Hi mick , just want you to know after watching your videos I played last night & won due to your videos . Great to learn as always . I’m 58 and still leaning . Love watching your videos . Thanks for sharing
straight pool is far harder on an english table, not only because the cue ball is smaller, making it more difficult to spread the balls off of a break off shot, but simply because the table is a lot smaller, giving the balls less room to spread out, creating more clusters and a much more congested layout.
Your version of the 14.1 is different than I play (which is fine) and easier. The reason it is called 14.1 is because you pocket 14 balls and leave one ball on the table, rack again, and then shoot the cue ball into the ball that was left making the ball (hopefully) and breaking the new rack. It is a quite a bit more difficult to play it that way. But you are right (not surprising, you are a great player) about 14.1 really helping a player develop. You really have to think your way around the table and there are all of those "nuanced" little shots to take care of - just like in eight ball. But the last part of the game (leaving one ball to pocket and open the rack) really really makes you think about the end game.
@@jamesflynn1970 no, the way almost all play 14.1 is leave one ball - that is why it is called 14.1. You pot 14 and leave one. Check out this video. It goes over 14.1 (straight pool) as well as any video I have seen. th-cam.com/video/s-pekuElp1E/w-d-xo.html
Yeah, he is right about the 14.1 continuous rules. The key shots for the is positioning on the last ball - you need to choose a good one - so you can pot it and cannon into the pack to keep the run going. It's very interesting.
Nice tips, I was lucky enough to be accepted into my local pub when I was 16 (shh) and they had 6 county b players and 3 county a players (Norfolk). Practice, practice, practice, and try to play people who are better than you is my top tip. 😎
Thanks for that Mick. I was getting bored of drills but this is a new challenge. I'll maybe post my score here in a few days as long as it's not an embarrassing one.
Thanks Mick, I got my wish of seeting you deal with a horrible big cluster situation (in the straight pool game), like us pub players always end up with, and I see you had that cluster broken apart very easily :)
I've recently come across your channel and was wondering if you could do a progression. From never picking a cue up to break and dishes? It would be nice to know all the stages you need to go through in order to get to the point of regularly clearing a table.
Hi Mick, on the first version on the "free shot" on the break, if you go in off with the cue ball, is that game over and the run gone or can you just continue with ball in hand? I assume its game over. Much more intesting and playable by yourself than drills which is great 👍👍
This kinder difficult drill to attempt cause it is draining indeed. Now you motivating me to try such a good practice drill which attempting & kinder helpful to assist in getting better in your Game. I am kinder impressed indeed by this drill being suggested by you, Legendary Mick Hill... Masta Leon from South Africa
It's definitely psychological as i've made numerous century breaks at snooker but whenever i've had a go at 14.1 i've thought this will be a doddle and not got much above mid 50s,admittedly only probably had about 20 goes but like anything it's never as easy as you think..To get 400 is really getting into a zone,mental stamina and people may laugh but it can be quite physical as well potting non stop for several hours..
You're missing one very important rule and that is every ball has to be called... so when you made a ball on the "free break" you made a foul. I believe loss of a point, balls spotted and play goes to the opponent... as mentioned later on in video. I also thought if your 15th ball is in the rack area you can pot it and rack all 15 balls
That's not 14.1 straight pool...The REASON it's called 14.1 is because you only pocket 14 balls and leave the last ball and rack the rest. You pocket that ball and use the cue ball path afterwards to break up the other balls.
The title of the video is: 14.1 Straight Pool "PRACTICE DRILL". The REASON it's called a "Practice Drill" is because it doesn't follow the exact rules of 14.1 Straight Pool. But I'm sure he appreciates your contribution....
@@Public_Enemy_1another one of the “Pool is snooker for kids” mob, typically find them in your local club playing snooker and sneering at anyone playing pool, their highest break is rarely above single figures and they struggle to string three balls together on a pool table.
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Hi mick , just want you to know after watching your videos I played last night & won due to your videos . Great to learn as always . I’m 58 and still leaning . Love watching your videos . Thanks for sharing
Excellent, well done. Glad they are helping.
straight pool is far harder on an english table, not only because the cue ball is smaller, making it more difficult to spread the balls off of a break off shot, but simply because the table is a lot smaller, giving the balls less room to spread out, creating more clusters and a much more congested layout.
Not to mention the pockets are tiny in comparison
Your version of the 14.1 is different than I play (which is fine) and easier. The reason it is called 14.1 is because you pocket 14 balls and leave one ball on the table, rack again, and then shoot the cue ball into the ball that was left making the ball (hopefully) and breaking the new rack. It is a quite a bit more difficult to play it that way.
But you are right (not surprising, you are a great player) about 14.1 really helping a player develop. You really have to think your way around the table and there are all of those "nuanced" little shots to take care of - just like in eight ball. But the last part of the game (leaving one ball to pocket and open the rack) really really makes you think about the end game.
I’m pretty sure you can pot the last ball but you have to pot a ball on the break afterwards to continue
@@jamesflynn1970 no, the way almost all play 14.1 is leave one ball - that is why it is called 14.1. You pot 14 and leave one. Check out this video. It goes over 14.1 (straight pool) as well as any video I have seen.
th-cam.com/video/s-pekuElp1E/w-d-xo.html
Yeah, he is right about the 14.1 continuous rules. The key shots for the is positioning on the last ball - you need to choose a good one - so you can pot it and cannon into the pack to keep the run going. It's very interesting.
