NV B.88 - Masse shot technique, from VEPS V

[skat3b0ard420]

For so long i could not figure out the schematics of this shot... After watching this video, i tried it on the table at work and got it first try!! Lucky shot, but i am gonna work on it and get it consistent... thanks for the breakdown!!

[DrDaveBilliards]

@skat3b0ard420

I'm glad the vid helped you figure it out.

Please help spread the word about my stuff.

Dr. Dave

[f8ta1ity54]

how far from center are you shooting through? so about how far is the distance between point A on cloth, or point B on top of cueball? two tips from center?

[DrDaveBilliards]

@f8ta1ity54

Excellent question!

The answer is: more is better, but you don't want to push the miscue limit too much.

With more tip offset, there is less chance to jam the ball into the table.

[f8ta1ity54]

@DrDaveBilliards

thank you! i never really tried this much until today. within about 15 minutes or so i was getting almost a 5 ball masse! the most difficult part is keeping my cue stick hand steady. any tips for that? or is it simply practice and getting muscle memory?

[DrDaveBilliards]

@f8ta1ity54

You're welcome.

It's all about practice and focus ... and more practice.

[TheReptilianBrain]

How much does your tip hardness affect one's ability to pull off shots like this?

[DrDaveBilliards]

@TheReptilianBrain

Tip hardness isn't much of a factor; although, if the tip were too hard (e.g., phenolic) and if the cue were too light (e.g., jump cue), it wouldn't work very well.

Now, the condition of the cloth is a big factor. Masse shots can be much more difficult with "sticky" cloth (regardless of the tip).

[TheReptilianBrain]

@DrDaveBilliards Thanks for responding so quickly!

[samcarano]

dude.. all of your videos are amazing.. i think i have watched all of them on your website.. very well explained and you really seem like you know what youre doing.. most people tend not to break it down as you which is why your videos are so great..

[DrDaveBilliards]

@samcarano

Thanks! Please help spread the word about my stuff.

Dr. Dave

[mmztpro]

Wonderful video and very clear explanation of how to execute a masse shot. I enjoy all your videos. Thanks.

[DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you ... and you're welcome.

I aim to squerve,

Dr. Dave

[kolaas2006]

Thanks, Ive been practicing Masse for a while. I heard about coriolis before so I treid that, but indeed the cue ball came out to high. I thought it was my stroke or my (regular, nonmasse) cue. And when making these shots I allways aimed slightly or alot lower.

Hope I get snookered alot tonight :D:D

[DrDaveBilliards]

I hope your snookering dreams come true ... NOT!!!

I'm glad you liked the vid. Please help spread the word about VEPS.

Dr. Dave