12 Ways to AIM WITH A POOL CUE

Dr. Dave demonstrates 12 ways to use a pool cue to aim different types of shots. Topics covered include:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 ---- Rail Cut vs. Back Cut
2:42 - 1 – Visualize the Contact Point
3:16 - 2 – See the Angle
4:05 - 3 – Visualize a Ghost Rail
5:05 - 4 – Visualize the Ghost Ball
6:12 - 5 – Aim with Cue Pivot
7:15 - 6 – Visualize the Tangent Line
8:53 - 7 – Visualize the Natural Angle
10:46 - 8 – Use Bob’s Natural Angle Cue Trick
11:59 - 9 – Visualize Draw Shot Direction
12:54 - 10 – Visualize Full-Hit CB Direction
13:29 - 11 – Visualize Extended Diamond Distances
14:27 - 12 – Visualize One-Rail Kicks
15:34 - Wrap Up
15:58 ---- System Montage

Supporting Resources:
Intro
1 – Visualize the Contact Point:
4 – Visualize the Ghost Ball:
6 – Visualize the Tangent Line:
7 - Visualize the Natural Angle:
9 – Visualize Draw Shot Direction:
10 – Visualize Full-Hit CB Direction:
11 – Visualize Extended Diamond Distances:
12 – Visualize One-Rail Kicks:
Wrap Up:

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*Table of Contents:*
0:00 – Intro
0:35 ---- Rail Cut vs. Back Cut
2:42 - 1 – Visualize the Contact Point
3:16 - 2 – See the Angle
4:05 - 3 – Visualize a Ghost Rail
5:05 - 4 – Visualize the Ghost Ball
6:12 - 5 – Aim with Cue Pivot
7:15 - 6 – Visualize the Tangent Line
8:53 - 7 – Visualize the Natural Angle
10:46 - 8 – Use Bob’s Natural Angle Cue Trick
11:59 - 9 – Visualize Draw Shot Direction
12:54 - 10 – Visualize Full-Hit CB Direction
13:29 - 11 – Visualize Extended Diamond Distances
14:27 - 12 – Visualize One-Rail Kicks
15:34 - Wrap Up
15:58 ---- system montage

*Supporting Resources:*
Intro
1 – Visualize the Contact Point:
4 – Visualize the Ghost Ball:
6 – Visualize the Tangent Line:
7 - Visualize the Natural Angle:
9 – Visualize Draw Shot Direction:
10 – Visualize Full-Hit CB Direction:
11 – Visualize Extended Diamond Distances:
12 – Visualize One-Rail Kicks:
Wrap Up:

[snipen]

I wish I had these videos when I was a beginner. Your videos have literally filled in all the gaps I was missing. Much appreciated.

[waynemurphy]

Thanks Dave, I am 62 and started back up playing with a 40 year old neighbour.i am good but still stuffed up and I am left handed, but still can play shots but you have given me an edge that I can start winning again, just for fun of course, and mainly say that a 62 year old can still play the game and wind knew I was off, just not hitting the cue ball properly, now I will have a chance to play the shots again, i play for all the over 60's that we can take it up to the younger generations.Me I play or dance to say we invented playing snooker billiards and Disco and we aren't done yet, Thats Dave now I know what I am doing wrong and now I can put it right.Thank You Dave for all the oldies that can still play.

[Mrslykid]

I have a 32% accuracy currently on 9 ball. I been playing for 13 years. I have never been taught to aim. Now taking the time actually get better. I love pool. Its the best way to relax! Thank you much on the video!

[wesleylagomarsino]

This is more information than I can absorb at my skill level, right now. I'll be revisiting this video at least once per month after every 30 - 40 practice sessions. I'm excited to see how I'll comprehend the explanations you gave, after each monthly group of reps. Thank you for the well structured and easy to follow content. You're an excellent teacher.

[poetiktearz]

You truly have the best online tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you so much

[pkrbrad]

Thanks for this video. Your imaginary rails gave me back my sure shot aiming I had when I was in my twenties. Amazing the difference

[GetMeThere]

Excellent! Proving video after video that you are THE premier source for both practical and theoretical pool information on the internet. Thanks for your efforts and generosity.

[veronicahawthorne]

I just love your videos. I’m always striving to be a better pool player and with your videos, I have definitely upped my game. I learn something new each time I watch your vids. I save them to watch over and over. I always look forward to seeing new videos, and even older videos of yours I’ve never seen. Glad I subscribed to your channel! Anyone who wants to be a better player should do the same.

[elonever..]

Thanks for these videos. They are very helpful
I honed my aiming by using the cue to mark the spot on the object ball and kept my eye on that spot while shooting. It took a while but now I allow my intuition to make the necessary adjustments while keeping my eye on the object ball. All those other methods were very confusing. One tip I did get from this video is the banking estimating the spot on the rail then finding the middle point between the cue using that line and going directly to the rail. I will be practicing that as it seems intuitive once you get use to it.

[davidcatania]

OMG, Doctor Dave. Aiming with Cue Pivot has DRASTICALLY improved my game. Some tricky shots that I consistently just can't see the path to the pocket have now become, like, 20 times easier to make. The technique actually helps me to more clearly visual the path to the pocket. Can't thank you enough for this tip. (Although, my opponents aren't going to like you much anymore lol)

[lewisplayspool]

My gratitude goes to you for keeping the content flowing Dr Dave. This video will help a lot learners like myself stay focused on improving even when away from a table!

[RAPS]

My parents were telling me for years that using the cue to help aim would help tremendously, I never listened. Now at 27 years old I watched this video and finally started trying to use the cue to help line up my shots and it literally makes a world of a difference on all of my shots. I wish I would've followed this advice sooner lol. Thanks for the great video

[trailerwookie]

Very informative Dave! I never thought of using a "ghost rail" technique! I also appreciated how careful you were to never take your hand off your cue stick while it is on the table.

[davidmegeath]

Damnation…this video has helped a beginner like me immensely in cue ball trajectories and shot making skills…thanks so much Dr Dave!

[marklsolt]

Just wanted to say thank you! I didn"t start playing until august of 21 and I'm not joking! I have fallen in love with this game! it is beautiful and maddening, I enjoy your videos they really have made me better and look at all my shot's in a different aspect .thanks for your help

[minhhieucao]

I have played pool for about 5 months, since then I've always watch your videos to improve my skills. Thanks Dave. My skills have improved a bit, but still far below you. I wish I could be like you in the future. You are so good

[poolace]

I love the HAMB system. It's clearly the best way.

[murloc_rampage]

As a beginner, I found cutting blind into a side pocket easier but using top or top right spin if I know I undercut alot. It's thanks to your video about SIT and it has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all the videos Dr Dave!!! <3

[ErwinSchrodinger]

So, well explained, if I was 20 years younger and I thought I was already a hustler. I won't join a league yet and become that hustler. It's been years since I played pool, recently, I started playing with a friend who was semi-professional. I've forgotten how addictive of a game it is. I find it to be an incredibly fascinating game.