7 Pool drills that work/how to practice Pool w/purpose

[@DerekIwasiuk]

the spin to spot is super challenging! thank for this

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@DerekIwasiuk You’re welcome Derek. That one is a MUST if you want to take your game to that next level 👍🏻💪🏻👍🏻

[@raymondphillips7762]

Good video Ron! I think today most players are overwhelmed with drills and not really sure how they should be practicing. These drills seem practical and conducive to actual gameplay. Thanks 👍🏻

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Raymond. Practicing with purpose by working up sequentially to reach an ultimate goal, is an incremental training method that makes sense imo. Thanks again 👍🏻 ❤️🎱

[@caseymccoy2692]

I practice drills all the time at my local pool hall, people look at me like I'm crazy!!!! I feel this is the best way to improve your game overall.... I wouldn't trade my practice routines for anything.... i appreciate you sharing. Several of these drills you perform is what I use. All your drills develop consitency, confidence and a no fear attitude when playing a match or league play..... I just don't get nervous, I recognize the shot or shots and play like I'm shooting drills shots..... Thank you

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Casey, I couldn’t agree more, you have articulated my thoughts exactly. Anyone that practices drills/continuation exercises know; this is without a doubt the quickest way to improve and to reach that higher level of consistency. Thank you very much for your comment and btw, when I shot leagues. I warmed up shooting the “spot to spot” drill. (exercise #2) Thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tc-ou2zb]

Very useful drills - thank you for sharing. I have a tournament next weekend and people are expecting me to finish last (of about 80 players). I will practise these drills all week and hopefully I won't embarrass myself! 😅

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@tc-ou2zb Thank you TC. Focus on the “Spot to Spot” and the “Center Field” Drills. Good luck! 💪🏻

[@PJPeach-p3m]

GREAT TRAINING VIDEO.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@PJPeach-p3m Thank you PJ, glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@Twocats2006]

Is there a link to plans for or a place to buy that object ball spotting device being used at 00:31?

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@Twocats2006 here you go Curt. See link below: rock-itlauncher.com This is where I got mine. Note; it says “out of stock” but they do build orders once they come in. I think there is a 2-3 weeks lead time.

[@unlitdarkness6]

Drill 5 was a fantastic drill! Thank you Ron!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@unlitdarkness6 You’re welcome UD 👍🏻

[@gr8ful68]

Thanks, coach... my wife has been really sick... we spent the last couple of nights in the hospital... as soon as I can get back to the table, I'm going to work on these drills. The goal is to go from an average pool player to a good pool player. 🎱

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Sorry to hear your wife is on the hospital Gary, hope all goes well 🙏🏻 Let me know how you like the drills once you get going on them. Thank you 🎱

[@brodiejeff]

I'm in the same boat with my dad, best wishes. I'll be practicing these tonight instead of the nonsense I've been trying!!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@brodiejeff good luck and have fun Jeff. Make sure you stay fundamentally sound 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ❤️🎱

[@robertbrowning443]

Good Drill!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@robertbrowning443 Thank you Robert, my go to exercises 👍🏻

[@JohnSmith-soapy]

Awesome video ron! Thanks for all you do!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you John, I appreciate the support 👍🏻😊 ❤️🎱

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Please help out by hitting that “Like” on the video John. When my videos get more “Likes”, the KZbin algorithm suggests/promotes the video to a wider audience. Thank you 😊 PS, I’ll be turning it on to public this Friday.

[@JohnSmith-soapy]

This video still has not came up on the channel I have to go in comments of preview post. Most definitely gave a like! 👍

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@JohnSmith-soapy I won’t be publishing it to the public until Friday John. I’ll change privacy settings then, I’m only giving the link to a few viewers at this time. Thanks bud 👍🏻

[@justinriste6032]

Ron, great video very helpful. I will definitely utilize these drills. Thank you sir ! keep up the good work.

[@HikeColorado]

Nice video Ron. Commitment, Commitment, Commitment is key. If you aren’t practicing drills you’re missing out on so much. I keep a Task List in my cellphone so I’m focused and more disciplined in my practice when I go to the pool hall. Then play races to 5 or 10 with a good player to simulate competing on league night 🎱

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@HikeColorado Thank you HC, such a good thing to do and yes, simulating a race is great psychologically 👍🏻💪🏻

[@jackslover107]

It would be more helpful if you showed where you hit the cue ball. I am 81 and haven’t played in about 45 years. I used to be a fairly good shot maker but never knew the effects of spin on the object ball. I now have been trying to improve for about 4 months. I like your videos and think I could learn from them.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Here you go Jack, this is how I learned to shoot with spin. I’m new to Pool at just 39 months in. See link below: How To Aim With Spin kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qkhpprit2aZqc

