Trying the Efren Reyes Full Table Reverse Bank Shot | Your Average Pool Player

[@CapoXProductions]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the high quality of research, editing, and execution required to make this vid. Top notch...

[@KAMUIBRAND]

RIP Freetime

[@CapoXProductions]

@@KAMUIBRAND Worth it...

[@raydology]

That's the whole idea of practicing!!! 😁 guys I see on KZbin potting balls to warm up! (before tournament play)Just lose me completely! Because why would you do something that's obviously the easiest thing, you've done a thousand times before!

[@tqclergy6436]

Kudos to Rolly.

[@AcessDBpro]

Of course, it it was E-Ray himself doing the video, he'd do it in one go and the video would be over in 20 seconds.

[@Volaths]

Wish these were released more often, I love this content.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I am making some similar videos if you want to check them out. They aren't as good as his, but I enjoy making them for fun.

[@trangium]

The problem is he’s no longer average

[@informedcitizen8687]

The fact that he made that shot on the first try to win the tournament is utterly amazing. There are many greats but only one Efren Reyes.

[@treatb09]

the best pool players don't need to practice.

[@ShotCalla19]

Wasn’t a tournament but other than that yes!

[@jamirimaj6880]

@@ShotCalla19 Yep but the most famous shot in pool, the Z-shot does.

[@sailen7298]

@@ShotCalla19 lol the bitterness.

[@psijicassassin7166]

@@ShotCalla19 It was from a match.

[@twelvecentury8597]

Only Efren Reyes has a nerve to do that kind of shots in crucial moments, tournaments and even championship games

[@andrew7taylor]

This was just an exhibition game though.

[@twelvecentury8597]

Yeah i know it was only an exhibition game cuz it was his farewell tour. I just said that only Efren Reyes has a nerve to do those kind of shots in actual tournaments and even championships games. Bruh i wish u read carefully before u make a comment

[@bjs301]

@@twelvecentury8597 Andrew7taylor clearly read carefully before he commented.. I watched a fair amount of Efren Reyes tournament games and never saw him try something so stupid in a "crucial moment, championship game or otherwise. . The guy who made the video seems respectable, but it sounded like he said this happened in a "national". I'm sure Efren spent a lot of time practicing the shot to gain the confidence to shoot it on TV, but there is no way this was a big money shot.

[@twelvecentury8597]

@@bjs301 what the fuck u are saying? U can't understand english dont you? Bruh, your comment is irrelevant from what i was talking about. Idiot

[@Jq020278]

BlowJobber here hasn't watched enough videos to say Efren doesnt have the guts to do this on real competetion.

[@MrDox90]

I just simply can't stop wondering, how on Earth Efren even has knowledge of so intricate details of physics behind the ball movements. He simply SEES into the future and knows how will the ball react and behave when hit at a certain speed and where it will end up. Even then he doesn't THINK, he needs no time, he just calls it, aims and boom. Done. He just SEES the shot. Never ever going to understand how he does that. I mean, after all the research people do, after engineering, mathematical calculations, physics, slow motion analysis and even after all that to they can't for sure know what happens before it's played. They simply can't SEE what the outcome will be, no matter how good they are at the table. They can't see a shot in advance, yes you can replicate a shot. Even I can after a certain amount of shots. But only AFTER Efren has done it, and you know it to be possible. But for Efren it's somehow different. He knows it can be done without thinking. He knows the outcome, without trying multiple times. The guy will never stop to amaze me.

[@johnocampo3309]

Vladan Perovic maybe because this is efren’s bread and butter since he was a kid... he has made God knows how many shots and somehow remembers each and every one of it, imagine q kid sleeping on a pool table... wakes up and play pool the entire day play even before sleeping... the passion and dedication he has made in pool makes him who he is righy now... and yes! Efren never fails to amaze me as well :)

[@wahlied7203]

I am a fan of efren when I was still in 2nd year hischool about 14. Now, I'm 44, I continually being amazed by Efren's shots... There were also trick shots which was televised here in the Phils on a segment from Jessica Soho and Rated K. I'm from Southern Mindanao, Phils. Davao.

[@kazedcat]

Efren actually answered this question. He gets the idea of his creative trick shots from watching beginners. Beginners will do stupid things that sometimes give interesting results. He would take this interesting shots apply his knowledge to make the shot perfect. So stupid beginners shot become perfect amazing shot in his hands.

[@leoalejandro2920]

+Vladan Perovic Totally agree with you

[@brianbarrios5078]

The fact that he determined all of this on his own without the help of training videos on youtube similar to what the new kids doing today.. blows me off. Truly a genius!!!

[@dakotapatrick1203]

Your pro vs. Average is the the best pool videos I've ever seen

[@hyperhektor7733]

then checkout brazzers pool videos

[@AlexanderTrefz]

These videos are fucking horrible to anybody who has played pool with even a second of ambition.

