Awkward Shots in Pool You Need to Know and How to Do Them

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Geez, I've read over 30 comments, I didn't see any negative comments, in fact I've read nothing but compliments..... So, I have no idea why ppl are crying about negativity.!!

[@f.a3202]

i think they repeat the same comment just to get some likes cuz i didn't saw any negative comments too

[@zomb7138]

He probably purged the mean comments

[@jasonworingen8431]

This kid is doing something positive instead of being out there causing trouble. Give him some credit.

[@tonyrobles9070]

Hi Dupree! I wanted to THANK YOU for promoting the game we love so much! Don't worry if you feel like you can't explain it well. You'll continue to learn and grow as you play and teach more! As a professional player who's played the game for 38 years, I can honestly say I wasn't the best at explaining the game when I first started giving private lessons but now I can explain it in a way that ANYONE including a child will understand it. The more you play, the more you teach, the more knowledge you'll gain and the the easier it'll become to explain. YOU DO A GREAT JOB AS IT IS! THANKS AGAIN FOR THE VIDEOS AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK BUDDY!

[@mortvid]

Bullshitting this kid isn't helping him Tony. He is not doing a great job and you know it very well. Yes he seems like a nice young man but everyone shouldn't get a trophy and this isn't worth of one so cut it out you're not making it better.

[@vlino4677]

Mr. Robles, Nice to see there are still people like you in the world! Words of encouragement will go a Long Way. Thank You for being a REAL MAN!

[@AlexMartinez-et2sy]

tony Robles is a beast, big fan🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@derekr7814]

@@mortvid how is he not doing a great job? He could most likely out shoot you any day of the week Mr. Keyboard warrior.

[@mortvid]

@@derekr7814 Because he puts you to sleep with his babble. Would hate to pay him for lessons by the hour. A little less talk and a lot more action. And then when he finally gets around to shooting the shot he edits out his multiple misses and cuts right to the successful one after god knows how many fails. I think I can take him in the game of his choice. I'm actually pretty sporty. Are you backing him?

[@SimRacingEh]

Unbelievable how good you are, I'd love to play you once just to see how badly I get my ass kicked 😅

[@marshmellow2683]

is it possible to get a birds eye view of the table like they show in snooker matches, to emphasize the technical aspects of the cue ball?

[@boboso7238]

Wtf the kid is not claiming to be a pro, just advice from his personal experience. Closed minds don't grow, give him credit for enjoying his passion and putting himself out there. For all the professionals to critique between pro stops and cashing their checks, you sure have a ton of time to be surfing KZbin looking for recreational shooters to enlighten on the internet.

[@NoOne-jv8rb]

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[@ayubalia7281]

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[@ashtonbingham780]

Do you like my pool all the time and I can’t do that shit so yeah you could buy some credit

[@robmckennie4203]

He's selling t-shirts and autographed balls, you're sure he isn't claiming to be a pro?

[@williambearden6536]

Bill

[@friedpickles909]

I see more comments about the mean comments then I see mean comments

[@outsidethepyramid]

what do you mean?

[@zodrob7]

He means 'than', not 'then'. Understand now?

[@karlstuber6399]

I see that a lot. Perhaps the original mean comments were purged. Likely by the original poster.

[@dddong3450]

Good

[@dddong3450]

Fried pickles that means it’s working

[@danabillingsley3304]

I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Please demonstrate as many trick shots as you can!!! I love learning them

[@vilhelmhammershoi4631]

Awesome video, Dupree!!! Keep teaching and you do this so down to earth and so eloquently. Advanced pool players and beginners can enjoy your videos! Keep making them!

[@jerryh6284]

Dude! You are a great person to post these videos. They have really helped me and a lot of other people/friends of mine. Thanks again! Peace Brother

[@jaredgijoza1849]

Dude I have to thank you for this amazing content. I was always interested in pool since I was young but it wasn’t until 1 week ago that I was able to get a table. These videos have made my improve DRAMATICALLY when playing. Keep up the good work my dude

[@MrRex1949]

The Kid knows how to play pool. I learned a few shots from him I never knew. Great job there. Hope to watch more of your pool skills. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🎱

[@StuudyUp]

Havent found tutorials like this in my searches! Watched a few a couple days ago and immediately found myself getting nice cuts! Thanks man!

