Yes. It was from the 2024 Derby City Bigfoot Events.
@bossmustang96157 күн бұрын
Is that a 5x10 diamond table?
@piektklasnieks8 күн бұрын
it might help to practice ambidextrous
@TheDrillInstructor8 күн бұрын
I strongly agree!
@piektklasnieks6 күн бұрын
@@TheDrillInstructor who is the best ambi player on pro tour that you know?
@pedroarellano42668 күн бұрын
I couldn't agree more about the Perimeter light! Thank you for the code. The only regret I have about buying it is that I'm spoiled now, LoLz. The lighting at some places is just heinous, and it's amplified now after playing on my home table, haha.
@TheDrillInstructor8 күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
@TheMikePrice019 күн бұрын
THIS has helped me a lot! Esp. with my team during timeouts. When I say hit (4) speed they know. "Medium" can be interpreted a lot different by each person.
@pineappledude29814 күн бұрын
tf2 sniper double headshot Boom Head shat OI BLYAAAT THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheDrillInstructor20 күн бұрын
Gary, please call me at your connivance 407-927-1484 Thank you
@TheDrillInstructor20 күн бұрын
Your welcome. Let me know of you need any help. God bless.
@brett631421 күн бұрын
I iove the formula approach. Now i just have to practice it!
@TheDrillInstructor28 күн бұрын
No Code Necessary. Get one and we’ll as a second one FREE this week. Thank you
@garybkatz28 күн бұрын
Is there a code for the 2-for-1 on the Powerbreak rings?
@TheDrillInstructor27 күн бұрын
He said just order and he will know to pack two Power Break Rings
@garybkatz20 күн бұрын
@@TheDrillInstructor I did order, but got only 1 PB ring. I even reminded him to include 2, in the comments section! I use a different break cue for league than I do at home, so I wanted two rings, so I wouldn't have to constantly switch them to different break cues.
@TheDrillInstructor28 күн бұрын
Thank you. I was concerned about that. But, I was just doing the best I could to help you and the players. My new address is: The Drill Instructor, LLC c/o Dr. Dominic Esposito 6067 Claystone Way Mount Dora, Florida 32757 407-927-1484 dominicesposito44@ gmail.com
@mrpoolplayer637928 күн бұрын
Hi Dominic, Let me send you the proper parts for using a BreakRAK on a 10 foot table... That table looks like a Football Field...
@TheDrillInstructor28 күн бұрын
Is this Charlie Bond?
@studentofthegame-7Ай бұрын
Great video! If I may ask, what measurement tool are you using to detect your cue ball speed?
@Ray-y7xАй бұрын
I think he’s using the number of times the cue ball goes back and forth cusion to cusion. I use that system-a 1-speed shot is stopping at the far rail. A 2-speed shot is a lag shot. (That’s the speed I try to use consistently when playing. Seldom need much more than that.) The more times it goes back and forth, the higher the speed number. You’ll find that the actual mph number doesn’t matter, but consistently reproducing a soft, medium, or hard shot does.
@procrastinator6902Ай бұрын
An important detail that I see you implemented, but this never seems to get a mention in break lessons.... standing much closer to the table helps alot. You do have to bring in your bridge arm to a 45⁰ angle or more, but that's ok for just this one shot. So many people neglect this and don't understand why their break is so weak. When you throw a punch, you don't stand so far from the target that your fist doesn't make contact until after your arm has fully extended and, likewise, you don't want to break by contacting the cue ball at the tail end of your stroke. Power increases considerably with not much effort just by being closer. On the forward part, I've discovered that while it helps, a more upward movement seems to be more beneficial because it creates a longer lever with the arm and shoulder. I do a little of both, upwards and forwards. And this is just personal preference, but I go for a decently high pop with the cue ball on my breaks as well. The rack seems like it opens up better and the cue ball control it provides is a big advantage. After landing back on the table and taking a couple centimeter bounce or two it typically stops right there and is at center table. My break and runs started to occur more frequently after I developed a strong pop break. Great video and information, I appreciate it alot.
Good chart. It's extremely important for every player to understand they have an optimal mph:oz ratio. I'm 6'2", 215 lbs, so I can (in most cases) generate more mph at a higher cue weight than someone significantly smaller than me.
@GarrethandPipaАй бұрын
the point of the chart. That even 12oz difference appro 1/2 pound is on average 50-100% more potential power. The chart was to develop data on how to achieve the pop on a break. Which for me is around 500 units.
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
I insist you call me to teach me what all your math means. I can't understand it in its present format. Help me please. Thank you 407-927-1484 Dominic
@procrastinator6902Ай бұрын
@@GarrethandPipa Pop seems to rely more on technique than the weight of the cue. I typically break with a 19 oz cue but my tip came off the other night and I had to borrow a friend's; he had one of those Rage 25 or 26 oz things. My speed wasn't nearly as good with the Rage cue but I was able to pop the cue ball with it just as well as I could with my 19 oz Breach.
