Beginner Mistakes in Pool , That Everyone Has Made, and How to Avoid Them.~ (Free Pool Lessons)

[@SenseiNatePlaysPool]

I've seen most of your videos. I understand your audience for the most part, and i gotta say, this is by far one of or THE best video you've produced just from a content perspective. Yes it's good to know what shots to take, position play, how to videos, etc, but to be honest, if people did these 10 things with good intent at the table all of the time...they'd graduate from being beginner/intermediate players very quickly. Good stuff. Keep it up.

[@marklujan1876]

That was a concise yet informative short tutorial on the many mistakes easily made by most everyone, professionals aside. I watched it and thought to myself with each point, "yup, guilty of that too".

[@donaldgraff8090]

Nice job enjoy the videos they have improved my game.

[@virgilliocopreros]

Ok😅 Mo.😊

[@MrJdsenior]

The thing about slowing down when problems arise is gold. I will take it to heart.

[@chris12b23]

Love the outtakes,...That's a high percentage shot.

[@ian8745]

My pre shot routine goes straight out the window when playing with my friends sometimes, I really need to learn to get onto game mentally even when practicing

[@garybkatz]

One good thing about a consistent pre-shot routine is when you get into a nerve wracking situation, like a challenging shot which will win or lose you a match, you don't take more or less time - you just treat it like any other shot.

[@ericpoolguy29]

I am very glad that bloopers are making a come back! All in all well done! I notice players do not think 2 balls ahead and the run ends quickly do to lack of position or angle!

[@joecesarano4301]

Absolutely love the outtakes. Well done and a "Good Eye" my man.

[@FXBilliards]

Much appreciated!

[@Sams911]

seriously one of the best videos for a relatively new player or a returning player... thanks for the channel, more content like this please! I'm losing my mind waiting on pool halls to re-open in the San Francisco Bay Area... but for now this is the next best thing! Thanks.

[@FretFriendGWaL]

I love this channel. I'm probably internediate and play on Thursday nights in a local league. This channel helps me so much and shows me things that I do know but it's always good to go back to basics. Victor :)

[@darkhelmet4279]

I've been working on my preshot routine in practice. Chalk up. Assess the table. Walk around the table to see it from a different angle. Pick the shot including PRECISELY where the cue ball should end up. A couple practice strokes while standing and looking at the shot imagining the cue ball speed. Get down on the shot. Some micro adjustments for exact cue ball position. At this point I shoot if I'm comfortable with the shot. If not I might get back up and take another look and do preshot routine again. Consistency much improved. Definitely becoming muscle memory at this point! WINNING!!! Great videos. Great tips even for experienced players!

[@ricksc1]

Brian, I enjoy watching and listening to your videos. Your narration is excellent in both precision and thoughtfulness. Your vocal tone s unequalled and you could easily be a professional commentator. I really appreciate the effort you put into your instructional videos which have helped me improve my game. Keep up the good work.

[@wilkvanburen]

I'm no longer anywhere near a 'beginner' but when I was, one of my biggest flaws was setting up for a straight shot when I had ball in hand. I didn't understand how intentional, proper use of angles could assist in getting around the table. That's one you've already done another video or two on though. This one was a really good video.

[@harrydrury4734]

hey man . I just subscribed . i like the practical , logical way you explain things . you don't ramble , and your not full of yourself . you get straight to the point , and helped me decide on the predator revo shaft with the pro taper . I was going to go with the 11.8 , ... but , .... you convinced me that the 12.4 is better for my style . thanks . oh and the soft tip .

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much.

[@tomaaron6187]

Thanks. Top notch. After playing snooker for 53 years I am definitely a ‘know it all’. Unfortunately I don’t always tap into that experience. Your great tips reinforces practices I should be doing every trip to the table. I have been beaten by opponents thousands of times over the decades. I’m fine with that. In contrast the losses I regret are when I’ve beaten myself by not adhering to some of the practises that you bring up.

