I think you can make a strong argument that Skyler Woodward is the best shotmaker on earth at the moment. Some of the kick shots he makes other players couldn't even see. It's just unreal.
Yea, such a high pressure shot. Shane's 1-9 bank carom right before that was also incredible, but with that one he at least had a chance of making the 1 if he missed the 9. Skyler's shot was 9 or nothing.
For me it's Biado at 1:19. He put so much left on the ball to get it to kill, it actually started hooking back toward the bottom rail a little bit. From over 8 feet away and on the rail, to put that much power and control and accuracy on the shot is simply unreal. Not the flashiest shot but I think it's the best shot here.
Is this where we vote? #1 Shot of the year was Skylar Woodward's bank combo into the 9 for the win!!!!! The #2 shot of the year is Skylar Woodward's shot where he hit the one and had the cueball knock in the 9ball into the side pocket!!!
i been playing billiards too for a very long time, i did most of these incredible shots already. not 100% all the time. but i am pretty sure if you play for over 20 years all these shots are makeable. except for the cue ball at 01:20
I go with the Oushan kickshot opener. But I believe the Woodward 2-9 at Mosconi will make it because of the emotions running high. But yeah, at the end others were laughing ...
"Flukes of the year" should be a suitable title for this video, because 90% of the shots are considered actual flukes. Pool players performing this sort of shots are often called "magicians".
No. Just overloaded top center at such a high velocity that when the cue ball’s spin was able to catch the cloth going forward, it was already moving back from the side rail. The two opposing forces just allowed the cue ball to slow and bend to where it landed
It’s mostly just a ton of topspin, when the cueball bounces off the rail it still has some of that topspin on it but now the other way so it turns into backspin, which is why it warps like that. He didn’t play it with running side because he was pretty straight and it would’ve left him too far away. He played it amazing though, it’s super hard to play that shot at that speed, distance, and on the rail.
Not sure about the comments here, bur he clearly puts almost maximum left spin. You can see the way it checks off the second rail, for sure it is not just top spin. And look at him cueing at it, he is obviously not hitting center top.
@@dzarren nah the angle already changed before hitting the 2nd rail. He might have put about a tip of left spin but it was top spins that did most of the work. If he played with maximum left, the cue ball would go closer to the 9 ball and probably slow down a lot more before hitting the 2nd rail
You cannot contend all these types of shots again one another cuz they´re all so different. Jumping is a whole other skill than kicking, as is potting, and mayn of these were lucky like those combos. In any case, Biado for the win, 1:20
@@splattered1 Shane's was a complete fluke that looked nice. He looked to see if 3 passes 4 to corner pocket and just gave it a shot thinking that if it gets thrown away to side rail it would end up on top rail anyway and cue ball stays back near kitchen string. Instead he fluked 2 balls and this looked nice on camera.
@@andreirau no clue what you’re talking about mate. He’s clearly knew what he was doing. Wasn’t trying to play safe lol. 4 wasn’t intentional but he was playing the Billard with the 3 off the 4.
He kind of cheated the very very most of the pocket it ricochet in too. But he deflected or juiced it up some must that the camera also picked up a wild throw off the rail with English and it looked like an illusion how he created and angle with nothing. I guess you can see positions good in the clip and see it up and see if you get shape.
Love you Matchroom, but that's a terrible compilation. 20% of the shots are flukes, and the only lady nominated makes a one rail reasonably easy kick to pocket a hanger. You can do better. Anyway, I vote for Carlo's extreme inside.
That’s the “Emily Fraser” special. I’m curious how there can be so many women who qualify for some of these events and if they get guaranteed money since they probably have a 1000-1 chance of winning, if not less. I also like both Biado shots, I want to see something that really separates the pros from the amateurs.
Whatever you say, Trainspotting. I'll bet you couldn't nail down any of the shots in this video if you had all day. Never mind pulling one off in the heat of competition against a world class opponent. It all looks easy from your couch.
I think you can make a strong argument that Skyler Woodward is the best shotmaker on earth at the moment. Some of the kick shots he makes other players couldn't even see. It's just unreal.
