*See all submitted scores and videos in the video description above.* *Topics Covered:* Intro [0:00] Opening Break [1:17] Break Ball [2:37] Pattern Play [3:41] Solving Problems [6:04] Break Shots [9:28] Example Run [10:46] Wrap-Up [13:31] *Supporting Resources:* - Pool Etiquette T-shirt: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/general/pool-etiquette/ - Efren GOAT T-shirt: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/goat-hero/ - straight pool rules: wpapool.com/rules-of-play/#Continuous-Pool - getting a tight rack: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/racking/ - 30 degree rule peace sign technique: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/ - System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): drdavebilliards.com/videos/saws/ - mental game of pool: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/mental/
@One-Pocket-Ghost2 жыл бұрын
kanzzo 43, high run of 62 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYu6qHhvhdmSgNU
@TreuloseTomate4 жыл бұрын
I love Straight Pool. My highest run so far is 94, roughly 3 times my age. Some things I'd like to add. - Always break clusters with control and insurance. If you don't have a shot after breaking up a cluster, it is 99% your own fault. - With break balls to the side of the rack, the larger the angle the safer it is to play with top spin, because it will pull the cueball away from the corner pocket. - Spinning balls in with inside spin is a shot that comes up all the time in Straight Pool. - I don't like leaving isolated balls to the side pocket as a keyball to the break ball, like at 12:51 for example. You make a good shot on the 13 to get straight on the 4 and say this is easy. But this was not guaranteed position at all, especially since you were hampered by the 4. This could have easily gone wrong. Go too far - even by one ball width - and you are screwed. Come up short, and you may end up with a long shot on the break ball or have to go up and down the table. Side pocket key balls are great when you have a connect-the-dots-stop-shot-pattern leading up to it. - In general, take extra with the last few balls leading to the break ball. Ideally, these should all be stop shots, but that's not always possible. Any slight positional error or wrong angle can turn a deceivingly easy pattern into a run-ending nightmare. This video could be one hour long and still couldn't cover everything. If you want to dig deeper into strategy and pattern play I recommend Phil Capelle's "Play Your Best Straight Pool" book. It helped me a lot.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Excellent comments, especially concerning the pattern at 12:51. I look forward to seeing a good score and video from you, maybe over 100. Do it!
@TreuloseTomate4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards I'm afraid I can't participate because I don't want to post videos of myself online. :( But I am going to practice anyway and make a few attempts.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@TreuloseTomate May I ask why you are opposed to posting playing videos online? I'm curious.
@KITTYONFYRE4 жыл бұрын
@@TreuloseTomate wear a ski mask while you play! a triple digit entry would be very impressive
@TreuloseTomate4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards I prefer to stay anonymous and also don't like to show myself on camera.
@DrDevon234 жыл бұрын
Dave, your content is superb. Thank you for putting so much effort into furthering the sport and teaching everyone so much. I finally got my own pool table lined up to bring home and I could not be more excited! I will be sure to use your drills to keep improving.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad you like my stuff. Have fun with the table, and good luck with the Challenge.
@raferb3 жыл бұрын
Straight ball is the funnest, most interesting form of practice for me. Leaving a break ball is always tricky and can lead to a lot of extra innings. I have downloaded the “Practice 14.1” app and that tracks workout runouts to 125 balls and keeps score for me, because I’m at a level where I’d be happy to just keep my innings below my age, let alone running out balls to may age.
@mickenzie58634 жыл бұрын
Great challenge Dave! I'll definitely be participating. Everyone always talks about drills to practice, but I find it very boring and doesn't hold my interest. I play 1 player straight pool instead. This seems to get my complete focus, similar to if I'm playing tournaments or cash. Best practice there is in my opinion.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing your scores and videos.
@lewisplayspool4 жыл бұрын
Getting past 21 is my goal before November. Thank you Dr. Dave for covering one of my favourite (and least practised) disciplines of pool!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I look forward to seeing a video of your 21+.
@christianpeterson124 Жыл бұрын
Nice video back at it after 30 years away. Played very competitive back in the day still have it a bit. Been at straight pool with the neighbor for a while now. I hit 47. Will work on age now will be 52 in January.
@DrDaveBilliards Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good luck reaching your age soon!
@keithkruger72704 жыл бұрын
Dr Dave, it's great to see you putting some time and instruction into straight pool. I know in todays game, big break shots and deep angles into those shots are very much the norm but can be harder to control and harder to predict the results. Depending on table and ball conditions you sometimes have to be more patient. Have you read Mastering Pool by the late George Fels? George was a tournament player in Chicago and contributor to Billiards Digest. His book gives some insight into a more controlled approach to straight pool which can be very helpful when the balls aren't reacting like they do on a freshly covered tournament table or when weather conditions change your playing environment. George is all about controlling the cue, EVEN ON BREAK SHOTS and secondary break shots. Some great insight, a classic read.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I have seen George's book. Solo high-run straight pool on modern pool cloth is definitely a different game, especially using a racking template or table training.
