Dr. Dave demonstrates the 10 most interesting and useful shots from Ray Martin’s classic book “The 99 Critical Shots in Pool,” brought to life with real game-situation examples.
Content:
0:00 – Intro
0:19 – 1 – Shot 8: Nip Draw
1:05 – 2 – Shot 10: 3-Way Position
2:35 – 3 – Shot 15: Combo Throw
3:45 – 4 – Shot 18: Cushion-First Throw
4:53 – 5 – Shot 25: Reverse Draw
5:45 – 6 – Shot 27: Bank Shot Aim
7:40 – 7 – Shot 32: Frozen Cushion Aiming
9:16 – 8 – Shot 34: Frozen Cushion Swerve
9:51 – 9 – Shot 35: Frozen Cushion Position
11:22 – 10 – Shot 49: Carom Throw
12:12 – Wrap Up
Supporting Resources:
– 45° rule: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/45-degree-rule/
– sidespin tutorial: https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/
– aiming with sidespin: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/
– System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
– 30° rule: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/
– kick shot aiming: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/
– throw tutorial: https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/
– 1/3-more-than-twice bank shot system: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/one-third-more-than-twice/
– rail cut shot aiming: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rail-cut/aiming/
– “Straight Rail Shot Effects, and Shooting Past a Side Pocket” videos – part 1: https://youtu.be/DnmAwgv-yKY part 2: https://youtu.be/PceeYGubVIA
– rail cut shot CB control: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rail-cut/cue-ball-control/
– maximum throw: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/throw/maximum/
– recommended pool books: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/book/recommended/
– Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots (VEPS): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/veps/
– VEPS Outline: https://drdavebilliards.com/documents/veps/veps_outline.pdf
– VEPS Complete List of Shots: https://drdavebilliards.com/documents/veps/veps_complete_list_of_shots.pdf
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