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[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

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[@BlackjackDSapolis]

With each and every video, you are making this best instructional channel on KZbin! Great work, my friend!

[@PoolProblems]

But I must say, you also have provided some quality content!

[@johnathanbostic3188]

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[@jasonreyes25]

This is a great tip Niels! I was playing in an APA league this past weekend and I sat in a corner away from my team so I can focus on my own game. I had my eyes glued to the table making plans and patterns while waiting for my turn to shoot.

[@rafytaxi66]

Man I never heard something so true as you said here Niels, awesome video 🎱🙏

[@jamesstewart601]

Man I had to laugh when the PayPal emblem asking for donations popped up while you were talking about notifications popping up while you’re trying to focus. Love your content my dude. Love watching your videos and have always loved watching you shoot. Thanks for all your help with my pool game

[@gregsaiter3768]

Great advice. This is one thing I don't have to worry about. I focus 100% on my game. Keep all these great tips coming. You are the best.

[@dathuynh9772]

No matter what i need to improve on, Niels has a video for it. Thank you!

[@vincef886]

Thanks! Always enjoy your videos. Keep em coming.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks a lot Vince!!! Appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@jeffdowns1038]

Your suggestion could/should fit many situations. Many people can't think in a linear fashion (i.e. following an argument). We live by our emotions, and the phone just encourages it. Sadly, we will never, as a society, get back to not being distracted by all the beeps and buzzes. So, focusing is something we need to work, and it can be hard work. Thanks!

[@danielsaunders7343]

Hi Neils. When I am in an important match I solely focus on that, NOTHING ELSE.. I tell my teammates not to speak to me and not to comment on any shot I make or miss until that match is complete. Also I refuse to make eye contact with anyone at all. My team, their team or anyone watching the match. NO Eye contact. I find it distracting and I find myself engaging with them visually it makes my mind wander.. I look down at the floor while sitting and parctice boxed breathing until it is my turn at the table.. Love your lessons and insight into how to play and enjoy pool! Keep up the good work!!

[@apexpredatorbilliardstraining]

so many knowledge being dispense in pool and yet this proves to be the most valuable.... need i say more

[@brucecheung]

Another great video thanks Niels!

[@mvp_of_9356]

Niels for the last month you have been reading my mind on videos!! I will say “I need to work on X” and the next day you post a video on it! Thank you for all you do! I think I have watched all your videos, and want to ask you: how do you avoid “burn-out” where you don’t feel as motivated to play because you have been practicing a lot? How much practice is too much? Is there a way amateurs should practice who are looking to up their game? Thank you Terminator!

[@Renaissanceman83]

Great video as always Niels. Using focus mode on the iphone is a good method as well. You can set it up to basically be silent but allow notifications to come through without alerting you, that way when you're finished practicing or playing; anything you received will be there waiting and not coming through all at once as would be the case when you switch off airplane mode. Another good idea is using your fitness tracker, phone or otherwise to track your game. I start a workout before practicing and playing just to track my heart rate, after the "workout" I review the heart rate data to see how I did, if I got flustered or had problems concentrating etc

[@lukasmoravec1301]

Thank you for your amazing work.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yoiu're welcome Lukas! Thanks for the tip!!!🙏🙏

[@tonyrobles9070]

Awesome video Niels! Definitely agree 100% about how much of a distraction this has become. Especially for the younger generation. Keep up the great work and I'll see you at the US Open bro! =)

[@brandongrablachoff261]

I am a B player and I just wrote a comment to Niels about how I shut my phone off. I will be there as well in Atlantic City and taking off of work on Wednesday, October 12th! I live on the coast of New Jersey. In Island Heights by Toms River. AC is only an hour south of me. Both you and Niels are great ambassadors of the game!

[@tonyrobles9070]

@@brandongrablachoff261 thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it and hope to meet you in AC next month! 👍 😊 🎱

[@brandongrablachoff261]

@@tonyrobles9070 Same here!

[@brandongrablachoff261]

Watching the Yapp and Chang match that you commentated on. Do you like shoot outs or would you prefer a third shortened set or sudden death game?

