Most Costly Mistakes with Ball in Hand - (Pool Lessons) 8 Ball, 9 Ball and 10 Ball

What good is Ball in Hand if you misuse it and fail to run out. This video will show you the number one mistake players make and 8 other common ball in hand errors you need to avoid.
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[@rocketceo]

Here’s another huge mistake that belongs in the top 10. You need to follow a ball 8’ down the long rail to get on the money ball, the player puts the cue ball 4” away, shoots with max high, and then stands up with a puzzled frown when whitey only goes 2’ instead of 8’. Seen it a million times. If the cue ball is too close it will slide for the first little bit, and not pick up the natural rolling spin needed for follow action to work. Put whitey 7-8” away, the shot is no harder, and follow through is easier.

[@thegodofpez]

The gymnastics bit had me rolling. It’s so true. 😂 Great work as always, B.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you enjoyed it! Now you’ll think about that every time you see somebody do it, and laugh.

[@PoolSharkApparel_]

I cracked up at that comment as well.

[@MK-zm8vl]

Not walking around table to view lay of land when first have ball in hand... usually miss some angles

[@FXBilliards]

I’m grateful that you watched my video. Thanks for your comments. I hope you’re subscribing.

[@fixitrod4969]

Another good one, Bryan. These realistic training videos are awesome. Not many online instructors do this. Thank you!

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate that!

[@iamcoffeerepublic]

5:56 You are playing one of the best safeties you’ve played all day hahaha 😂

[@FXBilliards]

I crack myself up.

[@darkhelmet4279]

There's a few of these that we all do from time to time. Recognizing your problem areas and being honest about it puts you on a path to improvement! Great content as always!!🎱

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stevemiller1159]

#1 I see in league from lesser players has to be placing CB for a straight in shot with no play after making that ball, also I see very few safeties played from BIH. Unless there's been a crap break, or multiple clusters, having BIH gives a shooter a good chance to run out. Thanks for your time and effort Bryan, your vids are A1 👍

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks again Steve**** I appreciate your comments

[@FXBilliards]

Hey Gang, what’s the number one mistake YOU see people making?

[@BROU-bb2uc]

This one guy draws almost every shot and we are like WHY?

[@NoVowel]

One mistake I see people making often is coming into clusters with too much speed. Many seem to think they HAVE to hit a cluster with speed when many times they just need to cause separation... I believe you've already made a video on this topic already though.

[@benklingenberg3618]

Second point you mentioned.. put themselves straight on the ball sitting on the rail.

[@michaelmcknight3639]

Amazing vid Bryan. The most common mistake I see - and I make - is not putting the ball in the pocket because I'm trying to get position. BTW how did you make this comment a month before you posted the video 😮

[@murahk123]

The number one thing I see that infuriates me is making runouts and pattern plays harder than it needs to be.

[@Salty80556]

I was thinking I was going to have to CORRECT "YOU"..... God forbid......... lol..... Yes, I saw your patterns, but one of them was a bit "hinky" for ME. I am grateful the lesson is to "Have a Pattern" to the out. Awesome, Brian. Keep up the good work.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@robertirwin8892]

As someone who is still kind of new to the game ( about 8 - 9 months) I spotted what you were going to do on the #2 problem with ball in hand ( 2- 3 & 7) before you showed what you were going to do, in other words I knew you were going for the 2 -3 -7 in that order BEFORE you did it because that's what I would have tried to do.

[@user-zu8nz8mg3z]

So true.I rarely get to it later.

[@PoolSharkApparel_]

Bryan, I made it all the way to #1 and I am a banger...lol. Great video as usual. Thank you for your contribution to the game.

[@FXBilliards]

Boom! No matter what they say, bangers are people too. Thanks for watching. Bad ass logo!

[@Mike-zf4xg]

hates "draw for show, follow for dough" then explains why it's true, ha! love the vids: as i've gotten better and cue ball movement after a shot, #1 has me finishing out more and thus winning more.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching Mike

[@TheWorldlsMyToilet]

Thanks as always. I'm happy to recognize the correct patterns before you say them. Really appreciate the time you put in to these.

