Some people have asked why Efren's Z-Shot isn't on this list. The answer is at the beginning of the video. I have several videos dedicated entirely to Efren in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html including "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them:" th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html Efren's Z-shot is also #1 in my "Top 25 BEST POOL SHOTS of All Time" video: th-cam.com/video/iqTCHfJ5Dvs/w-d-xo.html I also did a recap of the entire match that included Efren's Z-shot in my "GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot" video: th-cam.com/video/RhhrlcbnmXA/w-d-xo.html I also analyzed Efren's shot in details in my "Was the Z-SHOT Efren’s Best Option?" video: th-cam.com/video/zwDWlpSJpeY/w-d-xo.html Check them out. *CORRECTIONS* (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found and watched the source match videos for context first): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 away from his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot. *List of Shots with Source Video Links and Time Stamps [mm:ss]:* Intro [0:00] 1. Chris Melling - amazing shot sequence: th-cam.com/video/vKD7EdzMjAM/w-d-xo.html [0:19] 2. Alain Martel - incredible rail-jump-carom safety escape: th-cam.com/video/FIn-ZA2R5oQ/w-d-xo.html [2:45] 3. Corey Deuel - fancy power draw across the table: th-cam.com/video/VVDrZK6VpuU/w-d-xo.html [4:20] 4. Corey Deuel - jump draw off the end cushion for up-table position: th-cam.com/video/-7Mu0o-yTyQ/w-d-xo.html [5:47] 5. Corey Deuel - kick carom off 1 rail for the win: th-cam.com/video/CnFfsjMnpaU/w-d-xo.html [6:54] 6. Earl Strickland - two-rail kick combo for the win: th-cam.com/video/ecI2mlTnnVw/w-d-xo.html [8:06] 7. Jeffrey DeLuna - full-table-length power draw with side: th-cam.com/video/cgQNOgVo41U/w-d-xo.html [8:59] 8. Luong Dung - 3-foul-rule jump escape: th-cam.com/video/Ja9y8Lv_A1s/w-d-xo.html [10:12] 9. Shane VanBoening - two-way shot carom for the Mosconi Cup win: facebook.com/mosconicup/videos/520615962017728/ [11:34] 10. Shane VanBoening - jump two-rail bank combo for the win: th-cam.com/video/UoMxo27ohp4/w-d-xo.html [12:32] BONUS SHOT. Efren Reyes - stop spin-transfer-bank kiss into the side: th-cam.com/video/AwtsAv3pMak/w-d-xo.html [14:16] Wrap Up [15:14] - shot montage [15:57] *Supporting Resources:* - video collections of famous highlight-reel pool shots by Efren and others: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ - Efren "The GOAT is my hero" Reyes T-shirt and other merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/goat-hero/ - Efren "I Got Lucky" Reyes T-shirt and other merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/efren-lucky/ - Earl “The Pearl” Strickland merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/beautiful-game/ - Coriolis massé shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/masse/aiming/ - Dr. Dave analysis of Corey Deuel’s famous draw shot: th-cam.com/video/qbi16gxjER0/w-d-xo.html - midpoint parallel-shift kick shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/midpoint/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's TH-cam Channel:* th-cam.com/users/DrDaveBilliards
Hi, Dr. Dave. Just for some clarity: On Corey's carom shot into the 10 (Shot #5), he was playing 1-pocket, so it was a 2-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket and also knew there'd be a chance he'd run into the 10 at the right angle. On Shane's jump-bank 2-rail carom into the 10 (Shot #10), he was playing 10-ball, which is a called-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 there. Had he made the 3 (and not the 10), it would have been a miscall and his opponent would have then come to the table.
Thank you for pointing these out. I should have been more careful and tried to find the source videos with full context. I also should have remembered 10-ball rules better.
FYI, I've added the following CORRECTIONS to the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10. Had he made the 3, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
It's crazy seeing you recreating the same shots as other youtubers (like rollie williams) and nailing them in far fewer attempts, it just goes to show how far years of knowledge and skill will take you!
Most honest review of this video is quite favorable. Where most would show that those shots were easily to duplicate, you show your failures and noted how many there were; not glossing over the original accomplishments. Second, you explained the physics of each shot to the best of your knowledge and what you believed to original intention was. I really enjoy this form of commentary and it took me back thirty years when I was out of high school and hanging in pool halls thinking I might be pretty good when the truth was, I was pretty good for my small group of friends. I plan on subscribing and watching more of your videos. Thank you!
I had a feeling you'd feature Alain Martel's shot. I think he applied a bit of left to the cue ball on that shot. Alain is a phenomenal player. I've seen him pull many-a-rabbit out of his hat in local pro tournaments in the 1990's. Salutations, Dr Dave!
Thank you, and you're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html Enjoy!
@@bubsterjohnson7438 If you want some help, this is a good place to start: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/ ... but don't tell your friends. Surprise them with improved play instead. ;)
Question, I’m kinda new to pool I mean I play using bar que’s, what would be a good 2 piece stick to use? I’m getting a table so really want my own stick
I really enjoyed this. Well done... I would think that some of the shots setting it up 20 or more times would become fatiguing and hard to keep focus on what you are trying to recreate. Kudos!!!
I'm glad you liked it. You are right ... it isn't easy missing the same shot over and over again. FYI, I have a lot more videos in this series in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html Enjoy!
Well Dr Dave, look at it this way, at least there's a lot of people out there that appreciate the game enough to know when there are mistakes! I'm also sure they hold you in high esteem for the work you do with this channel etc (I know I do) and after all, it only makes those videos you picked out even MORE impressive!
