An absolute Defensive CLINIC!!! APA Masters SL-7 vs SL-7

[@cosc137]

@45:55 The 14 break out was here with the 12, punch under the 2 with outside. Bridge would have been a little tough, but you can do this. However, making him deal with the 6/14 is not a bad idea also. @47:05 1-pocket speed bank the 9 to the top left and take away his 5. If you make it, you might even have a shot on the 13. The double kiss is definitely possible, but you don't have much of a better option. @49:18 👏👏👏 if the 8 is not an issue. @1:03:15 In these situations it is natural to leave ourselves pretty straight on the 8, and our inclination is to want that, but sometimes that gets us into trouble; especially in 9 ball and on a 9 footer. Good out tho. @1:08:40 You are up 6-0. Would love to see you be a little creative, and run into the 9 with just a little speed SVP style. I did not comment on Ron Part II, but much less stress & frustration watching you. Enjoyed it DVP! look forward to the next one!

[@drewvonporte]

Maaaan… i never shoot the cross bank (a la 1-pocket) in matches… I don’t shoot it enough, but honestly you’re right! That woulda been a nice 2-way, esp when I didn’t have a plan 🥸 Thanks Ryu!!! I appreciate you! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 always enjoy your commentary

[@bradyS5632]

15:59 I really appreciate your thoughts here. I’m a 21 year old who’s just started getting into the game and this is my first APA session. I’ve been playing for a very short time but I already love the game and I already feel the urge to play it all the time. It’s just a great game for all ages. I’ve seen retired people, people in their 30’s and 40’s, as well as people closer to my age. Maybe it’s a bit hasty but I can see myself doing this for a long time, maybe even until I drop like you say lol. Love your channel Drew!

[@drewvonporte]

Brady that’s awesome man! I was 21 when I had my arm twisted to joining a league… that was 16 years ago (jfc I’m getting old…), and even today, I have friends (and my wife LOL) that are jealous that I have a hobby I never get sick of and can walk into a pool hall anywhere and spend hours and make friends. Great American pastime, this game. Glad you’re on board 🤙🏼 make sure you have the straight-line safety in your bag dude, and holler if I can help make sense of any strategies that may be over your head at the moment 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

[@bradyS5632]

@ Appreciate it man! I’m still a 3 at the moment but I’ve had some people tell me that I’m more of a 4🤷‍♂️. I’ve tried the straight line safety with middling success lol. It’s a little annoying because I can see the patterns so clearly in these videos but when I get to the table it’s a completely different story sometimes…But I guess that’s just the game lol Anyway, mini rant over. Just gotta keep practicing💪

[@drewvonporte]

@ dude I watch the mosconi cup, pro 9-ball, and I’m like “how did you not see the 5-rail safety behind the 8?!?!” from the couch……. Then I go to play and can’t shape a single shot 🤣 Little bit at a time mang 🤙🏼

[@adamgpool]

@@bradyS5632 Brady don't do it, it's a trap! OK seriously, good luck with your pool adventures!

[@samdesjardins8342]

Your videos are awesome bro. Seem like a relaxed kind person. Keep it up:)

[@drewvonporte]

I try 😅 Ha! Thanks man!!! Appreciate you!! 👊🏼

[@lewismetzger5622]

Great job Drew. Thank you for supporting us veterans.

[@drewvonporte]

Lewis! Thank you for your service 🫡

[@dumbref1459]

Just got home from a road trip to TX; had 46 notifications and you were my first watch. Good video as always. I appreciate that you gave a shoutout to the vets. No, I’m not either but I like that someone of your generation has a sense of patriotism. Gives me hope!

[@drewvonporte]

I have the utmost respect for those who serve 🫡 Thanks man!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@skibxskatic]

35:26 tap the 3 on the left side (looking at the 3 from the cue ball). easy safety as a righty. doesn't need a bridge. hopefully the 3 covers the 8. if not, forces you to at least bank the 8 in the side.

[@drewvonporte]

💯💯💯!!!

[@shortydancer]

33:38 right when I saw this I saw the issue. That 11 ball leaving last as your key ball, especially from the 12? in the side. I think making the 11 in the right side and rolling forward for the 14 then the those two balls left. Hard to mess up. Then the 12 in the side and 8 anywhere.

[@drewvonporte]

I love comments like this. I went to that ball in hand, and agreed right away (now, in hindsight) that the 12 and 11 are actually awkward bc of the big 8-ball between them. I used the BIH to make sure i hit those 3 correct up top instead, when that 14 ties me back to them all day. You’re 100% right dude!!

[@djamo1969]

No Man’s Land. Population: DVP Nice one!

