Start Every Pool Practice This Way - (Pool Lessons)
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- If you Start Every Practice this way, you will have a more productive session and get in many more reps.
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I'm a novice player and have never taken lessons. I am happy to see this as this is how I've practiced for years. It helps me practice breaking and seeing patterns. I make myself do it until I run all 15 balls. I rarely take the easy path and try and challenge myself to start the run with a tougher shot, just to make it more challenging. While this may be really easy for more advanced players, it can be a pretty good challenge for novice players. In a really good practice, I might "run" three or four racks. I am always trying to beat my best run. Truth is, I get bored easily doing shooting drills and this method works when there's nobody around to play against.
Try some Straight Pool too.👍
I like this drill too. But it took me 3 or 4 tries just to break and run 15 balls
This is your best video by far for any player at any level.❤
Dude, the Overhead Cam Helps the format.
2 This is the best video you have produced for any player at any level❤
15 balls lined up along the third diamond. Cue ball in the kitchen. Objective is to pocket all 15 without looking at the cue ball except with peripheral vision. It's an excellent exercise to start with as it forces me to take my time and really focus on perfect fundamentals. I start and finish every practice session like this. Great video!!
Lol, what?😂
I had to give up pool for around 10 years and just started back a couple months ago when a buddy talked me into the APA Masters league. I REALLY missed pool. I no longer have a table at home so I go to the pool hall and play on a 9 foot Diamond with 860 Simonis by myself. I start with lining up all 15 balls across the table one diamond above the side pocket and focus on pre shot routine, smooth short backswing, solid exaggerated pause, smooth forward swing and good follow thru. I shoot 15 straight in shots, then 15 slight cut shots, then 15 stop shots. If i miss they all spot back up and i start over till i have completed the whole line on all three types of shot and my stroke feels good. Then I do what u are doing here. After that, I start straight pool. Straght pool gives u the opportunity to have 30, 40, or 50 consecutive pots maybe even into triple digits for better players and its perfect for solo sessions. Near the end of my practice (generally 6 hours twice a week minimum) I will play just a few racks of rotation pool. I do a relaxed pace cool down at the very end of my session which consists of bank shots, cuts down the rail or any specific shots I been having trouble with. I do modify the amount of rotation pool i play depending on how much i need to work on shapes or pattern play, but honestly straight pool is the best thing ever to build confidence and work on all aspects except the break.
This is literally how I learned to play pool. I’d jump on the table and hit whichever ball I felt like going for and would pick different things to focus on that day!
Thanks for the reminder. I’m still novice in pool, and did used to practice this way. But eventually got tunnel vision and forget to go back to basics.
Bryan, great video and advice. Being less experienced than most of your audience, I start by checking my stroke and shot accuracy with the cue ball shot from the kitchen line trying to hit the far Diamond and have the cue ball return to the tip of my cue. Shoot like this for several shots. Next I use the X drill or others to practice longer straight in shots , followed by cut shots usually with an object ball near the short rail and the cue ball just off the 2nd Diamond from the rail. Lately I have been shooting a series of shots alternating stop, draw and follow from increasingly longer distances as you describe in your class. After shooting about 60 minutes this way, I end with breaking racks several times, no follow shots, just breaking. Finally I break and shoot either 8ball or 9 ball against a ghost.
I learned the other day that I need to shoot every practice shot, no matter which one as if that shot were the money shot . My practice sessions seem to be so much better as I continue to focus on my pre and post shot routine and try to perfect my mechanics.
Thanks so much for all your help in these videos and your on line classes.
Straight pool
Thanks Bryan, the overhead view is great! I start with some lag shots, then harder shots from the spot (3 1/2 rails of power) to practice/verify hitting the cue ball on center, the cue ball should stay on mostly a straight line. Check where your cue tip ends up after shooting, this tells what happened with your stroke, the tip should be straight on the shot line. Then I'll throw all balls out on the table and shoot two or three tables, after that I play four racks of 15 ball. The rules are rack the balls, break, take ball in hand, shoot balls in any order, make as many as you can, it's played all ball fouls, scratch, touch another ball with your hand, stick, arm, shirt, etc... or miss a shot and that rack is done. Record balls made for each of four racks, 30 or more is good, 40 or more is pretty good, 50 or more is really good. Playing all ball fouls really makes you pay attention and think about what you're doing when you go down on the shot, shoot, and getting up.
I’ll be doing this practice drill instead of just throwing balls on the table. I’m going spot any balls in the break. Always good advise
Hey Brian
I used to practice this way but I have changed to playing it out like a game of 8 ball. After making the 8 ball for the solids I will spot the 8 and continue running the stripes. I used Your method for many decades, and still do, but I like the real game feel of how I’m currently practicing.
Wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your channel. I’m a high intermediate player who has been playing for over 55 years, and I’m amazed at how many things I’ve learned from you. You are a great instructor! Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the game! ❤
Cool bro. I did this but actually playing it like a game, and playing it as both players. I like your way better. It affords more practice in all aspects of the game. Will do!! Thanks!!
This is good advice. I do the same drill - it’s one of two I do every day -but I do it without breaking. I’ll add a break now. I have to hit all 15 balls in without missing. If I miss, I throw all the balls in the pockets back on the table.
The goal is to pocket balls, work on shape, break clusters and so forth, as Bryan mentioned. It’s important to just practice hitting balls in consistently.
The other drill I do every day involves using six balls on just half the table. I have to pick the pocket where each ball will go, hit them in, from low to high (just like nine ball), only using centerball (follow, center and draw). The cue ball can’t cross from the half of the table I am using to the other half. But you can pocket the balls in any pocket.
The goal is improve your positioning and precision. No spin is allowed, forcing you to be very accurate in speed and cue ball movement. I started with three balls. As I got better, I added more balls. Now I am up to six.
Damn, I must have great practice habits… I’ve been doing the stop shot drill from your last practice drills vid since I started playing again about 8 months months ago.
Having said that, this is EXACTLY how I start each shooting session… however, instead of breaking my first rack, I roll all 15 balls out, then make sure there’s no frozen balls and each ball is at least 8-10 inches away from one another. After studying the table and creating plan that starts with at least 3-4 consecutive stop shots or easy/simple stun shots to get shape. Then I start breaking racks after clearing the first rack. Imo, starting off practice (and pregame/pre-tourney) sessions like this build CONFIDENCE. Pool is such a mental game and getting into that mindset is 95% of the game.
I’ve been doing this more. It’s helped.
In other words its straight pool. Great advice.
I could watch and listen to you explain strategy while shooting racks all day every day,! I think what helps me most is exactly this, which luckily for me you do a lot of, explaining how you think and adjust while shooting. Sometimes what seems to be just an aside comment you come with just clicks, like the principle that angles are way better for running out than straight shots (with exceptions of course). In recent months I’ve learned about identifying problem ares and thinking about addressing them every shot if possible, all things being equal follow shots are better and easier to control than draw, identifying balls (hanging near pockets usually) that can get you almost anywhere on the table, not necessarily taking the easiest shot, but sometimes taking a more difficult one of the easy shot ends your run, and much more. But listening and watching you strategize and map out runs is SO helpful. Even though I don’t have your skill, the thought process has done wonders for my game. Also love the idea that in eight ball the eight ball is MINE, whether strips or solid. Thanks again Bryan!
Uh oh Bryan’s “getting a little exotic” 😂
I usually start exactly like this… then May progress to some drills or break practice
I myself warm up the way you do. But after 3 racks, I play some straight pool racks beginning with a break ball next to the rack. Good Video big Man!
"More position play, more cluster breaks, more problem solving." By ignoring all of those and shooting whatever's simplest. Makes sense.
Great advice. For the past year as I’ve increased my focus and practice, I’ve started my sessions with random 15 balls everywhere and just shooting easy shots. I usually do 3 racks of these. It warms me up, gets me limber for shooting and starts the day with positive reinforcement. I don’t try thin cuts or lots of English or banks - just 30deg or less shots. Then I start some drills. And I keep score of it all in excel from my phone
Thanks im gonna start doing this...along with the 3 ball drill which I'm now at 4 balls...
Keep me updated. Let me know how you’re doing.
Warming up and finding the "feel" -- I like it!!! : ) Be Safe
I will definitely start doing this. I usually rush right to drilling. I can see how this warms you up for drilling. Thanks.
You bet
Excellent video ! Lately when I start to practice, I don't know where to start. I can't seem to be able to concentrate or wondering if I'm even doing the right drill or not. This video will give me a new starting point in my practice session. Thank you .
I do it everyday. I found it is the single best way to practice position, shot making, and even pressure shooting because I'm counting misses and want to be perfect every time. I can practice working different parts of the table. I can practice transition shots. I can practice different pattern play.
In fact, it was in doing this that first came to understand what a key shot might look like. That one shot where if you make it you run out. If you don't it's over. My game took two steps forward when I came to recognize this shot because I was able to bear down and make sure it went in. Instead of stepping away from the table having messed it. There are always one or two in a game So it is imperative to identify and to make them. This is literally the best way to practice I have ever tried. It doesn't ever really get boring or old.