Thanks for that; although, I should have been a little more careful in trying to find the original match videos for shots 5 and 10 so I could have had full context. Thanks again.
@@DrDaveBilliards all good. Totally see why you'd say that and can understand if it feels kinda bad getting what seems like negative feedback. Just keep in mind how happy most commenters feel thinking they knew something the great Dr Dave didn't/missed. I'm sure it makes their day (but only due to how much you're respected)!
Agreed. That shot is featured (shot 5) in my "More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them" video here: th-cam.com/video/S9eOrxwk7H4/w-d-xo.html Check it out.
I wouldn't call it the greatest 8-ball match ever, but it was certainly the best shot sequence ever. See my "TOP 10 BEST Pro Pool SHOT SEQUENCES of All Time" video: th-cam.com/video/v31JlsDySH0/w-d-xo.html
Wow... I used to play a lot of pool 50 years ago.... I had no ideawhat real players are capable off. Very pleased to be shown that I shouldn't try taking it up again. ( Instead I might try walking round the block.... might not be so humiliating ;-))
Hi there. I’m trying to get better at playing pool and think a coach might be a good idea. I’ve been playing 8 and 9 ball for a couple years now but want to be able to take my game to the next level (specifically being able to runout more often). Do you have any recommendations for resources where I could find reputable coaches in my area?
I think there are a lot of 3D shots that come up in games that people including commentators don't see... Efren often does 'mini jumps' into rails to create angles. He did this more earlier than today. Also top players will pocket simple shots and jump the ball into the object ball to allow the cue to jump over other balls. It would be nice to see some of the incredible snooker shots that players pull off. Might watch some of the 2018(?) Mark Williams World Snooker Championship shots... Considering the 12' table his 'no look' kick hit first try, a 16' shot to hit the ball is pretty amazing, the fact that the ball goes in is a 'pool gods' interaction. I'll give you 100 tries!
FYI, there are several good examples of ball hoping off balls and cushions here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ and some cool snooker shots can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/snooker/ Enjoy!
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Shane actually called that jump double bank combo 10 ball, but it was mostly a safety. Later in the match, he called a similar shot, and Alex said "if you make this, I quit" (paraphrase).
@@DrDaveBilliards It either didn't go or it was so close that if he did go for it, he would risk a foul which would be a disaster. The camera angle is a bit distorted, so it is difficult to tell exactly what he had.
Can you do 1 more Efren Reyes shot in which he was just watching other people play then they gave him the cue because the object ball was difficult to hit. He then took the cue from them without even putting his bag down and throwing the sandwich wraper in his hand and he quickly analyzed the tables situation and made the object ball.. thanks..
Here is the link Dr.Dave.. Oh and 1more thing.. if you do try to recreate the shot.. can you do it with a bag on your shoulder and a sandwich wrapper in your hand while using someone elses cue.. thanks.. th-cam.com/video/y4LCpu9yGp4/w-d-xo.html
@@anoden99 Thank you for posting that. It would have been fun to include it in my Efren Top 10 Shots video: th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html FYI, I've added it to my "Great Pool Shots" collection: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Thanks again.
Great video! I noticed on the second shot that you had a lot more elevation of the cue than that of the original. I think you could make that one as well.
Thanks. Concerning cue elevation on shot 2, I think camera angle explains part of the perceived difference. I thought I had the cue as level as possible to clear the obstacle ball.
The carem with SVB was luck to a degree, but that match was a call your pocket. He called the ten ball off of the three. That’s why at the end of the clip, you see him amazed because he said, I called that!
I bet you are right. Many of these shots are difficult to reproduce, even by the players who executed them. Although, they have a better chance than I do.
@@DrDaveBilliards yeah probably but u really did an impressive job there sir. Can't imagine the feeling of being able to recreate those. U must be so excited with lots of pleasure
@@DrDaveBilliards well I have several of your videos saved to watch because I've been trying to focus on my stance and routine lately. Just feel I'm stuck at my level. Keep it up brother
@@DrDaveBilliards Holy shit thanks for the quick reply. I am enjoying your content. I've been playing pool for 31 years and have never played 10 ball but now I know! TY!! Subscribing.
There's an interview with Chris Melling after his runout where he explains that he didn't TRY to pocket that first ball - that was just a possibility if he'd get lucky. He actually just tried to put Mika in a difficult spot.
@@DrDaveBilliards I can't seem to find the interview now (I've seen it here on YT though), but he says that he just tried to play safe, but called it in that corner in case it would go in
760 felt under what kind of lights? Are they LED, halogen, or maybe some new fancy light we don't even know about? Little more research please. On a serious note brother, it was impressive you could recreate most the shots! Great vid!
7:44 corey was not showing off they are playing 1 pocket and his pocket was obviously where the 10 went in...and I am willing to bet Alex's pocket was the corner pocket by the 8 ball...he was shooting the 2 way shot most likely getting the 8 away from Alex's pocket and most likely was just trying to put the 10 ball (and possibly the 8 also)near his pocket but ended up making the 10.. this explains it better than just showing off
I asked Shane about that famous 10 jump bank carom. He said he was trying to play the CB safe and leave the 3 up table. He called the 10 because there was a good chance of hitting it toward that pocket. Bit of skill, bit of luck, bit of experience...
I saw the correction... my comment is more for those who still seem to think he intended to make the 10b because he called it. He did not actually think he would make it, nor was it his intention, but was doing what we all learned early on.. “always call something just in case”!
