How to Practice PROBLEM SHOTS in Pool
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2022
- In this video I'll cover a basic approach to practicing problem balls in pool and billiards. This is a key if you want to learn how to become a better pool player. The video covers not only ball pocketing but thoughts about mindset in sports in general.
Music: Maliciou - Moonlight
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It's impressive how much effort you put into making this great video. It is greatly appreciated 🤩
I commend you on your follow-thru!!! You did it exactly right. The shot could have been played multiple ways and with that --- YOU made a CHOICE! You practiced the shot you missed till you had success of your intent and then repeated the result --- THAT is PRACTICE!!!! Was it the wrong shot choice??? Don't know!!! Could it have been played differently??? Yep! Different result??? Don't know!!! What you've done --- you've learned and advanced your capability; having a much better feel for that type of shot. So yes Sir!!!! Exactly right! Kudos to ya! Be Safe
Thank you so much for sharing! It’s a reminder for me to practice shots that have cost me many games. I usually miss the last ball and I play mostly 9 ball. Also I’m impressed by the way you respond to the constructive criticisms. Very positive indeed! Looking forward to your future videos!
Thanks alot, I really appreciate it. Chess players practice the endgame, and so should pool players. I too tend to give away what should've been easy wins. I think it's a common problem to ease up on the focus on the last three-four balls, probably because you think the rack is solved and over, when it certainly isn't. Focus is key, and you need to catch yourself whenever you lose focus, and bring your mind back. It takes practice! Good luck!
Thank you for sharing!great!!!👍
Great video with lots of good tips! Keep hitting those balls 💪🏻💪🏻👊👊
Great performance and useful tips, have a good start into the new week and best greetings Heiko 👍😊
Great job have done, video editing, music selection, your motivation, everything is fine except your shot selection.
That shot you either aim at the edge of the contact ball or in-between the middle and edge of the contact ball that simple watch the video though and promise if you give your self even a month practicing it and understanding it even just a little your ganna improve your game twice as much even more and your ganna realize each shot you step up to problems solved and the balls goin in the pocket
i think your going to get better like this, good practice pays off.
Thank you. The key is to actually keep doing it over time. It takes a lot of effort.
@@PoolProblems Willie Miscony did this one shot at a time, then put his game together.
@@PoolProblems I have trouble with that same shir,, lol ,, now I know what I got to do. the time lapse was a great way to look at your consistency,
Nice practice set up, a little left middle and your good
Is holding for that 8 really necessary? I would go for other positions, black is in a quite open position :)
Practice idea ofc great to keep in mind! Cheers!
There are probably a couple of other options. Following forward, playing for position in the upper center or upper right corner could be. But I'm watching it now and not I'm sure if I would choose anything else then what I did. What would you do? It's always interesting do reflect on shot selection, so thanks for the comment!
@@PoolProblems i try no to force hold the cb unless it's the only solution :) tangent line plus follow shots usually require less effort to het position, plus looks like almost any position to the left of 8 would secure you a shot
I would also suggest dissecting the shot itself and seeing if your decision making was the problem. You hit some good shots in practice, but never really got perfect position afterwards. Why not try to position for a different pocket at least a few times to see the results? Perhaps the opposite corner pocket? So you’d bounce off the rail and come across the 8 ball, allowing you to hit the 7 ball a bit harder, which it looked like you wanted to do the whole time during your practice session.
Cool tips overall though. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for pointing that out. I agree that I probably could have reevaluated the whole solution.
Great video! Just wondering what you use to hold the camera in position?
Thanks, man! It was my first, so feel free to check out my other content. For these shots I used a flexible tripod. I got on a bar stool and put it in place behind a wall mounted TV up in the corner. If you buy a similar tripod, make sure it's a long one. That'll give you alot more flexibility. You can twist it behind things, etc.