[@derekschoon1342]

Awesome video, have caught myself doing all of the above but it happens less and less the more I practice. Keep it up, always enjoy your videos

[@erikskeans7830]

Great Training Videos to develop personal skills for the Art and Sport of Pool! I used to play a lot of bar room pool 30 years back. For bar room pool, considered myself pretty good at the time, also. Had some instinct, enough to get me a pitcher of beer over a game, anyway.. LOL. Now, I can only compare my pool game to that with my golf game.... Bad habits, not understanding the "Basic Disciplines" of the sport. Hacking the ball, losing balls, losing games... that whole process.. I'm totally stoked to find your site! I just put an 8 foot Contender Brunswick in my house last week. Bought a Lucasi cue -and, the jump cue you used in the jump ball video. -Before I found your website! Too cool on timing to find your site! I've only watched the jump shot video, Diamond videos 1&2, 5 shots you need, and 10 bad habits thus far. I'm really excited to develop my Discipines for the game, now! By the way, before I found your site, I broke out the Lucasi Jump Cue today not having a clue on things, -which is why I googled Pool Jump Shots and found your page.. Yeah, it went just like you said it would.. No instruction or direction on how to do any of that. Now, I have some instruction and discipline to work with on developing the jump shot! I don't know yet if you have a video on some "Basic Disciplines" of the game, (just starting to follow you) but the 10 bad habits is certainly plenty of disciplines to start with to develop game anyones game to their next level. Although I will continue to watch all the videos, These 5 videos in my opinion, ARE LOADED with instruction for anyone wanting to start developing "Discipline" for themselves in this sport! Since I don't know what I don't know, I suppose mastering new habits outlined will develop me for next steps. -As you mentioned in one video, get some practice so you know your capabilities, before moving on to next level of play skill. I for one, Appreciate you taking the time to share your Knowledge and Expertise of the Game! It is a VERY Big deal! Keep doing what you are doing! It is Important! Side note: In my past work profession, their are countless "kids" with no hope now, or hope for future. Some have bar cues. In this day and age of technology, some kid will google you. That boy or girl may be the next Shane Boening or Jeanette Lee. Keep on doing what you are doing. It's a big deal. I've seen it. Anyone who disagrees can go pound sand.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@KQKQ23]

This is a great video, love your style and how straightforward you are. I am also glad you actually shoot for us and show that it isnt all just scripted planned out tables than you run over and over until you get a good take. You are the real deal!

[@DTHAEW]

listening to your advices is very useful and enjoyable, nobody on KZbin teach like you, thank you so much

[@FXBilliards]

You're very welcome!

[@TwoEagleStar]

All great points. As usual, first class & straight forward. Enjoyed the outtakes!! I definitely found my game elevated once I learned this game is not for bangers!! Thanks Bryan!

[@randylessnau3748]

Usually I agree with your shot selection, but, not this time. The shot where you said as an advanced player with ball in hand would draw the cue ball the length of the table to get down to the 2 ball. It would be a lot easier to place the cue ball close to the 1 at a slight angle. Then with a bit of right English, or not at all depending on the angle you gave yourself, you could with no effort be down table for the 2. Let me know if that makes sense to you. I’ve been playing this game for 55+ years and have learned a little bit over that period. The eyes aren’t always there anymore but I think the knowledge is. You’re a really good instructor and I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. You’re helping a lot of guys/gals.

[@craigkendall1754]

One problem I often have is that I focus so much on position that I lose focus on the object ball. I've seen pros to that, too.

[@PoppaLongroach]

i do the same thing man. getting much better since i started watching these vids

[@nancygruttman-tyler127]

Thank you for this video. It's the first of yours that I've seen, and I enjoy the calmness of your approach. I'm just a beginner, but I find your comments valuable and hope to remember them. There's a lot of learn and I am still confused about how to do spin, right or left, and how it affects the object ball, compared to its deflection after hitting the rail. I've gotten so confused about right or left, that I started thinking in terms of clockwise and counterclockwise which has helped me a bit. High and low isn't such a problem. Again, thanks!

