Avoid These 8-Ball Traps - Running 8 Ball Racks - Pool Lessons (8 Ball, 9 Ball) - Run Killers

[@thegodofpez]

Your output has been crazy in 2022, Bryan. Love and appreciate all you do for us out here trying to beat the big bad wolves at our local stomping grounds. 👍

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate that. Thanks for your support of the channel and your great comments.

[@richardlaino1079]

I play online 8-ball….I use a basic cue without a lot of power,time…..but I’m at 75 % win and I have won 822/2070 tournament games……the key in my opinion is to not leave a shot to the opponent instead of trying to make shots that you can’t get position….also…pool is the only sport where at times you never get a chance to play….so my win rate is so unusual….it’s been fun….I still learn a lot by watching people like yourself play…thanks!

[@bleearg13]

At 11:07, just be an APA 4 like me and you will always, without fail, pull off the greatest shot of the match and land right up against and behind that 8 ball.

[@KvnDWr]

I can tell this guy is a proper OG on the table. Earned my sub, great advice!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching - and thanks for your comments. Thats my favorite comment of the month. LOL

[@DavidLArpin]

This is genius for guys like myself who really need to stop and reconsider how to make a really good run.. Thanx Brian!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@ernestodelao1601]

I watch alot of instructional videos and there alot of good ones out there,but i have to say yours are simply the best man! Thanks!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you and my Subscribers are the best by far. We get all the REAL players working to improve their game. You guys are amazing. Thank you again.

[@Robert-ln7yt]

Great decision of choosing the correct ball to make the run out possible.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments.

[@billmankin6204]

LOL Thank you for the large print about "not a good idea to move the balls around so much." However, same idea as the previous rack, in addition to playing up table being the better choice, having a stopper ball to arrest the movement of the cue ball can be a big boon. Where most players get into trouble is contacting a ball after more distance. You chose close hits to move balls, increasing the chance of them behaving predictably. Great stuff as usual, thanks much Bryan!

[@FXBilliards]

You got it!! And thank you.

[@christiangalindo9242]

You've been helping me dominant my game!

[@FXBilliards]

I’m so glad to help - thanks for watching. Thanks for your comments.

[@markevenson987]

Thanks again for these 8 ball runout strategies. Very helpful to see the thinking pattern involved.

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!

[@bryanlillard5850]

Makes a lot of sense about which ball to take first on the rail. You’re right, I would have naturally gone with the 3 because of the angle to the 6 but then probably run in trouble getting from the 4 to the 8. Thanks for the insight B!

[@FXBilliards]

And thank you for your comments and for watching.

[@trevorsmith3947]

Haven't even watch this yet and I know it's going to be extremely informational thanks for your time and content B. Everything I have learned from you has definitely helped and benefited me alot. I also got my 2nd win in a 30 person tournament last night and what's most CRAZY! Is the last game I played all my shots but the 8ball I banked because I had to and had pretty much had no other options but it was a blessing I won 300$ so thanks for everything you teach us B. You are definitely a special individual

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate that! Thanks for sharing your growth with us T. Keep making it happen.

[@zanethind]

Awesome

[@PoppaLongroach]

Another great video!! I watched your video on high end sticks. The used mcdermott I bought was dinged n used. I sold it for what I paid for it and ordered a viking valhalla va232 with case from ozone billiards. $153 for brand new stick appropriate for me that's beautiful and has lifetime warranty. Thank you man....Keep it Old School!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for sharing! And thanks again for watching.

[@ianmastrangelo2427]

Great video Brian! Once again want to say how much I (and many others) appreciate how much attention you give to 8 ball strategy. The recent 8 ball World Championship in Puerto Rico was a great opportunity to watch the big dogs play 8 ball instead of rotation. It's very impressive to see your explanations and knowledge manifest itself in events like that and helps me make connections and test my own strategic ideas that cross my mind while observing. Bit by bit, my approach is lining up with high level players, now it's just a matter of training hard to get my execution to evolve and continue to improve. Thank you once again for the work that you and your team do :)

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you liked it. Keep hammering away at your game. Thanks very much for watching and for your comments.

