Thanks Bryan. It is paying attention to details like this that has helped noticeably improve my game over the last couple of months. Going from easiest shot to easiest shot until you hit a roadblock doesn't win games. This kind of thinking does. Another great video!
Thanks Brian. Been watching your vids a lot and have given me confidence to run out instead of whimpering like my opponents who are too scared to do anything about clusters. Great video!
Watched you for a long time I see a lot of apa 3s that Ik would be 4s or 5s if they binge watched your videos like I did😂 extremely well explained and great teacher!
👍 i have 2 break and run out video bad years ago , talking about bad break i have few run out in League at times , i tell people i treat it as straight pool , so i call bad break 8ball straight 8 ball
Love your videos! Got a question in regards to which cue you prefer to play with.. I'm thinking of buying either a Predator Ikon 4-5 or a Predator P3 both would be equipped with a Revo 12.4.. which would you chose between them and why? There is no place to test the cues where I live, so I will need to buy them online.. Thanks!
This video was great. My problem is sinking shots. I miss to much. I played a guy the other day who made just about every cut shot he tried where as I missed so critical cuts. Aggravating to no end.
A stun shot is a stop shot usually with a slight angle or sometimes a great angle. You hit with the exact same amount of pace and backspin as a stop shot, but the ball continues to move because you’re not hitting 100% of the object ball.
Do you ever change your key ball? The table when you make the 12 off of the 9. Left your 9 to the corner pocket but the 15 was your first key ball. Would you have played the 15 then the 9 to the corner and 8 in the side???? Or 15 , 9 , 8. ?
Without me going back and reviewing the video, I will answer your question to the best of my ability. After every shot, even if you get the position you want, you should be looking to see if you should change your strategy - approach each as if you just walked up to the table after your opponent missed and you need to plan out your next three shots
I have one more question, I am a strong 4,5 I played in a much larger demographic than I am in now . I played APA 10 years in San Diego California. I’m now in a really small area of Oklahoma. As I watch the players I know that my skill set is in line with a 5 I expect to be moved up soon. I just came back from a 13 year break. Should I still study for the SL 5 or should I go with my personal feelings and start studying for the SL6. Does demographics play a role in skill level?
An extension would not make sense to me. I’ve been shooting way too long with a standard cue length. 3 inches would lead to hundreds of ball fouls for me. Without any added benefit
Hi brian and i am 72 and starting to play pool again. I was playing three times a week prior to the pandemic. The place that i played at closed down. Just recently found a local place to play. Playing for the firstntime in four years tomorrow. Any advice? Thanks don
Any wisdom on not how, but when clusters should be broken up. Of course, clusters with only my suit, ASAP. But what about clusters with my suit and my opponent’s suit? Or mine and the 8? I suppose the rule of thumb would be leave it alone unless I can run out. If I can’t run out I have just broken out my opponent’s ball (or the 8 for him/her). Would you agree?
Any clusters that involve your balls need to be broken up - you can’t run out, you can’t win. You can’t do anything if your balls are cluster. That whole idea of not taking balls off unless you can run out is ancient and incorrect - amateur players have no idea whether or not they can run out very often. They think they can run out and they can’t or they can’t run out because they did not clear clusters. I love when my opponents don’t break up clusters involving their balls and mine. It means I own them. And the ball is my ball!
I have a question, I had a shot where my 2 ball was on the rail before the middle pocket and hooked on the tit. I just tried to run it down but obviously it didn’t go, was that my only option?
Honestly your channel is a hidden gem in the world of pool. Thanks for the awesome informative content.
Your views mean a lot to me. And thanks for your comments.
We agree 💯👍
The added camera angles from overhead are excellent. Mygame is slowly improving. Thanks for the lessons from Iowa
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments.
Thanks Bryan. It is paying attention to details like this that has helped noticeably improve my game over the last couple of months. Going from easiest shot to easiest shot until you hit a roadblock doesn't win games. This kind of thinking does. Another great video!
I appreciate you taking the time to tune in. Thank you very much and have a great weekend.
Pure gold… like the “secret sauce” in order to get to that next level for those of us trying to improve. Thank you so much for this!
Happy to help!
Thanks Brian. Been watching your vids a lot and have given me confidence to run out instead of whimpering like my opponents who are too scared to do anything about clusters. Great video!
Glad to help
I love your videos. Very informative and helpful.
Glad you like them!
Watched you for a long time I see a lot of apa 3s that Ik would be 4s or 5s if they binge watched your videos like I did😂 extremely well explained and great teacher!
I appreciate that!
