The POV with explanation is perfect! It definitely helps to see how much outside spin to overcome CIT and the effects of deflection with increased speed 👏
The speed, the cut angle, the cloth, the cut induced throw, the spin induced throw. And a million other variables for a million other different shots lol. All stuff you cant really truly learn and perfect unless you have a table at home at the ready. Pool is more intricate than some may think. And to really master it, having a table accessible at all times to try everything you see is such an amazing thing. Unfortunately dont have space for a table. Cant wait till the day i do tho
What's the point of having more videos just like this one? That would make each video the same, as they are all just like this one. Eventually, you would have copies of this same video. Therefore, you would be watching the same video over and over again. A better thing to do if you want videos just like this one on this topic, to not waste too much of your time, would be to just replay this video. That way, you would have an infinite number of videos just like this one, that would help you improve your side spin and aiming.
Ok. Wow. I like how the outside spin eliminates the need to move the ghost ball to adjust for throw. Can't wait to hit the tables tonight. I can just play a normal ghost ball and adjust it with a tad bit of high outside.
Thank you for this video. I always wondered why pros were using sidespin on end of game shots that I would of thought was unnecessary, but that makes sense that after practicing canceling out cut induced throw with a hint of opposite deflection, just makes the shot easier and more natural. Btw really like your videos, your instruction if very easy to follow and process.
I swear to god I’ve never heard of cut induced roll but I’ve been missing easy shots lately and this is 100% why. I’m new and when I started learning about spin I used it for cue position (tried to at least) and I also happened to start sinking shots way more frequently. I’m pretty sure I was adjusting for cut induced roll on accident. More recently I’ve been focusing less on spin and a bit more on other things, and my shots have stopped sinking like they did. Anyways, so stoked to know this so I can actually learn how to use it!
This is what I've been implementing in my game lately. Trusting the swerve/deflection of the cue ball and anticipating the contact point when I'm using my side spin. My side spin has been much more efficient doing this.
oh gosh , thank you so much Sharivari , your videos improved my skill a lot , and as always there are so much of helpful information in this video and the quality also :D One more thing : your T-shirt :))) I love your products . Wish you best of luck !
Really good job of explaining in combination with the go pro .You made what can be confusing when talking about all the facets of spin much clearer to see and understand . Its a puzzle of different affects on the cue and object ball that you have to understand and answer first . Then where exactly you want to have your tip hit the cue ball and have the cue ball strike the object ball so it goes down the target line with all factors considered. Seems complicated and it can be but it does come easier and simpler with practice. This lesson helps a lot . watch it a couple times . Thanks Sharivari
You are a very good instructor keep up the amazing videos, you helped me with inside outside spin I make many more shots and shape, the game is even more fun Thanks
Very educational videos will take some time to soak in but I will get there...... I started teaching pool also Shari.... Hopefully I can be as successful as you and build my game....in the process
Thanks for the video. I am trying to learn how to use side spin to increase my game. It's a lot to take in and absorb. Spin can be very aggravating because distance speed and angle can produce many variables. Watching your videos help but nothing can take the place of practice,practice, practice.
Very beneficial video! I've watched many and this has to be one of my favorites. I have asked several times, and will ask again. It would be much easier to identify which side you are striking the cue ball if you would describe the shot as 'inside' or 'outside' english/spin. While viewing the video, your left is my right and although I certainly understand that and can figure it out most times, I do have to double-check in my brain and by that time, you've already shot. Is this just me that thinks inside/outside is much easier to comprehend?
Yes Bruce, I understand that. Do you describe your english and R/L or Inside /Outside? Most shooters I play with use I/O and during instruction, it is crazy important to be crystal clear. Right/Left english depends on the cut. I/O is the same no matter which way the cut.
I'd say I understand all those things after watching your videos. However for me as a beginner playing with sidespin is a bit overwhelming. Swerve, CIT, SIT, deflection...I need several minutes to find my aiming point when I try to implement all those things. Back hand english made it much easier to atleast get into playing with sidespin. But that only works on specific distances and specific speeds.
I'm also a beginner. I can't speak to all types of shots, but I know that on rail shots using topspin is easier (for me) than using english. I'm not sure exactly why it works, but it works. For me, I have to hit it pretty hard to get any topspin, which makes it hard to get position for the next shot, but it's better than just missing, and it does make rail shots easier without having to account for squirt and swerve. There's also an aiming system to account for throw where you aim the side of the ferrule at the ball, instead of the center of the ferrule. I find it difficult to aim that way, and it isn't perfect, but it helps a little in at least showing me when I'm way off. When cutting to the left, you use the left side of the ferrule to aim. When cutting to the right, you use the right side to aim. It stops working at angles over 70 degrees - you can just search "Aiming with the side of the ferrule" for a better explanation than I can give. For me, the various systems and physics principles help figure out why I'm missing, but after I figure that stuff out, what seems to improve my game is just shooting lots and lots of shots. I think our brains figure out a lot of stuff without letting us know about it, if that makes sense. There are some shots I make more consistently if I don't think about the shot at all, and just let my brain tell my hands what to do.
