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I feel like over time, this will become your most-viewed video. So many people struggle with this, and are not sure how to adjust for deflection in different cases. It's one of those big hurdles you need to figure out to get to the next level.
"Backhand English" was the most useful tip I ever learned from Dr. Dave, but his message is lost in "mathiness". Good players do it by feel. This video explains how to intuitively adjust based on bridge, distance, speed, etc. so using these tips you can easily transition from "calculating" side-english to feeling it! Hard shots - BHE (bridge length based on cue) Soft shots - FHE Stay down, watch the shot, eventually my cue will automatically do the right thing. Thanks!
You will play your best pool if you avoid using side spin unless absolutely needed, which is seldom. Stay on the centerline of the Q ball using bottom, follow and stun and you'll make way more shots and can can get any position you need.
I often wondered why side English i never had any deflection issues on short shots but long shots was impossible, I now know why, i been using only back hand english this whole time (actually I think i've used a bit of a combination of both FE and BE english naturally which still explains why i only felt comfortable with side english at a specific distance). I've started watching your videos weeks ago and so far your one of only channels I've found that actually explain all the different physics going on. So many videos I find will only describe one exact scenario and ignore all the physics going on and then you realize if you don't setup shot exactly as they do, it doesn't work due to more distance or hitting ball softer/harder and so on. For example my biggest issue is bank shots and so many videos show how to bank by counting diamonds and so on but they always only shot straight bank shots, they never show what happens or what to do when your hitting ball at an angle off the bank line and I know from playing myself that applies English to object ball your hitting and throws the ball wider or shorter depending on which side of object ball you hit before object ball hits the rail. No one explains that. Sometimes they mention angle changing depending on speed of ball but even that isn't very well explained,, how do i know what is medium/soft/hard speeds for example? So I think I'm going to mostly stick to your channel for now on, since you explain everything I need to consider and I think the more information the better. I'm nearly 40 years old and have played pool casually but always got frustrated not understanding why certain shots would work sometimes and not others but before RU-vid I was just missing so many physic principles that now I sort of understand most of what's going on. The problem now is putting in the practice and hours and since i'm not really intending on playing on a professional level or in tournaments, i'm not sure how far I want to go with it. But for now I'm getting enjoyment out of seeing a whole new level of progression to my skill in even just the past couple weeks and largely due to your videos.
Not only that, but the amount of side rotation will alter how fast the ball curves as it rolls down the table. You might not have been taking the curve of the cue path into account which will be less on a shorter shot.
Absolutely nailed it on this video. The best video anywhere to explain BHE and FHE with actual application examples. Thanks for this gem. It will be saved forever.
Not only are you a great teacher, the graphics and animations you overlay on your videos are very clear. It was interesting to see (for the 2 shots in Benefits and Dangers section) how the cue ball hits the first rail at about the same point but because there's different amounts of spin it hits the second rail at very different points.
BHE is a real thing for sure. I use it many times when I am not totally comfortable just figuring out my aim while standing. The big thing, as mentioned, is that you have to find the pivot point of your cue - where the cue and the bridge are. Once you find that it is amazing how good BHE works. As for FHE - it works exactly as mentioned in this video. You just have to really practice these shots over and over and over and get a feel for it. But BHE makes applying english, and making shots, so much easier.
I agree. I spent a lot of time finding the optimal bridge length for BHE and use BHE exclusively now. I very rarely miss even extreme spin shots with BHE only. It is very accurate IF your bridge length is proper for the shot. And as you've said, it's super easy.
By far the best tutorial videos I've seen. This one in particular really demystifies the effects of applied spins, or "English". Thank you so much, vielen Dank!!!
Love your content, Sharivari. Well done. Very coincidentally, I just uploaded a video that explains in detail the relationship between a cue's Natural Pivot Length and BHE (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6lZ4CuEbzHk.html). It shows why BHE works theoretically and therefore why the bridge length matters for successful BHE. To keep things simple and understandable, I neglect swerve, which is really where the complications arise with BHE, FHE, and shot speed/distance. Anyway, keep up the great work! Edit Dec 2022: My second follow-up video "Demystifying Front Hand English" is now available here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CadqTY_XPwY.html. It discusses how FHE differs from BHE, and how to combine both to correct for cue ball "squirt" deflection using any bridge length. Hope the videos are useful. Thanks again to Sharivari!