@robertforrest17634 жыл бұрын
I will give this challenge a try. I'm 67 and have never played Straight Pool before but you CAN teach old dogs new tricks in fact I welcome it.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing how high you can score. 67 would be awesome.
@evanong39014 жыл бұрын
Challenge accepted, Dr Dave. Coincidentally I started playing in a local amateur straight pool league recently, I'm ranked towards the bottom and my high run so far is 11. Even more so than 8 ball or rotation, straight pool looks so easy but can be infuriatingly tricky when you actually get down to playing.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing your first score and video to break your 11 PR. Good luck.
@ShortstopOnPool4 жыл бұрын
Excellent primer for new Straight Pool players, Dave! I have no doubt you will shoot your age soon.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
@GCK54 жыл бұрын
Nice video Dave, I'm just a recreational player and have never seen straight pool before, will give it a go next time I play
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Have fun, and consider posting scores and videos as you progress.
@kevinkoop93256 ай бұрын
Gonna try this age-run challenge. I'm currently 61 years old with a high run of 23 so far... I just started playing 14.1 yesterday! Wish me luck.
@DrDaveBilliards6 ай бұрын
Good luck! If you post a video, please share the link.
@gabeperez55474 жыл бұрын
Hey Dr. before COVID I would always go to the YMCA and play pool. I watched you videos to give me tips and would destroy other people in a game. I just want to thank you for teaching me. I loved it and it will always be my favorite sport!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it.
@gabeperez55474 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks for responding! It’s really cool to actually see the teacher that taught me everything I know see my comment.
@artpayne85273 жыл бұрын
Straight pool makes a person use every club in your bag compared to 8 0r 9 ball. It has been said that to reach higher levels at anything you need to put in 5,000 hours or more. There is some truth to that. Practice is so important but is not enough,you also need a scrapbook of knowledge that needs to grow with it. Much of my passion for pool is the quest to get in the so called zone and stay there as long as possible. When you are in it the room gets a glow and usually the one who can stay their the longest will win. Thanks for keeping this wonderful game alive.
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
When you can find some time, try to post a "Run Your Age" video and post the link here so I can add it to the list.
@jonathanbailey49044 жыл бұрын
Every time I try to predict Dr. Dave's next series of shots he cuts to a different shot scene. DANG IT!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
When I post video entries for the Challenge, there won’t be any “cuts.” Stay tuned. Also, consider entering.
@jamesroboyle4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards You were just showing examples .... that’s why you had those “cuts”
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesroboyle Exactly. If I showed the whole rack for every break and shot example in the video, the video would have been many hours long.
@52alkom4 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence. Just today I started playing some 14.1... Damn its really tricky. It makes breaking and running rotation games look easy. I can only manage one rack as of now but will work on it and maybe record myself. If I get my 23 balls I will send you a vid doc. Thank you for the useful tips and guidance.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I look forward to seeing your scores and videos.
@robertdenson33753 жыл бұрын
I have been doing this for decades. It's tougher now. Huge difference between 25 and 67. All kinds of things seem to creep into your game. I am optimistic. 9 months left.
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
That's why I added the "Run 100 Minus Your Age" division. See the video description. That is a lot easier (but still a challenge) as we get older.
@hankh16104 жыл бұрын
A very nice example of the bust'em wide open attitude that the modern players (Billy Thorp), like to use. I may never run my age as I'm now 71, and each day gets me closer to the next number. I'd like to throw a plug out there for another fine book that explains 14.1 (Straight Pool when I was younger), is the one by George Fels, "Advanced Pool" , Techniques and Strategies for Mastering the Game. copyright 1996. George used to be the Editor for Billiards Digest. He also played an excellent game. George and many from the Boomer era that enjoyed seeing Straight pool played on Wide World of Sports while growing up got to see it played by the Masters, Mosconi, Crane, Lassiter, Balsus ... It's a close game. Mostly played on the rack end of the table. The shots are normally short, shape precise.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Being 71, you should do well in the "Run 100 Minus Your Age" division. Otherwise, just run as many as you can in the "High Run" division.
@Yoyoyonamechannel4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me with pool
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. I aim to swerve.
@elvicash4 жыл бұрын
Good luck Dr. Dave great video I will give it a shot 54 here I come
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good luck to you also.
@larrywhitesell41394 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thanks for sharing!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Give the Challenge a try.
