Hey Shari! Thanks for the content that always has some crucial reminder! I personally try to do too much with the CUEBALL or sometimes it’s just a a tweak with my aiming!
Pretty sure my issue with missed shots, is not consistently having a straight cue action... I always seem to miss the straight ones, and thats also probably because I then try to get more action in to the cue ball
@@apexpredatorbilliardstraining Just half-decent player here 👋. I feel the same, a tweak of aim really made me miss occasionally. But, not enough "tweaking" also leads to sloppy stroke/aim spots. Fundamentals and mental (pressure/focus management) are next. Some days I feel like im going backwards, not feeling good about my stroke and trying to fix something about it. My best "day" would be the day when I can shoot straight and never 2nd guess my shots.
Spin-induced throw is definitely my biggest problem. I tend to put spin on the ball when I don't really need to, because I'm trying to "help" myself get better shape on the next shot, even when the cue ball was going that way anyway. Even if I make the ball, I often end up sending the cue ball way past the shot line for the next shot, and now I'm way out of position.
Loved how you mentioned the mental game and the pressure.. in my local league I play great against teams I'm not worried about and can run 3- 5 balls somewhat consistently, but when I play a top 3 team and who have players who can run a whole table I'm suddenly missing shots I've never had a problem making
Stop checking team standings, and stop checking the score sheet. Just pocket balls, you're not even at the table to beat the guy infront of you you're at the table to make your shots just like practice.
Yes, so glad you mentioned the aesthetics of a stroke, which can be "lovely" when you get the fundamentals right. That's our reward for all the practicing we do to make that happen. It's true; getting the mechanics right really is a beautiful thing! Mastering the game of pool reminds me of learning how to play, say, the violin or piano on a very high level. Terrific point made on "mental mistakes” and how to fix them-- just concentrating on pushing the cue forward in a straight line. Can't wait to try it!
When practicing straight in shots you need to realize that your tip contact point is the center of the cue ball is also pointing at the center of the object ball and the center of the pocket. When your practice strokes confirm this on your final stroke forget the cue ball is there and push you tip to the contact point on the object ball. This will force you to stay on the line of aim and create a straight stroke. Its an excellent practice tool in developing a straight stroke. Most beginners just push the cue on the final stroke "just somewhere in front of them" which will veer to the left or right of the line of aim.
I'd say more would watch a video on the mental side than you think. As I get better, shot percentage goes up, confidence with it, I recognize what I'm thinking directly affects if i make a shot and speed control of the cb.
I've got 6 months in. Thanks to you I'm doing well. I have my good days and bad days like all of us. A clean smooth stroke is everything. Your advice is spot on!
I was the rail QA for KASSON Pool tables. Always aware of the quality needed for our precision tables. Never done learning. I appreciate how this video broke down the importance of fundamentals and speed. thankyou
Great video! I especially enjoyed your focus on the stroke importance, and how even slight flaws contribute to misses! At 75 years old, my stroke degradation prevents me from executing many shots that my mind knows 1:46 how to shoot. I’ve watched and enjoyed many of your videos, because of your knowledge and explanation of the physics of this wonderful game of pool. THANKYOU!
I would definitely watch a full video about the mental game, and I'm still a beginner. I don't have a table to learn on, so I always feel anxious and nervous taking the most basic shots at the bar full of pool sharks lmao. TY for all the great vids helping me learn
My pool game was rusted for almost 13years, i only play during my vacation months (1-2mos for a seafarer) felt so sad that even in my mind that i can do but my execution is not guaranteed to success and make a clean shots. I hope i can regain my focus and right strokes, i miss my game.. this video helps me, thank you sir
At the begging of the video, you said that a new student-player was missing that ball thick. I can relate to that. I used to (and still do tbh, but much less frequently) miss balls on the thick side. One day I realized that I was aiming at the wrong point, that is when I was down preparing to shoot, I was instinctively concentrating on the middle of the pocket, but not the middle of the pocket opening, the middle of the actual pocket, like the middle of the bucket if you're looking at the table from above. However, the line connecting the object ball and that point is obstructed by the rail... Once I realized that, I made huge progress pottingwise, because I started to aim at the pocket opening rather than the "pocket" as I had in my mind. I know that to 99.999% of people this could be obvious, but that example with that new student missing the ball thick was really relatable to me.. The thing is that this is almost built in to how I play to this day. Even now, when I miss a ball I miss it thick. I would say 93% of my missed shots are on the thick side...