[@drewvonporte]

Didn’t feel very “nice” hahaha thanks brah!

[@liquerinfrnt]

Opponent double hit the cueball 19:13. You made the shot anyway though, good out

[@drewvonporte]

👀👀👀 thanks man!!

[@Scott-r1z]

17:56 big lesson

[@drewvonporte]

His shot or mine?!? 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

You're welcome Drew, it was an honor and a privilege to defend my country appreciate the support very much. definitely believe a 3rd party is necessary but unfortunately not enough refs to watch every match that happens. Usually I just admit whenever I'm in the wrong but there are those times where I'm not and the other team claims I was. It's difficult and hard to get around it.

[@drewvonporte]

Thank you Sir!!! 🫡🫡🫡

[@drewvonporte]

Rules say, if no one watches, shooters call. A fact you gotta live with in the APA! That’s my position going forward… sick of arguing with friends 😓

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

@@drewvonporte Amen Brother

[@dannyb615]

Playing football while there is pool on....... LOL. Love Brooke knocking over the pillows. Gr8 shooting as usual too brother!

[@drewvonporte]

Did I really say that 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks dude!!! She’s a good pup 🥲

[@belmicah]

At 36:10 all he had to do was tickle the 3 ball and leave the cue ball near the rail and you're done

[@drewvonporte]

1,000% correct….. OOF!

[@StreakSRM]

I used the straight line safety for the first time last week and it won me the rack ❤

[@drewvonporte]

Bro 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼 If it’s near endgame, that safety is gonna win you the rack almost every time!!!

[@limerick1963]

Drew in Masters 8ball can you hit the 3rd ball during a break?

[@capone079]

Great videos. New to APA, 1st session coming to an end. Currently a 4 speed. 75% win rate in both 8 & 9. 1st place 9 ball MVP currently. Beat a handful full of SL 6's & 7's. Any clue how the hell I haven't moved up SL's? I do have higher innings but play a fair amount of defense.

[@drewvonporte]

Nice man! Welcome 🤙🏼 You will move up if you are higher ranked, dont’chu worry!

[@markvl11]

The late great Eddie Felson said "the balls roll funny for everyone"

[@drewvonporte]

I love that Mark!!! Gotta remember that one! Thanks!! 👊🏼

[@rhodneywright5120]

Love the jersey!!! Keep up the good work.

[@drewvonporte]

Ayyyyyy!!!! Thanks man!! 👊🏼👊🏼🖤💛💛🖤 Appreciate you

[@shortydancer]

9:11 if I can make your stripe with the 3 ball, then hide the cue ball behind the 2, I’m doing that. Or another safety to make you kick.

[@drewvonporte]

100% shorty!!! I never mentioned that idea in the vid, but noticed it in post. SOLID strat 💪🏼🤙🏼

[@cosc137]

I would have fired the 5 into the side tit, make the 10, then hide the cue behind the 3

[@drewvonporte]

Hahahahahahahahaha fckn Ryu youre killing me

[@ScottHimler]

great game Drew

[@drewvonporte]

Woooow someone NOT talkin sh*t about my game for once!!! 🤣 thank you Scott!!!! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

[@cosc137]

@16:00 Mike was playing safe anyways. Drawing back to where his elbow and side rail is, would have given you an incredibly tough kick with a high probability of BIH. Mental error for MJ here.

[@drewvonporte]

Truth 😟😔

[@briangray2850]

I agree with having someone watch the shot any time it’s close but there’s a problem when you’re playing APA. Ultimately the call comes down to the shooter. That’s why I video the contact. That way it can be played back slowly and there’s no question about the contact.

[@drewvonporte]

Thats awesome, man, I’ve been wanting to do that!!! Obviously during my matches that I’m filming, I always say “hey the tape will tell us the truth later mofo” hahaha But I may start doing that Brian for watched shots!!

[@briangray2850]

”The tape will tell” is good but can it be played back in the spot, or will they have to wait to be called out on KZbin? lol

[@dc13172003]

What tip diameter do you have on your predator? I was actually looking at the same one with the Revo shaft. Looking into the 11.8.

[@drewvonporte]

I play with the 12.4 …. Coming from a predator 314-2! I like it, but I dont have a ton of experience with different cues so take my advice with a grain of chalk 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JamesPlaysPool]

Love those shoes! Have you seen Karl Boyes’s video on the 8 ball break. It’s been helping me in my scotch doubles 8 ball games on Sunday

[@drewvonporte]

No but I’ll have to check it out JB!! Thanks mang 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@markvl11]

at 36:19 i would have hit the 3 softly and blocked the cue path to the 8 with the 3 so you would have to bank the 8 the long way. not that it is that hard for a 7 to come 1 or 2 rails to make the 8 when it is that close to the corner.

