How To Read 8-Ball Patterns The Correct Way! - Improve Your Runout Percentage Today!!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks for watching! Here's some other videos that might be interesting for you: - RUN OUT LIKE A PRO- How To Read The Table Better And Improve Your Run Outs! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTUlYt8jqp_ldU - 3 Biggest Position Play Mistakes In Your Pool Game kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6TdYXmvpqumjZo - BIGGEST Ball In Hand Lesson For Amateur Pool Players! - Quick Fix (MUST WATCH!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XIfGeOrNiWjJo

[@ironman_2396]

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[@Sharivari]

Even as an above average player who knows most of the stuff, it's just nice listening to you, and especially the stories. You're a chill guy :)

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx man! Appreciate it 👍🏼🙏🏻👊🏼👊🏼😄

[@Zowkander]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen And as a newbie I love this kind of videos bc it lets me see new ways to think and points to thing when playing, pls keep making more of those.

[@johnkarford6430]

Agree great instructor.

[@johnholmstrom4212]

"above average"? I think you mean "legendary".

[@jeffm5991]

@@johnholmstrom4212 Sharivari is referring to himself as above average.

[@garykboykin7498]

Niles, I have been playing SPA for the past 3 years. I won my Region in Central Ohio which qualified me for Vegas. I came across your channel a week before my trip to Vegas. I finished 34th out of 176 entrants. I was moved up to a skill level 5 during the tournament. I really wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I have been playing with guys here in our league that are skill level 7 & 8 that refuse to share what you have. I'm 61 years old and my goal is to be able to step into most tournaments and hold my own. Thanks again for sharing. Gary " Smoke" Boykin

[@ernestporell7757]

There are plenty of non-pros out there givin advice, but it is really nice of you, someone who has actually accomplished something, to share your analysis.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you Ernest!! Appreciate your support 👊⚡ Fell free to share 😃

[@michelnuevo2365]

I'm watching this video for the first time almost 9 months after it was posted, but wow! It's an amazing lesson of pool at all levels: pattern play, stroke, brain teasing, strategy, recovery shots, and humility! I love this format, and learned a lot! Thank you so much! More please! Also, I have to say, Niels is not only one of the greatest players of pool, he's also one of the nicest. I don't know anybody else on KZbin who reads all the comments on their videos and replies to >90% of them! Absolute respect for the player and the human being who is Niels Feijen!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Michel 😄👍🏼 more and more nice comments so takes me a bit longer these days to catch up but doing best I can 😄

[@paulctx]

I've come to this video 19 months late, but I really enjoyed hearing the thought process that you go through, especially when you get in trouble (cuz I'm in trouble lots)

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha happens to all of us; and when playing 8-ball it's totally normal to have to adjust your gameplan. Nothing wrong with that! 🔥 Thank you for your support, glad you like my videos 👌😀

[@dougoverhoff7568]

I loved the Efren story. Despite being the GOAT, he's still a pretty humble guy and has a good sense of humor.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Haha if he speaks yes 😄🤷‍♂️👍🏼

[@cdr_902]

I have to say, young people growing up nowadays are SO lucky to have the access to information that they do compared to when i was coming up in the pool game. I had a bin full of old Bert Kinister VHS tapes (BTW you we're in those videos Niels!), and taped matches from the late 90's/early 2000's World Pool Championships that would air on TV each summer. I would've killed to be able to log on to KZbin and get a 90 min 8-ball lesson from the GOAT himself. What a time to be alive!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Well said Chris!! I had to walk a month of early newspaper routes to save money to buy the video recorder that even played the American vhs tapes and then order them, wait two weeks and then finally watch a few 😂😂

[@xannith9533]

Neil’s, as a fan and lifelong player, you are my favorite pool player to watch practice. I sometimes feel frantic and lost over a bar box with 15 balls on it. In the first 5 minutes, you drive home the precision needed to do well in any pool game. Free flowing commentary about cloth conditions, mis hit draw shot (drag), shot queues like ‘let your stroke out’. You empart so much information. I could sit and watch your videos and matches all day. Thank You, sincerely.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Glad to have helped you out Xannith, and I really appreciate you supporting my channel!! Hope you like the videos. Feel free to share 👍😃

[@ernestporell7757]

Thank you Neils. Like Henry Ford said, "Thinking is one of the hardest things to do, that is why so few people do it."