@scotthuffman54757 ай бұрын
Straight pool is the games best teacher, You have to master safety play, pattern recognition, excellent cue ball control just to name some of the game. Counting your run is not a good idea. At the end of a rack mark your run a. I kept all fifty plus runs and focus only on the task at hand when going through the rack. While getting a run in the twenties may take you some time but a good straight pool player is tough to beat. My high is 71 and I am 68. Once i could run 20 I always wanted to push it up. here are a few suggestions that should help you. After you open a rack look the balls over and identify the problems you have to solve. The open balls are your bullets. I do not like a side pocket break as the cue ball is turned loose and can easily end your run. Get rid of the balls at the end of the table cleared and then go to center table. The balls behind the head string should be removed and what is left is center table. When you have a good break ball and a key ball, which is pocketed to get good shape for the break do not use these balls unless you have to. When breaking up a cluster do not hit it hard as you may well create another problem. The balls behind the rack are the ones to get rid of asap. In other words do not go from one end of the table to the other if you do not have to. This is the biggest difference between the American players and the European players, which often have the last four to five balls scattered around the table. When breaking try to hit a ball in the rack directly and not two balls at once. you do not have to kill the breal shot and make sure you try to get the cue ball in center table after your break shot. Simple combinations are ok but banking balls in 14.1 is not the way to play the game. My biggest problem was , had a one foot straight in shot and missed. ran another 37 and missed the identical shot looking past another tap in. i would have been at 86 with a wide open table. I had the century break by the throat and let it up. My first legit miss was the 113 ball. .Its a cruel game and all high runs start with a shot at a time. its frustrating but after you play straight pool for a year or two your game will be at a much higher level, I do not play eight ball and some nine for the long shot shape control. Its a 80/ split with 14.1 being the 80 percent. I suggest you watch Earl Strickland run a 1 balls and explain what he is doing. At the get go i emailed four pros and ask what game will teach me what i needed to improve and sharpen my game. All four suggested straight pool. Just take it a shot at a time , pick out the break ball and key ball early. played correctly you will pot 80 to 90 percent of you balls in the top two corner pockets. Its going to be frustrating but you never get stronger lifting the same weight. make sue you look at the mistakes as these are very good teacher.
@DrDaveBilliards7 ай бұрын
Agreed. Straight pool is a great game and great teacher. It is unfortunate it has lost popularity over the years.
@jaspalah4 жыл бұрын
good luck Dr. Dave!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@unblinded83 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just treated the family to a 9’ table a month ago. Used to play lots of snooker & pool 25 years ago, it’s nice to be potting again. This straight pool challenge sounds like fun. A nice way to enjoy some solo pool time. Hope to share my 51 point run :| (I need reading glasses now (+2.00) any tips on where to buy a pair for pool? Still making “long” shots with blurry balls but it might be nice see crisp again while shooting.)
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing your video. Have fun with the new table!
@Nicky392WB4 жыл бұрын
Run my age? This is great, but don’t expect me to run more than 6. My mental age!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Funny.
@JustCallMeLoathesome4 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely, positively, 100% not saying this because I want a free VEEB DVD - but you're FIFTY-SIX? You've done it right, man. I'm 45 and falling apart at the seams.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've always been active. That helps. You keep talking like that, and a free DVD might be in your future, especially if you post a good score and video. :)
@batmmann2 жыл бұрын
Good video. I love straight pool. I have all the books and I watch all the videos. I want to keep getting better at this game. I am 51 and my high run is 98, but so many times it is just hard to get out of the 20s. Such a frustrating game. I thought I would ask for a little advice on things. I saw in a straight pool match, that the commentator said he overcuts thing draw shots to compensate for the slide, when he hits it hard. For me, I jaw balls in the side, when I hit it harder, so I am thinking something about my fundamentals may cause this, since they aren't great, and I need to hit those shots with less pace. Also, thoughts on not getting stuck in the rack? Other day, I have 42, hight break ball, that I hit with force follow and made the ball and another ball, but no shot other than some messed up cross corner bank which I actually made, but scratched in the side, off the pack. That had me wondering, maybe hit with high, but not so hard, so it glances. My best friend says I should set up a video camera, but not a technology person and haven't got around to it yet. I have several witnesses for 50 ball runs. Oh, and A Shortstop On Pool is the best straight pool book. Only book for people not new to the game. You should check it out if you haven't.
@DrDaveBilliards2 жыл бұрын
Aiming to over-cut shots if more important with slower shots, especially with stun, due to throw. See the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/throw/
@Chris-bm5qd4 жыл бұрын
I started playing pool about 2 years ago. I'm 62. This is going to be difficult.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. You can still Challenge yourself to score as high as possible and continually try to beat your PR.
@kerrmoney4 жыл бұрын
Thanks DD.... I'll try my best, but so far 15 is my best. I either trip before the first track, or I can't get a shot after a break, ever it seems..... No wired combos, nothing. I've run 15 at least ten times, but that's my highest as of right now
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Keep at it and post a score and video at some point.
@cavemanooga4 жыл бұрын
Good luck Dr. Dave! Any rules on the table size for the challenge?
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Any table size will do.
@beercanbrian18804 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I grew up playing straight pool and it is the game to develop skills that will serve well in 9 and 8 ball. So Doc, what's your high run?
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I have played straight pool only a few times. My high run is 37, but I hope to do much better if I work at it for few weeks, which I plan to do. I at least hope to run my current age (56).
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Do you plan to participate in the Challenge?
