The Basics of English (cue ball spin) in Pool - (Pool Lessons)

Understanding The Basics of English (cue ball spin) in Pool is key before you can do anything with it. This is so misunderstood that many novice players are totally lost about the concepts, even when they THINK they understand them. One of the most important amateur pool lessons is to understand these concepts.

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[johnindelicato]

Thank you again for your help. I would like to let your followers that using English will not help you unless you practice in small steps. Practice by yourself and don't think that you mastered English after making 1 shot after missing 15 -30 shots. Perfect practice makes practice. Small steps.

[keithdavies]

This is outstanding. I often put the wrong English when I know what I wanted, and get it backwards.

[thegodofpez]

Watching this on St. Patrick’s Day…. so the shot should look like this… 😎

Cheers, B! 🤟 Great tutorial. I love watching these before going out to practice.

[jdhsingi]

Excellent instruction. Thank you for sharing.

[graemehirstwood]

A great term that I picked up from snooker is running and check side (English). It gives me a great mental visual on how the cue ball will run off the cushion.

[rodconner]

: ) LOL --- Oh Boy! Things to appreciate... Folks, listen to what this man has to say! Watch! and PAY ATTENTION!!! The graphics on the screen (cue ball with red dot), relate it to what he calls out (type of spin/english) and watch the reaction of the cue ball. Do that --- then you do it on yer favorite table. You'll not get it or learn it, if you don't do it yourself. Practice! Practice only benefits you... and if ya don't, it benefits whoever you are playing. Thanks Bryan! Be Safe

[bustermeme]

you look like if denzel teaching pool on youtube, you have his aura, confident and well talk

[Robert-lnyt]

Great video 🎉.... Lots of awesome information....

[jaydubya]

like your videos, Brian. you tell it like it is.

[cashfit]

Last two minutes - Priceless on "helper" side of outside English.! But need to watch whole video so comment makes sense.

[HillbillyIslandLife]

First! Excellent video Brian! You are an awesome instructor!

[SusanDeLoach]

Hello Brian. My name is Buddy. I’ve been playing pool for about a year now. The guys I play with he been playing for quite a while. I’ve been watching YouTube videos and I found FX billiards to be the best for me. I was actually able to win five games in a row against one of those opponents. I really appreciate your and they’ve helped my game quite a bit. I was wondering where I could purchase the elevated ball rack you were using in one of your videos basics of spin. It looks like it would help me get a tight rack more easily. Thank you for helping me elevate my game. I really do appreciate it.

[JeanneEdelman-grox]

I'm having a really, really hard time adjusting my aim for side spin. I just can't figure out how much to change in either direction. 😢

[MikeBilliardsFun]

nice video lately i been struggling , other night i practice have 2 rack of 7 ball run but bad lead for 8 ball hope i can do good in playoff this Wed. night will probably help my team mates

[Fatal-Enjoyment]

Love your videos, intermediate player that is just starting to get english into his game, top and follow are well understood, but i am struggling with aiming shots with english, either overcutting or undercutting, is there a good video floating around that shows how to aim when shooting with english?

[ptnxnpt]

Watching your vedioes, my draw shot has improved. I let the cue ball fly in the past and hitting people like playing golf ⛳ 😂

[lbdoewk]

I've also heard 'reverse' English called 'check' english

[rickwilliams]

I watch tons of top players matches and they all seem to be aiming so low on the cueball? You are showing lots with top spin. I try to emulate what I see so I am always spinning the cueball with draw. Wish you would have shown like the path with the low back spin compared to the top running and inside. I make mistakes on the decision of what to put on the cueball way to often. Always watch and learn from you and appreciate your videos!

[karenwisusa]

You mentioned the cue and shaft you are using. What kind of tip are you using? I currently use a Kamui SS, but thinking about changing to something else. I am pretty good at draw, left english, and right english. My issue is running english. I seem to miss the ball and make the cue ball in the pocket where the object ball was supposed to go. Have been doing that for years and haven't figured out why… Any ideas? Thanks.

[thelastchance]

Hey Brain i have a question, I've been playing pool for along time majority on bar boxes, i have been playing more on 9 foot diamonds preparing for a local tournament that's on 9 foot tables, what would you suggest working on when transitioning to a 9 foot with tighter pockets vs a bar box? Been watching you for awhile and I've included your drills into my practice regimen, thanks for all the videos and the help as always.