Incredibly Simple Trick to Making Long Shots

I've had some questions from the Billiards and Darts Direct channel subscribers like the (interestingly named) @ireallyhatenoobs. They want to know how to do a long shot, like I showed in an earlier video. Well, you ask for it, you got it. Here's a how-to on shooting Long Shots.

Since the term "Long Shot" can mean many thing to many players, I've set up a situation that I feel best exemplifies the term. Basically, you have two balls, far apart from each other with the cue ball near the rail and the object ball all the way at the end, with a cut-shot.

You'll want to shoot the ball in just like any other shot but there is one very important thing you can do to improve your chances of making the ball. Hold the cue with your back two fingers (your Ring Finger and your Pinky). This will make the cue go much straighter because you will have fewer imperfections in your stroke.

Of course, if you have to hit the ball in really hard to get crucial shape then you may not be able to do this quite as easily. If you just want to shoot the ball in, nice and easy, then this technique will give you a definite advantage. Go ahead and take your shot at normally and you'll make your ball.

[klixtrio]

Making long shots is a lot about your stroke. Practice straight cueing and long shots will come naturally

[jimnewt]

Brandon love your videos. I hate all the jerks that think they are better then you. all you are doing is trying to help new players with the game. Thanks'

[marcusoh]

camera guy needs to hold the camera with his back two fingers, too... :P

[PowerTheo]

You 're welcome! Yes it is very helpful!! I tried your trick today and I had very good results!!! Keep on the good work!!

[iScriptzANON]

thanks for all your help. i will continue to watch all your videos. your tip video on how to pick a good pool table helped me out so much. i just got my budwieser edition 7ft pool table slate today and you weren't kidding. these slate tables are insane. it took 5 of us to put it together but it was worth it. thank you again, brandon. good guy and player.

[jenssorensen]

Great video where on the cue ball are you aiming?

[abodspeed]

Do you have a video about shafts ??? What types of shafts out there and what the differences!

[davids]

it does help, also holding the cue way back on the end of the cue makes long shots easier.

[Tehbozak]

Nice tip. Works for me, but more importantly what is that beautiful cue in your hands?

[jacquelinedavison]

this is the best tip i ever got. i make way more of these shots using this technique

[ArisAlmario]

Is your technique trying to point out that inconsistencies or unwanted movements are because of a bad grip? TIA

[oodle]

tried it today on the table because i was having problems with my stroke. and it worked great! thanks for the tip!

[joemazza]

I notice some older tables in your videos, i was wondering can you tell me what a 1912 brunswick would be 1 1/2 inch slate .

[sclogse]

Does the cue rest on the inside of the back two fingers, or is it also pressed into the inside of the hand?

[richardafig]

You stated back two fingers, however when completing the shot four fingers are around the cue stick. What's up with that?

[ahmedaazim]

Hey Brandon, I have a problem with my long shots! the cue ball slightly deflects sometimes causing the object ball to miss the pocket; I think this results from how my elbow swings while shooting, can you help me with this? Thanks.

[MrWARGODS]

Hey Brandon if I wanted to stock up on cue tips.how long will they last in package before using

[willsjaime]

Love these videos! Some of the best on the internet for pool!

[poolshark-veqs]

Awesome advice!!! My long game has vastly improved!!!

[michaeltrumph]

Brandon, I see you are using a McDermott M29B-G03 cue. How does it compare to a Predator or a Mezz ?!?