[@drewvonporte]

For me? It’s IMPOSSIBLE! Yes!!! I 100% agree!!! DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS and he chose to go offensive!

[@nickg9021]

Mike's final shot in rack 3 . I think his best choice would have been a soft roll up to the left side of the 3 , leaving the cue ball on the short rail and moving the 3 into a blocking position. Even failing to get you snookered , the 8 was not a hanger . I'd have preferred leaving you a table length kick rather than the low percentage 4 ball and counting on getting shape on the 3 or the 1 . Maybe Mike isn't confident on that type of play ,however . He had to do what he was comfortable with . For me , I KNOW I could have left you with nothing but the long kick .

[@drewvonporte]

Bro thats cuz you KNOW I cant kick for sh*t!!! 🤣🤣 Ha! No I agree though… hes old school, and I feel like those guys see a kick like that as an “easy” shot (which is NOT true), and don’t feel it’s ‘safe enough’?… thatd be my guess

[@Mbm-billiards]

Awesome video.

[@drewvonporte]

Thanks dude!!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@shootembillards2006]

When it’s close I just bring the cell phone slow motion out and there’s no refuting it

[@drewvonporte]

I started doing that after someone mentioned it in a comment!!! Brilliant

[@paul_is_here5813]

on that first game if I was Mike I would hit any solid into the stripe in the corner and leave a hard kick at the 8

[@drewvonporte]

💯%!!!!!!! That too!!! I didn’t mention that but I thought it re-watching in post! Solves SO many problems!!

[@stevemather4651]

This was my thought as well. Probably use the 6 to drop his ball while rolling the cue up behind the 2.

[@drewvonporte]

Exactly, lots of ways to address it! CLASSIC example of saving your trouble for last……. 😬

[@FrankvanLeeuwen-dc4yl]

Great game.. In the first frame 6:37 …can you shoot the 8 to pot the 15 and take a foul? or is that loss off game. I mean the 8 is than over the pocket he has most of his balls left. I don’t play APA so i don’t know the rules.

[@drewvonporte]

I may have?…. But with ball-in-hand for him, all of his balls woulda been free at that point… and Mike’s DEF good enough to get out on an open table!! Thanks man!! 👊🏼🤙🏼

[@poolbob8776]

At 109:45, he has ball in hand I would shoot the 6 ball, in the lower left corner or right side.

[@drewvonporte]

That works! Still have to figure out the 2 and 3…. 🤔

[@egreber]

Do you only have 1 eye, or what's with the glasses shaded on 1 side?

[@drewvonporte]

Legend has it, that helps me miss the long shots!! 👨🏻‍🍳😳

[@fugglesme4186]

for 8 ball get closer to the centerline +/- a ball. i start at 1 ball off center. hit center cue ball straight into the rack and watch the second ball path. second ball should go in the side. if not adjust cue ball hit up or down. see dr dave's video for more detail. in apa when opponent racks then many more variables come in to play.

[@drewvonporte]

Youre the 4th person to mention that video to me! I guess I have to check it out 👀 thanks Fuggles! Always appreciate your commentary! You gonna be in vegas this spring?……..

[@fugglesme4186]

@@drewvonporte Thanks man. No to Vegas. I moved and no apa where I live now. Its a bummer. Loved going for SW Challenge. Now my only trip to Vegas would be the BCA nationals.

[@drewvonporte]

@ boo!

[@belmicah]

At 16:44 why in the heck did you kick at it?? That 8 ball seemingly goes easily in the right corner

[@drewvonporte]

At 17:05 I defend my choice!!! 🤣 I dont think i could see the cut, but if i could’ve, missing that sells the game. Lots of good could happen from kicking and missing… like tying the 2 up, taking the pocket from the 2, and hiding whitey the 2

[@mortatort]

1st rack could have used the 5 ball to break out the 8 cluster instead of shooting the 6

[@drewvonporte]

True!

[@KevinStewart33]

Late 80's, early 90's was probably Bud Light league (but still, technically APA).

[@drewvonporte]

Lol are you being sarcastic Kevin??? Lol??

[@KevinStewart33]

@@drewvonporte , no. I've answered twice already, but my response keeps disappearing. At one point APA leagues were called Bud Light (and Busch Light) leagues.