What about the spin on the object ball, how that will curve? I've been using bhe to get the cb where I expect it and also aim to the edge of the pocket. I'm still figuring it out though
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎱 *Understanding Side Spin* - Explains the difference between backhand English and front-end English when applying side spin. - Discusses how right spin affects the cue ball deflection and shot accuracy. - Emphasizes the importance of Bridge length in adjusting for deflection. 02:41 🎯 *Adjustments on Long Range Shots* - Demonstrates adjustments for long-range shots using backhand English. - Highlights the impact of cue ball deflection and the need for pivot adjustments. - Shows how to adapt Bridge length based on the shaft's deflection characteristics. 04:49 📏 *Strategy for Slow Rolling Shots* - Advises using front-end English for slow-rolling long-distance shots. - Emphasizes the importance of Bridge length in controlling cue ball deflection. - Explains the application of front-end English to minimize pivot on softer shots. 05:46 ⚙️ *Consistent Technique for Varying Spin* - Illustrates how to use consistent Bridge length and speed for shots with different spins. - Emphasizes the flexibility of the backhand/front-end English technique with varying spin amounts. - Highlights the interplay between pivot and deflection in achieving consistent results. 06:57 🔄 *Practicing Side Spin Shots* - Recommends practicing side spin shots by setting up the same shot repeatedly. - Encourages experimenting with backhand English, front-end English, or a combination based on shot characteristics. - Stresses the importance of aiming consistently to the ghost ball Point for effective practice. 07:40 🎓 *Developing Intuitive Side Spin Aiming* - Shares the personal approach of learning side spin without explicitly using backhand or front-end English. - Encourages players to understand the physics, make shot expectations, and analyze outcomes for effective learning. - Mentions a related video on understanding the physics of side spin for further learning. Made with HARPA AI
Hi coach @Sharivari! I'm a big fan. I was wondering, when you're shooting, do you look at the contact point? Or do you look at the point at the end of the line from the cue stick? Or something else? Also, does it change when applying side spin? Thank you!
I just bought my first cue hopefully it arrives soon.. it's cheap 30$ cue hopefully i can use some spin.. it's high deflection cue... So i should close the bridge... Let's try
Hi Sharivari, in this video at 5:46. You adjust your cue stick to the side instead of moving your bridge hand. But I thought moving the bridge hand to the side is recommended instead of adjusting the cue? Please advice ? Thanks
What is the rule on breaking and running down the rack,for exple potting each of your set after opponents dry break,must you pot the black? I see fellows I play with call it seven baller and not play the black.
I couldn't get the link to the other video to work.Would you add it into the video description please?Would you add it into the video description please?
I’m a bit confused here, I get the deflection part , speed & bridge length all good . Your illustration shows 3:00 cueing position whether it bhe or fhe, To my way of thinking back hand is cueing below cue balls center. Front hand is above cue balls center Along with proper adjustment of side Is this correct? As your illustration doesn’t appear that way ? Just seems center right
If you are a new player it's great to learn all these, try practicing for a few months to understand the physics. Once you got the hang of it, before a shot just tell your brain what you want and your body will adjust instintively. In the end, trust your guts. Good luck fellas 😊😊
I have to admit I'm still confused and can't get it..I will have to watch this video over and over and experiment on the table with BHE and FHE until I finally get it.
If you find the natural pivot point on your shaft, you will know where to set your bridge to offset the squirt by pivoting your stick. It will give you the largest sweet spot that corrects the deflection by pivoting the stick. The pivot point is what you use to aim.
I obsessively played pool for a lot of years, and nobody EVER said a single thing about BHE or FHE. Nobody ever told me there is any difference. I feel duped.
Great video. I have one question: After repositioning the cue tip, either via using BHE or FHE, do you still maintain your line of sight as if you are hitting center ball i.e. aiming directly for the 'ghost' ball, or do you realign your sight and stance to look straight down the cue and through to, and past, the new contact position on the cue ball?
People, learn all of this during practice until its all second nature. In game, you should be thinking of position opposed to throw or your stroke. Stay focused on the right thing and your game will get better!
I really need to learn to compensate for spin induced throw versus just spin deflection. I feel that I miss in mid range balls because of that. In long balls that I don't have to hit too thin, spin induced throw really doesn't bother me much, because I tend to hit them harder. In short distance, I'm currently using the spin induced throw so the cue ball just misses being potted. The mid range is a problem, tho, because I need to account for both and I'd say I misjudge a third of the situations. At quite a few times (half) I still make the ball, but it shakes inside the (tight) pocket, and if my spin is slightly misscalculated, the ball sits there for the other player, which is less of a problem in those tables you play that aren't really that tight. The same principles apply, nevertheless, tho some techniques aren't applicable for a matter of geometry and physical constraints. I guess I'll try the lessons in this vid. I think the mid pocket ball is the type of drill I need to get this, tho my cue sticks aren't great (cheapo ones, square tipped instead of rounded), tho the only adjustment really is that the shot range within the "ball clock" is just smaller. The spin deflection and spin induced throw happen still, I just can't replicate effects that need a lot of spin, since the cue stick contact with the ball happens in a too small area to drag the ball. I might buy a cheapo stick and shape it's tip more rounded. Since I've been playing basically uninterrupted twice a week, and I feel like I'm limited by my materials to evolve the next things in my game, tho that's gotta be in a few months.