I wish TH-cam allowed you to add annotations or make corrections to videos, but they don't. The only option is to delete the video and upload a new version, in which case all the comments and views are lost. :(
@@DrDaveBilliards I think your link is much a difficult shot. It was 1995 Reyes vs Strickland. Last rack, it was a 2 cushion shot, I thought it was 4. Sorry 😂 Thanks for the link...
You are correct. FYI, here are CORRECTIONS I"ve added to the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found the original match videos for full context): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
@@DrDaveBilliards There's no pinned comment; you might want to check that. Btw huge fan and love your slow motion and theory videos- been following for years.
On Corey’s shot he is playing one pocket and he hit the ball out of Alex’s pocket knocked it towards his and made the other ball in his. That’s what made it an amazing shot and why he didn’t just pocket the eight
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
Watching this reminds me so much of my Dad. He was an above average pool player and he taught me so much. We moved to Arkansas in 1980 and I was hanging out in the local Snooker halls. I loved watching those old men fleece the unsuspecting, self professed hot shots that wondered in from time to time. I wasn't ever any good, but I loved to play.
There was an amputee in my league many years ago and he was lethal. People felt sorry for him only the first time they played him. Then they feared him.
Having your channel pop up randomly in my recommended channels was a blast down history lane for me. I was a student of yours in 2011 for a freshman engineering course and remember you talking about billiards back then. What a great surprise and thanks for being a part of my education that led me to work in aerospace.
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found and watched the source match videos for context first): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found and watched the source match videos for context first): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
On shot #7 a MUCH less risky AND EASIER solution to the "out" would have been just a little draw on the one ball leaving an easy cross side bank on the three ball with completely natural position occurring for the four ball and an easy out from there. What he did, while very showy, was completely unnecessary and could have easily cost him game and match had he missed the one ball and/or kissed another ball enroute to attempted pose on the three ball. By the way, you're a heckuva player to be able to reproduce these!
love your videos.. practical advice. All these shots are really amazing and the number of tries to recreate some just shows how difficult some of the shots are, even more telling as the player is extremely experienced.
Corey deuels power draw shot in mosconi cup 2003 In my opinion one of the hardest shots to perform. Shot time at 2:20 th-cam.com/video/zq3yKRpCVqQ/w-d-xo.html
... then why are you watching? Are you a snooker player? If so, do you really think the creativity, strategy, and excitement of pool is boring, especially compared to snooker, where the accuracy/precision required prohibits most of the things possible in pool?
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@@DrDaveBilliards i am not a snooker player nor i want to be. Doesn't matter if i watched it or not. Still makes no difference in that it's the most boring games/sports of all time. I'd rather watch a housefly flying all day than this game.
The shot of Shane on the 10ball was not a fluke. He used his jump cue to nominate the pocket. And it was 10ball so otherwise he would not win the rack if not called. You can see it in a longer video I saw it years ago.
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10. If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
@@DrDaveBilliards great 😊. It was just for people that would not know it... stopped playing some years ago with eye problems. But sometimes you make me want to restart 😀. Congrats with all the video’s and the great work you put in. Greets from Belgium
the better you are, the more lucky you get, is the most frustrating, untrue sentence i have ever heard in my life. It's not luck, it's skill. Are you telling me that the athletes who practice every day for hours and getting better are winning by luck?
The whole point of the phrase is: the more you practice and the better you are, the more likely you are to get "lucky" on really tough low-percentage shots.
Just a thought: I remember that in Byrne's training video, he mentioned that the spin on cue ball won't have effect on the object ball, but on the path bouncing from the cushion. However, in your last example with Efren's shot, it does have effect on the object ball. Just a little confused.
The main purpose for sidespin is to change the rebound angle off cushions, but it does have other uses, all of which are covered in the video and other resources here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/ Enjoy!
Great video. I've loved that De Luna shot ever since he hit it. But for that shot, the more impressive thing to me is that he seemed to be closer to the rail than you demonstrated. He was jacked up on the rail it looks like, which made the shot and accuracy WAY harder.
I tried to match the ball positions as closely as I could by looking at all views available in the original videos, but you might be right. And I agree ... it is much harder if the CB is closer to the cushion.
Chris Melling said that first shot wasn’t intended to go it, but he was taught to always call a pocket just in case. It was intended to simply be a safety.
Shot 5 I think is a one pocket game.. He was not showing off. I think Corey is trying to remove the 8 from Alex's pocket while trying to pocket the 10 in his pocket (the opposite pocket). 😁
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness): - on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10. - on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10. If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
I did my best to position the balls accurately based on all the camera views available in the original videos, but it is certainly possible they were off a little (but not a lot).
Some people have asked why Efren's Z-Shot isn't on this list. The answer is at the beginning of the video. I have several videos dedicated entirely to Efren in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html
including "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them:"
th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html
Efren's Z-shot is also #1 in my "Top 25 BEST POOL SHOTS of All Time" video:
th-cam.com/video/iqTCHfJ5Dvs/w-d-xo.html
I also did a recap of the entire match that included Efren's Z-shot in my "GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot" video:
th-cam.com/video/RhhrlcbnmXA/w-d-xo.html
I also analyzed Efren's shot in details in my "Was the Z-SHOT Efren’s Best Option?" video:
th-cam.com/video/zwDWlpSJpeY/w-d-xo.html
Check them out.