[@smellslikeproductions]

whens the next vid? these help me out before matches

[@drewvonporte]

Coming!!! These vids take like 10 hrs to make haha cut me some slack braaaah 😭😭😭

[@mortatort]

5 right in the side pocket can be hit in so many ways

[@drewvonporte]

This is true! Id rather use it as my safety net, and crash though with something else… that way you’re Guaranteed a shot after you crash 👊🏼

[@tripleheart2970]

Are you posting any more Vegas matches anytime soon....hint, hint...⛲

[@drewvonporte]

I will get there!!

[@carlevanko2060]

Are you in the burgh or just a steelers fan? JPJ made a great play today. Love the jersey!

[@drewvonporte]

JPJ came in clutch in their last play!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 I am from the burgh, but live in AZ now…. Always 💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@carlevanko2060]

@drewvonporte nice. I didn't think there were apa masters around here, but I wasn't positive bc I haven't played apa in a long time. I got to get me a color rush jersey. They look sweet!

[@drewvonporte]

I’ve got a guy (China), where I get like a few jerseys every year for about 25-30$ each. They’re legit!!

[@nickjones1619]

Whats you fargo rating

[@drewvonporte]

Incredibly provisional 🤣

[@mandaputtra]

If you're not from USA, can you still be ranked?

[@drewvonporte]

Depends on the ranking??… fargo is worldwide! APA is in USA, Canada, Japan…

[@mikeind6378]

🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@drewvonporte]

Booooo!! Wrong side of the state boi!!!

[@mikeind6378]

@@drewvonporte 🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@drewvonporte]

@ not cool man!!!!!!!!

[@mikeind6378]

@@drewvonporte 😆 you at least held barkley to under 100. now lets go bills

[@andyman8983]

I have also been coming up totally dry on my breaks. It is driving me nuts. When I make balls, I also scratch! I'm not sure what voodoo is on my break shot, but I want it gone! I change positions and English and I can not figure it out. I've never had this problem until recently.

[@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13]

Break right in between second and third diamond. Just off center from the head ball. Maybe an inch right or left. Strike the head ball dead center with high center. Very high center. About 80%, just give it a good pop keeping it under control.

[@procrastinator6902]

​@@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13 Isn't breaking between second and third diamond a foul?

[@drewvonporte]

Same Andy!! I break usually RIGHT where Bravo_FOUR here suggested. I went several league racks (9-10!) in a row making a ball. Nothings changed, now I just dont make a ball anymore 😩 I agree with you, it’s not my fault…. It’s VOODOO!!! 🤣🤣🤣 jk jk Procrastinator! Nice to see you chime in brah, no you can break from anywhere in the kitchen in APA 🤙🏼

[@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13]

@@procrastinator6902 actually you're correct. I meant 1st and 2nd diamond. 50/50. And about an inch off center. Square CONTROLLED hit with high english on the head ball. Watch tnt wing and outside front balls head straight for pockets. Cue ball should slightly rebound off hit and stay center table.

[@procrastinator6902]

@@drewvonporte But the kitchen ends at the second diamond! 😆 And yeah, it's been a really busy month lately but I'm finally getting to settle things down a bit and get back to the important stuff...ya know, like pool and KZbin videos n such 😎 That said, I say we can at least be on a first name basis. Mine is Derek 👍🏻

[@Ranger0333]

In that first game, I would have never played the 9 shooting over the 10. I would have played the 15, then the 10 and roll down for the 9 or 13.

[@drewvonporte]

Definitely fair… I almost threw it away!

[@jimhagler3716]

with ball in hand, shoulda put the cue behind the two ball and shot the combo instead of shooting the one ball.

[@drewvonporte]

That too! 💯

[@jamescallaghan4688]

It’s Master chalk I would throw it on the floor too 😂

[@drewvonporte]

No respect for the OG around here 😒😒😒 🤣

[@MrADVANCEDTEK]

I agree with getting someone to watch. It's like scratching a chalk board going back and fourth with the player. If you playing a true upper level player they know how to tell. It's always watch and look for motion and the correct motion of the balls. The first game he could have really locked you up. I have the same sentiment about not racking on the spot. Am I the only one that does? If I see the whole spot I say something and now I either ask to rack my own or just really play a safe lock up game especially 9ball. It's always a lower rated player that always moves and stands in my view. Not to mention constant talking about our shot selections with their team. Being a SL7 you're have a target on your back. I don't play for blood like I used to and most tables I can't slow role any shot. I've lost too many games from table roll. Not complaining it's just another hurdle.