@GarrethandPipaАй бұрын
@@procrastinator6902 physics govern everything that happen in this universe. Which is why folks of various sizes, shapes, and techniques...shitty or not are able to perform quality breaks time and again. The chart is merely the calculated force generated from a cue weight and a given speed. Whatever your trying to read into this simply isn't true.
@FirstWayHockeyАй бұрын
Thanks. And if the ball is closer or further from the rail, will it be in the same spot on the rail ?
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
NO. It's always based on the OB Contact point to the edge of the cushion, X2, then aim at that point. Rewatch the lesson again until this becomes clear to you based on what I just said. Thank you and let me know if you get this after some hard work.
@MikeBell-i1hАй бұрын
I always load my wrist and pop it
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Yeah, it’s caused a few laughs. But, the data shows the resistance adds up to 17% more torque power to the brake stroke, which increases overall cue ball velocity/speed. This comes from removing the muscle clinching factor so you stroke faster. That’s where the real laughing pays off when someone comments how hard or fast or good your break shot is. Those are the facts.
@GarrethandPipaАй бұрын
That has been one of the challenges in coaching over the past 30 years.. the question "what is a good break" and what do I need to change to achieve that break. While not the best player... over the past 54 years I have done my best to provide science in leu of feeling and guessing.
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Thanks for your comments. I feel your experience. Would you consider attending one of my Professional Pool Instructor and Coaching Schools next year, 2025? I hoped you’ll consider it and we’ll get to know each other through it. Thanks and God bless.
@claudegaumond6754Ай бұрын
At 5:26 this is half tip down and half tip left ...
@joerandom1175Ай бұрын
"power break ring"....lol
@HillbillyIslandLifeАй бұрын
Is that a 10' Diamond?
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Yes. It's the 2024 Derby City Big Foot Championship Table signed by Josh Filler. I love it.
@HillbillyIslandLifeАй бұрын
@TheDrillInstructor Sweet table. I would love to have one!
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Thanks for asking Richard. We are back in business again. But it’s not called, Prine Custom Cues anymore. Why?? Because Harold Prine died last September in a motorcycle accident. It’s taken a bit to recover. But I’m proud to say, I’ve formed a new partnership with Rob Geer, who was Harold’s shop assistant and a fine cue builder too. I’ve made a few internal material upgrades to my original designs as well as a couple outer design and material upgrades. Rob and I have renamed all my products as well. The most significant upgrade is that we’re making all our shafts out of Black Diamond Carbon Fiber, being first to market with the most advanced technology coming to the billiard industry. The PATRIOT Playing Shaft The FREEDOM Jump Cue The GUARDIAN Break Shaft We’re just beginning a soft opening and full market promotion dates are soon to be determined. 3 Shafts: 11.8mm 12.4mm and 12.8mm Jump and Break cues use 12.8mm I encourage you to call if you are interested. Pricing is not public yet, but all pre launch sales are receiving deep discounted pricing. My personal number is 407-927-1484. Call after 11:00 AM EST. Thanks and God bless.
@RichardLerner-x9tАй бұрын
Have you got a real ETA as to if/when Prine will be back in business?
@Jaxons-dadАй бұрын
Prine passed away sadly 😢
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Thanks for asking about our new cue products. We are back in business again. Please allow me to give you some background first. I’ve ended the business as it was known, Prine Custom Cues anymore. Why?? Because sadly, Harold Prine died in September, 2023 in a motorcycle accident. It’s taken Linda and me some time to recover and restart. I’m proud to announce, we’ve formed a new partnership with Rob Geer, who worked on building all my cues as Harold’s shop assistant. Rob truly is a great guy and a respected cue builder. What’s new? Rob and I have made both internal and external material upgrades and great design changes. Additionally, we’ve renamed all the products. One significant upgrade we’re most proud of is that we’re producing all our shafts and cues in the USA. We’re using the newest carbon fiber technology developed to date called, Black Diamond Carbon Fiber. What difference does Black Diamond technology in Carbon Fiber really make? Black Diamond Carbon Fiber is more Zero Deflation Performance responsive and offers a noticeably higher quality feel. The same way you can’t ride in a Rolls Royce and not feel the difference. You can’t hit a Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Shaft and not feel the difference. This is not the first time The Drill Instructor will be the first to market with a New Game Changing product. He’s doing it again by using Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Technology to build playing, jumping, and breaking shafts. The New Cues will be known as follows: The PATRIOT Playing Shaft The FREEDOM Jump Cue, and The GUARDIAN Break Cue. We’ve just begun a soft opening. Dates for the full market promotion launch are forthcoming. SPECS: The PATRIOT will offer 3 Shafts: 11.8 mm 12.4 mm with ZDPT Technology, (Zero Deflection Performance Tapering) 12.8 mm with Standard Low Deflection. MSRP $497 The FREEDOM Jump Cue has Two Interchangeable Handles making 3 options: 11” Short Handle 40 inches Weight 4 oz 18” Long Handle 48 inches Weight 8 oz 29” Combined 59 inches Weight 11 oz MSRP $597 The GUARDIAN Break Cue 40-inch 12.8 mm Break Shaft ONLY MSRP $497 The Complete Breaking Cue 30 inch Butt Handle 30-inch Break Shaft MSRP $697 Don’t hesitate to call me directly if you are interested. Discount Pricing is not public yet, but all the pre launch sales we’ve made to date have received Deep Pre-Sale discount pricing. My personal number is 407-927-1484. Call after 1:00 PM EST. Thanks again, and God bless. Dr. Dominic Esposito, a.k.a., The Drill Instructor
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
It goes on at 6pm EST TUESDAY NIGHTS. The times been changed for a while now. It’s also on KZbin now. Enjoy.