[@FXBilliards]

You are so welcome!

[@paulgreen758]

Brian I played my first game of 9 ball last week race to 7, I ran 6 racks thanks to your advice, but I was playing a far better and younger player lost 7-6 but really enjoyed the game, ive found I now get the occasional twitch in my older age, probably like the Yips in golf putting but I can't wait to go back again and play more

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for sharing your comments and thanks for watching our videos

[@jeffboswell68]

I have had to waste so many timeouts because a lower SL wants to shoot an unnecessary combo......drives me crazy! Another great vid B! I have a whole list of people im sharing this with! LMAO😅

[@FXBilliards]

Nice. Thank you very much for watching.

[@PoolSharkApparel_]

Yes, been there done that

[@HereAfterBilliards]

"How bout you get to it right now!" 😂😂😂😂 Love it

[@JustMe-ut5rn]

Love it.. Watch these every week before league night

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

Good video B! Thx for everything u have taught us all!

[@FXBilliards]

Any time! Thanks for watching and for your comments.

[@poolflorian2235]

Brian I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS PRICELESS PRICELESS PRICELESS VIDEOS WOW PLEASE DO MOREEEEEEEE

[@Robert-ln7yt]

Awesome view great information 🎉. Break up the problem balls first 😊. Very important. Thanks for helping us become better.

[@FXBilliards]

Our pleasure!

[@poolflorian2235]

AMAZING AMAZING I CAN WATCH THIS OVE😢AND OVER BRI. PLEASE PLEASE DO MORE BALL IN HAND CAN BE A TREMENDOUS STRESS OR A BLESSING BASED ON SKILLS

[@jarrets2292]

Since I started watching and PAYING attention, I am winning more matches easier while watching my opponents struggle. They don't want advice so I am keeping your channel to myself. i just chuckle.. thanks Brian

[@FXBilliards]

Good stuff. Thank you very much for watching and thanks for your comments Let me know there’s anything I can help with.

[@jonathangreenberg2362]

Bryan, I don't usually comment, so this one will have to do. I learn a lot from your instructional videos! Your rail shot video helped me make rail shots as well, or better, than "easier" shots! I'm commenting on THIS video because your sense of humor (amusement at these ball-in-hand situations) made learning fun. I always think of option #1 when I have ball in hand, but now I have a few more options to consider. Thank you, very much!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much for your comments.

[@user-yo5mg8zj5j]

Very impressive coaching thank you ❤️🙏

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RJNehlen73]

I was taught a long time ago the ABC's. A's are out in the open. B's are balls on rails, and C's obviously are tied up and blocked from pockets that need opened up. So off of the break if this is the reality then I have to figure out the pattern to the key ball and if I don't see the table run out then I have to play into a safety against my opponent. Great video.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for sharing RJN. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.

[@jamesmarze9850]

Great content Brian thank you

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vikraman89]

Hey Bryan, I love watching your videos, they are very very insightful, thanks for posting up all these videos, really appreciate it and it's fantastic

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!

[@glockasauruswrex6362]

Jeez Bryan...been watching me play or what????😂 Guilty of most of these at one time or another so good stuff. #1 is key for sure...our 8-ball level 7 advises us to take the hardest shot 1st on BIH. Thanks again, Coach.

[@wwj745]

Good video as always. I missed with ball in hand at a tournament the other night, lol. My brain was thinking of cue ball position and not making the shot. It is nice to be getting out though. After a long lay off and a couple other issues. I am finally getting part of my stroke back.

[@richbrant8534]

Sooooo.... much to think about. Rotation teaches those things. Thanks..... I appreciate your videos.

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!

[@domenicocalise]

Great video Brian

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@apexpredatorbilliardstraining]

You talk about what many instructors don’t talk about the reality is that players watch what needs to be done but never actually do it and the mere fact that these are very common scenarios that come up and thou it makes them look silly its teachers like you that make them aware of why they may not and isn’t getting better. Nice video

[@FXBilliards]

I’m grateful that you watched my video. And thank you for your comments.