At first I was guaranteed at least four misses per rack. Then it was 2 or 3. Then 1 or 2. Now I'm running multiple racks or missing once and counting balls like I would in straight pool.
Unlike what might happen in a game when I miss a shot. I am more focused on noticing weaknesses so that I can work on them. So time on the table when I am running racks is far more important for my mental development than any competitive game.
Great advice
Fantastic video, Bryan. Great lessons.
I've been starting this way for quite some time. I find it helps soften my stroke and gets my alignment in tune. Also suggest taking notes (if not video taping practice). Problem shots, shots that unexpectedly worked, etc. I accelerate this "drill" to the brainwash....same process but cue ball can't touch a rail. Then onto more specific drills (I use Projection Pro Billiards projector system). Then at the end, specific 8 ball, 9 ball, or straight pool run outs.
Great video Bryan I love playing straight pool!
Hi Bryan. A few plan Bs 😊 nice to see that you’re human like the rest of us 🙂😃 I usually start with long straight pots to get my cueing straight and with good form and loose grip. But sometimes I do what you’ve just done. Other times I throw five balls out and pot them while getting position.
Thx.... I have learned a lot with u short lessons... Ur the nest😢
Your views mean a lot to me.
Thx I'll try it.
I like to shoot several long straight shots to make sure I’m cueing and stoking fine and then I go to several spot shots. Then I will shoot several long back cuts and by the end of this I feel like I am stroking good.
HEY GANG: Tell me how you usually start your practice sessions.
Like this from now on :D
Stroke training. Up and down the head spot for 5 minutes. Then stop shot, draw and follow practice (the famous X drill). Then straight pool. I am a straight pool player...
Straight cuing drill. Then speed: one rail, two, three, four then table width
Thanks for the video!!!
You bet!
Helpful.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
This is a great practice technique. It reminds me of a practice variation of Equal Offense I learned from an old edition of the BCA Rule Book.
Always Great Advice Thanks Bryan
My pleasure!
Love this tip. Thanks Brian
Happy to help!
I love this, and do this! Thanks for all your content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Excellent advice sir❤
Thanks and welcome
can you do a video on centre ball training/position play?
First thing I do is shoot 15 full table straight shots to get my stroke dialed in. Another thing I do occasionally is put 2 balls on each spot, shoot the ball on the head string and play position for the ball on the foot string, re spot the balls after each shot and keep going back and forth.
U are very right, if ur only working to play position for stripes or for solids, that makes each practice game , half as many outs versus the whole rack of balls
Brian what I do is break as if I am playing 8 Ball run solids or stripes but if I get out of position or am snookered I just run the balls and count my misses. Also I keep track of my high run it is fun. I am going to do 5 racks in a session. Today I tried it I did 2 racks pocked 30 Balls had 3 misses. It is very good practice.
I normally start by doing few arm stretches then throw about 10 balls on table and set up 1 difficult break out
I use 10 balls and keep score like bowling. 10 in a row without a miss is a strike. Miss 1 then finish the rack is a spare.
Very nice Bryan
Thanks 👍
I usually just take all the balls out of the pockets and throw them on the table. Wherever they land, they land. Then I play 8 ball against myself, alternating between ball sets, playing both sides. Once I make the 8, the "other player" has to make the remaining balls on the table without missing to "undo" the win. I do this 3-4 times.
I do this too but sometimes i pretend im playing a match but against myself. I will break and then choose either strips or solids, then run them out before moving to the other balls. Leaving the 8 for last. Bit more challenging that way and great 8 ball practice. If i happen to miss a ball while for example while im shooting solids then i leave the cue ball where it ends up( no ball in hand) and then start shooting stripes until i run them or miss, then go back and finish the solids until finally hitting the 8 ball in.
So i do it how you did it in the video but i will also do it how i just described. Basically playing 8 ball against myself.
Top 📷 👍🏻
Great video awesome advice. Work smart keep track of each rack. This takes the guess out of how we are progressing or not.
Exactly!
Great idea 👍
Thank you! 😊
I take a rack or two. I break and Just hit what I can in my skill level. I don’t care high or lows. But I avoid the 8. That is to just to warm up not drilling. To get feel of table or remind me of table uniquenesses.
