Get In Line, Stay In Line With "The Cold Drill" - Excellent Warm Up Practice!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks for watching! Here's some other content that might be interesting for you: - How to get a good stroke in pool: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q36cXnuhhZ6Dfa8 - Playlist: DRILLS : kzbin.info/aero/PLzjzZn8Miek015rHRIIozskBNOhUpyOr9 - BACK TO THE BASICS: kzbin.info/aero/PLzjzZn8Miek1gDQaNlkuB32AHRdwGZwJw

[@snatchisland310]

As a Pool Player what do your recomend to eat to have enough energy to play

[@johnholmstrom4212]

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[@Eric-oe5ip]

Nice job in the World Pool Masters 2023! I won't spoil the result here for anyone who hasn't watched it, but I was rooting for you the whole way! You shot great.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Eric! Got really close 💪🏼🔥 few more small steps 👍🏼🙏🏻😄

[@ianfrancisledesma4431]

I cam see how this will get you better with the speed and pressure management...thanks Terminator!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You bet!! Enjoy your practice Ian 😃👍

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

It took me an hour to finally complete this. Got it figured out now, wasn’t getting the proper angle on the 4. Thanks I’ll keep working on this.

[@jaylambert2187]

Really good drill. Looking forward to trying it. Niels, best instructional videos on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you Sir!! Much appreciated 👍😃

[@rodconner9079]

You're 100% right, nice drill. Tougher than it appears, all due to the speed. Excellent drill! I like it, I like it a lot. Gonna hafta try it :). Be Safe

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Appreciate it Rod!! Thanks for watching. Have fun with your workout and please let me know how it went! 🎱🔥

[@ronnidry]

I tried this drill today. It took 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete it, but I got a very good feeling. I knew my weak points. I will continue this drill. Thanks!

[@ronnidry]

In addition, my 2.5h try is level 1 only, not level 1-3.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Keep up the good work Ronni, it will pay off 💪💪

[@seamusmcfadden994]

Great one! I'm right handed too. Some good "stretch shots" in this pattern. They get me a lot. Working on them.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

That's the spirit Seamus! Keep up the good work. Thank you for watching. Sharing is highly appreciated 🙏😃

[@csgexec]

GREAT content Niels. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and experience to us amateurs. I hope to develop a solid, reliable stroke thanks to your videos. Keep them coming!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Fantastic! 😃💪 I have a playlist with my tips on how to build and work on your stroke. Please feel free to check it out: kzbin.info?search_query=niels+feijen+stroke

[@thedailyvariety4407]

Firstly, how satisfying is it to watch a great pool player run racks. Secondly, this is going to be my new drill.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha perfect buddy!! Thanks for the cool words 💪🔥

[@anthonykeller5120]

This is definitely a great drill. You get the repetition, but without the boredom. This is playing the same game over and over, but 50 years experience says no series of shots is going to be exactly the same. Thanks for giving me my next practice session. Wonder if my friends at the pool hall here in the Philippines will like it.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi there Anthony!! Thank you for your positive feedback. 😍 Happy you feel inspired. Awesome if you can share the video, always appreciate new subscribers pare 🙏

[@chuckn.1367]

Looks like a terrific drill. I'll try that this week in my practice session.

[@darrenhadden1037]

Great drill Niels! Also , I love the pause at the end of your back stroke. I started doing it watching Allison Fisher. Thanks

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Glad to help Darren!! Thank you for watching 😎🙂

[@darrenhadden1037]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Your welcome. Awesome content!!!👍🙂 😎 I look forward to your next video. Have a great day ☺️

[@BesomeTV]

Thank you so much for sharing this drill. I tried it today and I got into the second rack several times. I would fail on the 2, 3, or 4. This drill highlighted some flaws; failing to be precise with position for every shot, hitting low outside English shots fat (please do a video on this problem), and failing to focus while executing every shot. I did find myself starting to pocket the balls with more spin and less speed. Thank you for sharing this.

[@frazierg0325]

I did this for about an hour last night. Good drill.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Great job!! I'm sure you have improved already 👍😎

[@eddiesmurfy]

This is a great drill for intermediate players and up. Thanks for sharing!

[@bwhite429]

Great tutorial as usual Niels! My stroke and stance is most similar to yours out of all the pros I watch. (Not quite as good as yours though, lol). You are a great instructor my friend. 🔥

[@davidlong422]

Thanks for including various versions!