[@joshnorko5586]

Good shots and good pointers kid. If you help one player then it was worth it. Too many "pros" at pool and KZbin

[@CoreyDodge]

No doubt most of us are living room players

[@williamcalambergess1730]

Hi my name is Wilhem william Calam i live in this little country name Belize, i am 53 years old i tryed to play when i was younger , but because of chancies to a pool table was limited i couldnt become a good pool player, but now i like to acomplish someting what i love to play before, so with your vídeos it is helping me to do some good shots thanks for the vídeo.

[@farhadmanjoo2228]

You are clearly good at what you do. Well done for passing on your experience!

[@georgecallaham6309]

very nice been playing a lot of years and at my age seeing some of the old shoots are very helpful. keep on having fun

[@DGimpeccablejaguar]

Can NOT believe the amount of negative comments. Keep doing what you are passionate about Dupree.

[@kevinbransky1817]

Keep doing it, but don't think that posting videos online is going to automatically merit you respect in the pool world. Show me some trophies you've won from regional tournaments in your state and I will respect the shoddy videos you post. Its hard for me to think you even pay rent, and that your parents likely purchased the pool table you play on. And on many drills, you basically just need to demonstrate the muscle memory and how that helps ease anxiety while increasing confidence in the shot at hand, since every shooter has to approach the table with a different technique than you are used to. Fransisco Bustamante has a very unique back-hand stroke utilizing his wrist more than his elbow, which is not a good technique for snooker players, but he still wins tourneys in pool; and since snooker is a harder game than billiards, it would seem like his wild technique is not respectable, yet he wins tourneys, so he merits respect. Do what you are passionate about, but don't demand attention for it if you just post videos from your parents pool table.

[@neonknight-1522]

@@kevinbransky1817 stfu

[@alexpollock6932]

@@kevinbransky1817 I’m subscribing to this channel because of you

[@dylany9863]

@@kevinbransky1817 lmao dude shut the fuck up, he’s not asking for attention he’s posting videos on how to play pool because that’s what he likes to do, who cares if it’s his or his parents table why does that even matter?

[@titleisttim]

Thanks J i really enjoy all your videos. I am an average apa player (5/5) and just by watching your videos I think it streangthens my game because i do not own a pool table and really only play once a week with a practice day thrown in once every three weeks.

[@barbarasteed3966]

Got a Crusher like you have

[@jairambalkaran4964]

Fantastic shots it would be great if you can show the position on the cue ball before you execute the shots thank you.

[@NoNo-xg5zi]

What's with all the negative comments? Anything that betters your game is good. Thanks much!

[@williammorris5896]

Norbert Maile yea you can always learn more skills

[@erosethkemp2679]

The haters will be haters.

[@neonknight-1522]

Exept there aint no haters

[@DavidHernandez-or1dp]

Best most informative video yet.. thank u.. I think this will come in handy for my whole team

[@mayorb3366]

The 8 ball shot at 5:38 can be made in the near corner by the same method you made the 9 ball on the previous shot. Drive the cue ball into the corner of the side pocket bumper, kicks the 8 straight down the rail. Easy for me to say, I've only made the shot once!

[@mikelondon8062]

Thank you , your videos are so cool and educational. Well done

[@Firegal429]

I would like a shirt, ball or a shaft! You video really helped me when I started playing rotation league last year and I rewatched this video cause the season is starting back up again here soon so wanted to refresh myself. Thank you very much!

[@eroc198231]

Everytime I watch your videos I try something new and it works. Thank you very much you're awsome pay no mind to haters and keep educating others👍

[@bobbyd.sykesjr.309]

Just stumble up in your video Dupree! I absolutely love it, and I shoot pool all the time. I like trying different weird angles on shots, and I like your advise. #Keepitup

[@Raidboss89]

You deffently invest into a head camera so we can see what you see. Or from your point of view. Great video

[@TrendTrovenews349]

Good videos bro....keep em coming.

[@charlesw4160]

Outstanding young man. I would have loved to play you several games of pool when I was in the army in 1969. At that time in my life I was real good at pool. Now I am 70 years old and If we were to play now, I would have to cheat to win. You are awsume.

[@SMW82z]

Great shots and thank you for the tips!

[@Shadowface00]

Great job kid, don't let the haters control anything you are doing on here!!! This is your channel !! If they don't like it they can leave!! I don't really know who you are and it really dose not matter. I would like one of the cue shafts you was talking about having but I don't know much about youtube and how to get it from you. Anyway great job and I will subscribe to your channel so I can show my sons your videos. Thanks.