Woodword's 2 - 9 combo at the end
The shot at 13:33 is a 🔥 contender
Exactly. 4 cushions running english into PERFECT position. Very difficult shot, execution couldn't have been any better.
Skyler Woodward 19:55. Banks the 2 ball into the 9 ball, to pot the 9 and win the rack
Yea, such a high pressure shot. Shane's 1-9 bank carom right before that was also incredible, but with that one he at least had a chance of making the 1 if he missed the 9. Skyler's shot was 9 or nothing.
For me it's Biado at 1:19. He put so much left on the ball to get it to kill, it actually started hooking back toward the bottom rail a little bit. From over 8 feet away and on the rail, to put that much power and control and accuracy on the shot is simply unreal. Not the flashiest shot but I think it's the best shot here.
Yeah, that was awesome.
Ruiz's shots were amazing. What an incredible year he's had!
Biados shot is incredible - maybe looks simple but is so hard to pull off, especially if you only have one try
I think people who know something about shotmaking will rank that shot very high.
13:32 that's my vote. Lot of great shots. But this was my favorite
As much as I want to vote, this video is impossible to watch with 30second ads every 2 minutes…cmon how much money you want to makezzz🤦♂️
Where's FSR jump combo at the US open?
¿Where is the jump shot FSR VS MAX LECHNER?
All shots are commendable, but Big Ko @ 2:27 and Alex @ 11:34 get my votes. Prolly cause I struggle with whitey on the rail.
11:34 wasn't Alex Kazakis. It was his partner.
@@anferneeleung694 sorry for my lack of attention to detail
1:20 was a lot of inside spin
Shangerous carom combo #1 Sky bank combo #2 Ko Pin safety
Skyler at 19:50 is the winner!!
Is this where we vote? #1 Shot of the year was Skylar Woodward's bank combo into the 9 for the win!!!!! The #2 shot of the year is Skylar Woodward's shot where he hit the one and had the cueball knock in the 9ball into the side pocket!!!
"Scanlous, that is absolutely scanlous!" - Karl Boyes.
5:10 FSR
WOW...WOW......WOW......
13:40 is insane!!
Yeah, Pisklov can play some.
they should add exhibition match against old legends
Skylers final shot for sure !
Skyler 🔥
i been playing billiards too for a very long time, i did most of these incredible shots already. not 100% all the time. but i am pretty sure if you play for over 20 years all these shots are makeable. except for the cue ball at 01:20
17:35 Tyler Styer 🙌
@@RAGE47_ Hi there. I just saw this. What did I win and how to get it? Thanks.
7:33 Filler was great combo
First one for sure
Damn! Those shots I can only do when Im drunk!!
🤣🤣🤣
I go with the Oushan kickshot opener. But I believe the Woodward 2-9 at Mosconi will make it because of the emotions running high. But yeah, at the end others were laughing ...
Looks cool, but that's a fluke 100%.
@@V9ball I don't care. Looks spectacular, so in for me shot of the year
@@V9ball who cares if it’s a fluke. There’s no criteria to this. I love people with 450 fargos in pool comment sections that nitpick everything.
@@RobertC1983 That's something a 450 fargo would say :). While you get better you'll start appreciating actually good shots instead of pretty flukes.
@@V9ball I’m guessing V stands for Virgin?? You got action anytime you come to Dallas, Donk! 🤡
Woodward show
Never seen any African player playing in the US open ...I am coming
It’s easily 7:50, the flubbed combo.
SVB at Mosconi
I stand skyler 2 to 9
SvB!
Carlo Biado
Yeah the Biado power follow was awesome
"Flukes of the year" should be a suitable title for this video, because 90% of the shots are considered actual flukes. Pool players performing this sort of shots are often called "magicians".
14:18 SVB cold blood. Not the shot but his (non) reaction is sick.
He's def
yuri pisklov man 4 railer
Albins shot is exactly why 9ball pool isnt skill based. No way he was going for that pocket lol they should change it to 10ball permanently
the lady at 20:15 ?!?!
