Escape snookers every single time with this simple technique | 8 Ball pool tips and techniques

In this video, Mick demonstrates a simple technique to get out of tricky snooker situations and shows how he has applied them in real world matches. This system is the go-to approach to escaping snookers that require one or two cushion escape.
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[@IamKlaus007]

Anyone able to demonstrate what they're explaining has my undivided attention. Cheers Mick.

[@SnookerLoopy14Seven]

Straight to the point video and so well explained. Great pool player and a great teacher 👍

[@mickthemachinehill]

Thank you

[@Vince_Paul]

Great refresher on the last video you did on it. Excellent stuff yet again Mick.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tc-ou2zb]

Excellent tip - thank you very much 🙏😊

[@paulrumbold2436]

Mike awesome as always . You’re the man . Learning is always great at any age . Thanks for showing me the right way to play pool . Even though I’m 58 . Life is good . Pleasure watching your videos

[@mickthemachinehill]

My pleasure!

[@SultanSaeed_99]

Excellent, thank you Mick.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelhaigh9182]

Hi mick enjoyed you getting out of them snookers more so potting them that’s why your regard as the best or 1 of them us mortals will be glad just to hit the right ball

[@mickthemachinehill]

Thanks 👍

[@John14vs6_]

Wow I need to try this out. Thats why I regard you one of the greatest in UK standards of pool. I hope you can play the pool players here in South Africa.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Maybe later on this year, depending on a few things.

[@John14vs6_]

@@mickthemachinehill awesome sir that will be fantastic. Thanks, I tried this out and it actually works just need to find a way not to mark the table with chalk so I know where to shoot.

[@mickthemachinehill]

🤣

[@johnchampion7819]

Very clever. I'll try it on my table tonight.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Let me know how you get on

[@jama211]

🤯🤯🤯 insane

[@JS-ll8ro]

The GOAT

[@mickthemachinehill]

Thank you

[@guppybhatt]

Hi Mick what if I need to hit the 8 ball half ball to send the cue ball up the other end of the table - hit the black and play a safety at the same time?

[@mickthemachinehill]

Just adjust accordingly.

[@EVil-ob8in]

Just wondering why you are lining the balls up the table when setting up these examples. Does the method work best when the balls are in these positions?

[@mickthemachinehill]

Sorry, I don’t understand your question. The balls were placed with little thought.

[@jibrohni]

So simple - why do they NEVER explain this in the snooker scene?? Until now I've had to watch the horror of American pool (kidding)

[@mickthemachinehill]

Don't let Mr Boyes hear you say that! 😂

[@havesomegratitude]

​@@mickthemachinehillHey Mick! Do you know if this works on a snooker table too?

[@UKWEED]

​@@havesomegratitudehey I tried it earlier and it works on the one cushion escape, I'm not sure if it works on the 2 cushion version though, would love to know

[@DavidWood-ho9zw]

Angles Mick manus

[@mickthemachinehill]

🤣

[@intercrew99]

Hi Mick, Got a question. Any tips for when you have to parallel shift a longer distance. For example when the distance between the cue ball and object ball are far apart like 4 or 5 diamonds, that parallel shift now hast to move so much further and it's easy to be off an inch or 1.5 inch which translates to 2 or 3 inches when bouncing of the rail and going towards the target? I seem to just barely miss it more than 60-70% of the time.

[@Leinsterken]

Just look at the angle your cue makes at the cushion. 30 degree or 12 degree. Then replicate that angle at the whiteball. You can drag your cue up the cushion if it helps. You can also use the rail bead and the outer partof the table if you wish. Look at the angle there and recreate it at the white

[@mickthemachinehill]

Does your table roll off? 😂

[@alexandrebelisle7664]

You seem to hit the ball higher than showing in the image to the screen, am i wrong? You seem to hit the ball higher

[@mickthemachinehill]

not really an issue at this speed as long as it doesn't affect the trajectory of the ball

[@gymtrition5946]

Mick I absolutely love ye. But the start of the video is bleeding shite. Ha like game of thrones shite

[@mickthemachinehill]

Ha ha! I took inspiration from your fashion choices 😜

[@gymtrition5946]

@@mickthemachinehill legend ha I got you to reply.

[@justindeery869]

Hi Mick where are you aiming to on the cushion through the black on the one cushion escape?