Good to see you again, sharivari , back to play, golf and tennis season is over. I'm back to have some fun pool and snooker with friends. You are right. Mentally is very important when I practice to fell confidence and trust my shots. Thanks again.
I seldom play I tournaments or large events either. What I do is, I put myself in that situation in my mind by being pushed to run the 9ball rack out in under 60 seconds, including the break. This creates additional pressure for myself. Im not sure if it's enough to help me prepare for events though. Thx for all ya do 4 the game!
Absolutely right on this one. Two sessions ago in league play, I was shooting great and won 11 out of 13 matches. I had so much confidence that I kind of just "felt" the shots and didn't have to think too much. I rarely missed more than one shot per rack. Then I went up in skill level, and last session I did terribly because I was playing against opponents who were generally better than I am. That was a big hit to my confidence level and now I'm struggling during matches. The mental part of pool makes a huge difference, particularly your confidence level.
@coldred9639 while practice does make it so that you are more consistent and therefore you trust your shot making ability more, I wouldn't say that's the only thing you need to do. I practice on my table at home all the time, but I definitely don't do as well when I'm playing competitively against an opponent. However, the gap isn't as wide as it used to be. The difference is that I changed my thought process during matches. I don't get rattled when my opponent runs a rack or when I miss an easy shot anymore, for instance. But, I can't really practice that at home. I had to teach myself that during matches. So the mental conditioning part matters just as much, and unfortunately, the only way to practice that is by playing in league or in tournaments.
@BROU-bb2uc I do the same thing and tell them, "Nice shooting, good job." But what I meant was, even though I am a good shot, if I was playing someone and they proceeded to break and run on me or even just run out their last 5 balls and then the 8, it used to really rattle me and throw me off my game because I got intimidated by their strong play. It would make me nervous, and I'd start to miss shots that I would normally make, etc. I had to teach myself not to be fazed by that kind of thing and tell myself in my head, "OK, man, no big deal, he just shot really well, but you can do that too. You'll kick ass next time you get to shoot." Once I learned to do that, I got a lot better at managing my game against very good players instead of choking when they did well.
Don’t be too sure that few people would watch a string of videos about the deeper thinking/zen attributes of pool. IMHO after hours of stroke/shot practice a few sessions where I have to think about the deeper aspects of pool is refreshing. For that I play 14:1 and one pocket which are thinking men’s games.
Good points in this video. The quick shot resonated with me, I'm naturally quite cocky when I get in my stride. I'm probably extremely naive too lol, I think I'm alot better than I am, but alot of these simple adjustments I've been paying attention to on different videos, would help my game alot I reckon. It's like I know where a ball needs to be hit, but I'm probably striking the ball terribly, plus the fear of missing, then when I eventually miss, puts doubt in my mind and the confidence lowers etcetera, etcetera lol. But I loved this video regardless, made alot of sense. A snooker channel called Break Time (I think that's the name), mentioned the seesaw affect you have on yourself before taking a shot. That applies to me so much, so when you pair it with this video too, it all ties into one big lesson essentially. Practicing is key, then understanding why you've missed and essentially not letting it get to you, will help you grow as a player so much, then you can be more confident in your stroke and so much more other things too. Definitely need to humble myself and I believe the rest will follow. Cheers.
Thanks for the continued great work on this content. While your knowledge of game is always very strong, you do so much better than most at 'being in a player's head' and explaining that perspective in the game's context. You teach about the 'elephant in the room' that hides from us all.
When I drill down the rail cut shots (your video) I focus on the sight picture and a clean consistent stroke. Kinda like shooting Trap...you need to learn the lead on a bird. The toughest part is knowing where the 2 radii intersect. Yes I can see the point on the object ball I need to hit, but where does the radius of my cue ball hit it? That's where I sometimes under/ overcut a ball.