[@oldirtygreenthumb25]

You the man Brian!! Love the videos and the lessons 👍 awesome stuff. Huge help to a CPA 4 like myself

[@tonyrodriguez2524]

For a beginner, I am decent on bank and combo shots in 9 ball. Most of my screwups are the miss cues, particularly when the cue ball is up on another ball (not the object ball) or its up on the rail. I have watched a few of the pros (Reyes, Strickland) and notice how soft they are in making their shots. Great video! Knowledge is power and practice, practice increases knowledge. Thank You!

[@kenumbarger9919]

Enjoy your teaching style! Easy to understand. Thx

[@FXBilliards]

You are welcome!

[@Frogbillards]

I was wondering if you have a video? That would show different types of safeties. Or even some strategies.?. With different ways. That we could slow down a much higher numbered player. No particular league rules in mind... Thank you FXBILLARDS

[@danclayberger770]

Excellent pesentation. I am 80 years old. Been playing pool mostly snooker and 9 ball since High School back in the late 50's. Pace yourself, develop a set rountine, plane your shots. All great advice for all pool players. Interesting enough these have also helped with my hunting and target shooting.

[@allenwatters7228]

Thanks Brian as a beginner your tips have been invaluable to me

[@FXBilliards]

Glad to help

[@lukepbriggs6225]

Great video- me and my son are trying to up our game. This will help tremendously 🎱🎱🎱

[@gregoverholt5683]

Excellent video. I usually play in bars and have learned to always discuss what the rules are before the break. So many different versions and honestly I don't care as long as I know beforehand and its a level playing field. I love your videos, its nice to hear instruction on things that may be in the back of my head over the years but I don't consciously think about.

[@adolfoherrera3184]

Good tips. Didn’t mention people who lift their heads in the middle of the shot. See it all the time and they wonder why they missed an easy shot.

[@FXBilliards]

Good point Adolfo. That falls under fundamentals and that would be an entire video on it's own. Lifting head, bad stroke, lifting cue, bad stance, bad follow through, etc. Thanks for watching and thank you for your comments.

[@alexcollins1630]

Great video. I have always shot fast. It does mess me up a little. I slowed down a bit. I'm a good shot maker. When it comes to iffy shots I been playing great safety shots. My downfall I not staying down on a shot.

[@josephmcgee8450]

Brian, You are a wonderful instructor! I would love to have you as my Coach!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much for your comments and thanks for watching.

[@bobbyc1467]

Nice video. Two things maybe you cold address sometime. 1. I seem to miss cuts to to the left more often than cuts to the right. Any ideas? 2. I took your advice and washed the billiard balls. However, you never said don't put them in the front loading washing machine.

[@vidular]

Great advice! Another mistake I sometimes make is hitting the object ball too softly having it stop inches before dropping. Generally this occurs when my focus is on position more so than the object ball when shooting. I realize the mistake immediately and need to practice more on speed control and object ball focus routine when shooting.

[@newsnebraska2392]

Love the outtakes. !! You are human. Great video.

[@djamo1969]

Your thoughts on chalking up made me realize I’m going to stick with my Predator chalk and chalk up before every shot, no matter what. Plus, it’s obviously good for a player’s pre-shot routine.

[@garyhatt7233]

You're a great teacher! Thanks!

[@FXBilliards]

You're very welcome!

[@gretaambrose-evans8567]

Lots of helpful information! Thank you

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pete-dog]

With the premium chalk - I do what I call tip maintenance before every shot...mine was a light blue color so you could see the little spot where the chalk came off the tip from the last shot - so before every shot I just fill it in. Keeps the pre-shot routine the same that way.

