DEAN'S POOL TIPS MASSE SHOT

[CJNHL12345]

can u maybe make anoter vid with more detail please

[getlois]

I might have missed the last part of your comment but remember it's important to control the roll of the cue ball especially when shooting for position, sometimes you need to contol the spin of the cue ball so it will react after contact with your object ball.

Thanks for watching

Dean

[Runescape2helpers]

Your videos have been great help making me beat my friends in pool/8ball! Thx for uploading and keep upload more videos!

[getlois]

Thank, and I'm glad your kick'n ass on your buds, keep up the good playing

Dean

"Dean's Pool Tips"

[Jackofdiamonds770]

Jumping is not allowed in my bar or the league I play in

[getlois]

Yes, most establishments do not allow "Jump Shots" and I can guess why, but in some professional billard halls you are allowed to "Jump", and that's mostly where I play and practice.

Thanks for your comments

"Dean's Pool Tips"

[MrMayhem3k]

is it hard to masse with a house stick?

[getlois]

Yes, you will find that when you start playing at a more advanced level, you will need to get your own cue.

Thanks and good luck with your game

"Dean's Pool Tips"

[LforLawliette]

maaaaan it doesnt work for me D:

[getlois]

Keep practicing, it works for anyone who tries....

"Dean's Pool Tips"

[freakmaverick]

man i always fail -.-

[getlois]

Failure is not an option, keep trying and have fun with the game, but you are not a failure.

"Dean's Pool Tips"

[garrettschwarz]

does it make a difference if you use a leathr or wood tipped cue

[getlois]

I don't believe there is a non tip pool cue out there, this would be hitting of the wood. Most cues have some kind of material covering the tip. I use a leather triangle tip.

Thanks for the comment.

Dean

[iCaraMelSHOW]

very informative i tried this exact tecnique last night and i almost sank the corner ball just gotta keep practicing but thank you very much for the info

[getlois]

This shot requires tons of practice, but once perfected it's very impressive. Keep practicing and thanks for the comment.

Dean

[sajkam5]

is it harder with a school cue? i tried many times but always fail.

[getlois]

Need a goog tip... don't forget to chalk up...

Dean

[joewizard100]

hey budd. i learnt this by just watching videos and my dad. I play english 8ball pool which is good. The only thing im having trouble with is jumping the cue ball over the object ball. Could you help me out on this? Thanks.

[getlois]

Have you checked out my video on Jumping? I jump with my jump cue, much easier and more accurate, but you can also jump with your shooting cue.

Let me know what you've learned since your question was posted.

Dean

[frontier219]

@joewizard100 You know, that in the English 8-ball rules, jumping is illegal, right?

[getlois]

It depends on the Country that you are playing in and if the establishment that you are playing in allows it. .

Thanks for the comment.

Dean

[scaryfried]

nice shirt dean

[getlois]

thanks

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[dhesquire]

You guys seem pretty knowledgable...I've played pool for years and can win a fairly high percentage of my games, except when playing my dad, he taught me and hes the one person that i CANT beat consistently, i mean yeah i lose to anyone, everyone now and again, we all get unlucky, but my dad is purely and simply better than me. How do i get better? I practice just as much as he does if not more :(

[getlois]

OK - when I'm at the top of my game, I'm practicing more than 4 hours and 3-5 days each week. Your dad has been around much longer than you, so he has some experience, you will gain this as you keep playing. 3 things to remember, your stance, stroke, and your mental game (knowlege of the game) is important, play 3 balls at a time with perfect position, you will win every time.

Good Luck

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[hydr5]

ditto on the dad part

[Assassin4628]

Your vids help 1000x. I am at the point, where I can run a 9-ball approx 25% of the time, and wanna improve. This is a shot I have a considerabel amount of problems with. Especially pulling directly straight back without contacting an object ball. Any pointers? and Also, what weight of cue do you use? I've never really settled on one

[getlois]

19oz on the cue, I think everyone has a problem with this shot, not easy. Start off with an easy masse shot and per-fect it, from that you will start to understand how much spin, cue angle and how much power to use. Now move on to more difficult shots, it's all in your stroke and execution, good luck with this one, practice, practice and more practice good luck with your game

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[getlois]

I have a custom KDCue 21oz - I have a Viking 19oz also that I play more in the 9ball game, i get more accuracy with a lite cue, of course more power with the heavy cue. Find a cue that is balanced and comfortable for you, make sure the tip is good quality and always chalk up!

Thanks for watching...

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[timie2255]

i got kicked out of the pool hall for using that shot O.O Thx Dean haha jk but i still got kicked out T.T oh well

[nNorthWestern]

well you just dont do it with other ppls tables before asking, halls dont like it but i bet you can practice in some lonely bar table:)

[getlois]

Thanks

[getlois]

Learn how to execute a proper jump, masse and break and you won't damage anyone's table. Stroke & Accuracy before Power - Good Luck

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[getlois]

So have I, that's what happens - find a table you can experiment on, good luck

[timie2255]

i try to do this shot at my local pool hall and i got yelled at XD i try and practice with it a little bit but seems like i cant get it down could you give me some more tips

[getlois]

I can relate, find a table you can practice on, good luck

[Smirnoff310]

covina, as in west covina? hahah im gonna go play there tomorrow just cuz i seen your video on you tube lol awesome!!!