Where i was young 13 or 14 years old i played against 12 people and they loose against me a newbie played for 2 hours in a week in the school , some guys was older and one was the son from the owner of the club... that was very cool, i love billard
When I personally am teaching someone to cut a angle shot I take an extra ball and line it up right next to the object ball in line with the pocket so they can visually see in their mind where the ball needs to be in reference to the hit
Some times even I get a ball in hand I miss 😂 I think because I'm trying to play like pro's with skills that I don't have yet . Sometimes I miss when my opponents compete me (pressure), I need to, work on my mental aspect.
Can I tell you there is actually a way to align on the line of contact between balls and that there is a way when playing spin to align the same thing, but sit on the line of the cue instead of the contact line which fixes the margin (without taking into account force of the shot & follow through). I am a pool and a snooker player for context. Cheers
Hello Sharivari...i a huge fan from the Caribbean...ive notice something in pool in general an would appreciate if you can make a video on it...i realized when i play on slower tables i dont miss..an when i play on a really fast table i cant pot a ball with the same angle ,same cut ,same aiming point...why is that..?.and its not just me but alot of guys i play with said thhe same thing.
I've been seeing your videos on the Billiard TV channel. Nice job. I thought it was pretty cool as a subscriber so I imagine you must have found it exciting to get the opportunity.
You have to get the feeling of the pool stroke and fundamentals and mechanics of follow through of the game to be persist of making shots you reprecate the position of the cue ball most important ball on the pool table....❤❤😢😮😅😊❤❤❤❤
Perhaps most people lack the practice. Others are playing on an unfamiliar table. From what I've seen it's a lot different to play on a 4' wide table to playing on a 5' wide table. Also the length of the table makes a difference.
Thank you for this... I pretty much play like this... in the beginning I circle the table to suss out the "lay of the land" then I go to work on my pre - strategy (over confident) ... then I end up losing the game because I'm too cocky ... I lose because I forget the fundamentals... my biggest downfall😢
I was quite amazed watching this video because the faults you point out are myself almost exactly... I have a regime when I go down for a shot:- 1. Where is object ball going? 2. Most Importantly, where is white ball going? 3. Play the stroke as I originally had it in my head. Do not deviate. Do not change my mind mid stroke. These are simple concepts, but I don't always do it😢😢😢
The main reason I miss shots is because I don't have a straight follow through. I can do 3-10 pre- shots and, a lot of the time, I can't put the tip at the same point on the cue ball. It's so frustrating. Any ideas on how to fix this?
so something that helped me a ton was center ball training, where I put tape on the end of cue and don't chalk so if I don't hit center I miscue... helped me understand that I missed a lot of shots by adding accidental English I wasn't compensating for
It sounds like the student you were talking about who consistently undercut the shot at 1:55 didn't miss because he was aiming wrong, but because he wasn't accounting for cut-induced throw, no? I.e. the contact point he was aiming at would have been correct for a straight on shot, but he didn't adjust for the cut (by either aiming to over-cut, or putting outside english on the CB).
We discussed all kinds of throw and he also used outside. But still every shot was too thick, so his expecation of how it has to look when aiming right was just wrong at that point.
All angles of shots at all distances are the same difficulty! You need to deliver the cue straight and to the target. The % of making them can go up or down but you only control the straight cue.
Top tip! Most people miss thick shots too thin and thin shots too thick. ie: most people play a 3/4 ball shot as 2/3 ball and a 1/4 ball shot as a 1/3 ball shot. play your thick shots thicker and your thin shots thinner and you will massively improve your potting skills.
i have a question about ball placement, if your white ball is infront of a single/double ball(s) and you have to go over it to hit your ball into the pocket, how do you stop your arm/hand from shaking and mess up the shot? i dont have great arm strength or upper body strength but i always shake when i try going over the ball.
Try to make your support hand as wide as possible, also your body should be as stable as you can make it under the condition. (Not always as easy as it sounds😂). Also, try and get your thumb as high as possible if you can. Please correct me if I'm wrong @sharivari..