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Thanks for the compliment. I’m the author and developer of all 10 volumes of the Pro Skill Drills series. My close friends, Nick endorsed them. That’s how you associated him to them. Again, thank you.
@helheimyuritv9996Ай бұрын
I want to thank you for taking the time to chat with my friends and I at the Spokane open 9 Ball tourney 2 years ago.
@davidosborne9963Ай бұрын
Looks like Nick Varner drill.
@Universe728Ай бұрын
Great vid!
@BooksNGunsАй бұрын
This drill is sooooo hard. If you can do this drill, you're a really good player. Far above average player.
@brandongrablachoffАй бұрын
Dom decking out relaxing in robe. 😂 🎱 Calm, cool and collected. My man. God Bless!
@mrkkitsonАй бұрын
Thanks, good simple explanation!
@garybkatzАй бұрын
If the angle brushes against the blocker ball, you can aim a bit closer to the object ball but use draw on the cue ball, to shorten the rebound angle off the rail. Harder to predict, of course, so best to try this if the object ball is close to the pocket.
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Thank you. Work on it for 100 shots on Left and Right sides. God Bless
@MrPlomsoneАй бұрын
Very cool
@davidkaehr1179Ай бұрын
That’s a great explanation of that shot! Thank you!
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Not broken. Taken down since Harold died last year. Everything new will be on thedrillinstructor.us Thank you
@donnakager5453Ай бұрын
The Prine cue sight is broken.
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
Thank you.
@johnw614Ай бұрын
Excellent explanation! And how useful it will be. One of the best lessons on youtube!
@TheDrillInstructorАй бұрын
If you mean the same pin, yes. The PATRIOT Shaft is made to your request. The FREEDOM Jump is aluminum quick-release, The GUARDIAN break shaft is by request.
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
To get the pool glasses that I wear, go to thedrillinstructor.us website and look on the left-hand side; there’s a picture of my eyes wearing the glasses. Click on that and tell Dr. Harrison that I referred you.
@okiefish70662 ай бұрын
darren appleton had some glasses like those and I could never find out where he got them
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
billiard-eyeglasses.com/ Tell them The Drill Instructor sent you
@okiefish70662 ай бұрын
where can I get those glasses?
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
billiard-eyeglasses.com/. Tell them The Drill Instructor sent you
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome and Lord bless you
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
Harold Prine died in a motorcycle accident last year. The Drill Instructor has officially partnered with Custom Cue maker, Rob Geer to redesign, rename, and launch a brand new line of playing equipment that will soon be announced to the pool playing public. The Optimus Shaft will be replaced by the all newly designed State of the Art Diamond Carbon Fiber to be called, The PATRIOT. The former jump cue will be replaced by the all new Diamond Carbon Fiber Shaft and handles to be called, The FREEDOM. The final prototype testing is about to begin on the all new Diamond Carbon Fiber Breaking Shaft to be called, The GUARDIAN. Promotional announcements will be coming soon and opening sales are expected to come from the currently ever growing pre-order waiting list. Thank you for asking. We’re excited about the coming launch of this state of the art triple play equipment launch.
@RichardLerner-x9t2 ай бұрын
Will you be using the same joint?
@RichardLerner-x9t2 ай бұрын
Any update on if/when Prine will be back in business?
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
What do you mean, commonly known? If I thought it was commonly known as what you said, I would have said that. First, it’s not an L Does it look like an L? No. Second, I teaching critical shot selection and body position awareness issues and practice disciplines that the average amateur player doesn’t do or know. This is a clinic, not a popularity or familiarity side show. Thank you for your insight comment. But, we need to be constructive so others benefit and grow in the sport. If you want to do the L drill, then extend one of the sides an additional diamond out and you’ll have an L.
@brandongrablachoff2 ай бұрын
Ok Dom. Ty for the content. 🎱 God bless. 😇
@brandongrablachoff2 ай бұрын
Commonly known as the L drill. 🎱
@TheDrillInstructor2 ай бұрын
Please go to, TheDrillInstructor.us and check it all out. Thank you
@jl2ealey2 ай бұрын
Great class. Thank you. What are the white sticks called that you are using as training aids , and where can I purchase?