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Btw, I started at age 65, I’m almost 69 now.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Here’s another recent video with the tip indicator cue ball displayed. See link below: How to practice Pool with purpose kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnqvZp1_eNJ_f6s

[@jackslover107]

@@ronthepoolstudent Thank you for your response. I learned something today during my practice. I have been having difficulty in making long shots when the object ball is 6 or 7 inches or more from the rail and the cue ball may be about the same but at the other end of the table. Today I was trying to pocket an object ball in the right corner pocket. Out of frustration I figured I would try a little left spin on the cue ball. I made the shot and several more on both sides of the table. Needless to say I was encouraged. I will study the videos you sent. Again thank you.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@jackslover107 yes, outside spin on a cut shot helps throw the object ball into the pocket. It makes it track into the pocket. It negates cut induced throw or the plowing effect also known as collision induced throw.

[@marcusambrester]

Dude! This video is straight FIRE! GOOD JOB!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Marcus, I appreciate the kind words. It’s my hope that others follow what has worked for me these past three years. This will make a player learn much quicker than just smacking balls around the table. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chamueladejo4697]

Another great drills. Doing the migthy X that I saw in your previous vid. Thanks so much for the lessons.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Chamuela, glad this tutorial was of help 👍🏻😊 ❤️🎱

[@vytasivanouskas]

You have made me a greater player. Drills are awesome.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@vytasivanouskas Thank you for your support Vytas, I really appreciate it. And yes, drills will get us there faster 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@DJPK1]

These are great! Thank you so much!!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@DJPK1 Thank you DJPK, glad you like them. Mastering these will make you dangerous 💪🏻😉 ❤️🎱

[@NH_RSA__]

I've been doing a variation of #6. Cue ball in the center table rectangle. Cue ball to end rails only. No side rails.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Oooh, I like that idea NH_RSA, I’ll be shooting your version during my next practice. Thank you for telling me about it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ghettogunpla1885]

Great video Ron 👍 practice with purpose is huge. I always just go to pocket balls so this is very helpful for me. Thank you

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@ghettogunpla1885 Thank you Rax, structured practice sessions has worked well for me 👍🏻

[@rogercarlson2330]

Hey Ron, I found your vids back last fall when I was just starting back. This last season I was on a couple teams for league. After being gone since 05. People always comment on how smooth I have become. I took 4th in my division last weekend at a huge tournament. Thanks for your help. I was able to get my csr score up to 1615 this year. Next season it will be over 1700.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Roger, I’m happy to hear you’re improving so well. Working on a smooth fundamentally sound Pool stroke, is critical to finding consistent success. It sounds like you’ve found your stride and keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ❤️🎱

[@AnotherMomentWithDave]

Wonderful instruction Ron! Thank you!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Another Moment, glad this was of help. Let’s get better together… 👍🏻💪🏻❤️🎱

[@shader26]

Back again. I’m having a hard time seeing the difference between exercise #2 and #3. What is the difference? Also, I was getting pretty discouraged after yet another tournament where though I feel I played position way better, I wasn’t making the shots, sinking the balls. I realize I have to stop trying so much position play and go back to what you show here (and in your other video with three drills “with purpose”. Going to start with the three drills first then when I feel I make 80% or more of the shots, go on to these here, some are the same, but taking once step at a time. I find the mental aspect is more than I realized. I find myself faced with shots where I think “I can’t do that shot with more than 40 or 50% success” and of course, that means I have to rethink my practice routine. I need to be confident with the shots you show in these exercises. I need to KNOW I can shoot an angle shot on an object ball at the second diamond, into the corner and also draw the cue ball back instead of adjacent or front. Finding long slight angle shots were suddenly gone from my skill set,even though I thought I had them “nailed”. Suddenly was way off. Anyway, these exercises are the core of being able to move on and play well. I’m convinced. Thank you again. As an older guy relearning pool (hopefully the right way this time) I find your videos absolutely some of the best out there for me!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@shader26 Thank you Shader for the kind words. As for drills 2 & 3, they are very different to each other. Drill 2 is a continuation exercise where two pockets on one side of the table are used while 3 requires us to cross center table so we can pocket into the kitty corners. Drill 3 requires a totally different stroke in that we need to spin the cue ball with finesse. Btw, these two drills where the most beneficial to my game. Thanks for sharing what you’re going through 👍🏻

[@shader26]

@@ronthepoolstudent Thanks for the clarification!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@shader26 you’re welcome bud.

