Top 10 PATTERN PLAY Principles and Techniques

Dr. Dave demonstrates the top 10 most important pattern-play principles that deal with strategy for choosing ball run-out order and position-play options. Topics covered include:
- Intro [0:00]
1. Keep It Simple [0:35]
2. Leave Correct Angles [3:21]
3. Plan Three Balls Ahead [5:29]
4. Come into the Line [6:53]
---- 4a. end-game patterns [9:11]
5. Use Cushions as Brakes [10:22]
6. Pocket Balls in Groups [11:30]
7. Solve Problems Early [12:22]
8. Master the Table Center [13:13]
---- 8a. 45˚ rule [13:24]
9. Play Smart Shape [14:59]
---- 9a. play for corners instead of sides [15:08]
---- 9b. play for long-side shape [16:03]
---- 9c. bring the CB back along the line [16:52]
---- 9d. stay off the cushions [17:22]
---- 9e. keep the CB reachable [17:50]
10. Master Position Off Hangers [18:15]
- Wrap-Up [19:17]

CORRECTION: At 8m50s, the spin diagram should show top-right spin (not top-left). Sorry.

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*CORRECTION:* At 8m50s, the spin diagram should show top-right spin (not top-left). Sorry.

*Table of Contents:*
- Intro [0:00]
1. Keep It Simple [0:35]
2. Leave Correct Angles [3:21]
3. Plan Three Balls Ahead [5:29]
4. Come into the Line [6:53]
---- 4a. end-game patterns [9:11]
5. Use Cushions as Brakes [10:22]
6. Pocket Balls in Groups [11:30]
7. Solve Problems Early [12:22]
8. Master the Table Center [13:13]
---- 8a. 45˚ rule [13:24]
9. Play Smart Shape [14:59]
---- 9a. play for corners instead of sides [15:08]
---- 9b. play for long-side shape [16:03]
---- 9c. bring the CB back along the line [16:52]
---- 9d. stay off the cushions [17:22]
---- 9e. keep the CB reachable [17:50]
10. Master Position Off Hangers [18:15]
- Wrap-Up [19:17]

*Supporting Resources:*

[Sunday_Cone]

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[Hamptony]

Dr Dave you're a gift to this beautiful game, we all love! Thank you for all the work you do! I lament not knowing about you, when I lived in Boulder.

[skmalladi]

Dr.Dave you're perhaps the best pool coach on YouTube! I like your precise approach, long term thinking, and an attitude towards excellence and hard work. No cheap gimmicks!
I have both versions of your book and I keep referring to them all the time.
Thanks for all the effort you put into making these videos freely for pool lovers all over the world.

[sub_c-ro]

You and Tor Lowry are fantastic teachers. Both of you have helped improve my game. Can’t wait to start playing again! Appreciate the hard work for these videos. See ya next vid.

[sohjunwen]

Thanks dr Dave for such a wonderful video. People watching this should play much better and win more games!

[stanrosporski]

For me, this was the most helpful and clear video I've seen in a long time. Thank you so much for all you do!!

[deaner]

Dr. Dave, you are awesome! Recently joined a CPA league team, after not having played pool in a good fifteen yrs. Watched a few different tutorials, found them to be hard to follow, full of useless banter or bad attempts at being funny. Then I saw one of yours, and BOOM ! Easy to follow, really great narration. Nice flow, guests, humour and great advice to boot. When I did play back in the day, I was a good intermediate player, and I love the game. So I joined the league as a three, and have quickly jumped to a solid four, and I definitely owe a good part of that to you. I also practice quite a bit, which is essential. So thank you and all involved, keep up the great work.

[mikefranc]

Great video, provided a better understanding of position play

[codykirkland]

I have so much to learn on cue ball control and tangent lines. Great video.

[ibanez]

I’ve applied a lot of these Pro tips and really has made a difference in my game. Follow for the dough!

[nathanblaxall]

Your videos are the absolutely the best, because you don't just have excellent advice, but you always explain the reasons why it's good advice, so it really teaches people understanding. I love how you always test things scientifically too. Also, you really do explain things clearly, using lots of examples, with "direction" lines on screen & CB hit spot clearly showing where you're hitting the it.

I have a question: at 5:15 why do you do a stop shot as if you're doing a slow draw (which creates a stop-shot) instead of a faster just-below-center hit on the CB to get the same result? - isn't the 2nd way easier where less can go wrong?

[LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Masterful DrDave! You covered all the topics I teach my APA teammates, but with BETTER demonstrations!

[dangoldenberg]

Great stuff. This should be required viewing in all public educational institutions.

[tz]

Way to go Dr Dave... this should help a lot of people... those who take the time to watch these videos will learn a lot for when we get back to playing.
I like the way you interact by telling the players to pause & think for themselves... it makes them figure out their own pattern & then show them the
correct way or an easier way... well done my friend!!!

[harley]

Every video I watch of the Good Doctor's I learn something..I am an 'instinct" player from back in the day (60's-70's)..and was pretty darn good...but I see there is so much I didn't know..These videos have got me excited again..Some lessons/shots blow my mind...Dr.Dave does an excellent job of explaining the technique/strategy..Thanks.

[koolaidman]

Draw for show, follow for dough, the video.

Thanks Dr. Dave!

[TheKris]

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[CueballcontrolSometimes]

So much good information. I will watch monthly as a refresher as I do not have all strategies in my game. Thank you for putting in the time, now my turn to do the work.

[juliedickinson]

BEST cue ball positioning technique video I’ve seen on YouTube! Thank you so much. Glad I found and subscribed to your channel.