*CORRECTIONS* (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found and watched the source match videos for context first):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 away from his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
*List of Shots with Source Video Links and Time Stamps [mm:ss]:*
Intro [0:00]
1. Chris Melling - amazing shot sequence: th-cam.com/video/vKD7EdzMjAM/w-d-xo.html [0:19]
2. Alain Martel - incredible rail-jump-carom safety escape: th-cam.com/video/FIn-ZA2R5oQ/w-d-xo.html [2:45]
3. Corey Deuel - fancy power draw across the table: th-cam.com/video/VVDrZK6VpuU/w-d-xo.html [4:20]
4. Corey Deuel - jump draw off the end cushion for up-table position: th-cam.com/video/-7Mu0o-yTyQ/w-d-xo.html [5:47]
5. Corey Deuel - kick carom off 1 rail for the win: th-cam.com/video/CnFfsjMnpaU/w-d-xo.html [6:54]
6. Earl Strickland - two-rail kick combo for the win: th-cam.com/video/ecI2mlTnnVw/w-d-xo.html [8:06]
7. Jeffrey DeLuna - full-table-length power draw with side: th-cam.com/video/cgQNOgVo41U/w-d-xo.html [8:59]
8. Luong Dung - 3-foul-rule jump escape: th-cam.com/video/Ja9y8Lv_A1s/w-d-xo.html [10:12]
9. Shane VanBoening - two-way shot carom for the Mosconi Cup win: facebook.com/mosconicup/videos/520615962017728/ [11:34]
10. Shane VanBoening - jump two-rail bank combo for the win: th-cam.com/video/UoMxo27ohp4/w-d-xo.html [12:32]
BONUS SHOT. Efren Reyes - stop spin-transfer-bank kiss into the side: th-cam.com/video/AwtsAv3pMak/w-d-xo.html [14:16]
Wrap Up [15:14]
- shot montage [15:57]
*Supporting Resources:*
- video collections of famous highlight-reel pool shots by Efren and others: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
- Efren "The GOAT is my hero" Reyes T-shirt and other merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/goat-hero/
- Efren "I Got Lucky" Reyes T-shirt and other merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/efren-lucky/
- Earl “The Pearl” Strickland merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/beautiful-game/
- Coriolis massé shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/masse/aiming/
- Dr. Dave analysis of Corey Deuel’s famous draw shot: th-cam.com/video/qbi16gxjER0/w-d-xo.html
- midpoint parallel-shift kick shot aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/midpoint/
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Hi, Dr. Dave. Just for some clarity:
On Corey's carom shot into the 10 (Shot #5), he was playing 1-pocket, so it was a 2-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket and also knew there'd be a chance he'd run into the 10 at the right angle.
On Shane's jump-bank 2-rail carom into the 10 (Shot #10), he was playing 10-ball, which is a called-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 there. Had he made the 3 (and not the 10), it would have been a miscall and his opponent would have then come to the table.
@@chili015 that clears things up with the shot choice. I didnt think of 1 pocket.
Thank you for pointing these out. I should have been more careful and tried to find the source videos with full context. I also should have remembered 10-ball rules better.
FYI, I've added the following CORRECTIONS to the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10. Had he made the 3, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
He was playing against Alex Pagulayan, and later in the match Shane called the same shot again. Alex said that if he made it he was going to quit.
Despite your self-deprecating comments, being able to recreate most of those shots is pretty impressive. 👍
Thank you.
I agree
@@DrDaveBilliards 1oo
I did shot number 7 once, the people watching me went nuts because it was so crazy. I didn't run out though. lol
Great video, Dr. Dave! The amount of knowledge, patience and effort you put in your videos is really amazing. 😊
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
The Chris Melling shots were also in a called shot game which makes it even more amazing.
In Mexico all games are called shot...
@@mighty0muffin wtf
"The better you are, the luckier you are" Dr. Dave, a quote for the ages my man.
I also like: "Efren GOaT Lucky."
It's crazy seeing you recreating the same shots as other youtubers (like rollie williams) and nailing them in far fewer attempts, it just goes to show how far years of knowledge and skill will take you!
Thanks.
“My position play was not great, but I got the job done” lol, yeah. That’s what she said.
That Chris Melling run is seriously stupid amazing... not just one in a row but several..
Agreed. I put it at #1 for good reason.
Dr Dave you are an inspiration to many an i really enjoy watching your videos. Im wish i had a teacher like you to help me improve my game
Thank you, and good luck with your game!
Most honest review of this video is quite favorable. Where most would show that those shots were easily to duplicate, you show your failures and noted how many there were; not glossing over the original accomplishments. Second, you explained the physics of each shot to the best of your knowledge and what you believed to original intention was. I really enjoy this form of commentary and it took me back thirty years when I was out of high school and hanging in pool halls thinking I might be pretty good when the truth was, I was pretty good for my small group of friends. I plan on subscribing and watching more of your videos. Thank you!
Thank you for the comments. I’m glad you liked it, and I hope you enjoy my library of videos.
@@DrDaveBilliards I am... my son will enjoy these as well...I see a pool table in our family's future.
@@tommyvanpelt2408 A pool table is a great addition to a family!
Nice shooting on your part ... irregardless of the multiple attempts. Rock on Dr Dave👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks. Obviously, some of those were tough.
I had a feeling you'd feature Alain Martel's shot. I think he applied a bit of left to the cue ball on that shot. Alain is a phenomenal player. I've seen him pull many-a-rabbit out of his hat in local pro tournaments in the 1990's.
Salutations, Dr Dave!
Amazing video. Thank you so much.