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha nice one 😄😂

[@sdepountis]

This is plain awesome... It is so helpful to see the thinking pattern of a rounout. Even if you are not in the skill level to actually execute, you know you will have your mindset in the right place and after that it's practice.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Spyros! Please share this with all your 8ball friends 🙏🏻🔥😄👍🏼

[@sdepountis]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen not a chance :). It'll be my secret weapon :D

[@apexshaniiofficial1116]

i cannot believe i am watching neils in training and he didnt even miss one shot. this is unbelievebl. the thought process is impeccable and the patience and planning is crazy. the discipline is what is what i need to apply in training which begins tommorrow

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

There is no tomorrow! No just kidding 😂😂👍🏼 enjoy your practice mate! Practice hard but also balance it with good mental rest.

[@apexshaniiofficial1116]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen yes I keep forgetting that part....

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Also important 😄😄👍🏼

[@apexshaniiofficial1116]

Gold gad

[@mikefields5208]

Niels.. giving you mad props for creating this video. You made it so easy to understand that even an idiot can figure it out. Really glad you created your own KZbin channel and give these mini lessons. You do a great job at expanding pool knowledge and zeroing in on what is needed for the game. I will gladly share your videos for a wider audience.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Mike! Stay tuned, more coming every week 🙏🏻🔥👍🏼😄

[@po4RP20361]

I agree with you as I am in fact, an idiot

[@mikefields5208]

@@po4RP20361 me too

[@tdr8ball559]

Great video. I really appreciate the fact that you are willing to take the time to help us amateurs by giving us a look into the process from a pro's point of view. I can make shots but figuring out the correct patterns is my greatest weakness. Thoroughly enjoyed this lesson...thank you sir!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Awesome! Good to hear! More tips coming today and don’t forget the terminator-college.com for your mental game 😄💪🏼🔥

[@stangower6282]

This is my favorite 8 ball video, thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks!!

[@DrDevon23]

This video was excellent! Thanks for the great commentary. Your ability to run these racks on camera live is a great insight to your skill. I especially appreciated the racks where you had to scramble. You finished them out like a true professional. Wishing you the best from Iowa, USA!

[@caseysrodeo14]

Niels Thank you for your time on and off the table. I just wanted to say I started watching this video mainly because of course its 8 ball related, and I do primarily play 8 ball..... but wanted to say I believe you have helped me with slowing down even more and spending a little extra time on reading the table. 8 ball can be a little complex in many ways. Generally I'm looking for troubled spots and balls that can tie me in to the 8. With the little extra time you have shown me several different options as well as view points. I'm always playing 3 ball patterns, but now I've kind of shifted over to our transitional play as far as linking things as a whole. Thank you and I Appreciate you. Hopefully will see you in Vegas this coming September 2021. I've got a professional instructor, tons of reading and video material and train every day. I really enjoy watching and listening to your progression through every shot and game. Your information is not stale or repetitive as some instructors can be. You make it fun, and push the individual to push. Not be afraid of a mistake, all uncut....

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Awesome! You’re welcome! Glad you’re enjoying it 😄

[@jonprange6665]

As an American pool player, we sometimes find it easy to dislike the Europeans due to the Mosconi Cup. You Niels, are pretty much impossible to hate. Thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Haha thanks Jon!! Usa put their foot back in the door though in ‘18 and ‘19 😄

[@thadstuart8544]

you are a badass man!! its remarkable to watch you talk about your desired position prior to each shot then execute it precisely. i play in my basement everyday before and after work, which is my favorite past time. i don't compete in leagues or anything, but its very gratifying to watch myself get better and progress. i have learned numerous things from watching your videos. thank you so much for being so generous with your world class knowledge. you are a class act... and a badass!

[@djustine1]

This was really nice to hear you walk through a rack. It’s nice to pick the brain of a pro and see how they think. Thx again.

[@tomalderman7598]

Had to come back and watch this again. Best 8 ball video on the web.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Cheers Tom! 😄😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@matluv2fish2005]

This is such a great video. So many of us amateur players have no idea how to read a table, and its great to hear a pro like yourself thinking out loud so we can actually hear your thought process. Thank you for a very helpful video!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Matthew! 😄👍🏼Glad you’re liking it. Able to hit balls yourself with covid these days?

