John Morra vs Shane Van Boening ▸ Medalla Light Puerto Rico Open 2023

[@dsauce223]

Van Boening's spot shots go in like laser beams. The guy is a machine.

[@charlesfair1582]

I just like Morra’s precision play,same as when he played right handed. Don’t even notice if he’s a little slow. Of course SVB looks great and I hope he wins 5 or 6 World Titles before he lets up. As always,Thanks to Predator for this great tournament and equipment and for using the correct pool ball colors. Keep it up!

[@RebekahForbes-jf5nh]

Shane is coming out the closet

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@RebekahForbes-jf5nh What ?!?

[@RebekahForbes-jf5nh]

@@michaeltrumph121 You read that right

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@RebekahForbes-jf5nh Are you implying he's gay ?!???

[@charlesfair1582]

Forbes is most likely just someone who was,or is a friend of someone who was supposedly “ dissed” by SVB Just a gossip’ Queen’

[@tonynaccarato4751]

John is a great player, no doubt, right handed or left, give the man his due.

[@rebeccaforbes5789]

Yep but I still eat greasy bacon

[@roadrunner381]

Morra doesn't play as slow as he did a few yrs ago, I can actually watch his matches now!

[@TumeloVincentMokgalagadi]

My all time favorite SVB❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccaforbes5789]

When are you tying the knot?

[@TumeloVincentMokgalagadi]

😅😂 Will that change how I love this guy??

[@charlesfair1582]

Now I have a complaint. Game 5 , shot of the game so far, camera doesn’t ever even come close to the table. And no later view from another camera. It just amazes me how we been doing this for about 35 years now and every year they got to learn everything all over again. All you production crews, Just Bite the Bullet, and pay Pat Fleming to get it done right the first time. Gotta be cheaper in the long run. And we get to watch the pool match.

[@vebnew]

Excellent pool playing by all parties

[@RebekahForbes-jf5nh]

Don't you have some chicken to fry kernel?

[@vebnew]

@@RebekahForbes-jf5nh LOL

[@yogimuhammadnugraha1169]

SVB THE🐐

[@jbuzzo1]

Great job Shane!

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

I complained about lack of replays on a game a couple days ago. Some dope said rewind the video. Well here it just happened again and it has no video because it did not get caught, just the lay for the next shot. And at the end you always replay the last shot. Wow. Some dude really does a great job of capturing that. He should start a cap on EVERY shot and replay the great ones or the ones the cameraman misses from the top view... SOMETHING. At 32:27 the cameraman should have followed the cue ball to see the continued table action. These camera persons need to actually know the game, and the producer in the booth as well. Nice, high quality video, but come on, guys. Get Predator to pay for some camera work lessons or something. Going back to the right ball colors is a nice touch and shows that you recognize the fact that modern cameras "see" better in lower light. Nice white lighting here too. /Rant_Off

[@nancymartin1697]

SVB keep going!!

[@legendhavok1723]

So close ... Morra so close to taking that last step towards the top just can't quite get over the hump yet.

[@RebekahForbes-jf5nh]

Don't say hump when his bf is around

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@RebekahForbes-jf5nh What ?!?

[@RichardsWorld]

I had the chance to see these guys and Tyler Styer up and close in a small tournament in Sacramento a few months ago. They are all very intense when playing a match. Shane will relax more and even dose off, and bang balls around and talk to people. John is kind of quiet when not playing. Tyler stays amped up all day without relaxing and will pound breaks for hours between matches. Shane usually manages to pull out the win, I overheard a fan talking to Shane. The biggest fish Shane ever caught is 40 inches. According to him.

[@jeffhargrove759]

Morra is a super strong player! He's good

[@Pumamike82]

John Morra and Fedor have the must fundamental routines I've ever seen. Whenever I train people, I show them John's approach to the shot. Same thing every time, just as it should be.

[@yvans8994]

Can you please train meeee?

[@jamesdavis8731]

It would be hard to leave out Ko Pi Chung. His fundamentals are as good as anyone.

[@raskolnjikov1]

No, that is a mistake. A lot of shots require different approach.

[@Sacredsnow2]

@@raskolnjikov1you’re either wrong or misunderstanding what he’s saying by approach. When he says approach, he means how he addresses the ball, his pre-shot routine. Which should always be the same. Having a routine makes sure that you don’t miss any steps in your set up and it’s just a few less steps you have to actively remember if you have it in your muscle memory due to routine. You should approach the ball the same every time.

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@Sacredsnow2 Pre-shot routine is for weak players

[@DangDong-p4o]

Video quality is sub standard. Also audio level is too low.

[@timothy.pradana]

i think for puerto rico open , details per camera are not same

[@Blue_Collar_Trader]

Absolutely

[@jaygarrison3516]

Morras 15 prestrokes before breaking is just to get in his opponents head. No one needs that many strokes before striking the cueball

[@musa4761]

Most of the key shots/moments are missing because of very poor camera controls.

[@anthonykeller5120]

The play of these two players borders on phenomenal. On the other hand the videographer really sucks. I want to see the entire shot, not the players head or arm or back while the ball goes around the table and falls in the pocket (or not). I much prefer watching the table instead of following the player around the table, especially when you end up to where you can’t see the whole shot. But both players did a great job.

[@DAVENATCHSTOCKS]

Ambidextrous ✍🏾📈📈

[@the_alchemy_method]

Pressure is funny thing- makes the mind go to the future especially when you start focusing on the fact you cannot afford to miss. Which creates self pressure pushing your mind to the future… Thats when having the right mental. tools makes such a difference… you’re gonna struggle if you dont have them at these key moments is

[@rebeccaforbes5789]

If I am already a tool it probably helps

[@grizzlygrind951]

Tool is the greatest band this planet has conceived

[@observer991]

John Morra is the Billy Wagner of pool!

