NV 6.4 - Kick shot mirror-image method

http://billiards.colostate.edu

Dr. Dave demonstrates how to use the mirror-image method to aim a kick shot in pool and billiards. One of many instructional video demonstrations available at:

http://billiards.colostate.edu

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• pool
• billiards
• kick
• shot
• aim
• mirror
• image
• instruction

[ImForgivenByGrace]

this brings back great memories from my Sophomore Geometry class ...

[DrDaveBilliards]

@ImForgivenByGrace

That must have been a fun geometry class! :)

[jackiechen858]

Thanks Dr. Dave. You just helped me to understand I had a wrong theory before. I always thought the imagination ball should be mirrored from the cushion,now I realize it's half ball to the cushion.

[DrDaveBilliards]

This is the method to get the true angle-in-equals-angle-out aim. However, this won't work at all speeds, distances, and angles. For example, for a slow-rolling cue ball, mirroring through the diamonds (instead of across from the diamonds) will get you closer to the right aim.

Dr. Dave

[psuedofakerable]

very helpful thanks

[DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome ... and thank you.

Have you seen my latest VEPS video clips? Check them out.

Clips on advanced kick and bank stuff should be out in January '10.

[aznelf13]

what if the object ball is like on the other end of the table and u must hit it from the opposite rail?

[DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you ... and you're welcome.

Dr. Dave

[bushputz]

I like your use of the imaginary ball against the rail. It makes visualizing the position of the imaginary target ball much easier. Thanks!

[DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I hope it does help. Be careful with the English you apply. Small changes in the tip contact point on the CB can have big effects on the rebound angle.

Dr. Dave