Exercise #1 “The Ladder”

[@jsw548]

Hey Fedor, I would love to see how you work through different, random 9 ball layouts. To hear what you are thinking, get to see exactly how you are striking the cue ball and your follow through, up close. That would be unique and very useful to us players.

[@drix2696]

I really like that you show what English you're putting on the ball and how hard you're hitting it.

[@mikelessard7492]

This lesson is HUGE to help newbies learn the best English to use on these types of drill shots 👌😎👍💪

[@keithkruger7270]

Fedor, the consistency of your ROUTINE is amazing and to be commended. Every shot, your set up and routine exactly the same. I've been a huge fan of the game for a long time and you're definitely one of the best I've seen in that regard.

[@DavidWeymouth-oz9ex]

Fedor, you’re such an amazing player and I love love love what you’ve done with this video. The speed meter and the tip positions were immensely helpful! You are a beast and a genius.

[@busterbuster1641]

That stroke is smooth as butter. Great to see you starting a channel. You and Alison Fisher have the best stoke in the game.

[@robdetuinman2]

And Siming Chen

[@rockymilner3286]

Fedor, Thanks for sharing.

[@highhitproductions]

His talent and fluent stroke is unreal. If I was 1/2 as talented I’d be satisfied.

[@maxlahoud]

That was so satisfying to watch, and the background music just added to it. Looking forward to more Fedor videos!!

[@mvp_of_9356]

So excited, I have been waiting for you to start a channel with some drills! Can’t wait to have you on team USA in 2024!!

[@jerryrathman5717]

Really like that you show where you hit cue ball and the power meter. Thanks Fedor!

[@doncardinal912]

We're officially adopting Fedor as American. We have plenty of room for Fedor on our Mosconi Cup Team. Win everything brother Gorst, and show them who is coming to play.

[@joshfaulkner3008]

I agree We could use him for sure

[@mattblankenship7660]

Someone at the state dept make this happen! No state taxes in Florida Fedor!

[@charlesshepherd2004]

@@mattblankenship7660 Or Tennessee. 🎱

[@mikelessard7492]

I second that lol....love u fedor ❤️ 😍

[@livingintulsaoklahoma3017]

I like it! Good job!

[@truss6282]

Thanks Fedor!

[@sdickinson5234]

Bert Kinister invented this drill. Niels Feijen was Bert's student when he was a teenager. Niels appears in several of Bert's instructional videos. The 60 Minute Workout is still the best instructional video for learning to play position in 9-ball.

[@dfloriza]

I'm an intermediate pool player (APA 4 in 9-ball for reference) and I'm learning how to control the cue ball - seeing the drills not only with the English, but also the power really helped me put the shots in perspective, especially how a pro interprets what low, mid, and high powered shots look like. Thank you for the video!

[@chadhutsell8847]

My newest favorite you tube channel for pool content. Looking forward to his insight. You are an exceptional player. Soon to be or arguably the best in the world

[@SereneAguila]

Looks like a very challenging drill. Can’t wait to try it out myself. Thanks for the video.

[@chadjohns7165]

Awesome video fedor! Huge fan and hard work pays off! Never give up and keep posting!! We all enjoy it and are here to support you.

[@jacksoncook5869]

I already know im going to scratch in the side 10 times 🤣 that is so hard to do, nice drill!!

[@arijano82]

Super Video Fedor

[@johnmesamore5263]

Awesome buddy I’ll be spending a lot of time on this channel

[@theasianone3327]

So glad you have a channel now! You’re my favorite player and I use your form as a example for mine.

[@chooch2362]

Very good Fedor! Thank you for making such a straightforward guide!

[@NefariousMinds]

Can you show us exercises that you use to embed your perfect fundamentals?

[@Dzusk]

I am proud to say that I completed that drill several times

[@christosnicolaou6165]

Send us a video....