[@pelikanflyeralseinehandels8952]

@@AlexanderTrefz what makes u think that

[@minchu1127]

I am the 400 likes

[@wingmanalive]

I've been trying his point shot off the side pocket to make a corner ball and although I've come close I'm about 30 years away from mastering it. Mind you I've been playing for 30+ years already lol. Efren is simply the best when it comes to mechanics, consistency and being humble. I thoroughly enjoyed every time he beat Strickland. Efren is incredible generous too with supporting his entire family with his winnings and loves the simple life like playing cards. It's a pleasure to watch him play even if it's in his home country in the Philippines. You'll see him play local guys in flip flops, shorts and a tee-shirt because he's THAT genuine.

[@JimmySchwietert]

Thanks for bringing up a Dr Dave. His videos are absolute gold.

[@Grant-vk6zo]

You are far from "Average" and actually pretty good. Just shows how amazing he actually is to pull this shot off with confidence.

[@ThePrufessa]

No fuckin hesitation whatsoever

[@bjs301]

And how many times do you suppose he practiced it?

[@alockworkorange7296]

When he first started doing the i thought he was deffintly average and as he made more videos i felt he was getting so much better that he was no longer average That makes me think these would make excellent drills to help us all out givin it seems hes learned a ton making these videos

[@kevinavalon7208]

Efren once said that he learn to do gutsy shots like this by observing billiard amateurs or beginners, when they would sometimes fluke a shot or just random shot that actually works and he would imitate it and practice it.

[@MpReDeH]

That shot was both astonishing and sad, we'll never see him play again. Who's to say we'll have another Magician in our lifetime.

[@swamiabhedananda4147]

Sceleris Not efren obviously but that Chris Melling is fuckin cool have you seen his video? It will blow your mind!

[@oxymoronic12]

Why will we not ever see him play again?

[@masterblaster123abc]

@@oxymoronic12 He's retired now for good. He said that he can't beat anybody anymore and he gets tired easily, good old father time caught up with him.

[@chryssesandchaos]

He won bronze in the 2019 SEA games held in the Philippines and I read, not sure, with a broken arm, or something.

[@angelodelacruz3352]

He won bronze in SEA games with injured arms... He is still with his magic

[@noiJadisCailleach]

*"Efren for president"* LOL This is funny cause this reminded me of the time when his fame was at it's peak. He had a lot of offers to be a government official and he explicitly said in television, and i translate the quote and paraphrase: *"I will NOT use my fame to gain a position of power in the government"* So yeah, Efren for president~!

[@renzobrillantes3203]

@@jasonnolasco2826 I think pacquaio is a good governor

[@yato2376]

@@jasonnolasco2826 i think pacquiao did much better than those "qualified" politicians. I will understand if u drop Erap's name here instead of Manny.

[@randyquench8731]

@@renzobrillantes3203 Pacquiao is a fuckin idiot of a politician. He's a good man and my GOAT for boxing, but he's just easily swayed/manipulated by the people around him.

[@renzobrillantes3203]

@@randyquench8731 oki

[@Naz7434aja]

i'll vote for him for sure 🤣

[@piesho]

Chess = brains Pool = brains + physics + dexterity

[@gamerdudegamerdude4961]

And little bit of Luck.

[@marcjosephconstantino3940]

Becuase humans are somewhat inconsistent to things that's why there's luck needed

[@marcjosephconstantino3940]

@paula you know what risk means right?

[@fulmi8101]

@paula watch for efren reyes lucky shots or a full race in pool you will notice some lucky shot that will win the round.

[@scottjones3297]

And massive fuck off pockets

[@Voltanaut]

You're first attempt was pure comedy. Literally the most perfect amateur attempt possible. I didn't get the ball off the table, but when I practiced I did scratch the white.

[@pipsantos6278]

The science of collision was hardwired into Reyes when he was born.

[@carlorielmendez6505]

Sleeping on the table is part of the equation.

[@Frank62915]

I been watching ur videos since the first imitating shot video, and I gotta say they're getting better and better. I like the humor you bring, educating on pool and now you're video editing are getting better with better visual effects on how the ball works👏👏👍

[@KAMUIBRAND]

much appreciated! Thanks for watching.

[@andrewrogers2575]

I absolutely love these videos. I see major success on this KZbin channel if they’re released more often

[@Genny207]

1. Great video, love that people on KZbin do this type of thing, and that at least one has the quality that you have! 2. On the spin of the 10 ball. The spin the cue ball gives it COULD be a factor, however I think it is much more likely that the spin that reversed the bank on the 10 is imparted by the first rail it comes into contact with. If you hit a rail at an angle it imparts spin on a ball as if it drags along it, that’s why you can hit a cue ball with no English along a long rail, and it shoots off like it has tons of side when it hits the short. I feel like that’s a much more likely scenario to be why this shot happens than the minuscule spin the cue ball gives it. Thoughts? (From anyone who’s read)

[@dormamo6917]

The effort you out into this video is so amazing plus the fact you attempted the shots at 10.

