Top 10 Secrets of a Good Draw/Backspin/Screw-Back Shot

Dr. Dave and Samm Diep demonstrate the Top 10 tips for improving your draw (or backspin or bottom-spin or screw-back) shot. They include:

Intro (0:18)
1. Chalk Up (0:40)
2. Aim Low and Carefully (1:28)
3. Warm-Up and Check (2:13)
---- 3a. Eye Pattern (2:36)
4. Keep Cue Level (3:36)
5. Go Back Slow (4:23)
6. Accelerate Smoothly (5:09)
---- 6a. Draw Distance Control (5:52)
7. Keep Your Grip Relaxed (6:48)
8. Be Still (8:52)
9. Don’t Drop Your Elbow (9:20)
10. Finish the Stroke (10:55)
Useful Draw Practice Drills (12:16)
---- side pocket drill (12:19)
---- BU Exam I - F4 - Progressive Practice drill (12:55)
---- Three-times-the-angle "good action" draw drill (13:42)
Outro (15:33)

For supporting resources, see:
- How to chalk: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/chalk/how-to/
- Chalk type: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/chalk/comparison/
- Miscue limit: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/maximum/
- Eye pattern: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/pattern/
- Cue elevation effects: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/elevation/
- Open bridge: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/
- Bridge length: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/length/
- Pre-shot routine “best practices:" https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/pre-shot-routine/best-practices/
- Stroke fundamentals and “best practices” advice: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/technique/
- Pendulum stroke: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/pendulum-piston/
- Follow through: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/follow-through/
- Elbow drop: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/elbow-drop/
- BU Playing Ability Exams: https://billiarduniversity.org/testing/exams/
- 3-times-the-angle system “good action” draw: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/

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