[@shader26]

I would love to see a video from you about realistic practice expectations. Since taking up pool again I find I am almost obsessed, but end up playing about two and a half hours at least five days a week. In the beginning I showed lots of improvement because I was so bad at everything, but then it settled down to a plateau, where I felt stagnant. Then suddenly ratcheted up my “game” a good deal, but the next day I’d be back where I was. Steady improvement though in the end. But, I’m realizing a lot of drills, and instruction are actually pretty advanced, and I tend to get my expectations up and try to do too many new things. Tried the continuous spot object ball drill, it was eye opening. I guess what I’m getting at, from now on I think I’m going to plan each practice with NEVER more than three different goals. I have that drill now as one, where I will keep track of the count of how many I can do in a row. The second thing is just plain working on draw shot control (including stop shots and stun shots with low hit on the cues ball) and then a book I have with exercises. This even may be too much, I’ll figure that out. It may be that I ought to simply devote the 2 hours to ONE exercise, and then the half hour extra…just play and see what effect it has on my playing. But would love to hear your take on taking on too many goals at once. I’m also considering going WAY more basic and simply setting up the same three balls (as you also show as a practice thing) and really predicting/controlling where the cue ball goes. I get a little confused sometimes also on when you have a fairly long shot at an object ball, to make the cue ball really hit three or so rails when one uses follow or draw. That is a big question mark for me.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Before answering your question in more detail Shader, have you watched my “Practice With Purpose” videos? Here is one incase you have not. See link below: How to practice Pool with purpose kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnqvZp1_eNJ_f6s

[@ozzynmyrtle]

I don't know if this helps me or if it's just voodoo but I put the 8,9, and 10 ball in all my drills just to help me not choke

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you for your comment Ozzy. What ever it takes to give that phycological edge 👍🏻😊👍🏻 🎱❤️

[@TamboraTaxCommunity]

Inspiratif

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@TamboraTaxCommunity 👍🏻Thank you!

[@gregmote1]

Great stuff!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@gregmote1 Thank you Greg, glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@peterindal365]

Hi Ron, just curious if you had any kind of training pattern when you first got your table at home? Like straight in shots on Monday, bank shots on Tuesday kind of thing? I'm certain that I'll be using this video a lot in the future. Thank you for making it!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@peterindal365 hang on Peter, let me put together a video reply, stay tuned!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@peterindal365 Sorry Pete, I referred to you as Peter rather than Pete. Here is a video response to your question. Please see link below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJbXY4mumMeooaMsi=6AJJzSVlUINWux6e

[@ladonwiley-en2em]

Great Viedo Ron. Drills definitely make you better. Real good information

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Hi LaDon, hope you’re doing well. Thank you for the shout out 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@urangthetang]

Great drills, I have been looking for this! Thanks

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you and glad you found these drills to be helpful. These will truly take your game to that next level 👍🏻

[@urangthetang]

@@ronthepoolstudent Mate, what is the best table size to practise on?

[@urangthetang]

@@ronthepoolstudent I should have said for Pool 8 ball. I play on 7ft & 8ft mainly. Cheers

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@urangthetang 9 or 10 footers UTT. This said shooting on the 7s, 8s and 9s (and 10s), this is the best way to really improve more rapidly 👍🏻

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@urangthetang same answer as the larger the table, your stroke will have to be fundamentally sound which is a prerequisite to consistent play on all surfaces.

[@arijano82]

Exercise nr 2 for me. Min. 2 hours with this exercise every two or three days had made my game at least 50% better. My stroke is smoothe,positional play way better. With this exercise i learned cut angle with inside ENGLISH,cue deflection.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Awesome Arijano, these are proven to work as they are what did it for me. Once you master them all, you’ll be running consecutive racks. Thank you and keep up the strong practice 👍🏻💪🏻👍🏻 ❤️🎱

[@solimfoster9001]

Great content as usual. As a bigger player, it would be more helpful if you add position spots😃 on the cue ball. Thanks!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Solim. If your new to my channel, you’ll see that I do provide tip locations in most of my videos. Here is one as an example. See link below: How To Aim With Spin kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qkhpprit2aZqc

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Also, here is the spot to spot drill as I’ve shown in the 7 drills video. All of these drills are shown separately in my video library and all have tip indicator cue balls displayed. See link below: For Players that hate Pool drills kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXiQo3itmbuggMk

[@TimeForTrim]