[@tonyrobles9070]

@@brandongrablachoff261 Hope you enjoyed the match! 👍 😊 🎱

[@tomburns890]

I quit completion 9 ball 1995 and many rules have changed. What is the current rules on breaking in tournaments (alternate, winner, loser breaks?). And who racks an official or the one breaking or the loser of the game & is there a specific order of all balls now or not only requirement 1 & 9? Thank you. Btw you have a bunch of great videos for people.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank you!! Pretty much all the rack and break options above are still in place except loser breaks 😄 9 is on the spot now in most of the pro events

[@tomburns890]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen. Great thanks for getting back to me. And that’s good with 9 ball loser breaks and 9 on the spot is interesting now too. Thinking I might play in another open at some point. Cheers

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Enjoy!! 👊👊

[@Isuc_at_poolgolf]

In some tournaments in my city, even a single peek at your phone screen may count as an instant lose

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

I love it 👍🏼👍🏼😄😄

[@IanBrian2112]

Hi Niels! Where did you get your "Pool Light" I love it I want to buy. Thanks

[@Not-cu5ir]

Thank you holmes

[@donmoore3888]

Thanks Niels!!

[@allancapote5095]

Thanks!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Cheers Alan!!! 🙏😃🙏

[@murahk123]

I love how you’re talking about notifications and then the PayPal donation comes up 😆

[@yoloquesoyesmecanico]

Hi Neil, what about the distraction that comes from general audience, teammates or friends that always know better about whatever mistake you did and try to school you in the middle of the match?

[@brewer3401]

Yes. I don't have distractions from iPhone. Sometimes I get up to shoot and completely forget how to shoot. Kind of like "what is this long piece of stick doing in my hand". Practice I do very well. Think it is possibly nerves distracting me from free-wheeling and just doing what I know how to do.

[@brandongrablachoff261]

I turn my phone off and stay "in the zone." At the very least, put it on silent. Looking at only the table, it's important to put together an executed run out plan. Thanks for the tips. I am a B player striving to get better.

[@rodconner9079]

100% .... Pay attention to the game you are playing --- and keep that focused attention! Be Safe

[@briandoerge5092]

Great advice! I leave my phone in the truck when I play👍

[@jaimemolina1777]

In the US is called “Airplane Mode”

[@johnholmstrom4212]

Mr. Feijen, your videos are great, but your acting is even greater hahaha

[@farukreane3513]

Super

[@dexterdivine9823]

Ive watched your video but im still not answered..... My problem is not the phone or notifications, but its those thoughts that come to my mind when im down on the table, thoughts like... you have trainned, this ball is tough, or envisaging my self being at a big game but ill be at a traimning session, or thinking about something personal. Question is is how do we clear our minds. And just focus on potting the object ball.

[@lukepbriggs6225]

Another great lesson terminator!! 🎱🎱🎱

[@KingStibroz]

Last monday I participated in the local weekly tournament for the first time after summer break. I was cueing well but was out after two games because of a few stupid mistakes due to lack of focus. Between the games I was on my phone even though I knew it was gonna harm my form. Not scrolling your phone is especially hard in tournaments that take the whole night and have long breaks between games but that's what needs to be done if you want to win.

[@kevinbeazy]

I don’t understand how using your phone in between matches harms your game. During the match, for sure.

[@KingStibroz]

@@kevinbeazy It affects your vision. It will take time to adjust your sight and aiming after being on the phone. The games in the Monday tournament are very short so there's not really any room to give that small edge to your opponent.

[@kaisaarnio7208]

Taking about focus, and all i can see in my mind is the funny image of efren with burgers and phone in his hands doing the "igotlucky" dance. 😒 There goes my concentration 😆

[@fckgrtlr8441]

I've told my match partner all the time, but some people will never learn... And as soon as third teammate enters, they are talking all the time. Sometimes even when they are down on the next ball.

[@fckgrtlr8441]

Niels, please delete this comment and block this user!

[@markhillyer721]

Devices are nuisance, but how do you deal with the entertainers and barkers at the pool hall. I think this topic has several chapters.

[@360PhoenixFlip]

I’ve only been playing a year, couldn’t care less about my phone when I’m at the table playing. I play for so long then remember I need to eat lunch 😂

[@Wyrmsfire]

When I'm in a match, I empty my pockets. Phone, keys, wallet, etc. My phone is always on silent, so I don't hear any notifications. During the match, I position myself on the opposite side of the table and focus on the game in front of me. The problem I have is my mental stamina runs out quickly. I was just in a tournament this weekend. Started Friday night and went through to today. I was eliminated last night and part of it was because I was mentally and physically drained. I just couldn't focus. I was making silly mistakes. So I know what I need to work on. Mental stamina and endurance. I just don't know how.