[@tharagleb]

I thought number 1 would be always taking a straight-in shot with BIH. I use to play weekly in a local bar tournament, I saw so many people line up a straight-in shot and I was thinking "Okay, but you won't make the next shot."

[@FXBilliards]

That’s a good one. It’s amazing how many people do that

[@PoolSharkApparel_]

Yeah, I see it all the time on league night. Especially with the APA 5 and unders.

[@donaldgraff8090]

Another good video good job.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks again!

[@trevorsmith3947]

VERY VERY VERY Good video B. Thanks for putting the extra time into this video much appreciated and lots of knowledge and wisdom to learn from you. You are definitely better at explaining and actually playing pool then every APA couch or instructor I have came across thanks for putting the time into these educational videos there extremely helpful even for people of my level I'm boarder line APA 7 and I still learn new things and have to work on my speed control

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much for your comments and thanks for watching. I’m glad any time I can help.

[@bordenf]

Good stuff!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks!

[@csbilliards]

#1 mistake I see with ball in hand is not addressing the issues with the runout before just potting balls.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for your comments Chris

[@connierussell8625]

Thank you I have been stepping up on my games I'm a one in APA heading to las Vegas to 9 ball our team I beat a player about beat me all the time he is a good 2 going on 3. But .I know I'll be moved up to a 2 when we play..there . can't wait to play out there again went for 2020-2021 world pool championship.but due to a earache. So I didn't get to play .we are a bunch of misfits that pulled off a some great games ..

[@josesosa5297]

Great Job thx

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you too!

[@yes2crypto]

These are great.

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@chad47302]

Hey Bryan. I was at APA LTC (9-ball) yesterday in Fort Wayne Indiana and in the finals. When I got down to the last 4 balls I needed to win the championship, I hooked myself near the second dot of the long rail. The 4 ball was the second diamond on the same long rail but was blocked by 2 balls. The match was close, and I wanted to be sure and make a good hit. I'd thought about a masse, or maybe using some english on the bottom rail but I could actually hear your voice in my head about 3 rail shots. I noticed it was in the path and I shot it confidently. I was able to come off 3 rails and kick the 4 ball 1 rail to the center of the short rail. With your help, my team and I are heading to Vegas in August!! Thank you for making these videos and explaining pool in simple terms. I will continue to tell others about your channel.

[@FXBilliards]

Wow, that’s great stuff. This is definitely one of my favorite comments of the year. Thank you very much and I’m glad I could help.

[@craigkendall1754]

A nice lady on my APA team sometimes places the cue ball to where she needs to use the bridge. It’s a seven foot table!

[@FXBilliards]

Buddy, I think it’s your duty to set her straight

[@kyxufxx]

thanks

[@firstlast9337]

Bryan, let me first say that the information you provide is second to none. You have so many videos, all of which are excellent to help any player advance. The only hard part is deciding where and what video to watch. I would like to ask if you have any videos on practice routines for 8 ball, 9 ball or straight pool. For example, shot making practice routines, shape routines and safety routines. I practice quite often, yet i struggle with structuring my practice time to be efficient. Is there anything you can recommend to structure practice to be the most beneficial or to create my own practice routines based on my deficiencies id like to work on?

[@FXBilliards]

I feel that practice should be personalized so what’s good for me, might not be best for you. Watch my video on the Petra method just search, FXBilliards PETRA

[@firstlast9337]

@FXBilliards thank you sir.

[@jriley7164]

The number 1 issue i see is when a 2 or 3 has a ball on the short rail and they shoot it straight and leave the cue on the rail for the next shot,especially when it is down table.I told the low players on my team they are NOT allowed to do that 😂

[@kentham8044]

Number one problem I have is thinking I can run out with ball in hand where there are multiple clusters on the table. I usually break a cluster up and create another cluster in the process that forces me to play safe and usually lose the rack. Baiting my opponent into breaking the cluster is definitely something I have to think about next time.