Dude, I picked up on some things that will definitely help me get out of my two week slump in the league. I shot a guy on a family night out and he recruited me for the league in the middle of the season. But I'm trying to get back to what I used to be, after not shooting at all for 30 years. So I went through my process mentally and realized I was going through too many items on my mental check list. My last step was too take one last look at the lay, then shoot. Hell, if I can see the shot there is no need for a last look, for starters. Next, I will not be watching ANYONE shoot. It makes zero difference what happens before it's my shot. That ought to do it!!! P.S. Once called a six rail shot on the eight ball thinking I was going to impress the girls we were playing, with all theirs still on the table. Made the shot. Chicks left. Who cares!!!!
Humbly suggest you so watch the opponent play as it can inform you as to their strength and weakness which in turn informs your decision to attempt a high risk shot or to play a safety. Just one guys opinion.
This is pretty random, but I thought you might know the answer. I have a basement pool table and can’t seem to get very much English on the cue ball. It is completely different when I go to a pool hall or a university game room. What might be The answer?
Thats the problem with my game, lack of control, over thinking. Overconfidence on seemingly easy shots. And #1, patience. I dont play tournaments, buying a bar with friends. I can go on runs, but are far and between. And almost always fail at the win.
Good video, but you failed to mention ALCOHOL. I know a few players who, soon after the break, head for the bar where they'll stand for an hour and RARELY miss a shot. By the time they return to the table you're so in tune with watching Matlock reruns on the sports screen that your entire game is distracted...
@@Sharivari thanks, im the same and often when ball is close to rail dont feel comfortable, or in good line. Cant set myself proper and stable, and specially not even close to cue. Maybe some video abou how to be impractically tall around tables ;).
Everyone just says practice but if you're practicing incorrectly this has a negative effect! Learn the basics and some handy techniques and practice those!
Your first statement is intrinsically incorrect. The biggest difference between high level players and beginners is not ability to pot balls, it's shot selection and cue ball control.
What's you're most common reason for missing a shot? And are you always aware of why you missed? ⬇️
Hey Shari! Thanks for the content that always has some crucial reminder! I personally try to do too much with the CUEBALL or sometimes it’s just a a tweak with my aiming!
Pretty sure my issue with missed shots, is not consistently having a straight cue action... I always seem to miss the straight ones, and thats also probably because I then try to get more action in to the cue ball
@@apexpredatorbilliardstraining Just half-decent player here 👋. I feel the same, a tweak of aim really made me miss occasionally. But, not enough "tweaking" also leads to sloppy stroke/aim spots. Fundamentals and mental (pressure/focus management) are next. Some days I feel like im going backwards, not feeling good about my stroke and trying to fix something about it. My best "day" would be the day when I can shoot straight and never 2nd guess my shots.
@@ngaaabbbb I share your view 💯 % my friend! Sometime we try to fix something that’s not broken when really it just a mental gap in our thoughts
Spin-induced throw is definitely my biggest problem. I tend to put spin on the ball when I don't really need to, because I'm trying to "help" myself get better shape on the next shot, even when the cue ball was going that way anyway. Even if I make the ball, I often end up sending the cue ball way past the shot line for the next shot, and now I'm way out of position.
Loved how you mentioned the mental game and the pressure.. in my local league I play great against teams I'm not worried about and can run 3- 5 balls somewhat consistently, but when I play a top 3 team and who have players who can run a whole table I'm suddenly missing shots I've never had a problem making
Stop checking team standings, and stop checking the score sheet. Just pocket balls, you're not even at the table to beat the guy infront of you you're at the table to make your shots just like practice.
Yes, so glad you mentioned the aesthetics of a stroke, which can be "lovely" when you get the fundamentals right. That's our reward for all the practicing we do to make that happen. It's true; getting the mechanics right really is a beautiful thing! Mastering the game of pool reminds me of learning how to play, say, the violin or piano on a very high level. Terrific point made on "mental mistakes” and how to fix them-- just concentrating on pushing the cue forward in a straight line. Can't wait to try it!
When practicing straight in shots you need to realize that your tip contact point is the center of the cue ball is also pointing at the center of the object ball and the center of the pocket. When your practice strokes confirm this on your final stroke forget the cue ball is there and push you tip to the contact point on the object ball. This will force you to stay on the line of aim and create a straight stroke. Its an excellent practice tool in developing a straight stroke. Most beginners just push the cue on the final stroke "just somewhere in front of them" which will veer to the left or right of the line of aim.
Thanks, I'll keep that technique in mind.