Love your videos boss. But I've always adhered to FHE, because you wanna strike in a straight line through the shot. Darren talked about it recently here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzWPbOCKcO4.html. One of my buddies who is really good player uses BHE on his shots, and I have to listen to him say, oh the pocket spit it out, a lot. When in reality he dogged it into the corner of pocket. We play a lot, seems to happen everyday. But he's no slouch, good player. An experienced player too, not a newbie.
You use sidespin in pool to control where the cue ball goes after hitting another ball. This helps you get a good position for your next shot. In pool, you always want to be in the best spot for your next shot, and sidespin helps you do that.
Because you can cheat the pocket and bring the cue ball around the table. In this video however, I just used a straight in shot to make the effects of side spin as obvious and easy to understand as possible.
Thank you for this video! Notes for myself: HDC/LDF = High Deflection Close bridge/Low Deflection Far bridge. SF/FB = Slow is Front Hand English/Fast is Back Hand English
Hi Sharivari, Thank you for the clear explanation every time. Your analysis is so cool! BTW, I have one question. How long the 4 diamonds? I rarely hear this explanation, so , could you teach me the other way about that length?
@@Sharivari I was actually practicing position shots with the object ball on the short rail and about a 50 degree angle with cue ball. Was surprised by how much it deflected, but I also hadn’t taken into account FH vs. BH, or shot speed. Your video reminded me to notice that. Also that was a great summation at the end, right now need to drill that in a little in my head. Was a revelation too that one can primarily say use FHE, and then add a touch of BHE. You admit too, it’s sometimes hard to keep it all “straight” :-) in your thoughts.
@@Sharivari so I set up some shots and wow…just made the shots, a bunch of them really solid! Of course, then I got cocky and later saw that it isn’t just magic, as distance and other angles showed I can still miss. But this gave me a great basis for practice and the shots I set up were ones that earlier before seeing this video, I was missing. I still would like to know the other spin aiming video from three years ago, I get the idea that was you using both back and front spin, meaning the cue was parallel with an imaginary 90 deg line through the cue ball? I noted down the different physics (cut induced throw, deflection, etc.) and it’s still hard to keep it all in mind at once, but practice ought to help a lot! Thanks again!
Hi... just one thing that still confuses me. On a non left or right english shot - I aim at the center of the ghost ball behind the object ball towards the pocket (simple enough), but now if i apply BHE or FHE, should i still look at the original position of the ghost ball? or the ghost ball also moves to a new location to which where i should be looking at before hitting the shot? Sorry if im not making sense here.
You should always be looking exactly where you want the cue ball to make contact with the object ball. Keep your head down after stroking and following through, and make sure the cue ball hits exactly where you were aiming. If it doesn't, you should be able to determine why it didn't and correct for that mistake on future shots.
Great info but one question. Wouldn’t a pivot of cue with a long bridge cause a greater deviation from original aim line than a short bridge? I believe you described it in reverse in this video. Thanks
with pockets that big , how could anyone miss ,those pockets have a diameter which could fit 2 balls,the one I have has a very narrow diameter ,but I can assure you that it's not a snooker table
Hello. Are You recommending average players to use BHE & FHE English or this is more for beginners? I am asking because I am always confuse how I should aim. I feel this conflicting with the rule that You should not make adjustments while you are down on the shut. In the other hand that is pretty nice guidance where to aim.
I hear people say never to adjust when you're down, mainly to avoid being in an unnatural alignment with your shot. However, from experience, I use BHE all the time by adjusting while I'm down, and I haven't had any issues. If the object ball goes in and you got position, it doesn't matter how you shot it imo. It's definitely not nearly as bad as McCready's chicken wing shots.
Advanced players that I have known don't use BHE or FHE. They aim and take squirt affect into account when standing. Once they get down on the shot they do not make any adjustments. The problem with making FHE/BHE adjustments once down on your shot is that your stroke is no longer straight. But for amateur players, BHE/FHE is a good way to incorporate spin into your game. So start with BHE/FHE, and eventually you can incorporate squirt into your aiming without making adjustments while down on your shot.