[@robertolson7057]

I practice with music playing to replicate what is going on in taverns or even many pool halls. I admit I listen to my favorite music! Question should I practice with no music?

[@marcusthorpe7688]

I would suggest not because most settings in league pool are bar with people. Only pro tournament finals are quiet. So practicing with headphones or any other "certain" type settings can possibly be a deterrent when it's time to play. I would say practice how you like to play but focus on your game.

[@Kandyman2081]

This is also referred to as Airplane Mode. Additionally, iPhones have a feature called Do Not Disturb.

[@Germancito141]

Where are you? Here What time is it? Now What are you? This moment. - Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

[@eyalharel4719]

What about when the opponent start talking to you or to himself and take you out of concentration?

[@dcain32810]

Most polite way of saying stay off your phone lol

[@jessecouch4105]

How do you get that focus back when you make a high run in a straight pool practice session and then have to start over after a silly miss ? That’s been difficult for me.

[@anthonykeller5120]

SVB already has an edge. He just shuts off his hearing aids.

[@samuelmandell8995]

Very good, I get distracted easily by people coming into the pool room and then my phone goes off

[@ELEDUCADITO1]

How your tournament is going?

[@hanspw]

So strue 👌 The world has become insane with this obsession of the cellular. Ppl walk, drive, bike and u name it, with the phone in theirs hand and texting and playing etcetera etcetera.. They go to bed with the phone, wake up with the phone.. Its just insane.. 🤡

[@tapman3435]

Do you have drills/tips for missing the first ball after the break? I'll plan things out and see the pattern but get down on potentially simple first ball and miss.

[@danielbass1234]

More Focus Grasshopper :)

[@robdetuinman2]

Give the same attention to an easy shot as to a hard one.

[@earthurgeer]

there is also my first video below .

[@OlliR1602]

sadly, most of my distractions do not have a flight mode button

[@frankterrazone9686]

What is (flight mode)?

[@hbgstorm]

But earl strickland can talk to the audience and still play well ?

[@orthoagnostic3364]

I think we may have seen you reach "total consciousness" at 3:50 😆

[@bleearg13]

Can you give me the quick 30 second rundown on what happened in this video? I got distracted...

[@robertreese2600]

You see this all the time in league. End of inning, straight to phone or watching the game on TV.

[@tomalderman7598]

No wonder you never answered my calls. Your phone was off.

[@markhillyer721]

Think you have been hacked. Someone somehow sent me a note from you to text you.

[@briandoerge5092]

Me to

[@Krushard]

6min video about flight mode button :) Come on now, the issue is not always about the phone, I expected other focus related aspects as well.

[@Krushard]

@Niels fishing scam ☝

[@earthurgeer]

i will help you realize that you have been chosen to be the Pool God of this cycle.

[@adisatria7676]

Arti tikan ke bahasa Indonesia la

[@edwinrenebuestancadena6438]

Spanish please

[@earthurgeer]

i want your help Niels , I want you to add the how God thinks to different pool strategies and instuctional advice which will consciously or unconsciously give the student a Cosmic perception of the skills of the Lords and Masters of this world. you enjoy giving and I have chosen you to make it Perfect therby undoubtedly elevating you to the Greatest Pool Player of All Time. here is a bit of what i want incorporated in to your sharing of your skills.take a look and let me know n. i am called king arthur and when i was a young boy in my hometown of Johnston City Illinois the Pool World Championships were held for many years i am 67 so it was in the mid 60s. 9 ball ,one pocketetc. then there was aroom out back of the Stardustwhere the real pool playing was done. the janscos were all my friends and i know much about tghem. they were italians connected with vegas and in to gambling etc. i went to school and played sports with all their kids. they would even selll me beer on Sunday!. grandma was in charge of thatr. any way i play many of them and have been play pool for all my life . when i was 19 i quit cause running 9 balls racks was boring me. Luther Lassiter was my favorite. ive played and beat Minnesota Fats in front of a lot of people. he lived 30 miles from me and was a very nice and genorous man. i was named Wonder Boy . i was 18. i thought pool was the thing to do . it was at this time i had a very intense spiritual awakening and the master said to me . "What are you going to do, spend the rest of your life trying to run out nine. i froze in my tracks and the new direction had begun

[@james1795]

Too funny!!

[@mohamedmoslh6878]

Training for professionals♥️🫶