[@Dzusk]

@@christosnicolaou6165 of course I could spend some time this week to record myself making this exercise but I don't think that is needed. It's not a really difficult exercise, you need to make only one type of shot to complete the drill. In my opinion any player of intermediate level can complete it, just a matter of time (plus making this drill is not as important, as actually practising the type of shot itself)

[@christosnicolaou6165]

@billiardgrinder it's not difficult???i bet you anything that you cannot complete it. If any intermediate player would succeed on this drill i would quit pool:))

[@Dzusk]

@@christosnicolaou6165 just like I said I made it few times. I exaggerated a little that anyone can do it. It is still a very challenging drill but the shots that you have to make aren't as difficult, it's all about consistency that makes it tough

[@mrteescustoms]

Thank you so much for starting a channel and taking the time to make this helpful videos really look forward to everything you are going to share thank you !!!!!

[@brandonshilling5820]

Nice drill! Love the content!

[@KeithWatts-ry3qt]

Awesome drill thanks. Keep up the great videos.

[@SirRaze]

Dude thats friggin sick. Thats why you're a champion.

[@Shintikibob]

Great video with all of the helpful visuals like the spin and power meter. You also deserve to be credited for the awesome music and that sporty outfit. All the best to you mate!

[@rolltideroll8250]

Great routine to practice!

[@mandlazondo8709]

Amazing video Fedor, looking forward to more or your upcoming ones and will definitely be trying this drill

[@hillusaf]

Great Video!! I can’t imagine how long this would take me to make them all without a mistake.

[@jaccobrollice6674]

LETS GO FEDOR!!! Happy to see the good production quality too 🔥

[@StrawWeaver]

Thanks so much for these videos. I remember two of the exercises from when I was younger but forgot details. Now we get to see you work through them. It's difficult to keep innuendo out when trying to compliment your stroke. It's perfect though. I try to emulate it when I play. Maybe one day I'll be half as fluid.

[@str8tuggin731]

Keep up these gteat training vids. Nothing better than being able to learn from a pro.

[@romelloturner1973]

Hands down one of the greatest in the world and you have soo much more to go! We are cheering for you brother continue being great and showing us the insight of your game and tips to help us better ourselves. Look forward to being there someday and look forward to seeing you in mosconi soon! Cheers 👍🏽

[@NOmerOnePositive1015]

Amazing. Thanks, Champ Fedor!!

[@noahjewell3195]

Love the video! You should do some one pocket drills soon!

[@gamesilove7]

Thank you

[@rodsautter6135]

Thank you Fedor. Keep them coming!!

[@jaggedistvan2477]

That was so dumb. And I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. The cue ball control was insanely good. Thanks for the video from your newest subscriber.

[@hmadalhamd3187]

Nice to see where you hit the cueball nice work

[@frederiquerijsdijk]

Very nice. Good pool, good video and production.

[@hoangbon6789]

great video. Can you teach me the basic standing position when playing?

[@shawjoe71]

I do a drill like this but the rules are simpler. All balls on the rail. Shoot in any order but first shot must be out of the kitchen. No combination shots and cueball cannot contact any other ball or you have to start over. I'll give this drill a try Fedor, thanks

[@stevemiller1159]

Very nice video Fedor, love the way you show the force of the stroke and the spin you're putting on the cue ball for each shot. I think exercises geared toward intermediate and lesser skilled players would be best, please remember we aren't at your level of play.

[@leminhbach5410]

Good.keep doing video.❤

[@ATrainGames]

Fantastic video, Fedor! Thanks for taking the time to put this together to help us get better. The takeaway for me is the confidence you have to bring the cue ball across the table that close to the side pocket knowing you aren't going to scratch. Years of practice will develop that I imagine. Thanks for sharing and best of luck going forward! (Oh, how's the citizenship paperwork coming along? Mosconi 2023 is coming fast and Team USA needs YOU! :D )

[@justsomeguy6474]

I've made it to the 2 ball almost every time!

[@mphosimonlebese4553]

Subscribed in a whim, youre one of my favourite players Fedor.

[@markfung9384]

I just stumbled across your channel; thank you for the huge effort you put into making these videos!! Very inspiring!

[@greenerdays999]

Please keep posting these

[@davidohalloran8670]

Sweet stroke keep up the practice you will be world champion one day good luck ☘️🎱😉

[@Krushard]

Appreciate the multiple camera setup, makes it easier to read the spin, when it's showing shooter's point of view. The sound could be improved I think, the empty room adds a lot of echo.

