Deans Pool Tips "Using The Rails for Position"

[TheReptilianBrain]

"My opponents balls are in the way"

I hate when that happens.

[ImNotChris]

Great tips, all of them, just started out playing, cant quit.

Keep em commin

[getlois]

Thanks I will, keep up the good work

Dean

"Dean's Pool Tips"

[getlois]

Thanks man, it's people like you that make it all worthwhile.

Dean

[alpha4072]

thanks to your english, stance,and breaking tips i have beaten everyone in the atherton tableland pool comps in far north qld australia and gave the current qld champion (Justin Gillies) a decent game (sunk 6 balls) your teaching has been appreciated i posted this comment for everyone to see

[Austria4shufflerz]

dean you are very good i like your way to descripe it

[getlois]

Thanks it means a lot to know that people understand my tips. Most of these tips were done first take so I appreciate your compliment.

Dean

[YoGirl100000]

thnx

[getlois]

Thank-you for watching.

Dean

[wannabsexy]

fully into the tricks... but cant do any of them.. help me out

[getlois]

Neither am I, just do them for fun. There are some really good books out there that illustrate exactly how to do a trick shot, check'em out.

Good Luck

Dean

[stevo18ck]

thanks man this was really helpful

[konstantinov94]

When will you release the next series of videos?

[getlois]

We're gearing up to shoot another round in the Spring. Keep watching and thanks!

Dean

[ispoda]

need something more complicated..this is for children gardens :)

Keep uploading!

[getlois]

Yes, I really want to get back to shooting again. I have some really good ideas that will really help your game. How about bringing some professional players in for a real game with me, and point out tips during the game? More trick shots, these are fun to learn etc... keep watching and thanks

Dean

[XxNostroxX]

More easy bar tricks you can do in one try that are easy to set up.

[getlois]

Yes, and there are lots of them with no help on how to get started...let get everyone in the game... thanks for your comment.

Dean

[militar3rd]

Hey Dean,

Can you tell me what the heck is "English"?

[getlois]

The definition for English is: When a cue ball is struck on either side of its vertical axis, giving it side spin. English may also occur when a ball collides with another or with a rail. The term comes from the British players who first became famous with sidespin techniques.

I use english mostly to gain cue ball position for the next shot.

thanks for the comment, and good luck with your game

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[2hvy4grvty]

Better choice:

1st shot: kill the ball (2 and a half tips below center and a soft, soft stroke; should stop right where the 9 is).

You always want to travel a shorter distance if possible.

2nd shot: shoot the damn 13. You're snookered behind their balls after making that kick.

[getlois]

The definition for English is: When a cue ball is struck on either side of its vertical axis, giving it side spin. English may also occur when a ball collides with another or with a rail. The term comes from the British players who first became famous with sidespin techniques.

I use english mostly to gain cue ball position for the next shot.

thanks for the comment, and good luck with your game

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[joeshab123]

Ahh yes, the Internet Expert. They never fail to show up.

[getlois]

Thanks for your comment, of course these types of forums bring out the experts don't you know? - How is your game? I hope some of my tips have helped in some way or another.

Dean

[Seano71]

Watching these videos is making me wanna play pool now

[techseven]

Deans the MAN! in POOL! Man Im gonna play pool right now with the boys. Gonna play for money ehehe xD

[getlois]

Thanks, that is a big compliment and is the reason I'm doing these tips, to get more people interested in pool, it's a great sport and can be lots of fun, especially when you win.

Take Care

Dean "Dean's Pool Tips"

[pplayallstar12]

thanks again helped me out even more!

[blahblahblah2812]

this was really helpful. thanks for the tips!

[jdgajera]

hey man..

m just a beginner.. can u plz tell me in what order shld i follow ur videos.. i mean positions then bridge than....

n can u plz post a video specially gor beginners with basics..

thnx so much

jd

[getlois]

Hi JD -

Good question - I think first you should be confortable with your stance and stroke, also what are you looking at when getting ready to shoot. All of these things are very important, the rest is practice and perfection.

Thanks for watching and good luck with your game...

Dean

[hershism]

Hey Dean, just wanna say thanks for posting these vids. I've been practicing everything you teach about and my game is getting really good! Thanks.

[getlois]

Thanks man. Keep it up!

[arctichawk1978]

I've been playing pool competitively for around 10+ years now. I just like to say that you have to remember when giving out tips that beginners are watching more closely to things that we(experienced players) don't pay attention to as much anymore ... such as ... cue elevation, stance, bridge, etc. For Example: I see in some videos you bridge higher than others when not needed or in this video you should stay between to pockets as much as you can to avoid scratching and keep it simple.

[getlois]

Thanks for the comment, I'll pay more attention to detail when illustrating these tips.

Dean

[digbick1978]

Hey great videos man. Your lessons are genuine and great learning tools. Keep up the good work mate :)

[andrew2great]

i was hoping ur 1st shot would make it to the side pocket and see ur eyes pop and say " oops !"

but when the ball stopped.... it stopped perfectly dead on the sweet spot.... so my eyes popped instead, great vid man =)

[getlois]

Thanks man, appreciate the comment, and yes this was my first attempt at this shot, the video people got to go home early....

Thanks

Dean

[pooler4ever]

you should have included to keep a steady staight stroke because even with no english applied a bad stroke can put on wanted spin on the cue ball.

[getlois]

Yes, you are correct a steady straight stroke is very important, don't know how I missed it but I'll make sure I make a point of it in my next set of "Dean's Pool Tips" thanks for the comment -

Dean

[gnarkill733]

thanks for the videos, ive watched them all and they are really helpful. for the very first shot you made, where you curved the cue ball around the four, is pulling off that shot as simple as just drawing it back and to the right or is there some special technique?

[getlois]

Don't know how I missed this comment, sorry about that. To answer your question, it's all in your stroke, masses require lots of practice, but once you get it, it's easy, accuracy becomes a little challenge but that's where the practice comes in, good luck

Dean

[shadow180596]

But if your shot with the cue ball isn't straight, (which applies english onto it) it will go haywire am I right?

[getlois]

Please explain... it's a little late and I'm not sure what you mean... Look forward to your reply...

Thanks

Dean

[LambLeg87]

Dean, your not going to believe it I pulled this off in a game, my friends looked at me in awe. It was great!

[getlois]

Good Job! I'm sure there is more where that came from, keep up the good work.....

Dean

[LambLeg87]

thanks for the tips, hope i can pull that rail shot off in a game

[fabio9petroni]

good job

[getlois]

Thanks!

Dean

[getlois]

No marking of the table occured during this demonstration, not sure what this comment is referring to, please explain? And you are right, it's not legal or appropriate to mark the table anywhere during a game, that's what the "Diamonds" are for, and thanks for your comment.

Dean - "Dean's Pool Tips"

[ala2468]

For the record, it's illegal to mark the table in any way in order to make a shot. That's what the diamonds are for.

[xavo1992]

nice