[@garybkatz]

I've got a lot to learn, but 1 area where I'm improving is not trying to move the cue ball around the table, in ways that exceed my ability, or even violate the laws of physics. When I realize I'll never pocket my object ball AND get position on the next ball, I finally started either 1. playing a safety on the 1st ball, hoping for a ball in hand that will allow me to make that ball, while getting me a look at the next ball (which might even require another safety); or, 2. making the object ball, just trying for position for a safety on the next one (less ambitious, but often much more doable). I practice different safeties, which I know many players avoid, to their detriment.

[@ChrisSmith-bg5sx]

Hey. Ond more huge thing besides hurrying the shot is not taking that walk to see the whole line angle. Looks good, but sometimes way off because of guessing the correct angle.

[@EzekielDBarrett]

Hahah, the one that hit hard was trying to draw it back 5 ft in a tournie when you don't have the chops. Been playing bar tournaments for a few months, after about 10 years without playing. I felt I understood the concept of English and play a decent positional game, but I've never been a great shot maker, and my basic angles for where the cue balls gonna run aren't great either, and I'll punt shots adding English with the idea of a slightly better angle when making playing the shot straight or playing a safety yields way better results

[@billyhenderson1911]

Love your video try to practice all the time I want to know what type of steak was you shooting in the video what size tube and when you were shooting bang shots where are you were shooting the crew ball at the very bottom Or a start shop halfway at the bottom and I would like to know what type of reels do you have on your pool table hard medium or softI’ll just hit my pool table cover and new cloth

[@FXBilliards]

The table is 8 foot with Simonis 860 cloth. The cue in the video is a Predator Sport 2 with a Revo shaft. My rails are medium. Thanks for watching.

[@bdudley2991]

Rookie mistake: thinking I get better after a couple of “nerve calming” drinks. Thanks for the advice... when I slow down, I make more shots.

[@tad5377]

TWO YEARS SOBER this week (!) & I'm playing my personal best. Great video!

[@djamo1969]

@@tad5377 Good for you, man! Keep it up!

[@ericshaw7859]

Aside from the pre shot routine as mentioned, I found that I didn't stand up from a shot often enough when someone or something took my concentration. Someone may have walked past my field of vision, may be moving within my aim of sight, closing a door loudly, or maybe sliding a chair across the floor. Getting up, looking at that shot again, pre shot routine, step into (forward) the shot again, pre strokes, and potting. So many people try to continue on as if they weren't completely thrown off when they were. Stop not getting up and refocusing!!!

[@FXBilliards]

We have all been guilty of this. It’s just a lazy thing we do is pool players.

[@stevekerans6357]

Thanx for the outakes!!!!!$$$$$ Great video!

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you like them!

[@micheller-f6566]

I just love the out takes!! 😂😂

[@SnowWolf90]

I'm a golfer from Minnesota, so I need things to do during the winter so in about a week from now, I'm playing in a bar pool tournament, never played one before.. this will be interesting, I doubt I'll embarrass myself though, I'm the only one who wants to win so bad I take everything seriously

[@tossmc]

i love and appreciate your videos, thank you again and again.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much for watching

[@Hmuhieddin1000]

No one could’ve explained that better than this guy Tyvm

[@FXBilliards]

And thank you very much for your comments. I appreciate that.

[@danf.2971]

I was re-watching your videos (since I still make too many mistakes), I have been wanting to ask you. When did you get a new pool table (Your newer table appears to be a Brunswick)? Did you comment on the table change in a video and I missed it?

[@FXBilliards]

Table is an Ohlhausen and I’ve had it for about 15 months

[@zanebeasley6246]

As always you speak in a manner I understand thanks

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you taking the time to tune in.

[@AlsAllMetalDetecting]

All of the above Bryan but who hasn't...? I use to run billiard challenges at my local pool hall & one of them was the 90 second break & run. (all 15 balls) Talk about a total contradiction to playing a slow game... It was a hustle after all though. One thing I'd add to the list is weak bridges. I've seen some doozies through the years. Be well, Al-Fu

[@cmshootbilliards]

Rookie mistakes. One that I see all the time with newer players, and you kind of mentioned it but should go further with it. Get ball in hand and they always line up a straight shot. No angle to it. A lot of times, they follow the cue ball in. Or, end up doing a stop shot with no leave. Putting an angle on it saves from following with the cue and more opportunity to setup for next shot.