Another great video! Bought my Diamond Table close to 2 years ago and i find myself now just throwing balls on the table endlessly which is fun and i can do for hours but I dont think i am improving as much.. Although i focus on my stroke which is so much better. I need big help with positioning.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you TFT. These exercises are geared for position play as well as shot making. Btw, when I first started learning the game, I would throw all fifteen on the table to try to run them off. Once I got into what you’ve seen here, that’s when I was able to run out with consistency. Thanks again TFT 👍🏻❤️🎱

[@cryptonator1988]

​@ronthepoolstudent same here i also bought 9ft Diamond pro am almost 2yrs ago as well ironically. But i myself am guilty of just randomly rolling balls on the table and shooting them where they lie. I usually play 8 ball against the ghost but that doesn't help very much. Great video and i need to start practicing drills that you share on your channel. I know they are boring but as you get better at them im sure they aren't boring anymore. I just want to be able to run out racks more consistently which ive never ran a complete rack out yet in my life. Problem i am a truck driver and dont get to play weekly so it will take me a lot longer to achieve my goal but i do believe i can do it..

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@cryptonator1988 thank you Cryptonator. You’ll need to focus on these type exercises since you have limited time. This will help much more than just shooting random shots.

[@joduh4665]

@@cryptonator1988 no doubt simple exercises are the best. But im in the same boat as you, not enough time and they seem boring :) My middle ground is i put 15 on table and try to run out (fun) but when i miss a shot/position i reset it and play it until i hit it 3x in a row (practice).

[@maurogarcia7848]

Saludos desde Ecuador 👍

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Greetings once again Mauro 👋

[@gregsaiter3768]

Another good video, Ron. Thanks...

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Greg 👍🏻

[@jarrets2292]

Great video Ron! thanks

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Jarret, glad this was of help 👋

[@alcapone4727]

Love it Ron

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Al, glad you liked this systematic way to improve 👋 ❤️🎱

[@RickDanner]

i wish I had a table to practice on

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@RickDanner it’s a huge help Rick! 👍🏻

[@artfarrell9059]

Unsure the difference between ex 2 and 3…other then you are trying to position cue ball back to center of table

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Massive difference Art so please give it a try and you’ll know immediately. Exercise 2 is an intermediate drill where exercise 3 is advanced. Thanks for reaching out 👋

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Also; keep in mind we are playing kitty corner positions with ex 3.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

One more thing; the beginner version of ex 2 allows both corners to used and not just the one as shown in this video. This three part exercise was shared to me, by a top level east coast player.

[@tokitazwar8301]

Any tutorial for spot shot. Struggling with this shot for last few weeks.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Exercise two and three of this video are the best for spot shots Toki. Shoot these as a continuation exercise so each shot will be slightly varied. Billiard Drills That Work/Practicing w/Purpose kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbXeoGOfMmjhNU

[@bobdefederico4803]

Im going to do all 7 for a week ..and chart my results..with a reasonable goal at first..then gradually increase it..

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Once you get a feel for them Bob, go back and hit them in sequence. Move on as your master one onto the next 👍🏻

[@bobdefederico4803]

Ok I will..thanks Ron..salute!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@bobdefederico4803 👍🏻

[@terrythomas4407]

Question? Do you watch other KZbinrs pool videos and if yes, who would recommend? Thanks, just curious who you are gleaning from.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@terrythomas4407 when I began learning the game, I watched Niels Feijen, Poolology, John Disque, FX Billiards, Tor Lowry and Lil’ Chris’ channels Terry. Since approximately two years ago however, I’ve mostly focused on improving my game based on the seven exercises I recently published a video on. My channel is based on methods and techniques that have helped me to improve during these last three years. My goal is to stay original to my growth which dates back to, Feb 22nd 2021, when I was a “D” player and now to my current “B” level. I see no other channels that show a player’s evolution/journey, so I feel my channel is unique and relatable to the player that strives to take their game to that next level. Sorry to spell out more than you asked for, but others can read this to get a better understanding of what I and my channel is really all about and it’s not about copying other KZbin creators. Thank you 👍🏻

[@PJPeach-p3m]

1:11

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@PJPeach-p3m Spot to Spot!

[@booboojones2590]

Fantastic video … especially for me ( a beginner ). Question … is that a 7 foot table?

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Jones, my table is an 8’ Olhausen. If you’re picking a table to improve on, I would suggest shooting on a nine footer as well as a seven. These two sizes will help you improve your overall game. The nine requires a smooth straight stroke, while the smaller seven puts a premium of precise position play.

[@ynkybomber]

What does B player mean? What handicap would that be?

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Here is the full letter rating system YB. See link below: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rating/abcd/