how it differs from the tangent line and how the natural angle changes depending on how hard you hit the ball.
The shots are carried out on a 7ft Supreme Winner UK 8 ball table

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Products used in this video

Elkmaster Pro Tips

Super Aramith Pro Cup pool balls (with carry case)

Balls without case

Triangle ProChalk

8 Ball Cue Rack

GoPro HERO8 Camera

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[nedimbecirevic]

Best tutorials on YT. Great job mate. Thank you

[dreamalamb]

Just watched the first 14 of The Basics series. I just wanted you to know that you're a really good teacher. And, you covered EVERY issue i have battled. Thank you for taking your time to do this for other's. BE blessed, Indiana, USA 😊

[Ally.MacMillan]

Brilliantly explained, I've always worked on the theory that the tangent line differs slightly between a rolling cue ball and a sliding cue ball, and this, for me, backs that theory up.
I agree, it's hard to justify saying "natural angle" as this cue sport differs from all other cue sports, because of the cue ball being smaller and lighter, but the rest still use the term "natural angles" depending on a rolling or sliding cue ball. Of course, as you say, you can manipulate the tangent line using pace and top or bottom spin alone. Knowing the difference with English 8 ball is key.

[Smirnoff]

Light bulb moment for me there, bloody brilliant information as always 👍🎱💡💡💡

[pmm]

Excellent demonstration and description as to why it's important to know the difference.

[kmanpilkers]

I learned this for the first time a couple of years ago via another pool channel, but I think your description of it may be the easiest to understand. 🎉 Once you know the tangent line rule, and that you will acheive it with no foreward or backward spin on the cue ball, that's the only "fact" you can know about how a shot will play out. Everything else is based on more or less spin and/or more or less pace after that and making an educated guess.. touch and feel basically. It also blew my mind to learn that even if you are applying forward or backward spin, the cueball will always follow the tangent line for an amount of time proportional to how long it takes the spin to grip the cloth. Therefore if you hit the ball hard with topspin, the harder you hit it, the longer the cueball will stay on the tangent longer for. If you hit it hard enough, the spin will essentially never take effect until it hits a cushion as it will simply slide along the 90 degree line until something gets in the way and it starts gripping the cloth. Really hard to get your head around it and I think this video does an excellent job of explaining it. ❤

[magicalrobster]

Thank you for the physics and technical detail, that nakes such a difference to me to understand why

[darktherapy]

Nice video.

“Natural angles” is a tough one really because it’s all based on how hard you hit the ball, like you’ve shown. It’s just something you have to pick up with experience.

[dameagerbeaver]

Thank you for sharing and your efforts! I enjoy the seeing lines edited.

[georgehumphrey]

I love your channel - always teaching me valuable, applyable, things

[mediapartners]

Another very helpful video. I’ve always found your channel informative and enjoyable. Many thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[prpunk]

Man thanks alot for the videos I been doing everything and i mean EVERYTHING wrong haha and always wondered why I miss but with these videos I'm sure my game shall improve thanks again

[tomaszsosnowski]

Good video. A nice drill would be to control the cue ball into targets along the long cushion, while avoiding a scratch. Feien has something similar on his channel.

[ballsmoother]

As always, clear information, well delivered vid.
I’m wondering if you have a system, method or video explaining how you gauge how hard you need to strike the cue ball ? I mean let’s say soft is pocket weight being 0, and hard being maybe a 5 ? Then to understand how the cue ball passes/ misses the middle pocket you need to strike at a 3 so somewhere between the two extremes.

[Craig]

Great video. Are there any drills you'd recommend to learn natural angles/tangent lines?

[HillbillyIslandLife]

U should tell stories or commentate. You have a great voice! Good video too

[michaelheath]

Thanks can see better on ghost ball. Understand tangent now.

[nickwinters]

Hi fantastic video what's the name of your pool cue you use?

[droidhacking]

Can you do a video on retipping a cue stick please? Which brand tip do you recommend?

[brett]

This isn't the subject but do you change your aim point when hitting harder? When draw? Harder seems to have less cut. Draw I'm missing and not sure why. Dr Dave said with draw you have no cut induced throw but I've not figured out hour to utilize that information.