[@toddkellogg3622]

I hold the chalk in hand. After every shot. Is that bad?

[@UltimateFlea09]

I’m scared to chalk after every shot, don’t want to waste my tip of my cue 😂😂 Hey man love your videos thanks for everything!

[@Kevin-mm6xm]

I use Kamui and chalk up after each game. Thats maybe 10/11 shots, but only 8 if I'm having a good day!! I will re-chalk before a critical draw shot though, but that really only happens once in several games.

[@johnbeliles5738]

And yet another great video!

[@jasonsanders9054]

When I got comfortable hitting why above and way below the miscue lines I found that I shot a lot softer and got the same results on cue ball placement. Would make a great video on here for a lot of people. I swear everytime I play people ask me how do you draw the ball that far shooting so soft. They get mad at my answer of a level cue and hitting at the very bottom of the cue ball. People tell me all the time there's no way you're hitting the ball that low until I show them

[@darkhelmet4279]

My friend said he was hitting the cue ball low and not getting draw. I told him I could tell from where I was sitting he wasn't hitting low enough. How could I tell he asked? Because you didn't get draw lol. He started hitting softer with more bottom and Voila!

[@jimondang6067]

I think the most common mistake beginners do is raising the back end of the cue instead of keeping it as level as possible! I point this out by doing it and telling them, "listen to the shot"! The cue ball jumps the table a fraction of the second and the aim goes elsewhere. Then I show shooting both soft and hard but keeping the cue level. No jumping of the cue ball!

[@billiewright3577]

“If you could not dunk a basketball before the game, you’re not gunna dunk one during a game.” Solid advice.

[@gomeslhk5547]

Thank you Brian..

[@johnathansmith8417]

Big rookie mistake that I am guilty of much too often is jumping up on the shot... Would love to see videos of how to correct this. Tried staying down till the balls stop, counting to 3. etc mostly have the problem on shots that I'm not sure of..

[@RodneyBennett-to1wz]

I would like to see a video on proper form. Like feet position, where your hand should be on the cue and so on. Sometimes, I think myself and others overlook this aspect of the game.

[@FXBilliards]

Hey Rodney, you should check out NWQPOOL.com. You’ll see that video there. Thanks for watching. And thanks for your comments.

[@vincenthung7999]

Does it matter to use a good chalk? I use a kamui soft tip, do i need to use kamui chalk as well? Or can i just use random chalk?

[@FXBilliards]

You don’t need to use Kamui. Right now I’m using predator chalk which is not too expensive and is very good quality.

[@davidlegard9814]

The great snooker player Steve Davis said: "I never miss easy shots, and I make sure I never have to play difficult shots."

[@kpayne2911]

Enjoy your videos. An yes I have made all of those errors. Getting better though.

[@FXBilliards]

Keep it up

[@nivekrekrap]

Trying to hit a duck softly and following it in for the scratch. I did that often when i started playing..

[@OscarMartinez-dm9wq]

I have a question regarding break cues should you use a heavy cue or light cue , what is the advantages from heavy to light or if there is any?

[@FXBilliards]

Many Many players get this wrong but lighter cues have been proven for over the last 10 years, to be better for breaking. Heavier cues do feel better in the hand, but the break is about "cue speed" and lighter cues move the ball quicker.

[@IndianHeathen1982]

@@FXBilliards it is more correct to say how much momentum you can impart to the ball. Momentum = m*v.. There is a happy personal medium between the velocity you can generate because clearly, after a certain mass, you cannot generate enough speed.

[@GarrettWilliams-RoadHustler]

Really good video. Nice work

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much!