[getlois]

Yes, this is where I was raised, in Covina, California. Good luck at Cue Time Family Billiards, there are some sharks over there be careful ....LOL - Tell the guys I said hello -

Dean

[getlois]

How was Covina?

[AtlanticPoolPro]

FYI.....The greater the elevation of your cue that faster the cue ball will curve...

IE: Imagine 2 shots, for both shots the cue ball is hit at 3:00, however shot #1 was hit at a 30 degree angle while shot 2 was hit at an 80 degree angle. The first shot should travel down the table for quite some distance (depending on speed of course) before it breaks off the initial target line and begins to swerve to the right, however shot #2 should almost instantly begin to swerve to the right!

[getlois]

Thanks for your comment, I agree but keep in mind that most people learn this after learning the fundamentals.

Dean

[ajaxfan34]

thats sikkkkkk its like watching a football curl but in pool. im gonna lern this to show off to my mates for the fun of it :D

[bmwmatt]

Thanks a lot for this, i've always wondered how to curl the cue ball :)

[therimgreaper]

i have a 19oz cue, does this just make it harder to do a masse shot since its lighter? I haven't been able to put enough curve in the cue ball when i hit it. should i be hitting higher up on the cue ball maybe?

[getlois]

The weight of the cue shoudn't matter, it's how you stroke down on the cue ball. Remember you are creating spin on the cue ball in order to change its direction, if you put enough back spin on the cue ball hitting it 6 inches forward, it will come straight back to the point of contact, now if you move the tip slightly left or right it will curve, play around with this and observe the results. Cue elevation is key when doing this shot, be careful not to damage the felt.

Good luck.

Dean

[jhil16]

hey do u have any vids about draw shot tips i just cant seem to get my shot down

[getlois]

Yes, check out the rest of my vids on YouTube, you will find the draw shot.

Good Luck, and have fun with pool

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[pplayallstar12]

ill have to practice for this one!

[getlois]

Yes, but first get your stroke down, and remember you don't have to hit this shot hard, this shot is about getting that cue ball to spin and move the direction you want, very important to chalk before every shot.

Good Luck

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[getlois]

Yes, I agree and thanks for your comments...

Dean

[bestfriendscomp454]

thanks helps out a lot ur tips rock!

[getlois]

Thanks for your kind comment and watching this video. I understand that we not all execute a shot the exact same way; this is why we develop our own technique and style. So when practicing if something works for you keep doing it, never change something that works especially if your getting great results. Good Luck in your game and stay in touch -

Dean

[bestfriendscomp454]

kool we can email

[LoNgOtHeLeGeNd93]

thanks a lot

[OsirisGOLAD]

This is a swerve, not a massé shot. Massé grabs the cloth, swerve makes the ball sort of slip back and makes it return to it's original line(if you strike it properly). For this shot you wouldn't even have to elevate the cue that much.

[getlois]

A what? A complete reversal of cueball direction would be the most radical example; however, the Massé in this video did not require it. Yes, there is such thing as "Slight Massé" not all Massé shots are radical, I guess you call this a "Swerve" shot, that is a new one for me, I'll have to research this shot and see if it even exists.

Thanks for the comment

Dean

[OsirisGOLAD]

Swerveshot is the term that is used for this kind of shot in snooker. The difference between a swerve-shot and a massé is that swerveshot doesn't actually change it's direction because the ball grabs the cloth. It changes direction because the spin(which is diagonal relative to the table) creates less friction on one side of the ball at the moment your cue hits the ball. If this was a massé, the ball would keep curving in the same angle until it hit something.

[getlois]

Thanks for your comments - I am familiar with a Swerve Shot based on your description, in my video there is not enough distance to execute a "Swerve Shot" so I had to Masse - and yes I did have to grab the cloth to get around my object ball at a short distance -

Thanks again for your comments

Dean

[OsirisGOLAD]

Well, since you're playing it a bit harder than I personally would it could be a massé where the spin grabs the cloth and curves it. But what happens on a swerve is that you sort of 'push the ball into the cloth' sideways(it's relatively slow). The cueball wants to go to the side with least friction and wants to go to the objectball. A massé shot grabs the cloth with spin, whereas a swerve slides and creates a sort of 'no-pressure zone' on the cloth, like one part of the table is lower.

[getlois]

Your Welcome - Stay in touch and good luck with your game -

Dean

[pooler4ever]

i noticed your break in the beginning of the video. your rack waz very loose, there was a cluster of balls after broken!

[getlois]

Thanks for watching, I'll have to check it out...

Dean

[Averoex]

MOREEEEE !!

[9balling]

great stuff man

[Wolf5Vlud]

i agree, very usefull