[@matluv2fish2005]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Yes sir! I actually run our local pool league here in Nebraska and we are still up and running! Thankful to be able to play. I appreciate the reply! Definitely earned a new subscriber. Keep the great content coming along!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Great! Keep hitting balls and good luck!!

[@robertobrenes5283]

I love 8 ball!! And your channel, in fact here in Costa Rica we play a variation of the normal 8 ball and it's more challenging and fun (for us amateurs) if you have the time I'd love if you read this and maybe try it. I don't know if a pro would like it but here are the rules: -We mark the side pockets as "1" and "15" if you shoot solids you have to make the 1 ball in the "1" side pocket and your opponent has to make the 15 ball in the other side -The 1 and 15 ball have to be racked opposite to the respective side pocket (above the 8 ball, the 8 goes to the center of the rack) - Those two balls (1 and 15) have to enter the pocket "clean" this means you cannot carom the cue ball or other balls to make them, you cannot make them as a combination If you make them and foul the ball has to be put in the spot - Each player has to "respect" the other player (1 or 15) ball position, this means if you shoot stripes and bump the 1 ball, after your inning you have to restore the 1 ball position -You play what you make first (if you make the 8 ball all balls are back at the table but each one spaced one ball apart) -if you make the 1 or 15 on the break they have to be put on the spot again spaced one ball apart (let's say you make the 10 and 1 ball, then you play stripes but have to put the 1 ball on the spot) - the spotted balls have a priority, when there are other balls on the spot you have to move them to put the 8 ball first, then the 1 or 15 have the second priority and other balls are third priority in the order they were moved (I know it sounds tricky like rotation rules, but it's fun!) -if you make the 8 ball before either the 1 or 15 are pocketed, it's not loss of game you have to spot the 8 ball and loss your inning, but afterwards it is loss of game - the 8 ball again has to be made "clean" this means you cannot carom into any ball with the 8 -Ball in hand is only behind the line (no ball is put on the spot, you have to kick or masse to play a ball behind the line) -You don't have to touch a rail when playing the 1 or 15 ball AND THAT'S IT! I hope you read this Niels!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Sounds like a lot of fun guys!! Keep it up 🎱👍🏼🚀😄👍🏼🔥

[@kraftfamilyadventures2100]

It's great to see how you think your way through the rack. Thanks for sharing that. There's some very sound advice in your content.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you! Enjoy it 👍🏼😄

[@Smittyonthabeat]

not a single miss in an hour and a half practice session. amazing job and video.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Brett! Appreciate it :)

[@georgetheplumber77]

I've been searching for this kind of video. So helpful, Niels. Thank you for posting.

[@RichardPaulikInspires]

Hey Niels, just wanted to thank you for sharing your in-depth knowledge of positional play as well as breaking down some of these complex patterns. I play a lot of bar table 8 ball so these key insights will be very useful to improve my game. You are providing a great service to us amateurs and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos in the future!

[@robertgould8099]

Thanks for the help in understanding your thought process for running an 8-ball table. Well done and appreciated by those of us who love the game.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Robert! Glad you liked it. Please share! 😄🙏🏻

[@tyvanbrederode6059]

Always cool hearing what goes through a pro's head while running tables. Just love the thought pattern and how quickly it gets established and also the contingencies!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Ty! Please share 😄👍🏼🙏🏻

[@UniversalUnibrow69]

Niels, your game is so strong. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!! I wish I watched this live! 😭 Please keep making more videos. I'm learning so much. Thank you for what you do! Keep it up brother!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome! Please share 🙏🏻🔥👍🏼😄

[@ealanis10]

Love knowing these videos are here, very helpful. As a big fan, I’ll be tuning in!!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Enjoy them!! Tnx😄👍🏼

[@andrewboryszewski1217]

I just discovered this channel and I've been binging a bunch of your videos. This is really great advice. After watching just half of this video I went to practice today at my local pool hall and started off with 3 break and runs in a row in 8 ball which ties my high run. Now I just need to learn to break like you consistently.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Wow that’s quite impressive. Quite an example of how our brain also absorbs the information! 👍🏼🔥😄