[@vincef886]

Thanks for these videos. Your passion for the game is awesome and your videos are the best. Keep up the great work.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

I appreciate that! Thanks for your support Vince 🔥🙂 Sharing is much appreciated 🙏

[@kimsoriano9369]

wow, very nice pocketing..nice drill again

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you Kim!! Happy you like it. Thanks for watching pal 👏😃

[@kimsoriano9369]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen ur welcome my idol Niels..i did watch almost all of ur videos..Im a fan of your's from the Philippines..

[@williamsheppard8738]

I can do it now because of your help

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Super to hear William!!! That's awesome 🔥 Keep up the good work and feel free to enjoy more of my videos 😉😎

[@fasteddie774]

Awesome videos Niels! Your passion for the game really comes through.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks for your nice comment Fasteddie!! It's all about PASSION and DESIRE 🔥😍

[@normanhey8016]

I like this one! As you say, great for speed control and practice moving around the table. And, hey! I can actually run it out--I must be getting better! Thanks for all the TTs. They're really helping my game!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Go for it! Happy to help you out Norman. Sharing is much appreciated 👌😃

[@nitrojunkie2675]

Great video Neil’s, very helpful. Thank you so much for ur videos, they are very valuable to players looking to improve to the next level 👍

[@physicsguybrian]

Excellent! Thank you Niels!!!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you for watching pal!! Happy you like it 😎😃

[@jimmyschroeder9740]

Another awesome drill looking forward to trying it thank you Niels

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Go for it Jimmy!! Have fun and let me know how you like it. Sharing is much appreciated. Thanks for watching pal 👍😃

[@jasonterry5792]

Fantastic drill. Thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You got it pal!! Thanks for watching. Sharing is much appreciated 😃🙏

[@busterbuster1641]

Looking good Niels. In lockdown here so great to see someone on a table. Also, your 2021 Masters match with DeLuna was put up on the Matchroom page yesterday. Nice solid win.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks buddy!! Hang in there and go ahead and enjoy all the videos from my channel 😎💪

[@robertreese2600]

So cool! Thank you.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you, too! 😎👍🙂

[@lesterweinheimer665]

Another good video. Harder than it looks to do 3 in a row. Appreciate all your hard work!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks for watching Lester!! Happy to hear you like the video 😎 Sharing is much appreciated. 🙏👍

[@beercanbrian1880]

Another nice drill from the Terminator. Certainly not an easy drill for a beginner or lower level player who is far from using spin effectively. Excellent for the intermediate and above player. Two things of note I noticed. You didn't get straight in on the 2 each time. You ended a little on either side. However, using a little low left or right depending on the angle, you stunned into position on the 3 as if you were straight in on the two. That's a nifty skill to have because you often get on the wrong side of the object ball on side pocket position. Secondly, getting fron the 6 to the 7 is the most difficult shot on the drill which I'm sure ended a lot of runs for people practicing this drill. Being able to get back and forth on the table is a huge part of 9 ball.

[@hahnasty13]

Just played at Final Touch in Amsterdam last week... hoped to see you there!

[@robdetuinman2]

I think you have more chance to see him at club 8 or plan b in A'dam

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi there! I live in Denmark and when I play in The Netherlands it's for my club called 'HAGUE 5' in The Hague. Great place!! 🎱💪

[@alexandpool]

Really love your videos champ 👑

[@Wyrmsfire]

Wow, great drill. Going to try this before I head to league night tonight. Thank you for all of the tips and videos!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You got it James!! Enjoy your practice and good luck 💪🎱

[@MrDkelsay]

Great drill. This seems like it will help a lot. Thanks!!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Perfect Dave!! I'm sure it will. Enjoy your practice 😎👍

[@farshidrahmani6262]

Wow! I gotta try this. It looks tough but I think it’ll get easier with some practice. Thx.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You're welcome Farshid!! It should get easier once you start your practice, that's why we are doing it 👌😃

[@williamtaylor253]

This was cool. I'm definitely about to put in some work

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you Sir!! Enjoy the workout 💪😎

[@jasonnetherton2878]

I love real world drills. Way better to use a frame of reference to the actual match. One question - Would you recommend putting the 9 just under the spot - because that is where it is so often after the break. Thank you for all your great work making the pool world a better place.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Jason! No in this case the 9 stays where it it because of the rest of the layout and positional challenges 😄👍🏼

[@GhostlyTimes]

Mooie vid. Bedankt voor de drill en de tips.

