Guys...Don't Watch This One 🙄 | APA Masters 2024 S3M1

First match of the season with a new team! Pressure is on. Can we prove ourselves and settle into a new location?
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[@DJPK1]

Just found your channel. I love the coverage of the matches and the commentary where you describe what you were thinking and your intention. I'm a lower level new APA player, and this is very helpful for me!

[@OnTheSnap]

Hey, welcome! Thanks for the feedback, that's great to hear. You're in the right place 😄

[@toddrobertson1398]

Having a diamond with 4.25 inch pockets at home I feel I should never miss when I play on valleys.

[@dumbref1459]

You tried everything to give that one away 😂, way to scramble and pull it together in the end.

[@OnTheSnap]

Ugh, it hurts. Just have to bear down and make it count next time.

[@tonytran8832]

Great run 👍

[@OnTheSnap]

Thanks!

[@icastel01]

It's definitely not your usual smoother style, but it's still pretty good. Looks like Jared is a lower SL? maybe it's one of those where you play down to your opponent's level? I can see why it felt like a grind

[@OnTheSnap]

haha thanks. It's true - I was grinding that day. Jared is a lower SL, but can definitely play, and was taking advantage of my mistakes. Props to him for getting what he did!

[@BrianElliott-yx1gf]

Here is how i deal with pressure, and if you really ask yourself this question to find an answer it makes your thought of game play not so harsh and more playful and easy going. Which is exactly how you want your mind, performing but not racing. "What can I learn today?" You will be surprised on how your PSR comes back into play without having to think about it, because that you have already learned. And thank you for your video on your PSR, it has made a difference in my game, and also gave me a few other things to think about.

[@OnTheSnap]

This is an awesome mantra. Love the simplicity, and how it could nudge you into mindfulness. I've been trying out different simple phrases recently, especially during my No Spin September experiment, and I will definitely keep this one in mind. Thanks for the suggestion! Glad you enjoyed the PSR video and that it was helpful.

[@BrianElliott-yx1gf]

@OnTheSnap on you no spin September, I have found a video about spin or more about getting similar results using speed with follow and draw to get close to the same effects as spin. Mostly more useful on longer shots where you are not trying to hold cue ball location. Keeping ball spin out of longer shot makes much higher % on pocketing balls, not to mention the mental thought that goes into same type shots with spin. This is most useful with shots with an angle, and keeping in mind medium to harder shots have less ball throw on contact being shorter, which can be useful with slower shots also.

[@OnTheSnap]

@@BrianElliott-yx1gf Great points. That's what I'm hoping to learn from the challenge. It's been humbling and very educational so far. Next video in that series is coming soon!

[@ClutchCarson]

Enjoyed watching. Cuetec all the way!

[@OnTheSnap]

I'm a full convert at this point. Playing cue, break cue, jump cue, case, glove, and I even got a t-shirt at the booth in Vegas. I think they were getting ready to ask me to pay rent as well 😆

[@LopingCSF]

@@OnTheSnap right there with both of you. My team captain joked that, at this point, Cuetec is sponsored by me 😜

[@tonybrewer2428]

@1:07:30 - Bank the 7 into the 5 and leave the CB in the bottom left.

[@OnTheSnap]

Awesome idea. That would have been a great play.

[@brucepizzimenti6728]

I know how much it hurts giving ball in hand AND missing “easy” 9 ball outs.

[@OnTheSnap]

🤦🤦🤦

[@Macs1Nook]

Regarding banks, I find it difficult to make banks on bar tables. I’m always short. I usually play out of a pool hall with 9ft diamonds and I’m a decent bank player.

[@OnTheSnap]

It is difficult making that adjustment. I do know that there are bank systems which, in theory, translate between table sizes. For my own game, I certainly don't practice banks as much as I could/should.

[@BrianElliott-yx1gf]

@Macs1Nook regarding banks and diamond tables. Stop looking at the diamonds on diamond tables as point of reference. They are not the same geometry per table size due to the fact the company diamond decided to change the specifications on the playable table size. They rounded out the play area. It's only by a inch or 2, 8' official size is 44 x 88 play area, diamond tables are is 45 x 90. Aiming in banks double the table error and that I find the rails they use change the natural bounce return angle. More so with just slight follow or draw shots.

[@brucepizzimenti6728]

“Karma is a real thing in this game.” Write that down and put it on a T-shirt.

[@OnTheSnap]

I'm sure so many people would relate!

[@toddrobertson1398]

It happens .. The only masters match I lost I was down 6-5 . I ran out perfect . Easy 9 ball on a valley. Slight cut. As I’m going down on the ball the guy on the next table comes around the corner and I take my eye off it. I start to stand up like I should. Stand up and reset no matter how easy the shot is but for some crazy reason I went back down 1 stroked it and missed it lol I know better then that and no idea why in that moment my brain said naaaaa… f it lol

[@OnTheSnap]

So wild how those little thoughts can worm their way in, and derail everything.

[@toddrobertson1398]

@@OnTheSnap I know and 99.9 percent of the time I always do. I don’t know if it was because I was on a valley but no matter how good you think you are don’t take anything for granite

[@OnTheSnap]

@@toddrobertson1398 So true. Keep that killer instinct and always strive to play your best game regardless of conditions and opponent.

[@GarrethandPipa]

@ 5:03 way not follow and shoot the 9 all the way down

[@OnTheSnap]

Looks like there was a slight cut away from the 9, so to follow down I think I would have had to force follow with inside, which is risky. Maybe just pure follow to go down and back above the 9 for the same corner could have worked...

[@toddrobertson1398]

Sorry I’m slowly watching this. Remember in amateur 8 ball the stats show the first person to try to run out loses 67 to 68 percent of the time 😮 so you’re not playing scared . Keep that pocket tied up with your ball until it’s time to run out. 9 ball is about running out .. 8 ball is about patience and finding the path of least resistance. And you’re correct. Bca and acs is call shot so if your calling safe you didn’t call ball and pocket you lose your turn at the table even if a ball goes in.

[@OnTheSnap]

Good clarification, and I like that way of thinking about 8 vs 9. Where did you get that stat about running out and winning percentages? Would love to read more. Also, thanks for the rules confirmation 🙂

[@toddrobertson1398]

@@OnTheSnap it was years a go in a billiards digest article and years of watching 8 ball leagues and my personal experience I’ve found it to be true. I won every mini tournament I played in out in Vegas and it was the same thing every time. Let them go for that early out. Be patient and run out when they are open. I easily beat everyone I played.

[@OnTheSnap]

@@toddrobertson1398 interesting. I'll definitely pay attention to this. I know for certain that when I get greedy and try to go for a break and run on a difficult layout more often than not. It ends up biting me.

[@jrlow504]

Enjoy your vids. my personality at the table is the total opposite. you need to be playing better talent

[@OnTheSnap]

Thanks! Curious to hear more about the personality differences. Agreed on the competition - it's the main reason why I switched regions for this new season. There are some strong players at this location, and it won't be a sure thing that we make it to Vegas this year!