Thank you, and you're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html
Enjoy!
Excited to have found your videos.
I’m glad to here it. I have 400+ vids on my Channel already, so you have some catching up to do. :)
Another Great Video
Thanks.
Good vid
Thanks.
These are great shots and good presentation. Great video
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks Dr. Dave. Great video as usual.
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. This one was fun to create.
Awesome video, I grew up watching these epic highlights. What kind of jump cue are you using here Dr. Dave?
The original Predator Air.
@@DrDaveBilliards OG using an OG jump cue. Thanks Dr. Dave.
@@TheBilliardCorner I am so used to it, nothing newer feels better to me.
I've only been playing pool for like 2 months and these shots look crazy to me lol props to you for making all these shots man
Thanks. Have fun with this great game.
@@DrDaveBilliards I will man hopefully your videos help me get better so I'm not losing all my money against my friends lol
@@bubsterjohnson7438 If you want some help, this is a good place to start:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/
... but don't tell your friends. Surprise them with improved play instead. ;)
Dave great video! But I think Corey deuel shot where he froze on the rail and shoots a full table draw shot should definitely be here!
Thank you. I agree. Do you have an active video link for this shot? The link I had no longer worked.
@@DrDaveBilliards not just that one shot, but the link I go to watch it is on TH-cam under his best shot reel
@turboyoshi Thanks. I had found it also and added it, along with many others, here:
billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
Wish I could manage the shots you have replicated! Well done!
Thanks! Some of easier than you might think, with practice.
@@DrDaveBilliards farmequment
@@robertjohnston8398 ???
Superb video Sir........
Thank you. Be sure to check out the other videos in my "Most Famous Pool Shots" series:
th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html
Enjoy!
Question, I’m kinda new to pool I mean I play using bar que’s, what would be a good 2 piece stick to use? I’m getting a table so really want my own stick
See:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/selecting/
Incredible
Youre video narrative style reminds me of the channel "Project Farm"
I really enjoyed this. Well done... I would think that some of the shots setting it up 20 or more times would become fatiguing and hard to keep focus on what you are trying to recreate. Kudos!!!
I'm glad you liked it. You are right ... it isn't easy missing the same shot over and over again. FYI, I have a lot more videos in this series in this playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD.html
Enjoy!
Well Dr Dave, look at it this way, at least there's a lot of people out there that appreciate the game enough to know when there are mistakes! I'm also sure they hold you in high esteem for the work you do with this channel etc (I know I do) and after all, it only makes those videos you picked out even MORE impressive!
Thanks for that; although, I should have been a little more careful in trying to find the original match videos for shots 5 and 10 so I could have had full context. Thanks again.
@@DrDaveBilliards all good. Totally see why you'd say that and can understand if it feels kinda bad getting what seems like negative feedback. Just keep in mind how happy most commenters feel thinking they knew something the great Dr Dave didn't/missed. I'm sure it makes their day (but only due to how much you're respected)!
@@JH-ji6cj Thanks again. You are right. I should be flattered by how many people want to correct me.
Albin O from the world Cup of pool 2019 vs Greece. Amazing shot!
Agreed. That shot is featured (shot 5) in my "More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them" video here:
th-cam.com/video/S9eOrxwk7H4/w-d-xo.html
Check it out.
That match that Chris Melling played is dubbed the greatest 8 ball run out ever just because of those 3 amazing difficult shots he made
I wouldn't call it the greatest 8-ball match ever, but it was certainly the best shot sequence ever. See my "TOP 10 BEST Pro Pool SHOT SEQUENCES of All Time" video:
th-cam.com/video/v31JlsDySH0/w-d-xo.html
Wow... I used to play a lot of pool 50 years ago.... I had no ideawhat real players are capable off. Very pleased to be shown that I shouldn't try taking it up again. ( Instead I might try walking round the block.... might not be so humiliating ;-))
Hi there. I’m trying to get better at playing pool and think a coach might be a good idea. I’ve been playing 8 and 9 ball for a couple years now but want to be able to take my game to the next level (specifically being able to runout more often). Do you have any recommendations for resources where I could find reputable coaches in my area?
See the links at the bottom of the page here:
billiards.colostate.edu/links/instructors/
7:44, Corey was not showing off, it was one pocket tournament 😊 otherwise great video
Yep. My bad. See the "CORRECTIONS" in the video description and pinned comment.
I think there are a lot of 3D shots that come up in games that people including commentators don't see...
Efren often does 'mini jumps' into rails to create angles. He did this more earlier than today. Also top players will pocket simple shots and jump the ball into the object ball to allow the cue to jump over other balls.
It would be nice to see some of the incredible snooker shots that players pull off. Might watch some of the 2018(?) Mark Williams World Snooker Championship shots... Considering the 12' table his 'no look' kick hit first try, a 16' shot to hit the ball is pretty amazing, the fact that the ball goes in is a 'pool gods' interaction. I'll give you 100 tries!
FYI, there are several good examples of ball hoping off balls and cushions here:
billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
and some cool snooker shots can be found here:
billiards.colostate.edu/videos/snooker/
Enjoy!
Chris Mellings, , In the "outa this world" zone. Best.
Agreed. Quite Efren like.
OMG, Trillions like and best comment for you because you are best on Earth and follower respect you, we need videos in Real 120fps or 240fps 8K resolution clarity quality and Sound in FullHD Surrounded 3D
I do need to upgrade my camera (and computer and software) some day.
I gave the shots a try on my table. I learned one thing. I've got cheap felt!