[@Lauranyyfan]

Great drill!! On the 7 ball, I'd definitely need a bridge (which I don't mind). Should I play for that or ....? Maybe come off the rail? Thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Depends if you right or left handed and also personal preference of you want to go the other direction for the 7 instead 😄

[@henryjose8118]

Excelente Sensei.....

[@MPL_14.1]

Great Drill Niels!!! I'm jumping on this one next! Thanks a lot.

[@MPL_14.1]

Damn. On my 5th try I did the three racks moving the 5 up. Last rack I made very difficult for myself but still got to the 8 which was a tough cross side. Made the bank and of course the cue ball had to brush against the 9. Feel like crying now lol. Still happy with the results though. Very nice drill.

[@busterbuster1641]

Could you do one of your vids where you just play and talk through the positional play during racks? I love the 8-ball ones especially as its what we mainly play here.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi there Buster!! I have it ready for you right here 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYmkqp-BdsyIbrM It's one of my best videos 😎🔥 Enjoy!!

[@bennettharrell9691]

Played this pattern today, ran out only 3 times out of 24 racks. Harder than it looks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Nice Job there Bennett!! When you give it a couple of days to let it sink in, it will most likely be easier next time. I'm sure you will benefit from this practice in your matches 💪😃

[@danydany2118]

Mantap , luar biasa bang permainnya

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Salamat!! Huwag mag-atubiling ibahagi sa iyong lokal na komunidad ng pool 😃😃

[@congletone7610]

I usually hate drills, but being such a great simulation of a match, I really look forward to trying this a lot. Question- do you mark the felt at all for the ball placement staying consistent, or does it just come down to memory? Thanks for keeping such great tips coming!

[@seamusmcfadden994]

Notebook paper (3 ring binder style) reinforcement stickers are THE best for this and other drills. Get a pack of 500! Lol I use white so they show up better. He might be using clear. Old tried and true method. Good luck!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yes I mark it with my chalk or you can use white pencils or stickers indeed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@chuckn.1367]

Do the stickers leave residue on the felt?

[@seamusmcfadden994]

@@chuckn.1367 No. I hold a finger and thumb tight on the cloth when I pick them off though.

[@chuckn.1367]

@@seamusmcfadden994 ok. Thank you.

[@joenathan7392]

4x mosconi mvp! Nice touch

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

😎🔥⚡

[@nuggers23]

First comment! Watching now, gonna keep in mind for my coming drills!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hope you enjoy buddy! Thanks for watching. Sharing is much appreciated 🙏😃

[@jameseckel674]

I wish you would come to New York and give me lessons

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hey there buddy 😊 I can suggest for you to do a player review! Record yourself playing the ghost or a (training) match, upload it to youtube and send me the link. I charge $1,5 per minute, min. 30 minutes. You'll get a 100% personal feedback!! 🔥😎 Greetz, Niels

[@maVerick--V]

Very interesting, but..when did you play the second time same position , did you do a fault ( on ball 7 )...did you touch the ball with your t-shirt , I think or looks like 🤔😛🙂

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You mean I made a shirt foul? No such thing in practice 😄😄

[@pioneert90]

Damn do you make this look easy! Took me 15minutes to get it done once never mind 3 times and leveling up 😂

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha well sounds like a good workout!! 😉 Keep up the good work pal and thanks for watching 🔥

[@johnmesamore5263]

Lol if I could do that while I was cold I would be satisfied. Great video

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha yeah just get that workout going and you will master it soon! 😜😎😄 Thx for watching buddy!! 🔥

[@kevinhowe8725]

When using side spin is it easier to learn adjusting your aim for the ball squirting. Or should you try using back hand english to be able to line up more normal. I struggle with side spin. Obviously lol.

[@robdetuinman2]

The harder you shoot, the more squirt (deflection) you have to adjust for. And then there's the length of the shot and table speed. And every shaft is different. Low deflection shaft still have some deflection, so less adjustment is needed. I would practice with normal "medium" speed over half a table and then lengthen the shot and adjust the aim. Then next practice I would up the speed and repeat with different lengths. With soft shots there's no squirt but there might still be some adjusting to do depending on cue and table speed.