I'd say more would watch a video on the mental side than you think. As I get better, shot percentage goes up, confidence with it, I recognize what I'm thinking directly affects if i make a shot and speed control of the cb.
I've got 6 months in. Thanks to you I'm doing well. I have my good days and bad days like all of us. A clean smooth stroke is everything. Your advice is spot on!
If you make a video about the mental game i'll definitely watch it! Thanks for all the tips!
I would definitely watch the mental game video if you made it! Great content as always!
Me too
I was the rail QA for KASSON Pool tables. Always aware of the quality needed for our precision tables. Never done learning. I appreciate how this video broke down the importance of fundamentals and speed. thankyou
Great video! Mental game is critical for success, and its the hardest thing to condition.
Great video! I especially enjoyed your focus on the stroke importance, and how even slight flaws contribute to misses! At 75 years old, my stroke degradation prevents me from executing many shots that my mind knows 1:46 how to shoot.
I’ve watched and enjoyed many of your videos, because of your knowledge and explanation of the physics of this wonderful game of pool.
THANKYOU!
Happy to help!
I would definitely watch a full video about the mental game, and I'm still a beginner. I don't have a table to learn on, so I always feel anxious and nervous taking the most basic shots at the bar full of pool sharks lmao. TY for all the great vids helping me learn
You have the understanding of a great teacher. Great job.
I totally agree that the mental aspect is a huge part of pool. I would totally watch a video with tips on it. I struggle with this a lot.
My pool game was rusted for almost 13years, i only play during my vacation months (1-2mos for a seafarer) felt so sad that even in my mind that i can do but my execution is not guaranteed to success and make a clean shots. I hope i can regain my focus and right strokes, i miss my game.. this video helps me, thank you sir
At the begging of the video, you said that a new student-player was missing that ball thick.
I can relate to that. I used to (and still do tbh, but much less frequently) miss balls on the thick side. One day I realized that I was aiming at the wrong point, that is when I was down preparing to shoot, I was instinctively concentrating on the middle of the pocket, but not the middle of the pocket opening, the middle of the actual pocket, like the middle of the bucket if you're looking at the table from above. However, the line connecting the object ball and that point is obstructed by the rail... Once I realized that, I made huge progress pottingwise, because I started to aim at the pocket opening rather than the "pocket" as I had in my mind. I know that to 99.999% of people this could be obvious, but that example with that new student missing the ball thick was really relatable to me.. The thing is that this is almost built in to how I play to this day. Even now, when I miss a ball I miss it thick. I would say 93% of my missed shots are on the thick side...
Good to see you again, sharivari , back to play, golf and tennis season is over. I'm back to have some fun pool and snooker with friends. You are right. Mentally is very important when I practice to
fell confidence and trust my shots. Thanks again.
I seldom play I tournaments or large events either. What I do is, I put myself in that situation in my mind by being pushed to run the 9ball rack out in under 60 seconds, including the break. This creates additional pressure for myself. Im not sure if it's enough to help me prepare for events though. Thx for all ya do 4 the game!
Pool is all about confidence.
Absolutely right on this one. Two sessions ago in league play, I was shooting great and won 11 out of 13 matches. I had so much confidence that I kind of just "felt" the shots and didn't have to think too much. I rarely missed more than one shot per rack. Then I went up in skill level, and last session I did terribly because I was playing against opponents who were generally better than I am. That was a big hit to my confidence level and now I'm struggling during matches. The mental part of pool makes a huge difference, particularly your confidence level.
Practice is the only way to build solid confidence 😊
@coldred9639 while practice does make it so that you are more consistent and therefore you trust your shot making ability more, I wouldn't say that's the only thing you need to do. I practice on my table at home all the time, but I definitely don't do as well when I'm playing competitively against an opponent. However, the gap isn't as wide as it used to be. The difference is that I changed my thought process during matches. I don't get rattled when my opponent runs a rack or when I miss an easy shot anymore, for instance. But, I can't really practice that at home. I had to teach myself that during matches. So the mental conditioning part matters just as much, and unfortunately, the only way to practice that is by playing in league or in tournaments.
@@suttonallen1 when a person runs a rack I say nice shooting that's all.