If you watch the full video, I do go onto that variation of the challenge which is typically done on an American table.
Another great video Mick, think I will attempt both versions. Looks a good challenge. Thank you
I absolutely love the content you put out Mr. Hill.
Thank you
You’re welcome.
brilliant!!! love seeing inside the mind of a break and run while solving problems....
Nice tips, I was lucky enough to be accepted into my local pub when I was 16 (shh) and they had 6 county b players and 3 county a players (Norfolk). Practice, practice, practice, and try to play people who are better than you is my top tip. 😎
Great video not seen anything done like this before 👍
Thanks for that Mick. I was getting bored of drills but this is a new challenge. I'll maybe post my score here in a few days as long as it's not an embarrassing one.
We had a lot of requests for drills so there is a few more videos coming up, but only a few.
Merry Christmas Mick. Nice video content.
Thanks, you too!
Thanks Mick, I got my wish of seeting you deal with a horrible big cluster situation (in the straight pool game), like us pub players always end up with, and I see you had that cluster broken apart very easily :)
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I've recently come across your channel and was wondering if you could do a progression. From never picking a cue up to break and dishes? It would be nice to know all the stages you need to go through in order to get to the point of regularly clearing a table.
tough one this, but we'll give it some thought. Thanks for the suggestion.
I remember you and Darren practising this relentlessly decades ago.
Had a couple of goes best 27 (easy one). Defo going to do it again. Love your videos
Great job! Let me know if you can break 40!
Hi Mick, love the content and hope the channel continue to grows as it deserves to.
Do you do any type of coaching be that videos/online or in person?
Yes, please visit my facebook page to enquire/book
Nice! Harder than it looks. Hey Mick are them pockets slightly tighter than a supreme table?
Not 100% sure, but a lot of people do think so.
Hi Mick, on the first version on the "free shot" on the break, if you go in off with the cue ball, is that game over and the run gone or can you just continue with ball in hand? I assume its game over. Much more intesting and playable by yourself than drills which is great 👍👍
This kinder difficult drill to attempt cause it is draining indeed. Now you motivating me to try such a good practice drill which attempting & kinder helpful to assist in getting better in your Game. I am kinder impressed indeed by this drill being suggested by you, Legendary Mick Hill...
Masta Leon from South Africa
Bravo! Thank you
It's definitely psychological as i've made numerous century breaks at snooker but whenever i've had a go at 14.1 i've thought this will be a doddle and not got much above mid 50s,admittedly only probably had about 20 goes but like anything it's never as easy as you think..To get 400 is really getting into a zone,mental stamina and people may laugh but it can be quite physical as well potting non stop for several hours..
50+ is a decent score and as you say, it sounds easier than it is
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I broke off and potted the white, does that count as one ?
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What cloth are you using on this table ?
It's Hainsworth Match in Silver
Cheers Mick👊🏽
Hi I am your fans
Iove your cue Which one?
Please see the Q and A video.
I’m finding it quite hard to practice pool I don’t know what to do to actually practice
I done 43 yesterday, 3 racks.
With top ball it's harder to break.
I did 60 once, 436 my God 😢😂😂
would love to see you go for a new record 👀
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Mick, lol, 100s and 200, lol. How about some advice for use guys that can not get past 6. 😂
Take up golf ⛳️ 🤣
We don't we have to get off break 2nd rack
456 balls 😂😂😮
If you get 2 off each break I get a lot more
You're missing one very important rule and that is every ball has to be called... so when you made a ball on the "free break" you made a foul.
I believe loss of a point, balls spotted and play goes to the opponent... as mentioned later on in video. I also thought if your 15th ball is in the rack area you can pot it and rack all 15 balls
As a solo challenge there isn't an opponent. But yes, in competitive 14.1 you are correct
That's not 14.1 straight pool...The REASON it's called 14.1 is because you only pocket 14 balls and leave the last ball and rack the rest. You pocket that ball and use the cue ball path afterwards to break up the other balls.
If you watch the full video, I do go on to describe that variation of the challenge which it typically played with the American style of the game.
The title of the video is: 14.1 Straight Pool "PRACTICE DRILL". The REASON it's called a "Practice Drill" is because it doesn't follow the exact rules of 14.1 Straight Pool. But I'm sure he appreciates your contribution....
Not sure you should be telling noobs to play with side.
The channel is aimed at people of all levels.
you don't need drills for pool it's a kiddies game, tiny balls and pockets that open out on to the 6 foot table, you'd have to be blind to miss
Please upload a video of you playing if it’s so easy
@@djf1033 Absolutely zero chance of him doing it,the tables not 6 foot either..
@@Public_Enemy_1another one of the “Pool is snooker for kids” mob, typically find them in your local club playing snooker and sneering at anyone playing pool, their highest break is rarely above single figures and they struggle to string three balls together on a pool table.
@@Scotty97working at a pool hall with 4 snooker tables, I know exactly the sort 😂😂
@@jamiesargent38 “I play snooker because it’s the real game” you hear coming from across the room, closely followed by “Did you put my one on?”