I usually just throw balls maybe 4 or 5 at a time and run them in order
I warm up this way also. I don't rack them though I just throw them out and eliminate any clusters. Your way is better and I'm going to start racking them. I also like to run the rack without touching another ball. Also I like to play a game with someone where you shoot till you make one and shoot till you miss and you play to some number like 50 depending on the skill level and time involved. I also like to play eight ball and you have to shoot you balls in numerical order with nine ball rules. You have to hit your lowest ball first or it's a foul. You can't shoot the 8 early and you still have to call the pocket. I like to pick the pockets for everyone of my balls in eight ball before I start shooting and see how close I am to making it work. That helps improve your initial thoughts on a run out pattern. I also like to try hitting all my shots in a random rack run as soft as possible. It's good to know your limits. I really enjoy all of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
I don’t take the time to record my progress. I pretend I am 2 distinct players, both trying to win in 8 ball or 9 ball or 10 ball. I’ll do defensive safety shots as needed. I’ll pay attention to risk versus reward on shots. If I goof up something I might redo it. I’ll be truthful with my weaknesses and work on them, such as hitting different speeds with spin or doing a 2 rail kicks or doing safeties.
I not only start my practices with that. That sometimes IS my practice. Especially if I practice rather dry and boring stuff, I do a rack of this in between.
And you can add levels to this. For example, the 8 has to be last, or not touching other balls, or touching a rail after every shot, or alternating solids and stripes... Sometimes, I just spread the balls randomly around the table and deliberately leave clusters and problem balls. Another great way to learn to play position in tight spaces is to put all balls on one half of the table. It's endless..
I always practice, playing the phantom player, I start with either high or low and play down to the 8 ball...
I do the exact same practice
I really enjoyed this video it was very helpful. Thanks for all you do for us that wants to learn. by the I really liked the shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it?
I’m sorry I’ve had it for a while. I’m not sure where. Predator is my sponsor and there’s a chance they gave it to me but I don’t quite remember. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
I mean to say no problem thanks for getting back with me.
You asked about how we start practice. Like I have said before I haven’t played pool in years and used to be able to run an eight ball rack but not anymore. That saying use it or lose it is absolutely true. I start my practice with just the cue ball trying for a center ball stroke. Then I try to practice lagging, like lagging for the break. Then I do drills and finally rack the balls and run as many as possible in any order. I never really understood the effects of cue ball spin on the object ball. I practice for 1 1/2 to 2 or more hours five days a week. Do you have any recommendations to improve my efforts? Thank you. I forgot to mention I am 81 years old and wear glasses.
Best..😂
This is how I practice most of the time. Sometimes I'll do the three or four balls in rotation.
My favorite, really my only, warm up is the drill where I lag the cue ball and have it come back and hit the tip of the cue.
Bryan, could you share how you structure your practice? How often do you change drills?
Your answer is a bit long for the comments section but if you email me at fxbilliards@gmail.com I will break it down for you.
I start my practice similarly except I dont break the balls i just throw them on the table at random
this IS my practice session. I’ve gone from an sl2 to sl5 in a year doing this on my table daily. I also shoot long straight shots for 30mins or so. what would you suggest I add onto my practicing to keep improving?
Hey, thanks for watching. You definitely want to add some drills into your practice )like the line drill ) and absolutely (if you play 9-ball or not) practice shooting balls in rotation. (numerical order) Nothing improves your 8 ball game better than that and my opinion.
I do basically the same thing, except I just throw the balls out and knock 'em down. First round is just knocking balls down, then I go by suits. Hit either, then the 8. Spot the 8, then get the rest. I do this a couple times. After, I do the center square drill to work on getting CB to center the table...do about 5-6 rounds. Now I'm ready.
I do both. I'll break some rack and just throw the balls out some racks. Except alot of the time i pretend its an 8 ball match against myself. I'll pick either solids or strips and try to run them out before moving to the other balls and leave the 8 for last. Its a bit more challenging that way. If I'm shooting solids and miss then i leave the cue ball where it ended up and start shooting strips and vise versa. Like I'm playing a real match but against myself.
Also, if u practice shots u wouldnt normally try , it makes u better too
*4:15* Whenever you shot with “top right” it looks pretty clearly that you shot top left which is why the cue ball didn’t swing all the way around, no?
I think I said top left but it was top right I just misjudged the angle.
First. Great tip!
Thanks for watching!
When you say keep score, are you referring to counting makes and misses on each rack?
Count misses over 5 racks. Scratches count as 2 misses. Subtract misses from the number 75 to get your score. Dry breaks also count as misses.
i like to practice 8 ball try for run i can normally run 4+ per rack but not always the case , any ball miss i redo til i make it then try out the rest or reset the rack
watching some Japanese Pool that is different they play Solid out and then stripe have not figure out the rules but it a nice game mode that many probably never seen
I am curious how you score that? What does a miss equal? Etc. thank you.
I a miss as one, a scratches as 2, add up total misses after five racks and subtract that number from 75 to get a total.
How do I get you to answer a question Brian?
You can email me at fxbilliards@gmail.com.
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