CUE BALL CONTROL ... Everything You Need to Know

Dr. Dave demonstrates all important cue ball control principles, effects, and skills, all in one place. Topics covered include stop/stun/follow/draw, 90˚ rule, 30˚ rule, 3-times-the-angle system, tangent line, natural angle, good action draw, pocket cheating, cut-induced throw, sidespin effects, speed effects, drag and spin conversion, and CB control drills. Enjoy!

Contents:
0:00 - introduction
Straight Shot:
0:16 - straight shot
0:27 - cheating the pocket
Stun Shot:
0:44 - stun shot 90˚ rule
1:12 - cut-induced throw (CIT)
1:26 - tangent line speed and spin effects
2:11 - cut angle effects
Follow Shot:
2:37 - follow shot 30˚ rule peace-sign technique
3:28 - 30˚ rule speed effects
4:08 - narrowing the natural angle
4:33 - 30˚ rule cut-angle range
Draw Shot:
6:00 - draw shot three-times-the-angle system
7:27 - draw pocket cheat effects
8:53 - draw speed effects
Cloth Drag and Spin Conversion:
9:35 - cloth drag and spin conversion
9:47 - top spin effects
9:59 - stun effects
10:25 - backspin effects
10:55 - stop shot control
11:10 - follow shot effects
Drills:
11:38 - fixed-CB wagon wheel drill
13:43 - other drills

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*Table of Contents:*
0:00 - introduction
*Straight Shot:*
0:16 - straight shot
0:27 - cheating the pocket
*Stun Shot:*
0:44 - stun shot 90˚ rule
1:12 - cut-induced throw (CIT)
1:26 - tangent line speed and spin effects
2:11 - cut angle effects
*Follow Shot:*
2:37 - follow shot 30˚ rule peace-sign technique
3:28 - 30˚ rule speed effects
4:08 - narrowing the natural angle
4:33 - 30˚ rule cut-angle range
*Draw Shot:*
6:00 - draw shot three-times-the-angle system
7:27 - draw pocket cheat effects
8:53 - draw speed effects
*Cloth Drag and Spin Conversion:*
9:35 - cloth drag and spin conversion
9:47 - top spin effects
9:59 - stun effects
10:25 - backspin effects
10:55 - stop shot control
11:10 - follow shot effects
*Drills:*
11:38 - fixed-CB wagon wheel drill
13:43 - other drills

*Supporting Resources:*
- instructional videos with many game-situation examples:

*Subscribe to Dr. Dave's YouTube Channel:*

[BlackStarEOP]

Today was the day DrDave, it has finally happened! After 10 months of playing 3 hours a week on monday I broke the rack, and cleared the table from there. I came close a couple of times before but today it got official, I ran my very first rack :D Your videos have been instrumental in this, without them this moment wouldn't have happened. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing it with us!

[marcusakiti]

This video is incredible. Precise, thorough, and logical. Not to mention the skill it took to display everything that was being discussed consistently. I would love to be coached by this guy.

[RationalMorality]

This is hands down the best video on cue ball control. Other YouTubers make 5 videos just to cover the info in this 1 video and its still not as clear as this. Thank you

[davidcrosby]

As the cueball turns, these are the Daves of our lives.

[MrMountainJohn]

Great video, Dave. Much easier to play the video for my two sons than me beating my gums and trying to explain why they scratch on certain shots. Thanks!

[ZombiesMyPizza]

This is THE only video you need to learn cue ball control 👍

[uhenoalvarez]

once again you have reminded me of things I had forgotten to use or practice. This is the main reason I love your videos!! Thanks once again Uhenio

[chocolatepinkspider]

Annotations to make it slightly easier for repeated viewings

0:16 Straight shot possibilities
0:27 Cheating the pocket
0:32 Cheating the pocket with sidespin


0:44 Stun shot introduction
1:12 Cut induced throw (CIT)
1:26 Effects of shot speed on the tangent line
1:57 What happens if you don't hit the stun shot right
2:11 Considerations when the angle is small


2:37 Rolling cue ball introduction
3:02 Using the peace sign to measure the natural angle
3:28 Effects of speed on natural angle
4:00 Shifting peace sign to adjust for speed
4:08 Narrowing the natural angle
4:32 Range of shot angles where the natural angle applies
4:49 Using the angle template
5:21 Adjusting the peace sign for thicker and thinner hits


6:00 Draw shots introduction
6:13 Angles where you can use 3 times the angle system
6:29 Defining the 3 times the angle system
6:52 Measuring 3 times to the angle
7:14 Alternate way of measurement
7:27 Effects of cheating the pocket
7:51 Practice tip: sentinel balls
8:53 Effects of speed on 3 times the angle system


9:35 Adjustments introduction
9:47 Max top spin, high speed
9:59 Center ball, high speed
10:07 Center ball, low speed/long distance
10:16 Slightly below centre, stop shot pace
10:25 Backspin, low speed/long distance
10:36 Backspin, high speed
10:47 Backspin, low speed/short distance
10:55 Center ball vs backspin for stop shot over short distances
11:10 Soft speed follow for short distances
11:25 High speed follow for short distances


11:38 Practice: Fixed Cueball Wagon wheel drill

[drewharrelson]

You have helped me so very much in my game. I’ve been playing just a little over 6 months consistently and I’ve placed in EVERY tournament I’ve played in. I owe a lot of my skill I’ve achieved to watching your videos consistently, and making sure to keep all advice in mind every time I am about to step into my next shot. I hope one day I can come attend a BU workshop, coming from Alabama. I’d like nothing more. Thanks Dr. Dave, and I look forward to more content.

[ripacree]

Not Dr. Dave, it should be Master Mr. Dr. Dave Sir! That was an excellent lesson, thank you

[kerrmoney]

Great video, as always!

Thanks Dr. Dave, best teacher on YouTube!

[jasong]

By far the best video to help anyone jump from good beginner to beginner amateur.

[dirkbruckel]

Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year 2023! Thank you for the many valuable tips, exercises and tricks.

[bob]

The most difficult aspect of cue ball control is judging where it will go after hitting a cushion. And knowing exactly how hard to hit it. Cue ball speed is very important.

[ekaftttt]

Wow best video to understand stun draw and follow . A draw can easily become a stun which would confuse me . Timing is key here to get the slide for a stun or a backwards rotation for a draw so they follow the expected angles . Thank you so much

[GvonGaming]

It's been a fair few years since I've watched some DR Dave videos. I'm glad YouTube bought me back, because I haven't played take a drink everytime you hear peace sign in a while.

On a serious note I've always been a fan and glad to see the channel still going strong ✌️

[Yolo-xjqe]

Awesome video with great information. You answered a few things that always bothered me and also enlightened me on a few things I’ve been doing wrong.

[BlackDynamite]

To all my fellow rookies. THIS is what we need to master to get better. The high skill level people I see ALWAYS put themselves in position for a easy next shot. Meanwhile, rookies like myself are having to make monster shots and can't string a few shots in a row.

[pot_kivach]

Dr Dave, this is the best video presentation online I’ve ever seen. I like your graphics. With them, it is very easy to follow, and memorize, your lectures. Thank you.