[@johnholmstrom4212]

You should be hitting with a touch of center-high to hit more accurately for the one-rail kicks.

[@0000oooo100]

Omg thank you! I really needed a one cushion escape technique. I knew about the parallel shift for two cushion escape but now I'm gonna slay the one cushion escape also. Many thanks.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenzington7830]

Perfect timing as always Mick. literally just asked what system to use to get out of snookers

[@mickthemachinehill]

Perfect! Hope it helps

[@paulgreen758]

The table I play on has weird cushions you cant play that on those, my god ive tried, but I can do bank shots in the Clariey as its a much better table and the cushions are true and the table is much warmer and the throw is less when playing with spin, but I like that dead pot you made to leave a simple black ball

[@mickthemachinehill]

sounds like the table needs some TLC

[@paulgreen758]

@@mickthemachinehill without doubt mate

[@danielosullivan7940]

Not only escaping every time, but potting too, who knew it was so simple? 😂😂

[@mickthemachinehill]

easy eh?

[@danielosullivan7940]

@@mickthemachinehill if only

[@heremansmarc]

Quelle "musique" insupportable...

[@mickthemachinehill]

😂

[@andy4ward.slavaukraini.364]

Very well explained, great tip, thanks.

[@5wisher5weet]

This is brilliant

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad you liked it!

[@5wisher5weet]

@@mickthemachinehill I’m mostly and English billiards player but moved to a area that only has pool (Australia) so I’ve been binging your videos :)

[@busterbuster1641]

Cheers Mick. Nice and simple.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad you liked it

[@Kaloulessful]

Thank you for the video.

[@mickthemachinehill]

You're welcome and thank you so much the super thanks! Please let me know if there is anything in particular you want me to cover in the next filming session.

[@stuartlambert6668]

Easier on a pool table than a snooker table

[@Cue1477]

Thank god for KZbin! But most of all thank you for the fantastic video's Mick.... Awesome!!!

[@mickthemachinehill]

My pleasure!

[@Ally.MacMillan]

Thanks again Mick, that's nice and clear. With the one cushion escape, would you apply a wee bit of running side like you would for the two or three cushion escape? I guess pace would also factor into the one cushion escape, much like it does with a double?

[@mickthemachinehill]

no need to apply for one cushion

[@intercrew99]

Hi Mick, excellent video. For 2 rail kicks, I heard it's different if the cue ball is hitting the long rail first. This works mostly for when cue ball hits short rail first. Or am I misinformed?

[@mickthemachinehill]

No, I can't see why it would be

[@MegaZombywoof]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@GeorgeMolitor-g5b]

So that's why I see pool players doing that with their cue sticks , your never too old to learn something new for my self I just study the path where the cue ball has to go to make that shot . I remember years ago I was playing snooker with my bud , I fluke a red ball into the corner pocket and I was hook and of course my bud was laughing about it , all the color balls was on the spots , so I step back to take a good look how to get out of the hook , For being a short ass I had to use the long rest , the cue ball was about 1 inch away from the right corner pocket , I had to stand at the left side of the side of the table , it was a very long shot to hit the cue ball , so I called 5 rails to hit the yellow ball , once more my bud laughs at me , I had to hit the cue ball to hit the the 2 rails just around the corner pocket , the cue ball hit the other 3 rails as plan and just had enough power to roll up behind the yellow ball to make contact , with a big smile on my face and I said to my bud , its your shot asshole . For what I did , that takes years of experience and that cant be taught . People always said about me that I have eyes just like a eagle . By the way Mick you make a very good teacher . You should try to get involved with younger kids interested in playing pool for many of reasons

[@mickthemachinehill]

Thank you, yes we have plans to do something for the younger player.

[@kannyliang]

Great technique guess now I have some method of getting out of snookers on both American and Chinese tables😂

[@mickthemachinehill]

Perfect!