@beercanbrian18804 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards How does participation work? Take my word for it or provide a video. 500 ball run is a big video file to upload. 😉
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
... just post your score, age, and video link in a comment and I’ll add the info to the video description with the others.
@ericpoolguysimpson29544 жыл бұрын
Challenge accepted!.. Now what dr dave t shirt to wear haha Great video. Will give it a try tomorrow! Never played straight pool. However The Hustler was a great movie!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing how well you can do (and what shirt you decide to wear). I’m also new to playing straight pool. I think that’s why I am excited about participating in the Challenge.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
How is it going? Are you still working at it?
@ericpoolguysimpson29544 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards ha. I really dislike straight pool lol. Continously get to 16 and become unlucky with clusters or becoming hooked. U will continue another attempt tomorrow as today is Halloween and my kids are excited to get out! Thanks for checking in 😀
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@ericpoolguysimpson2954 Have fun with the kids. BTW, if you want to learn a little more about straight pool strategy, check out this Alex Lely video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqWUpItmjqd8e5I
@ericpoolguysimpson29544 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards thank you for the link sir. I enjoy his commentating on the Billiard Network. I will watch some more of this. I wont give up lol i will submit a video with a shirt too. Thanks for checking in! Ps. Just got Simonis 860HR cloth. What a difference. Speak soon!
@DragHo924 жыл бұрын
I need to run 27 before the beginning of december and get a harder challenge!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
This Challenge has two parts ... the “run your age” part and the “what’s the highest you can in” part. Good luck at both!
@BeanstotheBones4 жыл бұрын
thx for the video dr.super.dave :)
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, and thank you. I aim to swerve. :)
@dg20154 жыл бұрын
I have no problem running the rack, I just have trouble getting on the key ball, and when I do I totally choke on making the ball. lol I will practice this week.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Getting on a key ball properly is a very important skill in many games.
@andraskoleszar97594 жыл бұрын
I will definitely try this challange some time. One question if I may, how important is it to rack the balls tightly?
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
It is very important to rack the balls tightly. If you want some good advice on how to do this, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/racking/
@Dysusfusion4 жыл бұрын
I don't play alot of straight pool but I do like to practice it on my own from time to time and one of the first times playing it I ran 36. Mind you that was on a bar box and I'm used to playing snooker on a 12 x 6. My goal if I ever truly commit to it is to break 75 for now and maybe one day run 150.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Go for it. Please post a video when you run your age or post a good high-run score.
@Dysusfusion4 жыл бұрын
Oh I'm good for a couple of years, I'm 27
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@Dysusfusion Let's see a video with a good score. You might be the first in the Challenge to post a video running your age.
@Dysusfusion4 жыл бұрын
We'll see, hard to get table time at the moment.
@HoulieMonАй бұрын
My friend is 92 ! That could really be a challenge for !
@DrDaveBilliardsАй бұрын
That's why there is the "Run 100 Minus Your Age" option. A run of 8 should be an realistic goal.
@timmanton3404 жыл бұрын
I just spent two hours practicing with Earl Strickland Sunday. He handed me my ass the whole time told my my hand looked like a wet towel on the table because I had an open bridge and my hand on the table. He insisted I would never get better if I can’t do a closed bridge which I can’t do because of pain or have a jacked up off the table bridge which doesn’t feel natural. I see you shooting like a champ and have a similar bridge to me. It takes all the fun away if I’m in pain or labor to make a bridge. Should I just ignore and keep going with what feels comfortable?
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Old school players mostly used closed bridges but there is nothing wrong with a solid open bridge. In fact, it offers many advantages per the info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/
@timmanton3404 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards his problem mainly was I could never get the power or maneuverability on the cue that I can without a closed bridge. He was very intimidating so I wasted my time doing what he was saying to do in spite of my pain and hate for his bridge he was showing me. After all I am a beginner and he is Earl Strickland, so how could I possibly argue with what he is telling me? Even though I wished I did and had him show me something else other than my bridge hand. It’s what tripped me up our entire practice session
@ShortstopOnPool4 жыл бұрын
Watch snooker players. They all use an open bridge for every single shot including power draw shots. The balls are lighter but there is no reason you cannot do the same playing pool. Just make sure your stance is solid and good technique to stroke straight. Have fun!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@ShortstopOnPool Again, there are many advantages to an open bridge: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/ and to a low stance: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/low/ That's why practically all snooker players do these things, given the accuracy required in snooker.
@peterdenreijer23173 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@IsCumaFut2 Жыл бұрын
I want to play someone at this game Livestream if I can. I only learned the game recently. As it's not played where I'm from..
@Hirokal72Ай бұрын
Will you ever do a video encyclopedia of Straight Pool like you have with 8/9/10 ball and one pocket?
@DrDaveBilliardsАй бұрын
... probably not, but I could change my mind in the future.
@MCtravler2 ай бұрын
Other videos on the rules of 14.1, call for a 15 ball rack for the opening break.