[@MichelePearl]

The tips for eight ball were so helpful

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching- I hope you are subscribing. Have a great day.

[@josevasquez8238]

love this Video brian really good stuffffffffffff

[@Nohoihoewa]

Very nice set up ! Dude, do you have to wear shoes indoors Totally agree bank shots are last resort My tip is to always warm up before practice match or game match

[@FXBilliards]

In the states, most people wear shoes at home. Either way, you should practice in whatever you will be playing in. I have never played a match anywhere in the world without shoes on. Thanks for watching!!!

[@herminigildodelacruzjr1752]

Nice tutorial but when playingvmoney game i will never take that long draw shot to get to top table to get to the next one it is like playing to give your opponent to shoot that is a high percentage of missing specially in a table with small pockets like the most table they use here in the Philippines

[@shalaebrewster3025]

Awesome advice Thankyou so much!!

[@FXBilliards]

Hey, Shalae. I have not seen you around for a couple of months. Thanks for watching.

[@jasonsanders9054]

Brain I have a question for you. When I was like 8 and my grandfather started teaching me how to shoot. He taught me to use shaft aiming and to use it to compensate for deflection and throw. Its very effective. But is a big reason why I avoid low deflection shafts. Have you ever used this technique? Are you familiar with this method? Just curious if it would work with a carbon fiber shaft sense the are low deflection. I've used it a little with a lucasi hybrid cue. But I find myself not using the sides of the shaft on outside English. But only on inside. Everything else the aim was same as center ball

[@FXBilliards]

I have never used a conscious system to adjust for deflection but I can tell you this: I have used Predator 314s (low deflection) for over 15 years and when I pick up one of my old cues, I have a lot of trouble shooting longer shots with english. Example: 6 foot draw shot with left. BUT if I has a shorter shot, I shoot about the same with any time of cue. I could get through a straight pool game with a standard cue but...well..... anyway, If you go to LD cues you WILL need to make an adjustment. The adjustment will be that you no longer need to make that adjustment, on most shots.

[@jasonsanders9054]

@@FXBilliards well most of the time its automatic aiming. But what I'm saying is how I learned to line up compensates for deflection it's hard to explain. Basically anywhere from a 15° to a 60° cut it's the inside of my shaft to contact point with center ball or outside English. And inside English is outside of my shaft to contact point. Over 60° it inside edge of cue ball to contact point. Its something I dont even think about. Just part of preshot making my stance. I guess a lot of why the lucasi hybrid shaft is the low deflection shaft I use has to do with picking up a z shaft 18 years ago and playing terrible with it. But that's probably my bias. Also the hybrid shaft just seemed to have a better feel for me. And I know all it is , is a low deflection smart shaft with a unilock joint.

[@stevenfoust339]

Great video very helpful

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blurazor1914]

That avoid banks and combination is real I've been ducking those for a long time

[@NoVowel]

One of the biggest "ROOKIE MISTAKES" I see on a consistent basis is shooters thinking about and changing their shot while in the middle of the shot itself. A good habit to get into is to stand up and re-evaluate the table so you can be totally committed when you put your hand on the table.

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

Chalking up after every shot also gives you time to evaluate your shot, and look for alternate shots or followups. I know that I tend to shoot too fast and not thoroughly evaluate my shots, so I have made it a rule with myself, to take time to rechalk and look at the table again. If I break my rule, I usually miss the shot or the follow up.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching Rodney

[@donnielong1692]

Been miscueing draws with the kamui black hard

[@FXBilliards]

You should look at med or soft. The hard is not really designed as a "playing" tip.The ONLY advantage of the hard (unless you use it as a break tip) is it does last longer.

[@donnielong1692]

Recently installed the kamui clear black super soft. I love it! But it has me relearning a little bit because i have a black dot meucci and the throw is a little bit more than it used to be. Its forcing me back towards the center of the cue ball.

[@MartinLang1625]

Ezcellent advice! Thanks!