[@FXBilliards]

There is nothing wrong with breaking up a cluster with your BIH and then playing a safe if needed. Your views mean a lot to me. Thanks again and please subscribe.

[@toddriley3357]

Suggestion for a future video. I have heard guys say, I play much better after x beers. Perhaps someone that plays too mechanical vs with good flow, might play well after a few. I’m a methodical player, but I occasionally practice a rack fast just to learn to be athletic with my stroke. My theory is never drink until after match if you want to play your best.

[@FXBilliards]

Great suggestion! Maybe we can do some on site testing LOL

[@PoolSharkApparel_]

I will say this. In competition I used to play a little better with a cocktail in me. Only enough to take the edge/nerves off, but your senses arent affected yet. My wife and I ride motorcycles. We lived in the mountains of southern california with tons of twisty roads. She was terrified of the turns and most people know that a scared rider makes bad mistakes. I told her to have a drink before we rode(once again not drunk but enough to take the edge off) and she rode those twisties like the wind. No longer have to do it as the more you do it the more routine it is. PSA...I dont condone drinking and riding...lol

[@beckyhimel4427]

Watching ur videos helped me a lot I'm new to league but my dad had been teaching me for years altho in only 2 matches in everyone tells me they can't wait to see me in a year thanks for all ur lessons and videos. My 2 biggest issues are long shots and learning the diamond system, any suggestions?

[@FXBilliards]

Becky email me at fxbilliards@ gmail.com - I have some ideas for you.

[@jbart9309]

Putting ball in hand too far away from the object ball. Or too close! I was watching your oldest videos the other day, btw, and while the content was great, your newer vids are so professionally well done even as you maintain an informal style. A really great channel.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much

[@rjohnson8ball]

At 2:45 , my preference is to place the cue ball part way between the 10 and 3 ball, so that the cue ball will do a moderate cut on the 3. This shot is shorter than playing along the length of the table, plus the cue ball gently comes off the rail and in line for a straight shot on the 7 ball.

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you taking the time to tune in.

[@wdiddy1]

Last example I would hit the 4 and hook them so they have to bank at that ball on the short rail or pull off some other kind of tough shot.

[@FXBilliards]

Not a bad plan. Have a great day.

[@rwallace0336]

One of my favorite things to see is there’s four balls on the table not a one of them touching and someone tries combo in the nine instead of running out

[@tenzinpassang5227]

Hey, nice video 👍 what is the size of your table ? How much space is need to install one like yours ? Thanks 🙏

[@FXBilliards]

This is a 9 foot table and it’s usually recommended that you have a space that is 14 x 18‘ for a nine foot table. Thanks for watching.

[@agm8531]

A few problems... Not addressing the problems early on and having to play hero ball at the end and not being focused enough to complete the runout because they already think they won.

[@richardparker7168]

#facts 🤘

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you taking the time to tune in.

[@DZP...MusicForANewWorld]

HI Brian! That was excellent instruction..thank you. Your #1 tip you said to solve "your problem area first". What should you do if you know that if you solve your problem shot you will indeed pocket the ball but in doing so your leave will render you unable to continue? Is that better to do then say ignoring the problem because you see three balls you can pocket somewhere else on the table but the problem will probably still be there later? Thank you!

[@FXBilliards]

The reason we fix problems early in the rack is because you have other balls on the table. They can bail you out after you break up those clusters. Sometimes the opportunity does not present itself. Thanks for watching and thanks for your question.

[@DZP...MusicForANewWorld]

​@@FXBilliards Thank you so much Brian!! Really appreciate your help!

[@birdmun]

On the final ball in hand example, does the 4 go to the open side pocket. I know if it does, it would leave the 2 in an unknown location.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching. No, I intentionally set those so that neither ball went anywhere on its own without changes to the table. I always think it’s funny when people ask me questions that require me to watch the video, because I record these months in advance sometimes. But I’m happy to answer your question.