@DrDaveBilliards2 ай бұрын
@@MCtravler This is the only video I have on Straight Pool, but detailed rules can be found in Section 4 here: wpapool.com/rules/
@gordonschroyer23922 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Some video's that I watch about straight pool, or 14.1, start the game with a full rack and cue ball in the kitchen. Others start with what appears to be a 14 ball rack, object ball in hand and cue ball in hand. Are these just two different games or a different rule set such as APA 8 ball and Valley 8 Ball? Your "Age challenge" will be a long hall for me, I think the best I shot was 9 and I am over 50... :)
@DrDaveBilliards2 жыл бұрын
A traditional straight pool game or match starts with a 15-ball rack, but an exhibition high-run attempt usually starts with CB and OB in hand with a break-out shot.
@ThiccEagle4 жыл бұрын
Found out my coach and other advanced players enjoy straight pool. I was surprised there isn’t as many tournaments around straight pool, and more importantly instructional videos... then BAM! Dr Dave dropping another banger and this time about straight pool
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like my latest "banger."
@mosesng60504 жыл бұрын
Luckily for me, I tried 14.1 Pool earlier when I was 20(that is this year). But unfortunately, as usual, I wasn’t able to play pool during COVID-19 in Sabah(the highest infected Malaysian state cases in Malaysia).
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully, you can find a table to play and record on soon. Stay well.
@Flatulisti4 жыл бұрын
56 what the fricking hell, you’re in a good shape!!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've always been active. That helps, especially mountain biking (good full-body workout).
@WolfVdME4 жыл бұрын
Superior, Colo., August, 15, 2019 - The Billiard Congress of America would like to formally congratulate John Schmidt on his 14.1 exhibition high run of 626 balls, breaking Willie Mosconi’s 65-year-old record of 526 balls. On March 19, 1954 William J. Mosconi, playing in the East High Billiard Club in Springfield, Ohio, ran 526 balls in an exhibition match against Earl “Jake” Bruney. Mosconi’s run lasted approximately 4.5 hours and was played on an oversized 4′ x 8′ Brunswick Exposition Table. On May 27, 2019 John Schmidt, playing in the Easy Street Billiards Pool Hall in Monterey, California, ran 626 balls. Schmidt’s run, recorded on video, lasted just over 4 hours and was played on a 4.5′ x 9′ Rebco Pocket Billiard Table on Simonis 760 cloth with 5″ corner pocket openings, and 5.5″ side pocket openings. Schmidt used Super Aramith Pro Belgian billiard balls, a Sardo rack, a Predator P3 Red Butt along with a Predator Revo 12.4 mm carbon composite shaft that weighed 19.5 oz and had a length of 58″. Mosconi’s record took place during a 14.1 exhibition match. Having defeated his opponent, Mosconi kept shooting until he reached 526. Schmidt’s record took place during an intentional attempt to break Mosconi’s record. After viewing the unedited video, the Billiard Congress of America is proud to acknowledge John Schmidt’s 626 run as the new 14.1 exhibition high run record.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I hope they eventually release the video of this monumental achievement.
@artpayne85273 жыл бұрын
I had a goal at 14 years old to be able to run 50 balls. I was able to do it at 46 years old. It took 5 more years and lots of practice before I did it again. Its very hard but worth the effort. Since then I was able to break 50 47 times in 1 year and finally had a high run of 105. Sure would like to do it again even though I am now 69.
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Being over 50, you've earned the right to enter the "100 Minus Your Age" category. See the videos listed already in this category in the video description. I look forward to seeing videos from more "wise" people like yourself. :)
@lgold34164 жыл бұрын
Im 25 and my high run in 14.1 is 62 (and out). Im sure win the challenge - Now if I can only find a open pool room.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I hope you post some scores and videos if you can get access to a table.
@ChickenBoo19894 жыл бұрын
Dave will you finally do a video on snooker as well? which is straight pool but just much harder.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I love watching snooker, and I have a ton of respect for the top players, but I don't have convenient access to snooker equipment.
@ChickenBoo19894 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards yeah heard in USA its hard to get access to snooker tables and such while in the UK its everywhere and american pool tables are harder to find instead as we have UK pool which to me is a micky mouse game with the balls being a lot smaller than both american balls and snooker balls.
@LennyTepsich3 жыл бұрын
Hey Thomas if u think English Blackball is mickey mouse pool u never shot on an English pool table.. the table is the same size as American 8ball yet the pockets are half the size.. n then u have to deal with the rounded jaws vs the point jaws on American tables.. so again clearly you have never taken a single shot on a snooker or English pool table.. FACTS
@ChickenBoo19893 жыл бұрын
@@LennyTepsich actually I do play snooker. Been playing snooker since I was 6 years Old. And also played english pool as well. Having played all cue sports english 8 ball is probably the worst set of rules and the balls are so small and light you can barely have as much control with the white vs what you can do on an american pool table. English pool is a dead game FACT
@ChickenBoo19893 жыл бұрын
@@LennyTepsich and yeah ive played a lot of english pool i still think it is 100% a shit version of pool and its played on a 6ft table balls are like ping pong balls the game is shit and has 3 rule sets that are all shite. 2 shot rule is a joke even in BB with the 2 shots don't carry. Will play american and chinese pool over english pool any day!