[@kevinhowe8725]

@@robdetuinman2 Alright. Thank you. I'll keep speed in mind more

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Good points! In my humble opinion it’s better to learn to adjust your aim a bit depending on the speed rather than backhand English shizzle. So just vary a lot of shots in practice and start to feel the shot and aim 👍🏼👍🏼😄

[@lesterladion1344]

Hi neil, avid fan here, i love all the video u have uploaded, its very helpful, got a question though, is it true that lighter cues can generate powerful english rather than the heavier ones?..thanks neil..

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Lighter cues can generate more speed faster, acceleration. But not more English. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@lesterladion1344]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen thanks Neil...

[@greg7316]

Awesome drill! Is there a drill like this but one with an added cluster that needs to be broken out?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

I don’t have that one yet but feel free to share it here if you have a cool one 👍🏼👍🏼😄💪🏼

[@chrishabgood8900]

From the 6 to 7 would it be better to put left hand spin and go to the long rail and spin up the table toward the 7?

[@0351marinemike]

Really nice drill Niels... how do you decide between low right or high right on the 7 ball, is it just feel or preference? I ask, because in the 1st example (1st 7 ball you shot), you chose high right... before you shot it, I thought you'd play less high and play it off the bottom rail a bit closer to the bottom left corner... tracking towards the left middle and getting almost straight on the 8 with a little draw. Then shoot the 9 in the top right. But you played it for more angle on the 8.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Depends on how sharp the angle is. When you’re closer to the 7 and it’s about a half ball hit then low right. The other shots were too thin for that. When you have to cut a ball a lot, avoid draw as much as possible. It’s too hard to pocket the ball then 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SenseiNatePlaysPool]

@Niels, Great stuff here! Just curious here...how do you feel about the semantics of challenge/exercise vs. drill. I don't think most semantics arguments matter, but "drilling" to many players is playing the same shot, or type of shot over and over to burn it into your game. Thanks for the content!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Nate! You mean repetitive shots vs a drill?

[@SenseiNatePlaysPool]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Yes. It's really a semantics argument though. I consider "drilling" to be the same as repetitive shots, and everything else is a "challenge" or "exercise". Also...would love to see you shoot this shot ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n53ZZn2Be52boqs

[@davidparker781]

How would you define an advanced or A player vs a B player? I have an APA ranking of 8 in eight ball and 9 in nine ball. Haven’t been in a lot of professional competition.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You mean how they would match up a vs b or?

[@toddclement4891]

Got it on the 12th try. 4 to the 5 was the hardest part for me. I kept getting too close to the 5 by the head string.

[@rodsautter6135]

Niels, do you live in Hague? What a beautiful city.

[@scottbacci8933]

nice drill. just curious, what is your room dimensions for that 9 foot table? looking at a few houses in texas.

[@jl2696]

im looking at dimensions for a 6 x 12 snooker table 😄

[@robdetuinman2]

With a 9ball table it's minimum double the width and double the length unless you have an extra long cue like Jayson or Earl. Then add a few inch.

[@robdetuinman2]

With a snooker table add your snooker cue length to each side

[@scottbacci8933]

@@robdetuinman2 yeah but most people don’t have those dimensions and get away with it.

[@robdetuinman2]

Isn't everything bigger in Texas? 😄

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

Hi Niels. Love your videos! I have a couple of general questions. When you show the dot on the cue ball, is that the center of the cue tip or the point at which the cue tip makes contact with the cue ball? Also, when you say 1 tip of right, do you mean the entire diameter of the tip or half the diameter of the tip?

[@nd_irish_fan744]

I will try to answer the question for you if you don't mind. The convention in order for information to be passed along consistently is a full tip of english is sliding the tip (or circle) exactly one diameter in either direction. Moving the center of the tip to the edge of your tip as you are aiming dead center (or one radius of the circle) is considered a half-tip of english. When you see diagrams that have an aiming point on the cue ball regarding english, it is referring to aiming the center of your tip to that indicated spot. However, your cue center will not be the point of contact for any given english. When you are using high ball, more of the bottom part of your tip is what is actually contacting the cue ball below the "aiming point", and more of the top part of your tip is making contact when using low ball. Alternatively, right english causes more of the left side of the tip to make contact, and left english causes more of the right side of the tip to make contact. This is why it is ALWAYS a must to make sure your have chalked your stick properly when aiming off center of the cue ball (english). Always chalk your tip in a brushing motion like putting on lipstick, and watch to see how the chalk is applied. The outer "edges" of the tip is the most important because these are the contact points for large amounts of english which causes most of our miscues.