[@zanethind]

I'll try this exercise thanks

[@zanethind]

Great to see you do this

[@stdavis22]

awesome...keep the drills comng plz

[@Spaceman_82]

I like this. What is one thing you way a player can maximize his practice time in order to control the cue ball better and be more consistent? Your pre shot is phenomenal!

[@johnmesamore5263]

There is absolutely nothing about this guy not to like.

[@raymondcaraway]

This is lesson 1? I can’t wait for the rest!

[@OTM87]

Wow that's a really hard drill!

[@skipperry63]

That was amazing!

[@darsigny]

Wow amazing video! For the next one, is it possible to have variant for lower skill player? Cant wait for the next one. Thank you

[@jaydee2620]

I think this is probably the hardest drill there is. nice work. u make it look like I could do it lol

[@KASPERSKY707]

Awesome video!

[@yunushotavia4664]

Great video!

[@jakecivis7402]

Nice control

[@ivanford7575]

Superb

[@jaroslavcech225]

that's mental!

[@leckovich]

Great, keep doing videos 👍🏻

[@nibzlegend99]

Hard drill good job champ

[@zacrobbins7235]

Awesome man! Really enjoy the vlogs as well. Can you play the 15 ball ghost?

[@johnallen9583]

Awesome

[@ちゃのす]

beyond my descriptions😂

[@ianfrancisledesma4431]

Liked and subscribed!

[@sbillington42]

Loved the video. I'm curious what tip do you use on your playing cue? Thank for the great content.

[@vladimirsherstnev2693]

Отличное видео. Только у меня вопрос, что изменится в силе ударов и винтах, если все это делать на старом сукне? Успехов и ждём продолжения.

[@jameshopkins4460]

The kid doing the drill seems like he might be decent at pool. We should give him a shot at the Mosconi cup for the USA.

[@724riff]

His tempo looks tye same every single shot and his follow through , however impact looks well after his hand is past his elbow yet he doesn't miss and it's flawless

[@markgargan5793]

Great drill, do you use back hand english to maintain the shot line and derive the desired spin? A number of times you came very close to the middle pocket but still never caught the jaw? Have you a rule of thumb for that when you're down on the cueball or is that just touch? Glad I found this channel.

[@sealewy7905]

Put a video tutorial as well on cue action

[@joebird2744]

Hi fedor I'm a big fan i too have an elbow stroke I'm getting really good but i know i can improve. Is there any tips you can give me to improve? Kind regards joe

[@drnoise]

Really a struggle pulling this off on an 8 foot table. I'm pretty sure if I had the strength to crush my cue ball into a powder, I'd have done it by now.

[@Chrispoolroom]

If you start this drill at the age of 12 I know now why your that good

[@IsmailTo]

Nice fedor 💪

[@roorfetish]

brutal 👍

[@matanianeter6960]

Hi good drill. How often do you change your tip

[@jacksoncook5869]

Do you have any stroke drills that you do?

[@shortydancer]

Hey Fedor!

[@camaroman2205]

How often do you do drills vs practicing different game types?

[@vcslimm2000]

👏👏👏

[@masterdurick5667]

hey fedor, i came to this video for help with this drill. is it just much much harder to do it with the balls frozen to the rail? specifically, the type of shot like 2 to 3. if they are frozen, the cue ball's tangent line is ever so slightly forward so you'd need more spin? or maybe it's just heavily dependent on table conditions, maybe grabbier rails will make the shots more possible?

[@FedorGorstPro]

Yes, much harder when balls are frozen! Give it a try.

[@Sagesage1212]

Would this drill work on a 8’ table?

[@romelloturner1973]

Oh and can someone hook me up with the song he’s got playing?! Lol cheers 👍🏽

[@thunderlips6311v2]

What size are the pockets you play on

[@JoostVollebregt]

Great video. You didn't hit two rails on the 12 though ;) I am trying this one myself without the three balls in the center. I also like the brainwash training, although its not well fitted for your format with the spin and power meter because its all stop shots :)

[@jaybo1976]

If I can do this drill will I be good? I'll let you know in 5 to 10 years 😁

[@Flowtester1]

man i was trying this on my 7ft. table and it wasn't fun.

[@wdiddy1]

Okay it might take me a couple of tries to nail this one lol. Fedor can you at least show some misses if there were any to let us not feel so bad.