[@invictus9022]

Dude can u tell me the order to watch his videos after master the basic playlist

[@CornishTigerTV]

Best pool video I've watched. So many golden nuggets of information. Great stuff

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Joseph! 😄

[@adyourattention2903]

These kinds of video's are priceless. I learned something from the opening rack. I would have for sure went for the 6 ball (solids) first rack. Thanks Niels

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Your most welcome!! Please share 🙏🏻😄👍🏼

[@cannonwar1]

I waited 2years for my Longoni lux 3 cue from Italy. These cues play great, I have hurricane break cue that’s nice too....Longoni is like fine wine.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Like fine wine indeed😄 it only gets better 😄😄 How is your own training during COVID times? Anything you’re struggling with?

[@adam54650]

Thanks for your time in making these videos! Patterns are what I struggle with sometimes. I appreciate your lessons!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Adam 😄👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@13oct1992]

Love your channel and this is my favorite video. Thank you for taking time from your busy life to teach us.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks!! Glad you’re enjoying it! And don’t forget terminator-college.com for all your mental training 😄🔥💪🏼

[@rodconner9079]

Enjoyable! Totally enjoyable! I do love to see how the mind works ... then execute! Thanks Niels Be Safe

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome!! Please share with all your 8ball friends 😄🙏🏻👍🏼

[@benbrigman9917]

Neils I Love your videos man, and I respect the giving back. I have learned so much from your videos and dr Dave's videos. Your one of my favorite pro players bcus its not just about your pool playing skills and etiquette,. It's all the free giving back and teaching threw these videos. So much love and shout out to you. Holland 🇳🇱 is lucky to have such a player like yourself representing them.

[@gregalazzaro7283]

I really enjoy your teaching style. I am not sure if I am the only one thinking this, but I would really benefit from it if you could do this video again with the ball diagrams that show the tip position like on your newer videos. Thank you again for helping us bring our game to a different level.👊

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks! Yes I might so another series like this. This is one of the earlier videos 🙏🏻😄👍🏼

[@MrRobertLavala]

Great stuff. I've been hammering this home to my 8-ball team this year... patterns! I'm sharing this to them for sure. My issue is I don't/can't/won't take all that time to figure everything out cause there just isn't that amount of time on league night. I see the table pretty quickly and tend to rely on "gut" more than thinking through every option... sometimes it's good and sometimes... well, you know.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yes I understand. However the more you analyzing practice sessions you have, the quicker it will come in matches. 8 ball is puzzle training 😄😄👍🏼

[@CurlyIWMC]

Nicely done! One of the best 8 ball videos I’ve seen, very informative and a little peak into the mind of a great player, 😊

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Cheers Curly!! 🙏🏻😄

[@shanesmj1]

Great video... Really enjoyed the format and hearing your thoughts on the various patterns. Thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Cool! Tnx! Please share 🙏🏻😄👍🏼

[@dwaynecampbell622]

Hay Niels, great content man. Looking forward to seeing more great stuff from you man.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Dwayne! Yes weekly videos 🔥😄 next one this Wednesday again 💪🏼 Thanks!!

[@joshbousche8669]

Good video, watching while in a hotel working away from home. Very personable guy, ill be tuned in for more! Kudos buddy 🥳

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Josh! Stay tuned, more tomorrow 😄😄

[@paulp8251]

Liked before first minute was done! Learning from you is great!! Thanks

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Paul!!

[@erjohn3171]

Your first minute of the video is priceless! You have to make mistakes in life to get better.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yep true indeed. Thanks!! 😀💪👍

[@johnnyroc]

29:18 nice out. I would have straight-in stop shot ( with a bit of top ) on the 4 in the corner, straight in stop shot on the 5 in the opposite corner, roll in 7 in the top right corner, 1 in the right side stop shot, 6 in the side bounce of the bottom end rail, 2 in the bottom right corner, 3 in the same corner with a little draw, 8 in the bottom left. The key ball is not as good as your 4 but all stop shots for the most part.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Good thinking along!

[@dclee2913]

I could watch this for hours ...! Thx Niels🙏

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Dc. How’s the game? 💪🏼👍🏼😄

[@maxlahoud]

Textbook technique and explanation the entire video. Much appreciated 👏

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Max! Have a chance to Practice these corona days?

