I'm BACK! 8 Ball League Match - TAP League

[@antoniog9814]

24:24 Don't apologize. You did nothing requiring an apology. We've all been thru that. The only way to improve is to play people better than yourself. It's all part of developing your game.

[@daviddeslauriers7268]

Glad to see you back

[@Amateur_Pool]

Me 2, lol

[@davewhyte8169]

stroke is looking much better Josh. still pulling back here and there, but much improved. love to see those B&R!!

[@Amateur_Pool]

Thank you! It felt better in this game

[@mrhcrip]

Mr Powell always comes out on top. Learn a lot watching these videos and able to apply it to my game

[@Amateur_Pool]

Thanks! I'm glad they help!

[@davelariviere]

Good for you Josh! You finally played relaxed! I agree with you that a player tightens up when the opponent breaks and runs and next thing you know you're down a few games. When this happens to try to remember you're a great player and are doing nothing wrong, the other player is just shooting better. Just continue to play your game and hope a roll turns it around for you.

[@Amateur_Pool]

Good advice! Thanks

[@robinmenard5437]

Practice like it means everything to you. Play like it means nothing to you. “There are only two types of players..those who keep their nerves under control and win championships, and those who do not” -Harry Vardon

[@kyoung1959]

you shoot great bro! Too hard on yourself when you miss a shot. Love your channel and your commentary.

[@Amateur_Pool]

Thanks, kyoung!

[@KevinThomas-nx5wj]

I played my second tap league match ever im a 4 in that and i played a 2 i had my first 8 ball break in league ever and had a break and run was pretty awesome i love watching you play and in my tap league theres alot of fives but mostly low players as well

[@Amateur_Pool]

Nice job on the 8bb and the break n run!

[@KevinThomas-nx5wj]

@@Amateur_Pool thanks played in the world qualifiers for apa 8 ball got my team through the first two rounds with sudden death wins lost the third match to a 6 in sudden death

[@Poolside_Chat]

3:04 Shoot the 6 to leave a cut angle on the 4 which will give you natural angle to get behind the 8 and shoot it up the rail. I'd rather take a long shot up the rail where I can see the pocket vs a bank. But hey, when you bank well, you bank!

[@michaelkentwell2758]

Just waiting for you to start shipping to Australia so I can get my hand on some of that fresh Merch. Doing well cuz weather you win or lose enjoy watching

[@Amateur_Pool]

Hey, Michael.. can you give me either your Instagram handle, or your Facebook link? I'd like to reach out to you, through direct message. I might be able to set up sales in other countries, but i need someone in another country to test it for me. Thanks!

[@michaelkentwell2758]

Hay cuz I don't have any Instagram or Facebook but I msg you on my misses Instagram

[@danieldamian4870]

Great match! A hard 3 Might of had a chance but you had your A game on...no chance!

[@Amateur_Pool]

Thanks!

[@kriswood1354]

My TAP league is mostly SL4 and under so I get it when it comes to playing matches against lower players. Good thing for the handicap system to give them a fighting chance. Besides, the Skill Levels in TAP are different than APA. TAP seems to be harder to advance up.

[@Amateur_Pool]

I agree!

[@bobanderson2250]

I think you let it eat. Gonna watch and see.

[@JustMe-ut5rn]

Tommy Boy.. Good match

[@Amateur_Pool]

Thanks! Legendary movie!

[@antoniog9814]

14:30 Yo, Timmeh! You had such a wide landing area for the cueball. You could afford to go forward and come off the side rail for great shapeS on the 2. Let go of your feelings, Luke. Use the rails. The rails are your friends.

[@Amateur_Pool]

Ya.. that was just a bad shot

[@jesseellis946]

Lil "Tommy Boy" says you already know!!!!

[@Amateur_Pool]

LOL

[@JohnBowl14690]

Your opponent Ryan Noelan. Reminds me of baseball for some reason. 🤣🤣

[@Amateur_Pool]

Lol..

[@lewismetzger5622]

Excellent stroking Josh. Big mistake at 16:30 in rack 3 vs skill level 3 who still has 6 balls on the table, hit the bank on the 8 ball very easy so if you miss, it is makeable in the corner pocket.

[@antoniog9814]

4:02 Whatup, Timmeh-rama-lama-ding-dong, were you able to cheat the pocket and come between the stripes (maybe use the top tail) to play the 8 in the lower left?

[@Amateur_Pool]

No way i could have avoided those other stripes to get that position

[@procrastinator6902]

It always feels good to get out of the slump but I also know what you mean about feeling bad for a lower skill level player when you just kinda steamroll them. We've all been there at some point, and some people will just give up altogether when they keep getting hit with loss after loss. We don't want feel like we're part of the reason someone gives up the game. Hopefully he will get better but for now, Ryan does indeed play like a 3. Fundamentals are lacking a good bit and he doesn't really have any sense of cue ball or speed control. If he sticks with it I'm sure he'll get there.

[@timscott178]

Just ordered me a short rail shirt Lil Joshy hope all is well man

[@Amateur_Pool]

I seen your order, Tim! Appreciate you bro!

[@timscott178]

@Amateur_Pool anytime man thanks for the free shipping it helps

[@davewhyte8169]

Ordered my first Short Rail shirt today. The official apparel store of Little Timmy! Any thoughts of selling short rail gloves or towels?

[@Amateur_Pool]

Possibly in the future! Thanks for the support!

[@habs4life41]

Im going to assume you win this one.. beating players that you should is key

[@Amateur_Pool]

"Should" is tough when it's a 5-2 race! Lol

[@jeremyhepler2424]

First off, great content. Now to my inquiry; how do you keep your head straight when playing a lower ranked player. It's a problem that I know I have. Any advice?

[@Amateur_Pool]

It's hard bro.. i just try to play my game and not my opponent.

[@MrPlomsone]

It seems that you’re out of your slump. Good stuff!

[@Amateur_Pool]

Thanks!

[@robinmenard5437]

Josh, find a good chest mount position POV straight down the shaft.. give us the raw footage of that.. talk over it if you need. I’d enjoy that.

[@Amateur_Pool]

I've got a head mount for my gopro.. might try that in the future

[@toddrobertson1398]

What are you using a walkie talkie? Tommy boy! Lol

[@Amateur_Pool]

Bingo! Lol 😂🤣

[@wdiddy1]

15:51 you should've just shaped for 8 in bottom right corner, don't try to get shape if its there.

[@Amateur_Pool]

Ya, not sure how right it was past the 15 ball but, you're right!

[@gordanhatesjiujitsu]

Are you ever gonna step up and play 9ft tables?

[@Amateur_Pool]

I enjoy playing 9ft. There just isn't many leagues or tourneys that use them around here.

[@ryannoel2899]

Appreciate the ass whooping! Keep up the good work!

[@Amateur_Pool]

You rock, Ryan! Thanks again for letting me record!

[@jesseholman6908]

You already know lol😂 😂

[@Amateur_Pool]

Ya know! 😂

[@chrismcdonald1525]

It's trap league! you learn why ppl call it a trap league!!!!!!!!

[@Amateur_Pool]

Is it similar to a trap house? Lol

[@randogoatlasagna1343]

Who the hell is Timmy?

[@Amateur_Pool]

LOL - he's basically the GOAT and the chump, all at the same time. You don't know him?

[@kriswood1354]

Oh, you know

[@bobanderson2250]

He runs around the chat talking crap. He showed up at my Monday league spouting off. Police were called....it was ugly, not going into it here.