I realize this question may have been asked before... so, to cancel the cut-induced throw on the 9-ball you are using outside spin on the cue ball but why not just make the cut a little finer? - i.e. aim for the left corner of the pocket (in this case) so that the throw takes it into the centre of the pocket? Really enjoying these videos; thank you.
I agree, and that's what I do, especially for shots which are around the half ball hit mark, where there's the most throw. However pros prefer to add spin and aim at the original point. If you listen to Earl Strickland when he's commentating you'll find he's a big proponent of this. On the other hand, I think Earl likes to spin practically everything! If you do a search for 'Earl Strickland Presents' and check Episode one, you'll hear him first mention this at the 8.20 mark. Perhaps most of us wouldn't dream of adding spin on that concluding shot in case we missed the nine and lost the game.
@@cueball5858 Good comment; I'll certainly take a look. I can see that in all cases except the 9-ball, the choice of spin also depends on the desired cue ball path and destination, but this isn't a factor when making the 9-ball - except perhaps to avoid the cue ball dropping into a pocket.
@@jennaralissima Yes it's always best to know where the CB is going after contact irrespective of spin. Best to plan 3 shots ahead (the one you're taking next and 2 more) when possible. When making the 9, if it's easy to do, leave the CB as far as possible from the 9 ball, right on a cushion and/or at a difficult angle to make it should you miss. Doing this will also alert you as to whether the CB is heading for a pocket after pocketing the 9 ball.
@@jennaralissima I don't know what standard you are at but perhaps it will help your game a lot if you learn about the Pocket Line (PL) and whether to get your CB to finish above or below it when planning those 3 shots ahead. If you don't know what I'm talking about but want to learn just reply. It's not that difficult but 90% of people don't take this into account and then wonder why their innings keep grinding to a halt! :)
Never heard these terms from Efren Bata Reyes. That's why its probably a bad idea to apprerentice for Efren because he'll probably tell you what to do but can't explain in detail why. It's like asking a great painter to explain his art. He'll probably get annoyed if you push him. Pool for Efren is probably more abstract than logic for him. He needs to think of it in abstract terms otherwise he would have shackled his own creativity during matches, make him overthink. These channels though are really such a great help for non-professionals like me who still don't haven't the feel of playing pool well.
I was taught to shoot both ways, its been huge in helping me make shots that would be otherwise awkward using my right side. You should practice righty too!
I wanted to add this. Unfortunately, lol I only recently discovered how much CIT affects rail shots! Down the rail shots that are slightly off the rail. It makes sense. Kinda amplified in a way. The CIT "carries" the object ball that short distance into the rail and causes a lot of problems. Add that little bit of outside spin and watch your shots straighten out and hug the rail all the way to the pocket!
8:03 - the cue ball will curve from side regardless of elevation though, it's just more pronounced at elevated angles. The amount could be fairly insignificant on an American pool table but if you're hitting the cue ball at a fairly slow pace with a lot of side you may still see the affects of it.
How come i dont see you playing in the finals of usopen. ? Right? U do it perfect ,you have all the answers. Right? You should be champion of the WORLD. LOL…
He's actually kind of cool about that - he posted a video of him playing some high-ranked pool-player, and he made a lot of mistakes. It's cool that he posted that, instead of just burying it and pretending he's the greatest. Even in this video, he commits a foul. I hear what you're saying, but this particular RU-vid instructor does show some humility about his game.
Was looking at some GoPro’s to help me. There are a bunch that almost all say the same thing. Which one do you use and does it plug into something to see your shots or shooting ability the best? Smart phone, iPad, computer?
I have a question about the 5 to the 6. With the angle you left on the 5 would it have been an option to hit just below center for the 5 and draw the ball over for the 6 in the opposite corner you shot it in?
Yes, possible. Not with draw though, but as a stun shot. Also very dangerous with the side pocket and difficult to get the angle on the six where you are going towards the seven.
@@Sharivari Is the tip of your cue not often lined up with where you are going to strike the cue ball? I thought striking across the ball was not a good idea!!??
A combination of both. I go down on the shot with just FHE, and on the final stroke I offen apply a bit of BHE. Something I developed without noticing, until I watched my first GoPro videos. You can argue if this is the best way to do it, but at least it seems to work for me.
Could you address cues? I don't think most of us non-professionals are looking at $100+ cues but what's the difference in performance between the cheap wood bar type cues, other materials that cost $25-75 or so, and even why it's justified spending more (regarding performance rather than design)?
When I just need a little spin (e. g. to compensate for cut induced throw) I am using FHE. When I need to spin the cue ball a lot, I also add BHE on my final stroke.
I struggle so much on shots like at 12:01. I aim it the same way but the object ball never takes the angle I want it to. Maybe my aim is slightly off? Whenever I hit this type of angle, I don’t get the response I should. Any advice?
Love the topic and video, but for most, this would harm their game because they are not advanced enough. I know I have missed many times from English. Most of the time when I do, I throw the ball out of line and miss