[@maxlahoud]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen luckily there’s a local pool hall that’s open that I frequent! Even league plan is starting back up 👍

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Awesome!

[@2capote]

Thanks so much for this post, sir! I am a fan of yours. I learned a lot.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you Allan!! 👍😀💪 Happy to have helped you out

[@tomalderman7598]

Definitely one of the best 8 ball videos I’ve ever seen. Great job and thank you.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Tom!! How’s your own game these days with COVID?

[@tomalderman7598]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I’m starting to get my stroke back a little. Haven’t picked up a cue since last March until a couple weeks ago. I don’t have a table at home so I have to be really careful.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Boy that a lot of months. Yes then take your time and enjoy it! Stay tuned for more videos weekly 😄👍🏼

[@tomalderman7598]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I sure am. Thank you. Looking forward to more great videos.

[@110dylanfowler]

Probably the biggest thing I've taken from this is taking your time. I get so worked up making 6-7 balls in a row and forget to leave a key ball for the 8. I will spend more time evaluating the rack before running and will stop rushing my shots.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yep the more you practice your brain the easier thenpatterns will come To you 👍🏼👍🏼😄

[@kyoung1959]

Awesome, great job! Learned so much, thanks for sharing.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome! Please share with your 8ball mates 😄👍🏼🙏🏻

[@edwalsh4417]

Great channel & video! I love the Efren story. Thanks for making this video.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha yeah that was crazy. Will never forget it! Enjoy it!! Thanks 😄👍🏼

[@jasonprice9292]

I will say it again, your content is gold! Thanks again.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Jason! Glad it’s helping you 👍🏼👍🏼😄

[@renesonse5794]

Neils makes me feel like I don't have to have an advanced degree in mathematics (I'm looking at you Dr. Dave) to play well and he gets right to it. Sharivari is my other go to. He has a similar mellow vibe and I love his graphics.

[@brandonbosley4501]

You are an amazing mentor I truly enjoy learning from you.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Brandon!! Please share 😄🙏🏻

[@slanjbo]

@ 38:52 I would go, 1 corner, 7 near left side, 4 right side (or bottom right corner if I drew back too far on the 7, 3 bottom right corner, 6 top left corner, 2 bottom right corner, 5 bottom left corner, and to finish the Shane Van Boening right side pocket on the 8 👌🏻😊

[@slanjbo]

*followed the 7 with too much top and came back to far for the 4 in the side.

[@shader26]

I love these kinds of videos where you explain the thinking, evaluation. I do think you ought to use a mic on you, as the sound is a bit bad at times because of the room.

[@DukeofBourbon]

Love this video! Great tips and insight from a professional on how to think through a rack. You have recently become my favorite instructional pool videos to watch. I have recently started trying to become a much better pool player, but struggle with cue ball control and overall understanding it. It would help greatly if with each shot, not only do you explain where you want to put the cue ball and the predicted cue ball path, but also say where you are hitting the cue ball and if any, what kind of English. I’m sure intermediate and better pool players know and can see exactly how you are taking the shot, but when I’m watching this if you don’t explain how your hitting the cue, I’m basically just guessing. So on a lot of shots. I’m stuck wondering how you made the cue ball go where you wanted cause I don’t know how you are hitting the cue ball; high, low, left, right, high left, etc.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks! This is a pretty old video. Most of all the newer videos have cue balls in the top corner with tip position 😄👍🏼

[@briandoerge5092]

Just found this and it is an eye opener for me, thanks!👍

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Brian! 😄👍🏼 please share 🔥🙏🏻👍🏼😄

[@jaovandijk]

Weer een super duidelijke uitleg, voor mij persoonlijk de beste uitleg van wat ik tot nu toe heb gezien. Nog een klein verzoekje, kun je de theorie uitleggen van het uitmeten van een kickshot. Als je een link hebt naar een duidelijke video zou ook al helpen. Alvast bedankt en bedankt voor je kanaal. Gr Jeroen

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx!!! A lot of kick videos online at the moment but will have look into it for sure! 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼

[@Jmgoregrind]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Justin!! Please share it 😄🙏🏻💪🏼

[@thedailyvariety4407]

The best lessons imo is when a top pro player verbalizes what the strategy is.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you Sir! Happy you like it, definitely a very good way to learn 👊🙏

[@kneecappahkappa5535]

My new favorite pool instructor.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks!! Have a chance to practice anywhere?