[@donniearmstrong8390]

another thing I have seen players do with ball in hand is take shots for granted and think this shot is so easy I don't have to try

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you taking the time to tune in. Have a great week.

[@raystanczak4277]

Nice run-through. Ball in hand doesn’t mean squat if you squander it.

[@randywoods1293]

Will though out

[@johnny5ramos]

If I got a dollar for every time I saw my opponent with ball in hand place the cue ball facing dead straight towards the object ball, I could buy multiple P3s with Revo shafts. 😂

[@Travis-xe9mk]

Has to be ppl lining shots straight on with no angle. Or, they think they're giving themselves an angle, but in reality it's not enough of an angle. Grinds my gears.

[@cryptodood]

When you have three balls to run out there are only six possible orders to take them in, not nine. Sorry. I'm a math nut. :-) Love your videos.

[@FXBilliards]

I noticed I said that twice but I wasn’t going to take the time to edit it out. The math is 3×2×1. We could count combination shots and make the number to 12 - But my favorite is the over 5000 ways to run seven balls in an eight ball rack. 7x6x5x4x3x2x1 - My videos are unscripted so I’m sure to make a couple of mistakes over 17 minutes. (1020 seconds) I appreciate you watching. Thanks for your comments. By the way, I just figured out your email password is the Fibonacci sequence - you better change it. Have a great week.

[@alextanner3332]

I am a 3 in 9 ball pool but I always lose?

[@ObsessedWithPool]

At about 6:15 in the video, after the "greatest safety you've played all day"😂, you don't show the actual shot on the 7 ball. It seems to be an editing issue where it blurs in transition and we only see where the cueball should have ended up. Was that a draw shot?

[@FXBilliards]

I recorded the video months ago, but I’m pretty sure I would’ve come off of two rails to get down table and avoid the traffic. I hope that answers your question.

[@ObsessedWithPool]

@@FXBilliards thanks for the reply, Brian. So you would have maybe given yourself a bit more of an angle in the same direction and shot the 7ball high right instead of the stun?

[@abileneinc.2777]

I had the unique experience of spending 3 hours with Bryan today. My observations are.... He has amazing observational and communication skills. In a short three hours... he has transformed my game..... And.... aside from his tutoring abilities... he has an amazing personality. If you are contemplating spending some money on your pool game... the absolute best investment you can make is enlisting Bryan.... he will show you how the game is REALLY played. Jeff S.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you Jeff - I appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure working on your game with you.

[@rodconner9079]

Not one damn thing to argue with here!!!! FACT So, so, so, much information in the videos here; if you are wanting to learn --- PAY ATTENTION!!! Be Safe

[@FXBilliards]

Your views mean a lot to me. Thank you very much for watching and for your comments.

[@Dave101.]

Thier number 1 mistake is thinking they can beat me 😂

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks again for watching and have a great week

[@Dave101.]

I love your videos, you do an outstanding job! Question...not exactly straight forward though. I was playing in a final at a comp...local pub,against a friend, who's the nsw Australian 8 ball champion. I realise every pub has thier own specific rules...ours were printed on the wall ...they stated any foul on the black was a lose of game. So..if I'm on the black ball...but it's my mates shot,he pots his " last" coloured ball,an then goes " in off" ...white ball goes in etc...did I need to pot the black to win if the white balls re-spotted? Or was that a foul on the black an I win etc lol. I've lost many games by going " in -off ,in the same circumstances an it's been ruled that I lost. In this case...they wanted me to pot the black to win,which I did...but I'm a little sceptical.

[@FXBilliards]

Sounds like they might have been taking you for a ride. But the rules from one place to the next change in crazy ways. It's unreal how many stupid rules people play by in some places. I'm glad you ended up winning but I can not make a ruling on "their" rules. Thanks for watching Dave.

[@Dave101.]

@@FXBilliards thanks mate,yeah that's what exactly what I thought. Afterall he shook hands concieding the match...but was moments later talking into adjusting the rules...makes me sick,I skipped last weeks comp out of protest lol. Cheers Brian! 🍻