@larrycheek35882 жыл бұрын
Good luck.
@DrDaveBilliards2 жыл бұрын
I did manage to run my age soon after this video. See the link in the video description.
@Pocketbilliardshots3 жыл бұрын
What happens if the last ball is sitting in the way of where the next rack will go? Is it a loss of run?
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
FYI, rules covering every possible racking situation can be found in Section 4.8 here: wpapool.com/rules-of-play/#Continuous-Pool
@WolfVdME4 жыл бұрын
So not starting with a standard break because its mainly a defensive thing right?
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@raygrinders39183 жыл бұрын
"Defensive thing"? If you start with a standard break it is very hard to call which ball into which pocket.
@erinnerungen88239 ай бұрын
I can't run my age, sadly. Despite playing at the poolhall with my grandfather for many years, I'm still a pretty bad player since we only play very casually for fun, minimal to no true practice. My highest score is 9 in a row, I just turned 22
@DrDaveBilliards9 ай бұрын
The challenge is a lot easier in your 20s than in your 50s or 60s. If you put in the practice, it will come.
@erinnerungen88239 ай бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards I've been wanting to get serious with improvement lately, maybe now's finally a good time to put in the work. I suppose I'll see what happens
@Zowkander4 жыл бұрын
Uh never played straight pool, but I'm gonna try the challenge. Also I have a question for you, in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPSk3h4d7yinKc at min 32.30 I think SVB performs a 3 rail bank to the middle pocket, then answers a question about getting robbed and after it, he performs the same bank two times more. And I've tried to find that kicking system or something similar and I couldn't find nothing. Do you have any idea on how is pulled off? And of u know would you make a video about it? Thanks a lot for your videos!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the Challenge. Concerning Shane's shot, I think that is just a shot he has practiced before so he has it dialed in. I don't know of any reliable systems for shots like that. If you want to be able to hit shots like that, you should practice those types of shots (like Shane did).
@Zowkander4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks! Oh, sad :c . Well it's a tricky shot and I was very impressed when I first saw it. Thank you anyway! ✌
@Dante966684 жыл бұрын
So you can shoot whatever ball you want just need to focus on the break ball?
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
You can pocket any ball as long as you call it. FYI, all rules can be found here: wpapool.com/rules-of-play/#Continuous-Pool
@Dante966684 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@4bangerdean4 жыл бұрын
I turn 54 in 3 weeks. Challenge accepted!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I look forward to seeing a video, whether you reach your goal or not. Good luck!
@MeganOHowe4 жыл бұрын
A little off-topic but anyone know how do I refinish my cue shaft? Someone used linseed oil on my one cue after sanding w 2000 grit seems to be slick just gotta clean every day lol, I want to fix my other after cleaning so much over time it took off some the shiny finish makes it not slick. Just curious if there's better, Thanks
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
What's better is "carbon fiber." :)
@MeganOHowe4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards lol yeah then no need to refinish. :p A little out of my budget now. I work in a wood shop I spray laquer and water base on furniture, I heard those finishes don't last I dunno I might think of trying to see what happens I won't try on my main cue, both are Dufferin made of maple. I do plan on saving for a predator shaft next year hehe
@lvhull8533 жыл бұрын
No wonder why its a game of love lmao
@FXBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Dave, you missed your called ball at 1:57 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJilmodqrruYgNk That is not an acceptable opening break.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing this out. I didn’t notice that while I was editing.
@FXBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards No problem. I make all kinds of mistakes in my videos. Sometimes we are too close to the problem. Good video, anyway Dave.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. As I’m sure you can imagine, this one took a lot of editing, illustration, and narrating work.
@LordBlee4 жыл бұрын
I am 49 and successfully ran my mental age of 4..... ok, 22, but I really think that over states my maturity.....
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
22 is a good start. Show us a video at some point. Good luck.
@austinmoore1689 Жыл бұрын
What happens if you miss the rack by potting the object ball without hitting rack or breaking the rack and not pot the object ball
@DrDaveBilliards Жыл бұрын
1. You need to hit the rack next (usually with a safety break). 2. It is your opponent's turn after any miss.
@austinmoore1689 Жыл бұрын
Thought so I’m about to join a pool league today and only thing they play is 8 ball from what I seen sadly but I like to practice other games by myself
@IndianHeathen19824 жыл бұрын
Where do I submit video links? I did in the comments earlier ...
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay. I just added your info to the video description.
@waltoncummins7193 жыл бұрын
I'm 13, but I don't have a pool table and I'm incompetent and can't do a draw shot for my life. Any advice?
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Get a pool table. Work on your fundamentals. Lot's of help can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/fundamentals/ And for draw shot advice, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/ Good luck with your game!