[@tesha199]

You just gotta feel those shots, you can't learn the proper amount of spin and stroke power from YT, it has to come to you from experience. These graphs are just a general indicator, but I never think of coordinates on the cue ball before playing a shot, I think of where do I need to put the cue ball and invite my muscle memory to do the rest.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

It’s meant as an indication and the spot where you strike the cue ball. Please try not to over analyse it. Your stroke, cloth, balls, rails might be totally different and you need to adjust accordingly. Hope this helps!

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Thanks for the answer. I know the better ta player is, the better they are at striking the cue exactly where they want to. I have always thought that when a world class player such as youself calls out a spot they are striking the cue ball, that is the exact spot they are striking that shot for that equipment at the time. Thank you for clering it up that it is more of a general guide.

[@vincentsaldana5235]

What is a good drill for using the bridge ?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Vincent! Thank you for your question. I have a video especially about using the bridge 👍😃 Please feel free to watch it right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGm8lKBpj7WihZI

[@vinhleemeo5844]

Is kamui glove durable?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Absolutely! I can only give it my warmest recommendations. Been using Kamui gloves for a long time now and I'm very satisfied. ⚡

[@BeyondBilliards]

Nice!!! 🔥🔥🔥What's your score for this drill Niels? I try it this week

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx!!! No score, just have to do the 3 tables in a row to continue my training 😄👍🏼

[@BeyondBilliards]

Thanks Niels , I stopped at the second. I keep it as a warm-up 💪💪

[@joecampana4580]

May l have a question . Your cue stick is kamui sofh?

[@leoliu4390]

Had played the whole evening but still can't finish 3 in a row (5 not moving), nice drill!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Keep up the good work Leo!! Glad you like this great drill 😃👊 Even though you may not be able to complete it, you will still have improved. Just wait until these shots come up in a match 🔥🔥

[@leoliu4390]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Hi Niels, after countless tries I have finally finished the drill (3 rounds with fixed 5 ball) the first time! It was so frustrating several times when I missed the 7 in round 3 and I was shaking just now on the last 9 ball... As you said I can feel and see the improvement gradually, thanks a lot for it! Personal feeling about the drill: for me it was easier to play a stun from 6 to 7 directly without touching the cushion and land between 8 and 9 for the 7. When I play the 7 to the same pocket as 8 like you showed I often have a big angel. Not sure if it's not enough right english or the band is new and bumpy. Overall it made me think a lot and practice with very clear target to round the shape. Great champion and teacher! Will also donate some money for your work. Cheers Leo

[@chrishabgood8900]

For the 1 ball would it be better to bounce off the rails to get to the 2?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

My man! you can bump of the side rail but since you’re not really coming into the angle it doesn’t matter that much.

[@floodPUSHITlateralus]

Do you have a copy of overhead layout for this to send me ?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Try to pause the video where the layout it. I also walk you through the complete layout in the beginning of the video 👍🏼👍🏼 hope that helps

[@floodPUSHITlateralus]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen thank you i will try doing that

[@nhat6371]

How to shot cue ball like that with spin and right aim ? 😢😢

[@MoeBro07]

My only complaint is how deceptively easy Niels makes it look

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Haha thanks! Nice warm up Drill!!

[@swarnendubiswas4712]

Never got a good position for the 7 ball, but as a pro he pot it everytime

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Even if you don't complete the exercise, it will do you a lot of good trust me! Try to focus on the process when you're practicing and not so much on the result 🙏 Enjoy 😃

[@richardwiseman422]

Liked your video but if the diagram was rotated 180 degrees, it would be easier.

[@meddem7060]

why do 4 5 have the same color?

[@tomwalker414]

How can i get a printout of ball layout

[@robdetuinman2]

He explains where they are around the first minute of the video

[@robdetuinman2]

There you see the layout on the left side of the screen. Start the video there and take a screenshot. Then resize till you only have the layout. Hit print

[@commandernoodles2367]

but i'm gonna get really good at only that layout which will never happen in our lifetime.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Practice makes perfect my friend! Keep up your sprits 🔥🙂

[@Iwbenny]

Siccc

[@fedexho]

How is archery and skeet shooting an Olympic sport but billiards isn’t!?