Yep. If your table's cloth is not fast and slick, many of these shots are too difficult or impossible.
Only ten? Before the video loaded I immediately thought " That shot by Melling better be in this"
😅 Was shocked to see it first. Insane shot.
*shot(S). 😳
Shane actually called that jump double bank combo 10 ball, but it was mostly a safety. Later in the match, he called a similar shot, and Alex said "if you make this, I quit" (paraphrase).
You got it! That's exactly what i was thinking.
I wonder why he didn’t go for the 3. The attempted two-way safe seems tougher than the shot. But he made the 10, so I guess he made the right choice.
@@DrDaveBilliards it might be it did barely not pass, hard to see from the camera angle
@@DrDaveBilliards It either didn't go or it was so close that if he did go for it, he would risk a foul which would be a disaster. The camera angle is a bit distorted, so it is difficult to tell exactly what he had.
Can you do 1 more Efren Reyes shot in which he was just watching other people play then they gave him the cue because the object ball was difficult to hit. He then took the cue from them without even putting his bag down and throwing the sandwich wraper in his hand and he quickly analyzed the tables situation and made the object ball.. thanks..
I don't think I've seen that. Can you post a link?
Here is the link Dr.Dave.. Oh and 1more thing.. if you do try to recreate the shot.. can you do it with a bag on your shoulder and a sandwich wrapper in your hand while using someone elses cue.. thanks.. th-cam.com/video/y4LCpu9yGp4/w-d-xo.html
@@anoden99 Thank you for posting that. It would have been fun to include it in my Efren Top 10 Shots video:
th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html
FYI, I've added it to my "Great Pool Shots" collection:
billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
Thanks again.
Thanks Dr.Dave.. i have watch almost all you vids and i have learned a whole lot from them.. keep posting more great content and more power to you..
Great video! I noticed on the second shot that you had a lot more elevation of the cue than that of the original. I think you could make that one as well.
Thanks. Concerning cue elevation on shot 2, I think camera angle explains part of the perceived difference. I thought I had the cue as level as possible to clear the obstacle ball.
also the 2 ball is closer to both cushions in the original video
The carem with SVB was luck to a degree, but that match was a call your pocket. He called the ten ball off of the three. That’s why at the end of the clip, you see him amazed because he said, I called that!
Agreed, per the correction in the video description and pinned comment.
@@DrDaveBilliards my bad. Missed both of those!
@@alvinator5203 That's understandable. I suspect very few people ever look at the description or pinned comment.
I love pool I have been playing it for 2 years now and I am 9.
I hope you are still playing when you are 99. Good luck with your game from Dr. Dave!
Very impressive Dr Dave!
Thanks!
Great effort of recreating those shots.
I bet those players can't even redo their tricks with just single try
I bet you are right. Many of these shots are difficult to reproduce, even by the players who executed them. Although, they have a better chance than I do.
@@DrDaveBilliards yeah probably but u really did an impressive job there sir. Can't imagine the feeling of being able to recreate those. U must be so excited with lots of pleasure
@@dexterpagurayan4881 Thanks. This whole video series was very fun to film. And I got in lots of good practice. Definitely a win-win experience.
If the correction was there before I must have missed it. Either way great content
Most people don't look at the video description or pinned comment, so I wouldn't have expected you to see it. I'm glad you liked the video.
@@DrDaveBilliards well I have several of your videos saved to watch because I've been trying to focus on my stance and routine lately. Just feel I'm stuck at my level. Keep it up brother
FYI, I have a good collection of videos and resources on these topics here:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/fundamentals/
Good luck with your game.
well, I learn sth good😎👍👍
What game do you sink the 10 ball last?
Ten ball. See:
billiards.colostate.edu/faq/game/10-ball/
@@DrDaveBilliards Holy shit thanks for the quick reply. I am enjoying your content. I've been playing pool for 31 years and have never played 10 ball but now I know! TY!! Subscribing.
@@funkygamer2251 You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)
I love Shot 8, He is Luong Chi Dung, Vietnamese, Our beautiful country :)
That is a classic shot sequence.
There's an interview with Chris Melling after his runout where he explains that he didn't TRY to pocket that first ball - that was just a possibility if he'd get lucky. He actually just tried to put Mika in a difficult spot.
... then he hit it badly. It sure looked like he was trying to do that.
@@DrDaveBilliards I can't seem to find the interview now (I've seen it here on YT though), but he says that he just tried to play safe, but called it in that corner in case it would go in
@@jonasbygden Sounds reasonable.
760 felt under what kind of lights? Are they LED, halogen, or maybe some new fancy light we don't even know about? Little more research please. On a serious note brother, it was impressive you could recreate most the shots! Great vid!
I don’t know about the lights. All I know for sure is that cloth or CB played really slick.
I’m glad you liked the video.
Just crazy.
I was about to complain you didnt include Efren.... but then i read your description 🤐 my bad
I also mention the Efren video at the very beginning of this video. I'm glad you saw it in the description. Most people wouldn't.
7:44 corey was not showing off they are playing 1 pocket and his pocket was obviously where the 10 went in...and I am willing to bet Alex's pocket was the corner pocket by the 8 ball...he was shooting the 2 way shot most likely getting the 8 away from Alex's pocket and most likely was just trying to put the 10 ball (and possibly the 8 also)near his pocket but ended up making the 10.. this explains it better than just showing off
I know. :(
See the CORRECTIONs in the video description or pinned comment.