@DaVinciMV4 жыл бұрын
56? Lies! You’re 35 with a stance like that.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Funny. BTW, for the reasons why my stance looks like this, see the last two videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/advice/
@mikeg63112 жыл бұрын
1:17 with the opening break shot, you CAN NOT place a object ball anywhere you want. All 15 balls are to be racked in the triangle with 1 and 5 on the corners.
@alexparxy2 жыл бұрын
Did you not happen to pay attention to what he said right at the beginning of the video? You start with the cue ball and object ball in hand when playing ON YOUR OWN. You would be correct that, for the opening break in a match, all fifteen balls are to be racked, but the WPA World Standardised Rules for 14.1 Continuous Pool doesn't specify that the 1 and 5 balls have to be in the corners.
@mikeg63112 жыл бұрын
@@alexparxy fair enough. I just would think he would talk about the whole game. Including strategies for breaking. It's pretty important and different from 8 ball.
@alexparxy2 жыл бұрын
Incredibly correct. I’d argue that a good safety break is the most critical shot in straight pool. Some people would argue to go on the offensive and ‘trust in your break’, using an eight ball strategy to pocket either of the second row balls, or even borrow a strategy from nine ball, and cut the apex ball in the side. The opening break is probably the only shot where, to borrow a line from The Hustler, you’d look to play the percentages. An offensive break is too risky, as any ball you think you’ll make can end up missing, leaving the balls spread out, and giving your opponent the chance to run a long way away, with regards to the score. I’m quite a fan of professional snooker, where the objective of the break-off shot is very much the same as it is in straight pool. Some may argue snooker players have it easier, given that the ‘baulk colours’ (yellow, green and brown) can serve as a target to roll the cue ball behind. I personally wouldn’t, arguing that distance between the cue ball and the ‘ball on’ (ideal object ball to hit) is a bigger factor; if you leave the cue ball on the bottom cushion, only slightly leaving a red outside the pack off the side of the fourth or fifth row, there’s roughly eleven feet between the two balls, a distance most cue sports don’t even think about. The table layout promotes a safety break, in effect, as the breaking area ‘the D’ prevents from a player having a good angle on either second row ball, and the apex ball is entirely blocked, as the pink ball is placed near directly in front of the reds at the beginning of a frame.
@mikeg63112 жыл бұрын
@@alexparxy Correct me if I'm wrong but don't you have to call every shot in straight pool? So you wouldn't want to just lay into the rack on the break (like you would in 8 ball) because unless you know which is getting pocketed where, it won't help you. Slop doesn't count in straight pool, even on the break. That's correct...right?
@alexparxy2 жыл бұрын
You’re correct, straight pool is a call shot game. As I said, when breaking to start the match, you wouldn’t want to hit the rack hard and blindly call a ball, praying it goes in, so most players, including myself, will always play a safety off of the opening break, hitting the edge of the rack in such a way that the struck corner ball comes off the foot cushion back into the rack, the far corner ball comes off the long cushion back into the rack and the cue ball goes around the table, back behind the head string, with the rack largely left untouched.
@IndianHeathen19824 жыл бұрын
I ran my age this year but not on camera. :( 38 ... I'll get to it soon. Easier to do than yours!
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I guess you will need to do it again, and maybe score even higher.
@IndianHeathen19824 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards well, day 1 of the challenge did not go well - managed 23. I need to get a tripod too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooCkeHeJd6hksKc
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@IndianHeathen1982 Thank you for participating. I've added your info to the video description. I look forward to seeing how much higher you can go, and if you can reach your age.
@IndianHeathen19824 жыл бұрын
Thanks. My name is Bharat Ramakrishna. I think I can go higher. :)
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@IndianHeathen1982 Thanks for the name. I've added it. I am sure you can go higher. Let's see it.
@slolerner73492 жыл бұрын
Lol. My highest run is 26, but i'm only 59
@DrDaveBilliards2 жыл бұрын
26 is far from your age 59, but it is closer to "100 minus your age" (100 - 59 = 41), so you should be able to more easily achieve that goal (now or maybe in future years), per the others listed in the video description. Please post a video link if you do so I can add you to the list. Good luck!
@arizonaranger32444 жыл бұрын
I saw a game where efren ran something like a 100+ plus
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
John Schmidt has run 626. That's the current record.
@kurtkensson20594 жыл бұрын
"Your mission, should you choose to accept it..."
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I like it. Now get on it. :)
@kurtkensson20594 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards I was waiting for the tape to self-destruct.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@kurtkensson2059 Oh ... it still might if you don't start working on the Challenge. :)
@kurtkensson20594 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards Ha ha! Tape... I still remember that stuff... Actually, I play a version of this, without the breaks. I roll the balls out onto the table, randomly. I then pick solids or stripes, try to run them, then the 8 ball, then the rest. When I pocket the last ball, I try to leave the cueball as close to the center of the table as possible, and start over again. It admittedly doesn't help improve my breaking skills, but it does seem to add longevity to my cue tips and table cloth.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@kurtkensson2059 Try playing the balls after the 8 in rotation. That's what I like for practice.