[@josephmcgee8450]

Thanks Brian

[@richardbarrios8132]

Another mistake is overstretched rather than using the bridge. Unfortunately, I am really guilty of that.

[@michaelmccullar2982]

Thank you

[@capoman1]

One thing that I do is "measure twice." You know the old addage "measure twice cut once" to avoid errors in measurement... You'll see Efren do this alot, he gets down to shoot then stands back up and re approaches. Gives you a chance to see if you were off the ghost ball a hair.

[@iqbalwarishally4618]

thanks for the all teacher

[@larryl2406]

Intermediate mistakes: 1. trying to get perfectly straight on the next ball. 2. Overusing draw. 3. Not using the rails enough.

[@Kimmobiino]

Definitely jumping up immediately after the shot and trying long distance near 90 degree shots.. And putting spin on long shots when u barely can do spin shots reliably at one foot distance..

[@walterpeters9201]

I know I play too fast love to bank . Usually have to shoot a few racks to slow down.

[@MrKlaus314]

As you always say: Take every shot seriously with the same pre-shot routine. Great tips. Funny outtakes. Let's pretend ... :)

[@alanvo4037]

You might like to teach beginners to play the game without using sidespin first. Most beginners come to the table wanna spin the cueball to look cool. Try to play without sidespin, just follow or draw, or center ball. That forces you to rely on your knowledge of angle, and speed. Do that for a month and you'll see big improvement in consistency, potting, and positioning. Keep it simple, don't use sidespin if not needed.

[@mjg1185]

On the chalking every time and Kamui chalk, I had one guy say "I have an expensive chalk that I use once at the beginning of the night/game to do a base layer and then put it away for the cheap stuff and chalk every time." I haven't tested this method, could very well be a guy just trying to justify the purchase of a 20 dollar brick of chalk. Thoughts?

[@FXBilliards]

I think the application of the cheap stuff is (over the course of the night) negating the benefits of the good stuff. As I always tell my daughter - use things for that which they were invented. If his method worked High end chalk would come with two cubes, one for the first application and the other for the rest of the night. By the way if you hit the ball soft and don’t use any English at all you really only get 8 to 10 shots from an application of quality chalk. Your friend is basically playing with Masters chalk all night. Including his first shots which have been diluted by the masters

[@mjg1185]

@@FXBilliards that's a really good point, thanks for the reply. I guess I'm lucky, with an orange cloth table, the cheap stuff is all I can use because the expensive ones only come in various blues.

[@garybkatz]

One mistake I learned to avoid: you've got a hanger in front of the side pocket and your last ball after that requires the CB to come back to where you're standing. You try to draw it back, and end up 1. hitting a stop shot; 2. not getting enough draw or getting too much draw and scratching into the other side pocket; or, 3. (my personal specialty) you scoop the CB by accident, and it flies off the table! Instead, cheat the pocket just a touch and let the CB roll into the long rail and back towards you. Much easier to control and fewer moving parts, so to speak.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for supporting the channel Gary and thanks for your comments. If you are scooping the ball...Lets get to work on that draw shot, so you have all of the options available. Thanks again.

[@golfendeavor8267]

During my coaching days I was always preaching to work on a routine especially stand in line with the target. If you have to adjust down at the white you are certainly not aligned.

[@JosePolanco-my7nb]

THX

[@FXBilliards]

You got it

[@thegodofpez]

Bank shots are low percentage shots but damn they’re fun to take.

[@dougwimsett2634]

Not staying down on the shot till the ball is potted (or you have to move to get out of the way)

[@jaycoboliveri809]

I always shoot to hard and then say why did I hit it so hard. It's funny how the little details are so important in pool. Such a great game

[@yourpappa5153]

Watched a video on draw shots he was saying do not keep cue level raise the butt, drop your elbow and shoulder with the shot. That is why I only watch you. You know what you are doing

[@FXBilliards]

That sounds like someone "trying" to mess up your game.