@BROU-bb2uc I do the same thing and tell them, "Nice shooting, good job." But what I meant was, even though I am a good shot, if I was playing someone and they proceeded to break and run on me or even just run out their last 5 balls and then the 8, it used to really rattle me and throw me off my game because I got intimidated by their strong play. It would make me nervous, and I'd start to miss shots that I would normally make, etc. I had to teach myself not to be fazed by that kind of thing and tell myself in my head, "OK, man, no big deal, he just shot really well, but you can do that too. You'll kick ass next time you get to shoot." Once I learned to do that, I got a lot better at managing my game against very good players instead of choking when they did well.
Don’t be too sure that few people would watch a string of videos about the deeper thinking/zen attributes of pool. IMHO after hours of stroke/shot practice a few sessions where I have to think about the deeper aspects of pool is refreshing. For that I play 14:1 and one pocket which are thinking men’s games.
Good points in this video. The quick shot resonated with me, I'm naturally quite cocky when I get in my stride. I'm probably extremely naive too lol, I think I'm alot better than I am, but alot of these simple adjustments I've been paying attention to on different videos, would help my game alot I reckon. It's like I know where a ball needs to be hit, but I'm probably striking the ball terribly, plus the fear of missing, then when I eventually miss, puts doubt in my mind and the confidence lowers etcetera, etcetera lol. But I loved this video regardless, made alot of sense. A snooker channel called Break Time (I think that's the name), mentioned the seesaw affect you have on yourself before taking a shot. That applies to me so much, so when you pair it with this video too, it all ties into one big lesson essentially. Practicing is key, then understanding why you've missed and essentially not letting it get to you, will help you grow as a player so much, then you can be more confident in your stroke and so much more other things too. Definitely need to humble myself and I believe the rest will follow. Cheers.
Thanks for the continued great work on this content. While your knowledge of game is always very strong, you do so much better than most at 'being in a player's head' and explaining that perspective in the game's context. You teach about the 'elephant in the room' that hides from us all.
Thank you. When reading your comment, I am sure you are going to love the next video that will be published at the end of this week.
This is excellent information. I play much better when I'm relaxed. Great mind tips. It's all in the mind.
When I drill down the rail cut shots (your video) I focus on the sight picture and a clean consistent stroke. Kinda like shooting Trap...you need to learn the lead on a bird. The toughest part is knowing where the 2 radii intersect. Yes I can see the point on the object ball I need to hit, but where does the radius of my cue ball hit it? That's where I sometimes under/ overcut a ball.
Where i was young 13 or 14 years old i played against 12 people and they loose against me a newbie played for 2 hours in a week in the school , some guys was older and one was the son from the owner of the club... that was very cool, i love billard
Enjoyed your video and training tips.
When I personally am teaching someone to cut a angle shot I take an extra ball and line it up right next to the object ball in line with the pocket so they can visually see in their mind where the ball needs to be in reference to the hit
❤❤❤❤wow after 10 years I recalled and I found the mental mistake thanks 🙏😊🥰
Thank you!!! Great video and very helpful, see you at the next lesson!
FACTS 💯 %_"Your Pool Table & Room Is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME"...😁
Some times even I get a ball in hand I miss 😂 I think because I'm trying to play like pro's with skills that I don't have yet . Sometimes I miss when my opponents compete me (pressure), I need to, work on my mental aspect.
you always deliver good content. I appreciate the lessons you give.
Can I tell you there is actually a way to align on the line of contact between balls and that there is a way when playing spin to align the same thing, but sit on the line of the cue instead of the contact line which fixes the margin (without taking into account force of the shot & follow through). I am a pool and a snooker player for context. Cheers
Hello Sharivari...i a huge fan from the Caribbean...ive notice something in pool in general an would appreciate if you can make a video on it...i realized when i play on slower tables i dont miss..an when i play on a really fast table i cant pot a ball with the same angle ,same cut ,same aiming point...why is that..?.and its not just me but alot of guys i play with said thhe same thing.
I’m consistent, just with missing
I've been seeing your videos on the Billiard TV channel. Nice job. I thought it was pretty cool as a subscriber so I imagine you must have found it exciting to get the opportunity.
I haven't seen it myself yet, but it's indeed really exciting to have my videos aired on their channel.