I've hit that first shot twice but neither one followed with me making the two
I asked Shane about that famous 10 jump bank carom. He said he was trying to play the CB safe and leave the 3 up table. He called the 10 because there was a good chance of hitting it toward that pocket. Bit of skill, bit of luck, bit of experience...
See the "CORRECTION" in the video description and pinned comment. I was a little careless on that one.
I saw the correction... my comment is more for those who still seem to think he intended to make the 10b because he called it. He did not actually think he would make it, nor was it his intention, but was doing what we all learned early on.. “always call something just in case”!
@@pauls064 It is good to make it clear. I put the CORRECTION at the top of the pinned comment hoping that would help too.
I wish TH-cam allowed you to add annotations or make corrections to videos, but they don't. The only option is to delete the video and upload a new version, in which case all the comments and views are lost. :(
The better you are the luckier you get!
PERIOD
No question.
I think the 4 cushion shot of Reyes against strickland is much difficult...
Are you thinking about this shot:
th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html
If not, please post a link to the shot.
@@DrDaveBilliards I think your link is much a difficult shot. It was 1995 Reyes vs Strickland. Last rack, it was a 2 cushion shot, I thought it was 4. Sorry 😂 Thanks for the link...
@@oxygentank00 That's the famous Z shot. See:
th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html
and:
th-cam.com/video/RhhrlcbnmXA/w-d-xo.html
Here is the link to Corey Deuels best shots, some of these are just amazing. th-cam.com/video/CnFfsjMnpaU/w-d-xo.html
FYI, I have a link to this video and many other great pool shots from many pros here:
billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
Enjoy.
Have you considered that Chris's first shot might have just been an attempt to kiss the 5 off the striped ball?
I don't think it was possible to kiss the 5 off the stripe into the pocket; although, he could have tied up the stripe.
I have a hard time just shooting any ball in the pocket !
You are not the only one. The players in videos like this have put in a lot more time and effort over many years.
Can Venom do 2nd shot?
Any decent player can make any of these shots, with enough attempts.
The algorithm has struck again
Finally ... an algorithm that actually works. :)
Wow. I didn't realize Chris Melling had pulled so many impressively brilliant rabbits out of his hat!!!
... and all in one game!!!
The better you are, the luckier you get ... words of wisdom.
Yep. Top players get "lucky" much more often than us mere mortals.
Stuff made here has entered the chat
On Shane’s 3-10 combination, he called the shot, which you can see in the full video. Otherwise it wouldn’t have been a win in 10-ball.
Yes I think that's what I remember as well
You are correct. FYI, here are CORRECTIONS I"ve added to the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found the original match videos for full context):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
@@DrDaveBilliards lol That's OK, you were too busy trying 40 times to replicate the shot.
@@neuvocastezero1838 Good point. :)
@@DrDaveBilliards There's no pinned comment; you might want to check that. Btw huge fan and love your slow motion and theory videos- been following for years.
On Corey’s shot he is playing one pocket and he hit the ball out of Alex’s pocket knocked it towards his and made the other ball in his. That’s what made it an amazing shot and why he didn’t just pocket the eight
yes it was 1 pocket
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
Watching this reminds me so much of my Dad. He was an above average pool player and he taught me so much. We moved to Arkansas in 1980 and I was hanging out in the local Snooker halls. I loved watching those old men fleece the unsuspecting, self professed hot shots that wondered in from time to time. I wasn't ever any good, but I loved to play.
Hey Dr. Dave love the vids. I play league pool despite only being able to use my right arm only.
There was an amputee in my league many years ago and he was lethal. People felt sorry for him only the first time they played him. Then they feared him.
"With multiple attempts, this shot is easy" haha nice one Dr. Dave.
Plus your patience to keep trying those shots is impressive!
Great job!
Thanks Eric. I bet you are at the table now trying they also. If so, good luck and have fun!
@@DrDaveBilliards i will be attempting some of the power draw shots 🙂
Efren's z shot never made me tired watchin over and over again.
Agreed. FYI, it is the first of the Top 10 Efren Shots:
th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html
Having your channel pop up randomly in my recommended channels was a blast down history lane for me. I was a student of yours in 2011 for a freshman engineering course and remember you talking about billiards back then. What a great surprise and thanks for being a part of my education that led me to work in aerospace.
It's good to hear from you, and I'm glad you seem happy with your education and career choice. Best of luck with thing in the future from Dr. Dave!
I was thinking the same thing. Played with Dr. Dave in the dorms once. We didn't stand a chance!
Go come here in the Philippines you can see much more difficult shot by billiard hustler or what we called "tirador".😎
Loved this video - loved the way you show just how skilful the players are and how hard it is to recreate
On shot 10 SVB called the 10 ball in the corner pocket before the jump
yeah, I was wondering about that - he'd have to call it of course.
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found and watched the source match videos for context first):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
We all know that their inspiration to playing like that is from the magician Efren Reyes.
Check out the Top 10 video dedicated to Efren:
th-cam.com/video/V1czUp9k2Uk/w-d-xo.html
Shane called the ten on that jump three ten. It was a call ball match. Thank you for all the time you put in on these videos!
I was about to say the same thing. I don’t think he could see enough of the three to pocket it. You can hear him call the ten in the video.
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness - I should have found and watched the source match videos for context first):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10 (or leave the 3 bad if he didn't). If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
Self deprecating video . . .
here is my shot, and I am awesome, I think I am amazing, I . . . 🤪😆😝🤪😆😝
I know almost nothing about pool (or billiards???) but this popped up in my recommended and it’s cool as hell
I'm glad you liked it. BTW, "pool" is "pocket billiards" (billiards played on a table with pockets).