@mikyjawj24724 жыл бұрын
I am 18 so running my age isn’t very hard aha but I don’t have a pool table at home which is frustrating but when I can get my own house I want one
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you can find a table soon to try it on. Good luck!
@mikyjawj24724 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards thank you, is there anyway I can private message you just to talk. I just don’t really get many chances to talk to pool players I live in a small town in Canada and there are 2 semi pros here but no pros aside from haydar cappo I don’t know if you know him but he is the junior u17 national 9 ball champion here last year he lives about an hour away from me and he’s a really good player. But don’t got much chances to talk to high-class players
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
I don't have much time for "talk," but I am happy to answer any questions you might have.
@tristanplays73774 жыл бұрын
Run my age,i need to play a rack and 1 ball that will be great
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
2 is a good start. It leaves lots of room to improve on your PR.
@tristanplays73774 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards i agree there is still room for improving our game to become a better pool player,that suits my game perfectly
@JEST3R_3 жыл бұрын
You're 56?!?! No way!! You look like you're in your 30's
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
That's kind of you. Thanks. I am 56, but I've always been active and skinny.
@willmaynard93753 жыл бұрын
I'm back with my second entry. This is a 70 ball run with commentary which is still shy of my age, now 75. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6xpWh3pK-VqJo
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Awesome shooting. You're an inspiration. FYI, I've updated your entry in the video description here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJilmodqrruYgNk BTW, excellent work with the "instructional embellishments" in your video.
@willmaynard93753 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks, Dr. Dave. I am flattered by your comments. They mean a lot coming from you given that you’ve inspired me and taught me so much with your hundreds of videos. If I only had your videos to learn from in 1960 when I started. My only help was that little red book 'Winning Pocket Billiards' by Willie Mosconi.
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
@@willmaynard9375 You’re welcome. I also wish I knew everything I know now when I started playing.
@avox261225 күн бұрын
Hmmm, I’ve got a little more than a month to run 35
@DrDaveBilliards25 күн бұрын
@@avox2612 … then get to work. 🤓
@AusJonny4 жыл бұрын
I should have done that thirty years ago, too late now
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
If you are over 50, you can enter the "Run 100 Minus Your Age" division. Otherwise, just run as many as you can in the "High Run" division.
@jimspencer4 ай бұрын
Playing with Dallas one night at his room he ran 405 balls on me. Didn't miss for two hours.
@DrDaveBilliards4 ай бұрын
The current record exhibition straight pool run to date is 669 (under all-ball fouls, 714 under CB fouls only) set by Jayson Shaw in January, 2022. The previous record was 626, set by John Schmidt in 2019. It broke the long-standing record of 526 by Willie Mosconi set in 1954.
@jimspencer4 ай бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards I know when Willie came to Rockford, he didn't like it too much playing Joe and Charlie. Those days are gone.
@larryleadman33564 жыл бұрын
I got to run 68
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
... you better get to work then. The “Run Your Age” Challenge definitely gets a lot tougher into your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. I really hope some 80 year olds out there will post some videos (or have a teenager help them with the video posting).
@larryleadman33564 жыл бұрын
You don't have a diamond table do you
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Nope. Olhausen. It was previously owned by the late, great Robert Byrne.
@Dzusk4 жыл бұрын
I'm 14 and I made 59
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Do you have a video? If so, please post it so I can add you to the list in the video description; otherwise, maybe try again while recording.
@Dzusk4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards Didn't record it. Now I am learning straight pool with my coach for almost a month. Yesterday I got the "How to play your best straight pool" book and reading it
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
@@Dzusk Good luck with your game!
@Dzusk4 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards thanks
@willmaynard93753 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and the challenge. I am 74 and here is my entry of 58 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIvOiHeaqal8qKM with commentary. Shy of running my age, but it's a start. Thanks for all that you do in promoting the understanding of this great game!
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Good shooting. Thank you for being our oldest participant so far. I look forward to seeing a 74 or 75 from you in the near future. FYI, I've added your info to the video description above.
@willmaynard93753 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks, Dr. Dave. Hopefully my runs increment faster than my age.
@jasonnieuwenhuis3353 жыл бұрын
I tried for about 2 hours, best I did was 22
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Post a video and I'll add you to the list in the video description.
@jasonnieuwenhuis3353 жыл бұрын
@@DrDaveBilliards I deleted it, I’ll get another one when I can, thanks
@DrDaveBilliards3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good.
@WolfVdME4 жыл бұрын
CJ Wiley pocket over 400 in a row.
@DrDaveBilliards4 жыл бұрын
And John Schmidt holds the current record at 626. But I only post new scores with video proof here.
@frazierg03254 жыл бұрын
Fast Eddie
@MixMasterLar4 жыл бұрын
Well I'm only 32, so shouldn't be *that* bad, yeah?