[@drewvonporte]

The targets real 🎯 hahaha glad you agree on always getting a watch, Tek! 🤙🏼 I’m so sensitive to little sharking crap man, I admit it. When people are talking about my shot selection, I usually stop and ask them to play for me LOL then I get irritated, then I miss, then I cry about it 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the feedback 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@mrkkitson]

1st game, 6 ball first, then 3... Been playing for almost 60 years... You have a lot of time left! 😁

[@drewvonporte]

💯

[@mrkkitson]

​@@drewvonporteBTW, using draw on a rail shot is risky... As you know.... I struggle with those more than any other shot

[@drewvonporte]

I guess that’s true… I do a yo-yo drill when I warm up, using draw off the rail, so I guess I’ve gotten used to it?… except for that part where I totally missed that shot 🤣

[@gsuit2815]

Just got to watch this tonight but that first rack I would’ve put the three ball in front of your stripe and try n keep the cue on the eighth for the third foul. I guess there is no three foul rule being that you played the intentional foul on the three.

[@drewvonporte]

Plenty of things he could’ve done though! Good eye!

[@Scott-r1z]

Get yourself a nice 30 dollar piece of preadator chalk it’s improved my game big time

[@drewvonporte]

I used to use predator chalk….. personally didn’t notice much difference 🤷🏻‍♂️ and I kept leaving it on the table haha

[@mjg1185]

Three things. 1. in the first rack, he would have probably beaten you if, when the 8 was tied up with his balls, he cleared the balls in the middle of the table while playing position to safe the 4. 2. You break problem, what you need to do is forget your break mechanics because you're spreading the balls, just visualize balls going in pockets before you break and they will start dropping. 3. F the Steelers lol.

[@drewvonporte]

1. 100%! 2. Perfect! 3. Gtfoh!

[@mjg1185]

@@drewvonporte lol I'm just messing with ya. I'm a former Cardinals fan and we held a grudge over the SB, but now that all the players in that game have retired, I think the animosity is gone.

[@adamgpool]

So are you saying you need some kicking lessons? Next match sounds...... interesting!

[@drewvonporte]

🤔🤔🤔……….. 😲

[@bobanderson2250]

6-12(?) combo, hiding the cue from the 8. That's how I play it. Now, to see if that's what he did...

[@bobanderson2250]

He basically did what I would have started with, by missing the 3.

[@drewvonporte]

🤣 yeah he kinda got a jelly roll but still had to fight out… im surprised I didnt see the combo when I was doing the commentary for this match honestly!

[@dougsimpson3330]

I apologize I was mostly referring to your opponent

[@drewvonporte]

No worries! Ah he has played better for sure… he actually 7-0’d my partner in Master’s a month or 2 ago!!!…. I had to get revenge for him 💪🏼

[@dougsimpson3330]

How you doing I noticed in different states apa rate players higher than what they are in Kentucky y’all would be a 4 am going by watching these games and cue ball control you shoots better than the guy you’re playing

[@drewvonporte]

A 4 🤣🤣🤣 okay!! The comments never cease to entertain!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼 Im doing good man!! Trying to work on some things when I have time, you know 💪🏼

[@NewWorldRubio]

1st

[@drewvonporte]

Ayyyyy

[@darlenepopulorum-oy7it]

I use viking chalk

[@drewvonporte]

Well i cant say ive heard of that??….

[@jonathanjamison5611]

Hell yea go steelers. I live near the burgh

[@drewvonporte]

Hell yeah! We moved outta the city when i was about 7, grew up in the Butler area until I moved to AZ in 07! Can you believe Tucker is dropping these kicks?!?! BOS-WELL!

[@Scott-r1z]

This guy reminds me of tdbarrett lmao

[@drewvonporte]

😅😅😅

[@connormarkets9114]

God bless you for recognizing Veterans.

[@drewvonporte]

Absolutely 🫡 I am very thankful for their service and what they do for us civilians !!

[@alcapone4727]

I’m a 4.5 but I’ll challenge you if I’m in your neighborhood

[@drewvonporte]

Definitely let me know!

[@alkimsey1201]

Blind squirrel, dude.

[@drewvonporte]

🫡🤪🫠

[@zeppelin1n4]

Everyone is a 7 on a 7 footer

[@drewvonporte]

Tell my 3’s that 🤣🤣

[@lyndahaas3816]

in game 6 with Mike you shoot the wrong ball you have high balls and shot his low ball ! he should have had ball in hand on the 8.

[@drewvonporte]

Game 6, should be 9-ball…. Hold up I gotta see what youre saying! Lol!

[@drewvonporte]

Yes, game 6 was 9-ball Lynda!!

[@JoeStacks72]

This doesnt look like 2 skill lvl 7s

[@drewvonporte]

Is it because of the Steelers jersey

[@JoeStacks72]

@ ima steelers fan brother :p

[@drewvonporte]

Browns going down tonight!! (I hope this comment ages well 🙏🏼)