[@politicalatheist5861]

I love the elevator music. Very relaxing for pool shooting

[@JustMe-ut5rn]

These videos have truly helped my game

[@pauldiaz8278]

Thank you! I am learning so much from you. My game in the league has improved so much! You are awesome!

[@FXBilliards]

Happy to help!

[@michaelmcknight3639]

Bryan! At 2:43 there were two points you forgot to cover. Worth taking another a look at?

[@FXBilliards]

LOL You got me with that one. I think I should turn that into a poster to sell.

[@michaelmcknight3639]

@@FXBilliards I'll make an advance order for 2 posters. Seriously though, love your channel. Your tough love has certainly grounded me to think realistically about my game.

[@johnhayes6414]

The bottom left shot is my favorite I am glad you showed me. My tool bag will be getting full. Soon it will be automatic no thinking like riding a bike

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching John.

[@johnhayes6414]

thanks for taking the time to teach the game you love to others

[@dougsimpson3330]

Thanks Bryan always good lessons in real pool problems

[@FXBilliards]

Happy to help

[@Chi_Town21]

I love the run out videos! Always learn something. Thank you

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you like them! More to come.

[@caseymccoy2692]

Like the new table....well deserved.....

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much

[@winstonreese3114]

Another good one! Telling it like it is again! Hope you can continue with this subject in future lessons.

[@FXBilliards]

More to come! Thanks

[@Hustler210]

Very helpful bro! Thanks for your sharing your time.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brianmack6285]

These ! I love these ! I think example #2 shows why, when the runout isn't perfectly clear, you need to walk the table and thus disturb your mindset. The 3 looks obvious because of where you're standing but the 6 is "umm, I'll get to it somehow". Moving to the other end of the table then makes the 6 look obvious and the 3, and rest, then follow naturally. I'll pat myself on the back as I'd have shot that same long draw shot to the side, even if it isn't quite in my bag. I'll give that pat up because it wasn't at all clear to me how to runout the one where you nudged the 8 to start. I don't know if Efren had the biggest bag but he certainly has the fullest bag. I am convinced it was magical. Or at least like Doctor Who's TARDIS ! (bigger on the inside than the outside)

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks Brian. Glad you enjoyed this and thanks for your comments.

[@Travis-xe9mk]

I was watching your first rack, like, Huh?! I didn't see the 4, lol. Cause it'd be stop shot on 3, stun over to 7 or 5, then can play either or. But good choice shooting the 2

[@bobj8877]

Another great video, Bryan! I do feel that I'm at a point where the mental side of the game is where I have the most room for growth. I've played off and on over 20 years, and am pretty confident in my shot making skills. When I miss, it's usually from trying to do "too much" with the CB and pulling off some crazy position but hanging the object ball. That said, your videos help so much with the mental game, and are helping me play a smarter rack. I'm very guilty of saving my problem balls in 8 ball, and typically if I lose a rack I start it with a big "lead" and then give it up. I am one of those guys that learned old school teachings from my grandfather, so I LOVE a good safety, so if I have a problem ball I often look to pull off a nice safety and get myself a ball in hand to take care of it. This works for me a lot of the time, but I also feel like I have the skills in my bag to try just running more racks. Mentioned to you recently that I had an Ikon/Revo on the way. It arrived yesterday and just looks and feels incredible. I can't wait to get out and try it soon. Any tips for what shots or drills to run the first time out with a new cue? I haven't had a new one in 20 years! Thanks again 👍

[@FXBilliards]

With your new cue start out by just breaking and running some balls off and then try shooting your best draw shots and best follow shots to get a feel for the extremes of where you can hit the ball and what that feels like

[@bobj8877]

@@FXBilliards thanks! It's going to be interesting after shooting with the same maple shaft Lucasi cue for 20+ years and now jumping to an Ikon with Revo shaft. I was excited to see that both shafts are interchangeable with the same UniLock joint - at least that gives me a decent backup shaft in the bag for emergencies until I can get another Revo. Thinking of signing up for your online classes for some more content. Your videos have been great and are much more entertaining than some of the old books I used to rely on (although I do think the 99 critical shots in pool is a pretty great resource). Any chance you'll be at the super billiards expo in April? Would love to meet you. I have a lot of autographs on my case and would love to add yours!

[@FXBilliards]

Bob, there is a very good chance I will be at the Expo this year. I will talk about it on the channel - and it would be nice to meet you.