[@lizageorge8660]

Thank you...really easy to understand. Excellent.

[@CoreyDodge]

Dude congrats, your videos are really well done. We've always had a pool table at home however I just inherited my grandpas and old mans old pool table and I had no idea how complex pool can get.Way to hustle and keep in professional, you'll go a long ways. I plan to watch more vids

[@johnholmstrom4212]

Subscribed. Your videos are helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@johnbennett5191]

Thanks so much for your videos. An overhead camera as well would really help. I don’t know if this is the right place to ask a question, but here goes. Most of my pool playing has been in bars with tables, and probably a couple of beers. I have been working on a pool stroke instead of just being a banger, and hoper. My way of thinking was if I had a lighter stick like a 20 it would help me have a smoother and lighter stroke. I usually use a heavier stick to break with. Does this make any sense at all I have become somewhat good enough now after a couple years to where I really enjoy this and I’m not so self-conscious about walking into a room with regular players. I don’t ever bet on games. I just go in to enjoy myself. thanks again!!

[@MrJdsenior]

Yes, you have to hit the rail locked shot (both balls) to make it run away from the rail slightly initially, to not get the far side pocket point. I HATE that shot. I've even held my stick across the cushion edge there, to prove to myself that the far point truly is not protruding, and usually they are actually just a bit recessed, due to the cloth tension and direction of pull there, especially the quick and dirty cloth finishing method usually employed there, for simplicity and time required. ;-) One problem with the shot is that BOTH balls, if you look at them are actually UNDER the lip of the cushion, as the cushion contacts very slightly above ball center, this is to keep them from flying off the table routinely, but as you probably know, there are ways to hit a ball to purposely make them do that off of a cushion, and to a great degree, especially when the object ball is close to one. And it is nearly impossible to hit a ball without it leaving the table surface (they always fly, just try it with a dime a couple of inches away, and hit the ball with medium speed, and you will see, the coin will not move). This means that when the ball attempts to fly, the rail pushes it away. Another fix, if you have the room (a much shorter rail rail shot) is to hit UP at the cue ball, putting top on it, hit softly, with the but of the cue ON the table. Try it, and see what you think. I think I got that last trick from an old Robert Byrnes' book. His books are excellent, BTW. I think that one was called The Complete Book of Pool Shots, or something silly like that, but it had a BUNCH of useful info on a wealth of nonstandard shots like the one you're demonstrating here. Good luck in your pool endeavors. There ARE people who could jump that yellow ball, even that close, but the majority of them have last names of Kohler and Massey (there are others, though, again, most of them world class trick shooters). WAYYY beyond my pay grade. Enjoy ,that's the biggest part.

[@intervortex8201]

Another great video! Thank you Dumpree! Where did you hit the ball to make the last one?

[@chasemiller2945]

On the eight ball shot straight line right by the side pocket at time: 6:50, you said both left and right spin. A little confused at what you actually did since we can't see the angle you shot from or your field of view. By the way, thank you so much for all of your tips... You're quite amazing how you make things that don't look like even a possibility... My game, like so many others has dramatically improved...

[@williamguinan9018]

I have watched two of your video enjoyed both very much. I am old pool and snooker player My teachers was road players, English snooker players , smoking rooms , I love pool still to this day , it's nice see young man use modern technology to pass on a skill to others. Pool / Snooker are so much fun play for a family . I remember going to bowling alleys and playing pool as kid with my whole family.

[@MrEding80]

so many negatif comment just because james is still young. ignore those loser james.. u did give so many great explaination for FREE. i love your videos and keep doing it. i m sure alot more people apreciate your work and help their game. im 38years old.

[@haydengoode77]

MrEding80 you should be learning english instead of pool.

[@chabilly]

I'm 67, and this kid is loaded with knowledge and talent. The criticism is coming from ball bangers or video nuts that couldn't piss their way out of a paper bag. lol

[@Heathurly]

@@haydengoode77 You should be learning how to be respectful instead of criticising others :)

[@haydengoode77]

@@Heathurly fuck that

[@sureshsingh-co2wn]

very good keep it up, I look at a lot of your videos and always learn something new.

[@mosessea6833]

Thanks a lot. Can't wait to practice these shots.

[@dedwards0117]

Thanks for the lessons! Think you could mount the camera above the table?

[@rexesragmac1149]

Great demo there Sir! it's doable! ... so helpful in every match.. and how i wish i can get one of that very nice T-shirt Sir. but i think it's so hard bkoz im from the Philippines... God Bless You always.