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

He is nothing like Billy Wagner.

[@observer991]

@@ProblemChild-xk7ix LOL...okay, what other athletes or stars reached world class status, dealt with injuries making it tough for them to play at a world class level anymore, switched hands from right to left, and rose to world class again? I'll wait...hmmm, you seem to be struggling...oh, I see, you're taking back your first statement, I see.

[@lebavu8260]

Not a fan of the shootout. Prefer 3rd set. Thoughts?

[@davidsargent5410]

SVB is a beast

[@hp6playstation570]

wekeredit dulu gimanah thy💎

[@sebastiansterling5275]

First rack how did he miss the 2 and get another shot at it?

[@Cam-yt5cx]

Look closely - he hit a combo shot into the black 8 ball

[@aarond3193]

Morra's playing, automatically add an hour to the match

[@caseysilvers1673]

Try shooting pool with your non dominant hand with the level of care and importance that you put forth for your paycheck. I’m curious to to know how long it would take you.

[@charlesfair1582]

Again; score 0/0 game changing shot, I couldn’t tell what the camera was trying to shoot, not the table. Also, Tim D. Since you are openly supporting SVB’s opponent, I’ll be rooting for your opponent in your future matches.

[@mattfaulkner4887]

Sorry to burst your bubble but the GOAT Effren was the best ambidextrous player.

[@GavinBurts-eg3vs]

Horrible format shooting spot shots. They should make the last game-winner take all. Lag winner breaks. And first legal shot has to be pushed out. That way, there is strategy added to the finale.

[@camilofonseca6601]

I’m sorry but this camera guy needs more training.

[@djustine1]

I’m not sure if it’s me my eyes or I’m loosing my mind but the first game of this match Shane breaks dry, John gets up and pockets the one ball then shoots the two to the corner and missed then shoots again the two ball. Is anyone else seeing that?

[@randywhite8968]

combo on 8

[@djustine1]

I played it again he used the two ball and hit the 4 in on a combination I could see the 4 ball on my phone screen it was dark. I told you I must be loosing my mind or my eyes or both. Sorry for the wasted comment.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Two short sets and a shootout format is stupid.

[@dannywebb1544]

They shouldn't let morra or the slow players in tournaments. Just tell them there money isn't welcome here

[@giovannigarciaaa]

shootout format is questionable at best

[@randallgibson8619]

I dont care much for that shootout format at the end. They could’ve shot another race to 3 in the time it took to do that mess.

[@Thijs-Kuiken]

if only Morra had MORE than the 8 practice strokes before he hit the ball... he might have made the shot. Glad he lost and may the more intuitive player always win.

[@jadams1722]

*Shoot out has nothing to do with 10 Ball. I will NEVER buy a Predator product until they give this up.*

[@junem9710]

SVB

[@dougoverhoff7568]

I hate this gimmicky shoot-out format. Why not just play another race to 4 for the tie-breaker? Is everyone in THAT BIG of a hurry to get it over with?

[@andersonbyron1478]

Yh it a lot of people plan and the pressure on making 1 shot is huge especially if you absolutely have to make it you won't get another chance 1 shot per person

[@andersonbyron1478]

A pool game doesn't always show who's the better player anyone can lose but a shootout something like a game is HORSE same exact shot different player that can determine who's better compared to playing safety shots until u have an opening I preferably like a player who attempts making every shot but when money on the line safety comes into play

[@dougoverhoff7568]

@@andersonbyron1478 Why not simply flip a coin, then? It amounts to about the same thing, and it proves nothing, at least with regards to who's the better player. The longer the set, and the more games that are played, is the best, and actually the only real determinate, of who is the best. We don't need any 'gimmicks' to tell us that. Playing the game, that's what says who is the better player.

[@shanemccarthy7282]

Morra is a great pool player but I can't watch him play, man makes the game so boring... His pace of play is really slow

[@andresilius5790]

And his mechanics it's terrible, elbow is not line up, body movements...

[@trueamerican2305]

It's a Canadian thing I'm sure

[@TheNorm9999]

​@@andresilius5790He switched from right to left handed after becoming a pro

[@residuejunkie4321]

Ad would probably give you the 3 out.

[@kaceynguyen2873]

​@@andresilius5790 shows how much you know about the pool world. I would bet my life on John VS you. John would still defeat you easily with both his right and left hand.

[@alejandrodubyk2316]

Marro Morra

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

Shoot outs suck. First to nine games wins.

[@natecampbell42]

Worst carpet ever

[@johnseiber4586]

But he can’t beat Earl

[@donegotold8776]

I like John , but he really needs to rethink that goofy ass haircut lol JMO

[@2869may]

Still with this goofy format......!?!?!

[@brendandonovan9040]

Hahaha morra no match for Shane

[@rebeccaforbes5789]

Depends on the game

[@esmaeelbaz6827]

As always the fk lucky SVB

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

Yeah, that's how he has won 5 US opens and more than 100 other tournaments. Nothing but pure luck.

[@Xris18713]

Slow players cant keep their own pace up.. look at players like fedor and filler and other fast pace players.. their pace is perfect for long grueling tournaments.. slow players tire themselves out

[@michaeltrumph121]

Fedor is slow as fuck

[@trueamerican2305]

I know what happened... jon john took too long.. he should have fired on his 9th or 10th stroke... not the the 24th or 25th... 😅😅

[@kaceynguyen2873]

You're just jealous cause John is playing pro level with his left arm. You probably can't even go pro level with your right arm. John is shooting every shot with his left arm. Do you know how much practice it takes to make your left arm Pro too? GTFOOH!!