[@kneecappahkappa5535]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Thank you for the reply. Yes I was working on the YoYo drill you showed in one of your vids. I cant keep the cue out of the opposite side pocket right now. Ill keep working on it thou.

[@3346501]

Great videos. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome! Anything else you’re struggling with in your game?

[@garthcthomas]

Thanks for the awesome vids! Love that you drop your thoughts and tips throughout. As a player who is trying to constantly improve your channel is an invaluable insight into how to do things right. I could watch this all day, please keep it coming!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You got it Garth! New one coming tomorrow 😄💪🏼 thanks!!

[@ATrainGames]

@38:47 If you pick solids I think you can start with the 1 ball, as it gives you a path to the 4 in the side. Bridging over the pocket there also gives you better speed/spin control. So 1 in the corner, 4 in side, 7 in corner. Off that 7 ball I think you could land on the 3 in the side to get it out of the way. Rolling forward on the 3 to get on the 6 in the lower-left corner. Then off the 6 to the middle of the table for the 5 in the bottom right, then that shot takes you off the short rail to the 2 ball in the same pocket, and that gets you back around the 15 for the 8 in the lower left corner. I can see it... It's doubtful I could execute it. Sharivari and you could... But not me. Yet.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

good insight!

[@raymondphillips7107]

First of all I really appreciate your videos. It’s rare that a professional gives advice ,instruction with so much detail! Interesting Story about Efren (who is my pool idol).do you think he was cheating or just pranking you? I’m sure it was in fun.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hahaha no don’t think it was “totally” on purpose but when racking with your hands without a rack it’s tough already 😂

[@plynpool1]

I like the four ball to start the run. 8 ball is my favorite game. I get bored playing 9 ball or 10 ball. I think 8 ball can be hard or easy. I asked Jeremy Jones and Raphael Martinez what they thought was the hardest game. They both told obviously one pocket is hardest but 8 ball is the hardest out of 8 9 and 10. It has become my favorite game as well. My thinking is that ds8 ball is like a puzzle and one must solve that puzzle to win the game.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

True that! I think rotation and one pocket are hardest but long 8ball sets can be also really cool. Mental puzzle condition plays a great part 👍🏼🔥😄

[@intercrew99]

Wow, awesome content! Just subscribed!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Will!!

[@MJ18883]

Nice work! Liked and subscribed.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Matt! Great 🔥🙏🏻 How is your own training during COVID times? Anything you’re struggling with?

[@ddanchenko]

Thank you so much for these. Super helpful.

[@danielsharber2193]

Thank you for making videos like this!!!!! "Keep on Terminating"

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx!! Please share it 😄👍🏼💪🏼

[@tyn8058]

Thank you so much. You’re videos are top notch

[@KingJ5dabears]

If you can tell us exactly where your hitting the cue ball on every shot for position that would help a lot! Great videos thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

For a video of that length a bit too much info but I will Certainly start putting in more diagrams in future videos 👍🏼👍🏼😄

[@postalprp]

One of your very best! 8 ball is still the most played game.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yes good point! Glad you liked it! Please share 🙏🏻😄

[@queenbestgroupever761]

What a machien! After seeing you play I realised how bad I am at this game 🙂. Super video

[@TheWhoamihuh]

Love these videos hope you do more of them!

[@murahk123]

Hey Niels. Big fan of yours. Love your videos. I learn a lot from them. Any chance you can do a video on spin? Particularly, I’ve noticed a lot of professional players sometimes adjust for spin before the shot and also during the shot as they stroke through the ball. What’s the proper way to do it?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

I know what you mean. On paper lining up with the tip you will use is textbook but also players that sweep in their final Stroke so they use extra feel to compensate 😄🤷‍♂️👍🏼

[@murahk123]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen ahhh I see. Why don’t they just adjust for spin before they hit the ball every time instead of having to alter it while they stroke through the ball? Isn’t that bad practice?