[@primetimejake4266]

Very helpful. Thanks for making this

[@garryhastie]

Great knowledge. Well executed shots. Good job. I’ll be trying all of these shots with the exception of the final jump. Thanks man😊

[@kathym1740]

Hello! You are a very talented player. Amazing. You do an excellent job with your videos. Thank you for sharing! Take care!

[@passivemoon]

Thank you. Please, could you show from a mid table view, so one could see the exact way to do it ? You do a good job.

[@clarencesantiago9997]

Thanks for the tips really appreciate them

[@pedropires6445]

Icredible videos! they are actually helping me a lot improving my knowledge of the game.

[@paulconnor138]

I am an A player and have been for a long time. The first shot I already knew long time. Second one off the side nipple I haven't seen before; nice shot. I have used the pocket cushing points before; we used to call them nipples. Problem is different tables; different rails; Never know how the ball will come off them. High percentage shots. All the shots; but one; he made I could make but differently and I think a lot easier. If you have a nice table with nice rails that rolls nice you can make a lot of shots. Not the case for a lot of the pool halls and these leagues traveling. Hey what year is that table? My family has an 1896 JE cane that looks the same. Don't see them too often with those legs. Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@busanixulu2631]

That last shot too sick!!!👏🏾💯

[@frankstidham1439]

Very good lessons. Nice shooting.

[@thisoldnew4544]

I learned a couple things from this video. thanks!

[@memyselfmakeupbytay1812]

Me.. a casual pool player that happened to play for a team, bested 3 A grade players with your amazing tips! A league coordinator actually asked if I was interested in playing professionally. Thank you so much 🤗

[@mikehelenback5168]

Great shot ,good pool skills an advice.keep on showing them.

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

Thanks for the tips,,, It's great that we can learn something every day,

[@jeffromanowski387]

Frozen 8 ball on the rail is a side bank shot ..... it's a slight cut, hit the cue dead center and hard you will bank in the side....

[@MariaFlores-sc9zm]

It's good that you explain for those who know the content ! :)

[@jimmylang7917]

This youngster is Awesome!

[@riedwaanmarshman5163]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍👌

[@Vahe345]

Great videos man ur the best at pool videos keep it up!

[@406fishing9]

That first one will help me quite a bit. I took a straight on shot a few days ago at a bar and was super fuckin confused as to why I didn’t make it. Thanks man, and may your game improve

[@billmahon790]

We just bought a table, and after watching a few of your videos .......I'm kicking butt !!!!! and making some spare coin. Thanks

[@muhammaddzikri3067]

can you do basic tutorial like bridge stance and how to shoot how to aim etx. thanks

[@iankendrick581]

Great , clear explanations ...thanks dude

[@brucecharlie8613]

I play British pool ( mini snooker lol ) although our pockets are different the spin principle is the same. So thanks for the spin tips budd from the UK 🇬🇧

[@foulweatherworks7831]

great video man! thanks for making it!

[@andremarshal]

great vid....i play regularly with a freind and i love to see your simple and good explanations....keep up the good work mate ;)

[@johnjarvis6051]

I have run into a couple of these shots. Thanks.

[@copstopaudits9527]

YO....You're an AWESOME Instructor.... I'm new to your Channel and I've only seen 2 Videos that were easily learned from your Clear easy to learn explanations.... I've been playing pool for 48 years and you really have a great understanding of the game....I Look forward to watching ALL of your videos....I believe if you keep learning and keep applying your knowledge to the game you could become a Professional Pool Player....

[@ambuyat69]

Hi sir I'm still new to playing pool, do you have any tips for beginner like me? Especially on long distance shots, I kept struggling with that

[@copstopaudits9527]

@@ambuyat69 I would watch all of these videos on this guys Channels for a start....You could also Type in the KZbin search bar the words--- How to Shoot Long distance balls in Pool or --- How to shoot Long shots playing Billiards .... This young man's Trick shot videos are great and I feel he's a great instructor....

[@ambuyat69]

@@copstopaudits9527 alright thanks, I don't have a pool table at home, I only practice at my local pool cafe, so it's hard for me to improve, anyway thanks again 🙏

[@Pjk110]

You know you're growing when you start getting hate. Awesome video! I'm learning from your videos almost exclusively.

[@gregoryuk]

Crazy but possible. Incredible play.