On shot #7 a MUCH less risky AND EASIER solution to the "out" would have been just a little draw on the one ball leaving an easy cross side bank on the three ball with completely natural position occurring for the four ball and an easy out from there. What he did, while very showy, was completely unnecessary and could have easily cost him game and match had he missed the one ball and/or kissed another ball enroute to attempted pose on the three ball. By the way, you're a heckuva player to be able to reproduce these!
I agree. I wish I would have thought to show that option in the video. Thank you.
Mans be lookin like the food critic from ratatouille
I've only played a little pool in my life, but I don't understand how anyone could be this good!
...it's the same way someone can be a jamup golfer! Practice, practice, practice.
Watching this was really satisfying but this video gave me vibes of watching those old science videos tht u watched when u were in school 😂
love your videos.. practical advice. All these shots are really amazing and the number of tries to recreate some just shows how difficult some of the shots are, even more telling as the player is extremely experienced.
Holy shit... "Hindsight is always 20-20"
Well fuck, from now on I think hindsight will always be 2020 😮😮😮
Damn. Now hindsight always sucks. :(
Corey deuels power draw shot in mosconi cup 2003
In my opinion one of the hardest shots to perform. Shot time at 2:20
th-cam.com/video/zq3yKRpCVqQ/w-d-xo.html
That definitely should have been in the Top 10. FYI, I have it with others here:
billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
8:55 "Wolrd"
Good catch! I'm impressed.
I don't care whether you super trick shot is awesome or not. It's one of the most boring game of all time. 🙄
... then why are you watching? Are you a snooker player? If so, do you really think the creativity, strategy, and excitement of pool is boring, especially compared to snooker, where the accuracy/precision required prohibits most of the things possible in pool?
@@DrDaveBilliards i am not a snooker player nor i want to be. Doesn't matter if i watched it or not. Still makes no difference in that it's the most boring games/sports of all time. I'd rather watch a housefly flying all day than this game.
@ Your point is clear. I guess pool isn't for everybody, even with all the cool physics:
th-cam.com/video/NWkX9JCWCK0/w-d-xo.html
The shot of Shane on the 10ball was not a fluke. He used his jump cue to nominate the pocket.
And it was 10ball so otherwise he would not win the rack if not called.
You can see it in a longer video I saw it years ago.
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10. If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
@@DrDaveBilliards great 😊. It was just for people that would not know it... stopped playing some years ago with eye problems. But sometimes you make me want to restart 😀.
Congrats with all the video’s and the great work you put in.
Greets from Belgium
@@driesdebackere5233 Thanks again. I'm glad you liked it. And I hope you can start playing again.
I could watch these videos all day Dave. Keep up the good work, you are great.
Thanks. I'm glad you like my stuff.
the better you are, the more lucky you get, is the most frustrating, untrue sentence i have ever heard in my life. It's not luck, it's skill. Are you telling me that the athletes who practice every day for hours and getting better are winning by luck?
The whole point of the phrase is: the more you practice and the better you are, the more likely you are to get "lucky" on really tough low-percentage shots.
@@DrDaveBilliards again, these shots aren’t lucky, it’s all skill. You’re not giving them any credit for the shots they took
No doubt. Tremendous skill was involved.
THEY IMIITATE EFREN REYES THAT SHOOT FROM EFREN REYES NOT OROGINALLY
THOSE PLAYERS EFREN REYES TEACHED THEM HOW TO DO
Just a thought: I remember that in Byrne's training video, he mentioned that the spin on cue ball won't have effect on the object ball, but on the path bouncing from the cushion. However, in your last example with Efren's shot, it does have effect on the object ball. Just a little confused.
The main purpose for sidespin is to change the rebound angle off cushions, but it does have other uses, all of which are covered in the video and other resources here:
billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/sidespin/
Enjoy!
Great video. I've loved that De Luna shot ever since he hit it. But for that shot, the more impressive thing to me is that he seemed to be closer to the rail than you demonstrated. He was jacked up on the rail it looks like, which made the shot and accuracy WAY harder.
I tried to match the ball positions as closely as I could by looking at all views available in the original videos, but you might be right. And I agree ... it is much harder if the CB is closer to the cushion.
Wow! I had thought pool players were nothing compared to snooker players until seeing this.
Chris Melling said that first shot wasn’t intended to go it, but he was taught to always call a pocket just in case. It was intended to simply be a safety.
He is an honest man. He could have said nothing because it sure looked like that's what he was trying to do.
You always impress me Dr. Dave 🤓👍. Awesome video.
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks.
Shot 5 I think is a one pocket game.. He was not showing off. I think Corey is trying to remove the 8 from Alex's pocket while trying to pocket the 10 in his pocket (the opposite pocket). 😁
You are correct. FYI, I have the following in the video description and pinned comment:
CORRECTIONS (sorry for my carelessness):
- on shot 5, Corey was playing 1-pocket (not 10-ball), so it was a two-way shot where he was getting the 8 out of his opponent's pocket while also having a chance to pocket the 10.
- on shot 10, Shane was playing 10-ball, which is a call-pocket game, so he intentionally tried to make the 10. If he had called the 3 instead, the 10 would spot and his opponent would shoot.
number 7 the cue ball is almost touching the rail, in your demonstration the cue ball is far away from the rail
I did my best to position the balls accurately based on all the camera views available in the original videos, but it is certainly possible they were off a little (but not a lot).