That would be great,maybe I’ll get to meet you in person and bring you to our senior center pool hall.
1 beer. 2 alcohol. 3 weed. 4 boobs. 5 butts. This is why I miss shots sometimes
Fair enough.
Barely anyone talks about mental techniques in pool. That'll be interesting.
You have to get the feeling of the pool stroke and fundamentals and mechanics of follow through of the game to be persist of making shots you reprecate the position of the cue ball most important ball on the pool table....❤❤😢😮😅😊❤❤❤❤
Perhaps most people lack the practice. Others are playing on an unfamiliar table.
From what I've seen it's a lot different to play on a 4' wide table to playing on a 5' wide table. Also the length of the table makes a difference.
Please do a video on the mental game!!!!!!
Thank you for this... I pretty much play like this... in the beginning I circle the table to suss out the "lay of the land" then I go to work on my pre - strategy (over confident) ... then I end up losing the game because I'm too cocky ... I lose because I forget the fundamentals... my biggest downfall😢
I love it when I'm in the "zone"...
One thing I rarely do is change my mind on a shot, I believe in my initial instinct and then play it...
I strongly believe in circling the table when in doubt...
I was quite amazed watching this video because the faults you point out are myself almost exactly...
I have a regime when I go down for a shot:-
1. Where is object ball going?
2. Most Importantly, where is white ball going?
3. Play the stroke as I originally had it in my head. Do not deviate. Do not change my mind mid stroke.
These are simple concepts, but I don't always do it😢😢😢
The weird thing is, I play better when I have an audience... I seem to concentrate more. Am I alone on this one?
What an interesting POV! 30 different shots!
The main reason I miss shots is because I don't have a straight follow through. I can do 3-10 pre- shots and, a lot of the time, I can't put the tip at the same point on the cue ball. It's so frustrating. Any ideas on how to fix this?
so something that helped me a ton was center ball training, where I put tape on the end of cue and don't chalk so if I don't hit center I miscue... helped me understand that I missed a lot of shots by adding accidental English I wasn't compensating for
if the cue ball stay in the side rail? it is a bad short?
Where are you located for classes,I really appreciate your way of teaching.Im in Las Vegas area.
I am in Germany. Might going to be in Vegas at the end of the year again.
Can you educate us on buying pool tables ?
Awesome tutotial
Great video .. good
It sounds like the student you were talking about who consistently undercut the shot at 1:55 didn't miss because he was aiming wrong, but because he wasn't accounting for cut-induced throw, no? I.e. the contact point he was aiming at would have been correct for a straight on shot, but he didn't adjust for the cut (by either aiming to over-cut, or putting outside english on the CB).
We discussed all kinds of throw and he also used outside. But still every shot was too thick, so his expecation of how it has to look when aiming right was just wrong at that point.
@@Sharivari Interesting!
Noted🔥💯
On the contrary, a lot of people would watch a video about the mental game
All angles of shots at all distances are the same difficulty! You need to deliver the cue straight and to the target. The % of making them can go up or down but you only control the straight cue.
Over/under compensating for deflection based on shot speed and distance from cue ball to object ball :/
Top tip! Most people miss thick shots too thin and thin shots too thick. ie: most people play a 3/4 ball shot as 2/3 ball and a 1/4 ball shot as a 1/3 ball shot. play your thick shots thicker and your thin shots thinner and you will massively improve your potting skills.
I send this to my brother. , He always win me. I Hate you !! THANK You. Thx form Thai guy
Hi um can you tell me what cue that is brand and name pls thanks
i have a question about ball placement, if your white ball is infront of a single/double ball(s) and you have to go over it to hit your ball into the pocket, how do you stop your arm/hand from shaking and mess up the shot? i dont have great arm strength or upper body strength but i always shake when i try going over the ball.
Try to make your support hand as wide as possible, also your body should be as stable as you can make it under the condition. (Not always as easy as it sounds😂). Also, try and get your thumb as high as possible if you can.
Please correct me if I'm wrong @sharivari..
Awesome bro!.. 👍🎱🇳🇿
I never miss any of the shots I dont take.