Great video. Best in awhile. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
New to your channel & the pool life. Learning a lot from you, Brian. Appreciate the detailed information you’re providing 🙌🏻
Welcome aboard! And thanks for your comments
Straight pool knowledge.
You got it
Another banger Brian!!!
Appreciate it!
Great tips as usual. I liked the second diamond multi rail
Thanks as always for supporting the channel.
Spot on! This should give everyone the nudge they needed. That's my 8 ball and I'm out from here....
You got it thanks for watching
Damn, B, you make caroms look like layups. Great stuff, my friend. 🤟
Thank you sir. I appreciate your comments as always.
This guy is good!
Thanks for watching. Hope you’re subscribing. Happy new year.
Brian making funny’s today.
👍 i have 2 break and run out video bad years ago , talking about bad break i have few run out in League at times , i tell people i treat it as straight pool , so i call bad break 8ball straight 8 ball
Love your videos! Got a question in regards to which cue you prefer to play with.. I'm thinking of buying either a Predator Ikon 4-5 or a Predator P3 both would be equipped with a Revo 12.4.. which would you chose between them and why? There is no place to test the cues where I live, so I will need to buy them online.. Thanks!
I would go with the ikon. They are beautiful and most players won’t notice any difference and play.
As I watched the que ball you drew it back a bit. Is that Stun?
If it moves backwards it is a DrawShot, if it moves along the tangent line, then it is a stun shot. Thanks for watching. I hope your subscribing.
Yes I am a subscriber
This video was great. My problem is sinking shots. I miss to much. I played a guy the other day who made just about every cut shot he tried where as I missed so critical cuts. Aggravating to no end.
You may be in need of some coaching. There could be an issue with your stroke.
The term. “ stun” is that the same as stop? Or something else?
A stun shot is a stop shot usually with a slight angle or sometimes a great angle. You hit with the exact same amount of pace and backspin as a stop shot, but the ball continues to move because you’re not hitting 100% of the object ball.
Do you ever change your key ball? The table when you make the 12 off of the 9. Left your 9 to the corner pocket but the 15 was your first key ball. Would you have played the 15 then the 9 to the corner and 8 in the side???? Or
15 , 9 , 8. ?
Sorry I meant 9,15,8
Without me going back and reviewing the video, I will answer your question to the best of my ability. After every shot, even if you get the position you want, you should be looking to see if you should change your strategy - approach each as if you just walked up to the table after your opponent missed and you need to plan out your next three shots
@@FXBilliards ok that answers my question. Because when I watched the shot I would have changed my key ball…. I wanted to validate my decision.
I have one more question, I am a strong 4,5 I played in a much larger demographic than I am in now . I played APA 10 years in San Diego California. I’m now in a really small area of Oklahoma. As I watch the players I know that my skill set is in line with a 5 I expect to be moved up soon. I just came back from a 13 year break. Should I still study for the SL 5 or should I go with my personal feelings and start studying for the SL6.
Does demographics play a role in skill level?
Do you ever feel like a 58in cue is too short for you? You’ve never liked it with the 3in extension on it all the time?
An extension would not make sense to me. I’ve been shooting way too long with a standard cue length. 3 inches would lead to hundreds of ball fouls for me. Without any added benefit
I have all of thim
Hi brian and i am 72 and starting to play pool again. I was playing three times a week prior to the pandemic. The place that i played at closed down. Just recently found a local place to play. Playing for the firstntime in four years tomorrow. Any advice? Thanks don
Just have fun and don’t overthink everything
When I make a shot and someone says good shot. I say only if I have another if not then I'm screwed.
Any wisdom on not how, but when clusters should be broken up. Of course, clusters with only my suit, ASAP. But what about clusters with my suit and my opponent’s suit? Or mine and the 8? I suppose the rule of thumb would be leave it alone unless I can run out. If I can’t run out I have just broken out my opponent’s ball (or the 8 for him/her). Would you agree?
Any clusters that involve your balls need to be broken up - you can’t run out, you can’t win. You can’t do anything if your balls are cluster. That whole idea of not taking balls off unless you can run out is ancient and incorrect - amateur players have no idea whether or not they can run out very often. They think they can run out and they can’t or they can’t run out because they did not clear clusters. I love when my opponents don’t break up clusters involving their balls and mine. It means I own them. And the ball is my ball!
I think it would have been beneficial to have a top view of the table to better understand your explanations. But great content as always
Noted
I have a question, I had a shot where my 2 ball was on the rail before the middle pocket and hooked on the tit. I just tried to run it down but obviously it didn’t go, was that my only option?
If you can’t bank it from where you are, there are no other options.