Yeah I’ve also watched some other videos, I’m now trying to be aggressive with positional play haha
Nice, would you mind linking what you use? I’ve been trying to find a good tripod at the right height for filming pool
@@greentwister1 That's cool. I'll link the tripod below. I bought mine in a local gadget store here in Norway, but I was able to find it on amazon as well. In case YT blocks links - just search for FotoPro flexible tripod. It's black with red details. Remember to check if it has the mobile phone adapter. Also: I would highly recommend a regular camera stand. It's been even more flexible for me, because I'm not dependent on any object to mount the small tripod. But of course it's not so discrete as the small tripod.
www.amazon.com/Fotopro-UFO2-Waterproof-Time-Lapse-Photography/dp/B073GW4ZWM
@@PoolProblems awesome thanks man
Ty. What do you mean stay down on your shot?
Np. Stay still during and after the shot, i.e. don't move/twist etc. Practice relaxing during the shot, and it will be less likely that you jump up because your nervous during competition etc.
that shot is bottom right on the cueball, it will throw the object ball to the left so you can hit it fuller plus it will hold the cue ball for the 8. Should be a nice light stroke with good acceleration.
Yes, 100%! See Nick's comment further down. Thanks for the comment!
I really don't think that's the right shot for that, should instead follow 2 or 3 rails for side or corner, but I do really like the principle you're illustrating here, great job.
Yes, that would be a good solution. Analyzing shot selection like that is also important. Thanks for the comment!
Well it could be the right shot depending of the layout. Path could be blocked going two or three rails or the pocket could be blocked making the shot possible.
I play snooker,and this shot was not particularly hard,but whenever I'm trying to put any back spin on it to draw the white for positional play,I miss every single time. What am I doing so wrong. Drove me crazy this shot last Sunday.
How's your straight in draw shots? Sounds like your less accurate with your cueing because of the draw. Could be due to tightening of the grip, body movement etc, since you think you should apply more spin to the ball.
@@PoolProblemsI usually find myself trying to cue straight and miscue. Or I feel like it,and I end up not applying any kind of spin and still miss. But again I feel like I'm cueing straight like usual
I learned from listening to Earl, To hit the ball fuller with lots of right spin it will throw the object ball in the pocket, and provide position for the 8 coming off the rail....
Yes, indeed. It also helps straightening the cue ball coming off the rail. Most of the shots from the other side were hit with outside.
@@PoolProblems Right, this little bit of information has really helped my position game and making balls that I couldn't get on enough to pocket. It's surprising how far you can "throw" the object ball with cue ball spin.
Whats the reason for the ear coverings?
No specific reason. It's just music. I prefer to play without, but that pool hall is mega crouded and loud, like a club, so I needed them for noise cancelling at the time.
instead of holding the cue for 8 in the corner you could have followed for position into the side pocket.
Thats not a bad option, but I'm not convinced 100%, since I would be crossing my position line which already is narrow. It would require pretty good speed control. What do you think?
You learn where each contact ball needs to be hit there's only three angles in pool out of all your shots and he teaches you each one that simple the video is called splitting the difference
Never considered just coming around three rails for the 8? Slight upper right and a bit more pace.
Good work, but could you maybe loose the music?
That would result in a video without any audio, so you might just mute the video instead. But I'll take it into concideration for future videos with other audio elements (talking etc.). Feel free to check out my other videos. Is the music too loud etc. on them too?
@@PoolProblems Hey Joe. For me the music is too loud in all. It's either uneeded or should be mixed way lower to create an atmosphere underneath. I'd just personally like to hear some pool hall ambience and some commentary. Keep up the great work though!
@@busterbuster1641 thanks! I'll keep in it mind for future videos!
You seriously need to watch and study the splitting the difference video for pool learn it and study it you'll never mind that shit again
Why no right english ?
That would certainly be the best option. That day I wanted to see how well I could do it without. I also struggle with hitting center of the cue ball, so it's part of fixing the problem that I need to see the response on the cue ball on pure center hits. If you pay attention, you could see that I end up with inside spin (unintentionally) on some of the shots. And from the other side the unintentional left spin actually turns into what you're asking for (outside spin), which proves that the shot is much easier with that kind of spin.
@@PoolProblems I too struggle hitting center ball from time to time. Tor Lowry has a video about playing with center shot only. I generally use to much spin shots and running a few racks with center shot only normally get me back on track. Just watch Joshua Filler hitting most shots with center ball.