You missed the opportunities to make shots though
this video is so good
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Dude, I picked up on some things that will definitely help me get out of my two week slump in the league. I shot a guy on a family night out and he recruited me for the league in the middle of the season. But I'm trying to get back to what I used to be, after not shooting at all for 30 years. So I went through my process mentally and realized I was going through too many items on my mental check list. My last step was too take one last look at the lay, then shoot. Hell, if I can see the shot there is no need for a last look, for starters. Next, I will not be watching ANYONE shoot. It makes zero difference what happens before it's my shot. That ought to do it!!! P.S. Once called a six rail shot on the eight ball thinking I was going to impress the girls we were playing, with all theirs still on the table. Made the shot. Chicks left. Who cares!!!!
Humbly suggest you so watch the opponent play as it can inform you as to their strength and weakness which in turn informs your decision to attempt a high risk shot or to play a safety. Just one guys opinion.
Makes sense. I'll adjust till I get it! @@Ridendrty
So good
Thanks!
Thank you!
That's a lot of conversation that people still just don't understand it in their mind
Pool is all about confidence.
This is pretty random, but I thought you might know the answer. I have a basement pool table and can’t seem to get very much English on the cue ball. It is completely different when I go to a pool hall or a university game room. What might be The answer?
Could be a combination of dense humidity and worn-out / thick cloth.
My biggest problem is a consitent stroke. I havent figured it out yet.
That's the biggest problem for almost every pool player. You are going to figure it out!
Thats the problem with my game, lack of control, over thinking. Overconfidence on seemingly easy shots. And #1, patience. I dont play tournaments, buying a bar with friends. I can go on runs, but are far and between. And almost always fail at the win.
I just wish he would have taught some of the fundamentals, especially the effects of spin, in addition to the mental and pacing part of the game.
If you go to my channel, I have plenty of videos about side spin there.
Me: Why do I keep missing my shots?
Also me: *_Can't shoot straight for the life of me._*
I used to play pool for beers at this bar in the Haight Ashbury district in San Francisco. I'm really good so I got really drunk. Haha 😂
the reason why I never miss shots is because I never play pool, because I have no idea where I can find a table
Pool halls
Bro , haw match this tabel
I usually miss shots when I try tu make a long draw shots. I think im putting spin without realizing.
That's indeed a common mistake.
I learned absolutely nothing from this video
That’s a bold comment but really funny 😂
Then you must already know everything lol. Why'd you watch a video on how to play then?
Me neither.
Me neither
Needs visuals and lines to guide video and less technical talk 😂
Everyone will become Efren if it can be easily fixed as caption says
no.1not enough practice
no.2 not enough practice
no.3 not enough practice
no.4 not enough practice
no.5 not enough practice
Good video, but you failed to mention ALCOHOL. I know a few players who, soon after the break, head for the bar where they'll stand for an hour and RARELY miss a shot.
By the time they return to the table you're so in tune with watching Matlock reruns on the sports screen that your entire game is distracted...
I luv taking pointers from Ivan Drago
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great video
Dude, how tall are you? thanks :)
6'3" / 1.92m
@@Sharivari thanks, im the same and often when ball is close to rail dont feel comfortable, or in good line. Cant set myself proper and stable, and specially not even close to cue. Maybe some video abou how to be impractically tall around tables ;).
Everyone just says practice but if you're practicing incorrectly this has a negative effect! Learn the basics and some handy techniques and practice those!
Have you ever played snooker
Yes. I even have a video of me playing somewhere on this channel. I think its in "This Discovery Made Me A Shotmaker".
@@Sharivari ah nice!
I miss to much more especially when the ball is in the rail
Your first statement is intrinsically incorrect. The biggest difference between high level players and beginners is not ability to pot balls, it's shot selection and cue ball control.
I wanted to be a pool table champion
85percent mental 15 percent skill
If we making every time the balls where is the fun if solivan miss easy shots then nobody is perfect.
I learned all this stuff when I was 10 yrs old and I'll sonn be 79, hopefully; and you still won't be able to whip me at any game except billiards.
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He’s confusing himself also I’m CONFUSED NOW
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Explain how.
You are teaching nothing.
This is how you make a 16 minute long video and teach nothing at all
why do people. who can't teach make videos.... dull......stop...
Poo player 😅