Your video here has great entertainment and educational value!

[@johnathandavid2184]

You truly are The Terminator!

[@jefferyharper5720]

3rd rack start with the 4, clear that cluster, use the 6 to get to 2 and 3.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Nice one!!

[@winterguitarkingyea]

Thank You Great World Champion

[@armanas6166]

Another great video. Im learning alot from you

[@johnpoccia4981]

Great video as always going to a 8ball tourny in few hours

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Good luck!!

[@SaleemKhan-ls8nc]

Thank you very much for nice replay . best of luck

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx!! Please share 😄👍🏼🔥🔥💪🏼

[@tonyroberts8772]

Always loved watching your videos. I've learned so much over this last year. However, today you got me really confused. In your first runout you picked a route that included a 14-11 combo after taking the 12, then 13 down the rail. I was thinking that after the 12, the next logical ball would be the 15, followed by 10-9 combo to shape on the 13. Any shape on that ball would have given you the finish on the 14 to the same pocket and then the 11 to either corner giving you shape on the 8. I realise you're the man in the competitions, and I'm the man sitting here learning, ergo, you know a whole lot more than I do. So my question is: did I miss something?

[@tesha199]

Playing 8 ball 🎱 makes me wanna play the 9 ball 😁 🎱 is great to expand your thinking, get some new ideas, but mentally challenging if you're fully focused.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Tesha! 😀 Thanks for your message. Appreciate it! 👍 When you keep practicing and training your brain with patterns, you will be able to keep your concentrating going for longer and longer. So keep up the good work 🔥

[@danny_5283]

Nice hearing about Rico Diks and Souquet being good at eight ball. I remember a commentator once telling a story of Souquet running 26 racks of eight ball in a row! Do you know if there is any truth to this, Niels? Thanks for making the pool world better! 💪

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Danny! Yes I can confirm this record. Ralf told me 👍🏼👍🏼 crazy! And this is pre magic rack so extra strong

[@danny_5283]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen WOW! Unbelievable!!! 😮💪💪👏

[@zallydistor1154]

Very interesting educational vedios you've giving to us thank xou a lot sir

[@johnkarford6430]

What a beast. I'm lucky to get one break and run in a session.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’ll get there! Stick with it 💪🏼🔥😄

[@sharbanonori6319]

3 full time see that video and enjoy that. Niel really like you because just play your game and dont shame any thing.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks mate! Stay tuned, new one coming out today! 😄💪🏼🔥

[@crometal662]

1:00:40. So here's what I see. Play 13, try to get straight in for the 9, if the 7 isn't impeding the straight line(can't see that angle from here obviously). If it doesn't work out you still have the 10 as a back up ball. If it does, than draw for 10(get straight-ish), follow for the 12, and depending on the angle you have a lot of room for the cue ball to land for the 11 between the 5 and the 6, either for corner or the side. By then the 8 is pretty much wide open.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Great that you’re thinking along! That trains your 8ball mind for sure 🔥👍🏼💪🏼😄

[@CatholicChristian593]

This video is awesome! Thanks

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You're welcome Paul! Sharing is much appreciated 🙏

[@CatholicChristian593]

@Niels The Terminator Feijen my pool teach, an APA 9 taught my this drill and after much difficulty, she got me to execute it! She videoed my crooked stroke from the front and I was horrified, but we did it in two hour lesson. I LEARNED a lot thanks to you!

[@rickwilliams3515]

Whenever you say which ones or what should I do guys. I think you should always take the hardest ones and we get the easy ones. If you were to miss then you can show us how to shoot our easier ones!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Haha good tip. Will keep it in mind😄👍🏼

[@ericbataska1010]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. I noticed you position the cue under your right eye. Is this something you have always done or just something you worked out? I have gone back and forth having it under my dominant eye and directly under my chin and can’t decide which is more consistent. Your insight would be greatly appreciated

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

I was born with a lazy left eye. It’s only 5% vision so my cue finds the dominant right eye automatically. 👍🏼😄

[@ericbataska1010]

Thanks for the reply, I will need to keep working to find what right for me.

[@frazierg0325]

I love this guy.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

😂👍🏼😄🙏🏻

[@swarnendubiswas4712]

Amazing. Learn a lot