[@anthonyvella2787]

Well done sir !

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks

[@devinshannon2995]

Hey Brian/Bryan, watched your 3 part mental side of pool series yesterday and then destroyed my opponent in apa. I'm a 5(sometimes a 6) in 8 ball and played a 7. He broke dry, I safed myself on the first pot. He made a couple, and failed a defence. Then I ran out rack one. Rack two I broke and ran. Rack three I successful preformed an 8ball break. That got me my three games in the 3/5 race. I feel like you're advice really helps, thanks.

[@FXBilliards]

Nice ! Glad I could be of help. Thanks for watching.

[@stevenlawrencepalenik4532]

I absolutely love the way you explain the game. I am a top player in my league and always looking to improve my game to the next level. Do you off private instruction?

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you. Yes, I do private lessons in Norristown Pennsylvania and also via zoom.

[@robsolo7767]

Another great video!

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@Ken_aka_Ice]

Good educational stuff for knowledge hungry players! BTW, as a former b-ball player, I love the "layups" you occasionally throw out. 🎱🏀♥️

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks Ice. I appreciate you watching and thanks for your comments.

[@hwilliamsnee151]

Hi Brian, with your 10 favorite shots, can't seem to get the 3 rail bank shot in the side pocket. Where are the balls diamond wise? Thanks for all your great instruction!

[@FXBilliards]

That is a very difficult shot and a low percentage shot. The exact spot??? (cant really tell you) but you do want to sent the CB as close as you can to the corner pocket without scratching there.

[@johnhayes6414]

Waiting to save money to upgrade to a decent cue. I've been playing 8 ball in Canada for many year's it's been a very long time now not playing. Can't wait to get back playing and much learning to up my game

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you are back. Do they play a lot of 8 ball in your area vs 9 ball?

[@johnhayes6414]

well alot of bars have closed in several years ago and pool halls. very selective places to play pool now. guys i knew played 8 ball mostly 9 ball ive only seen played in tourneys

[@rwallace0336]

Hey Brian love you videos! I have a question about 9 ball. If you have ball in hand place the cue ball get down to shoot then change your mind can you move the cue ball or is it a foul? Had this come up the other day.

[@FXBilliards]

Not only can you move it, it is extremely common to move the ball either with your stick or your hand. What you cannot do is have your tip touch the ball.

[@allgood6760]

Nice! 👍🎱

[@nuggers23]

I don't know how but you got access to my "shoot I got an issue there to solve" box and produce videos one after another to fix them

[@FXBilliards]

LOL people always ask me "how did you know I was having a problem with that shot" Well I talk to more pool players each week than most people and I see what everyone is doing. So glad to help your game and thanks for watching.

[@richardclingempeel6111]

Depending on where that 8 is, I'd rather go a little long, than come up short. 👍

[@kaisaarnio7208]

Any holliday specials coming on?🧑‍🎄👍

[@FXBilliards]

What do you have in mind?

[@kaisaarnio7208]

some nice drill would be great 😎👍

[@zanethind]

That was a nice intro

[@FXBilliards]

A gift to the viewers - some times that clip is at the end of the videos to reward those who stick around LOL

[@zanethind]

@@FXBilliards nice lol

[@pastorrobertsackett2225]

Getting ready to buy a revo 12.4 what cue handle do you pair yours with ?

[@FXBilliards]

I have a predator blak, a predator Ikon 3, a P3, Predator sport, two, a second generation predator ikon, and I use the Revo on all of them.

[@pastorrobertsackett2225]

Thank you .

[@HongcouverBilliards]

Is 🎱 ball learning time.

[@zanethind]

I wish I was your student honestly

[@skipperal4104]

You can be he is in Pa. I believe it is King of Purusha, Pa. I have often thought of going to get a few lesions from him.

[@FXBilliards]

I do lessons in Norristown PA and sometimes in Wilmington DE You can visit fxbilliard.com for more information. Thanks for watching Zane

[@zanethind]

@@skipperal4104 awesome although I live in Canada

[@zanethind]

@@FXBilliards good to know although I live in Canada and you're welcome

[@richardwillard]

what would I do without you? I would lose more, I would hate to play you but I want to.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you