[@mediapartners9950]

Another great video Mick. Very helpful and well explained 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Smirnoff44]

As per usual mick bloody brilliant information, thanks for making such great videos and sharing your knowledge, top bloke 👍👍

[@mickthemachinehill]

You're very welcome

[@tiedoctor01]

Brilliant! Any tips for doubles?😊

[@mickthemachinehill]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l323aKeYjtNriKs&lc=UgyYONW1MiJO0ndviKR4AaABAg

[@Strang3rman]

Works on good tables, the table I play on depends on how hard you hit the white ball, yes the cushions I play on are rubbish lol

[@mickthemachinehill]

The table, cushions, cloth etc. all can impact

[@piespeafield]

I must be shite, couldn't get this to work once.😂

[@mickthemachinehill]

Keep practicing 👍

[@TimmyRipkey-zj7sg]

Would Love to know why you don't just start at the white and find the midway point to the black instead of the other way round

[@ScrappyD1983]

Cause that would make him a racist 😂

[@mickthemachinehill]

increased accuracy

[@charliepreston1]

Gotta say, i tried this tonight and it worked a treat, brilliant my game going to go up a few notches now.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad it worked for you

[@matthewilett6174]

cracking video Mick, thank you. just a quick one, when you line up the one cushion escape through the 8 ball, what point of the cushion nearest you do you use to go through the black, or is it the middle pocket you use?

[@GaryM67-71]

I just watched the video and had the same question, because if you start off wrong, you'll miss. At 02:57 when there's a line from the far cush to the black, I extended the line with a ruler, and it more-or-less hits the middle pocket, on the low side maybe. Love to hear from Mick on this point, because it seems a foolproof technique. (I will also test it myself in practice).

[@GaryM67-71]

The second example in the video at 03:20 the lining up behind the black is not from the pocket, so I remain uncertain where you start behind the 8-ball. Surely a very important thing to know, hopefully Mick will be kind enough to reply to your comment, or mine.

[@NigelFox-g2v]

Another excellent tip, as always explained simply and effectively. Many thanks Mick...Look forward to the next one.

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@glynndraper437]

Cheers mick

[@mickthemachinehill]

you're welcome

[@rich23801]

I am absolutely trying this out on the snooker table tonight.

[@mickthemachinehill]

let me know how you get on

[@J-oker251]

Mick, if you hit the white with more power does it change the angle when you come of the cushion? And will that affect whether you hit the snookered ball?

[@mickthemachinehill]

yes it would. see the video I've done on doubles.

[@J-oker251]

I have seen it that's why I asked

[@lg2525]

Thanks for another great video, this is one very important shot where you can differentiate between a player and the big boys.

[@noodldoodl1970]

Absolutely brilliant Mick, thanks for this.

[@mickthemachinehill]

You’re welcome

[@delbertstevens3124]

Thanks for this . I have been using the visual and feel method with good success. I think this will help me hit even more accurate. When you make these kick shots eyes enlarge and jaws drop. Love hearing the oos and ahs

[@fnaah_au]

why put side on it for the two -cushion escape? (4:49) how do you know how much side to put on?

[@mickthemachinehill]

please see my other videos on the parallel shift where I explain: Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6SzpJyvgsZ_qJo Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/injKYX1rqZlgnqM

[@fnaah_au]

@@mickthemachinehill thanks mate, will check 'em out. :)

[@Poolworldproject]

Brilliant as always mick

[@mickthemachinehill]

Thank you

[@lilyfeng6598]

Thank you😊❤

[@mickthemachinehill]

You're welcome 😊

[@jimjim2822]

Not quite understanding “through the 🎱”… where is the line from the eight ball to the cushion going?

[@mickthemachinehill]

Maybe you should rewatch the video. 👍

[@GaryM67-71]

@@mickthemachinehill To be fair, three people, me included, are unsure where the start point is behind the black to line up, but I will re-watch now.

[@ParagraphGurr]

@@GaryM67-71through whatever angle you need to hit the 8 to pocket or shoot to get it where you want to go

[@justindeery869]

I'm not sure about this either?

[@patricklinyard1119]

Awesome 👏👏

[@mickthemachinehill]

Thanks 🤗

[@zachx3895]

Amazing insight !!

[@mickthemachinehill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@declanhegarty8129]

brilliant mick 🐐

[@mickthemachinehill]

thanks

[@didiercuff3209]

👏

[@mickthemachinehill]

👍👍

[@briantreadwell2206]

Looks easy 😊

[@mickthemachinehill]

It was!

[@briantreadwell2206]

@@mickthemachinehill Easy for you maybe 😉

[@drro2020]

Fantastic video with great demonstration- thank you

[@mickthemachinehill]

you're welcome.