1:20 Is that checkside? Most players would play with running side
No. Just overloaded top center at such a high velocity that when the cue ball’s spin was able to catch the cloth going forward, it was already moving back from the side rail. The two opposing forces just allowed the cue ball to slow and bend to where it landed
It’s mostly just a ton of topspin, when the cueball bounces off the rail it still has some of that topspin on it but now the other way so it turns into backspin, which is why it warps like that. He didn’t play it with running side because he was pretty straight and it would’ve left him too far away. He played it amazing though, it’s super hard to play that shot at that speed, distance, and on the rail.
Not sure about the comments here, bur he clearly puts almost maximum left spin. You can see the way it checks off the second rail, for sure it is not just top spin. And look at him cueing at it, he is obviously not hitting center top.
Yeah, you could clearly see he aims deeply left to get that swerve off the rail, otherwise the cue ball would go much higher
@@dzarren nah the angle already changed before hitting the 2nd rail. He might have put about a tip of left spin but it was top spins that did most of the work. If he played with maximum left, the cue ball would go closer to the 9 ball and probably slow down a lot more before hitting the 2nd rail
You cannot contend all these types of shots again one another cuz they´re all so different. Jumping is a whole other skill than kicking, as is potting, and mayn of these were lucky like those combos. In any case, Biado for the win, 1:20
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Which one do you consider to be a fluke then?
First shot by albino for my money is a fluke.
shanes bridge kick carom on the 9 15.13 in th evideo
The fact that you include obvious flukes is hilarious and proves this isn't serious
Which shot was a fluke that isnt a 2 way?
@@splattered1 Shane's was a complete fluke that looked nice. He looked to see if 3 passes 4 to corner pocket and just gave it a shot thinking that if it gets thrown away to side rail it would end up on top rail anyway and cue ball stays back near kitchen string. Instead he fluked 2 balls and this looked nice on camera.
@@andreirauwhat? He played the 3 off the 4. The 4 was more of a fluke but he knew what he was doing
@@andreirau no clue what you’re talking about mate. He’s clearly knew what he was doing. Wasn’t trying to play safe lol. 4 wasn’t intentional but he was playing the Billard with the 3 off the 4.
That wasn't a fluke 🤦🏿♂️
woodward
They keep trying to use this 'on the hill' terminology in the snooker too a lot lately I've noticed.
Thorsten jump shot
Dont get fooled by scammers in this comment thread
Sky...
Pia Filler’s was kind of a charity inclusion…
If those guys will stand on the snooker table all masters will become amateurs. Pool it's like children's sandbox, IMHO)
Generally I've found that people who talk smack about pool and compare it to snooker suck at both.
7:04. He draws it straight back and the announcer can’t believe it. By far the easiest shot of the segment..
He kind of cheated the very very most of the pocket it ricochet in too. But he deflected or juiced it up some must that the camera also picked up a wild throw off the rail with English and it looked like an illusion how he created and angle with nothing. I guess you can see positions good in the clip and see it up and see if you get shape.
Dang, I knew Ruiz was good, but not THAT good. Banking master.
His game has really skyrocketed the last couple years. Whatever work he's putting it sure is paying off.
Love you Matchroom, but that's a terrible compilation. 20% of the shots are flukes, and the only lady nominated makes a one rail reasonably easy kick to pocket a hanger. You can do better. Anyway, I vote for Carlo's extreme inside.
That’s the “Emily Fraser” special. I’m curious how there can be so many women who qualify for some of these events and if they get guaranteed money since they probably have a 1000-1 chance of winning, if not less. I also like both Biado shots, I want to see something that really separates the pros from the amateurs.
Theses is basic for us Filipino.
Only in pool would these be classed as very good. The first one was a fucking fluke.
I'm more of a snooker fan and came to this video by accident. Some of the shots are quite lame imo. Shots of the year? Really?
Whatever you say, Trainspotting. I'll bet you couldn't nail down any of the shots in this video if you had all day. Never mind pulling one off in the heat of competition against a world class opponent. It all looks easy from your couch.
Nice fluke to start with
Well the pockets are so big it make a lot of the shots much easier... and some are called flukes...
In every pool video with enough commentaries there will always be somebody saying that the pockets are big... 🙄
19:49 takes the cake. Just because his partner didn't believe it for a second.