[@danaquass4852]

Good video keep shooting straight and love the game

[@jazzydfromdc]

Hey Dupree, can you get a close up of where the cue ball makes contact with the side pocket corner?

[@brycelemieux8013]

Good video bro. Just got the concept of spin down (not too good at the application yet, still working on that lol) and I was trying to figure out ways in which they work with the master and object balls. Your video was by far the best one I saw. I didn't hate the long explanations, they helped me understand the shot better and how you were setting them and how I should. Screw everyone in the comment section shitting on your video, you're all right by my book. Maybe we could meet up one day and have a match? I love playing people with higher skill levels than me because I learn while playing them. So if you ever get the money, or you're just in Louisiana for some odd reason, hit me up lol

[@DupreeTrickshots]

I live in Baton Rouge! We should play sometime!

[@brycelemieux8013]

@@DupreeTrickshots Hell yeah dude! LSU UREC tomorrow around 4-ish?

[@DupreeTrickshots]

Would you go to Hammond around 7? Tournament at night kaps

[@brycelemieux8013]

@@DupreeTrickshots Not gonna work out for 7, sadly. Gotta be back home for 6 to take my brother to my dad's and spend the weekend there. Maybe we can meet up at the Lagniappe in Denham one day next week?

[@ishanasperfect]

Good work, definitely helpul. It will be great if you can make some tutorials using a camera on head to see how you the cue ball.

[@guttom]

This guy rocks, keep it up. -fan from the Philippines

[@SushantTyagi]

Very informative video. Thanks for making it

[@fabianportilla7567]

Hey, the kid is good and obviously has a passion. Keep at it. Where can I get a shirt? :-)

[@simshadyhagrmfchevy3908]

Thanks Dup for video,don't worry bout haters,they are just jealous,keep on truckin

[@jaredmalmend1489]

I've used some of the methods and he knows what he's talking about thanks for the great advice keep up the good work!!

if you go to 'Detroit amazing pool trick shot artists players billiards' the first shot is really fantastic and I've used it in a game. It's a jump over blocking balls with spin to go around the table three rails for position. Really like your stuff. I think it's important to note that these types of shots are mostly not possible with low deflection shafts because of their lighter end mass.

[@kennedydewitt3219]

very nice video keep them coming

[@santinojessieavilapreslie9851]

Nice going Champ keep up the good work.And never mind what people say, keep doing what you enjoy.Because I really enjoy YOUR ABILITY AND ENTHUSIASM. 😉😎👍

[@simoncrewe5625]

Thanks mate, few shots in there that I regularly come across. 🤜🤛

[@agnieszka9904]

Great video. Though the language was bit complicated if you're not a pro. Also hard to make out how the shots are actually executed so would be nice to see the exact point and direction of shooting up close. Thanks again

[@MrFasteddiesl]

I look forward to putting theses shots into play

[@rayvalle8925]

Excellent instructions and drills. As a recommendation, record with more cameras to better get a look at the shot angles on each shot. Keep up the good work!

[@amorgan5844]

Great vid just a suggestion I think it'd be pretty cool if you had a GoPro so we could get your point of view as you shoot

[@chrissullivan1756]

Wow ! U are really good and will win alot of money !

[@cubmixit]

Thanks - very helpful!

[@mdriadmahamudsirazy1742]

Dude you’re amazing 👌

[@jefejt9656]

U r really guud dude i learn alot n sharpin up my skills by watchin ur vids. Can u do more bank shot vids? Keep it up bro

[@bryansutphen1884]

That's terrible English

[@topher5408]

Hey bud... I'm trying to wrap my head around a two rail kick.. So..using the 0, 10, 20.. per pocket/diamond mark technique, how do you calculate if you need to hit a second rail before contacting your object ball? Any tricks you can share on this specific need?

[@alecnewman6052]

love your videos man, thank you!

[@chrisboucher79]

yep, you are a pro. another awesome video. thanks

[@deanthomas9225]

I have been playing pool for 50 years and I'm still learning quite a bit from you. Thank you. I have a question, I saw a girl shoot a shot where the object ball massaid and not the q ball. Do you know how this was done?

[@franksonm]

Great job!

[@billsplease]

@6:49 why not put right english on the cue ball, and spin the eight ball in with left? Genuinly curious, I thought maybe the 8 ball wasnt on the corner, but idk. Ive used this trick to pocket a ball on the corner, but im not sure if it will work on the side. Thanks for these videos!