[@EllaPlaysSynths]

I love these "average pool player" videos... discovered them on a sleepless night youtube rabbit hole thing and now I can't stop watching!!

[@captmcneil]

Efren is so zen at this game. Strickland, Archer, all brilliant. But this guy always knows what happens on a very, very deep level.

[@mikeserrano734]

Efren beat Ronnie. And theres a video that Ronnie declares that Efren is the greatest

[@5000rgb]

He's one of those guys I don't try to learn from because he's on such a higher level it won't translate to me. Mike Sigel seems like a guy who plays a mortal man's game very well. Efren is the Magician. He does things that aren't possible for mere mortal.

[@TheMrTipZy]

The world will probably never see anyone as good as Ronnie o'sullivan and Efren Reyes again.

[@pingpong9656]

I'M BETTER THEN BOTH, but I opted not to compete.

[@TheMrTipZy]

@@pingpong9656 And I'm God.

[@creonxd6524]

@@pingpong9656 and pigs can fly

[@DANNY40379]

@@creonxd6524 tasty pigs only

[@raydology]

@@TheMrTipZy ui wouldn't be in a rush to disagree with him or anyone too quickly (YET) because must thing's today are strictly based on a lie😂 in other words, do your own research.

[@rob-hampton]

I was curios about how the shot worked myself, but remembered that the que ball is slightly different in size than the others, so that helps with spin otherwise things wouldn't work as well as they do with the object ball being hit straight in the center with the que ball. Great video, an Efren is the man, and they may call him The Magician but that dude is a more than that he's a freaking Wizard!

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*THAT'S ONE CRAZY SHOT, REYES REALLY IS THE MASTER OF POOL!!*

[@battlefieldclips7013]

The attempt one is a trick shot on it’s own. Hopefully someone will recreate it !!!

[@andrewmellor4239]

Dinesh Adhikari inb4 someone posts a video of the same maneuver but jumps the Ariel ball over an obstructing ball to pocket

[@sergeantecho3587]

VENOM

[@binodtharu4456]

Lol

[@chewminem2044]

Efren will look at it and use it for his next trick.

[@CrysisOwnsHalo]

@@andrewmellor4239 I actually just had a cross-side bank yesterday that'd normally double-kiss the cue ball, but I hit it so hard & in such a way that the object ball compressed into the rail, bounced back across the table & jumped over the top of the cue ball & into the side pocket on the opposite side.

[@MrStupidPantsEv]

geez that crowd reaction was soo loud. rip head phone users

[@timleclerc12]

MrStupidPantsEv too late my ears are already bleeding

[@TrllHezcTrllHezc-uu6fj]

LOL ATTEMPT ONE WAS GREAT ..NO BALLS LEFT ON THE TABLE.. U'RE A GENIUS... NOT EVEN REYES CAN MATCH THAT SHOT .....

[@saadelyousfi4291]

I love how you started to use special effect to explain more details, keep it up !!!

[@veganwaffle]

Your channel is the reason I discovered efren Reyes I’m am very thankful and wish I had watched him as I was growing up

[@marioignacio3440]

You've mentioned growing up watching him.. you should have seen how the commentator predicts what he will do but Efren just did the out of this world shots... Best Childhood ever as a Fellow Filipino

[@veganwaffle]

@@marioignacio3440 unfortunately I only found out about efren a few years ago, super sad that I didn’t watch him earlier.

[@showNOmercy5]

i will never not love this series. and you dont over-saturate the amount of videos you make so it just makes it even more enjoyable to watch

[@Nicnaksss]

Dang it. "That looks like borderline impossible for anyone who's not him."

[@dielegende9141]

*Ronnie O'Sullivan would like to have a word*

[@emilyscloset2648]

@@dielegende9141 JV or the whirlwind have also been known for some ticks shots in their day

[@plzitzjustmahcheezits909]

Die Legende Ronnie’s “best shots” compilations have never had banks that Efren Reyes has done and continues doing. So no, not really.

[@meph1570]

one of the most satisfying feat on a farewell event in any sport. not even footballers can put up entertaining skills during their farewell matches.

[@jody.lumbantoruan]

*EFREN FOR PRESIDENT*

[@alockworkorange7296]

To bad its impossible id rather him then any candidate wed have in the last decade and a half

[@beattheovenludwigvan]

@@alockworkorange7296 just no to LP's

[@hoydleebonifacio4092]

lol....

[@emilyscloset2648]

@@alockworkorange7296 not even bernie sanders?

[@alockworkorange7296]

@@emilyscloset2648 id rather have trump than sanders socialism doesnt and hasnt worked EVER

[@pavb0402]

0:43 *DAAAAAAAMMNNN*

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

I’ve done that shot plenty times.....ironically, a Filipino guy who was Efren’s biggest fan showed it to me almost 20 years ago. It’s much easier than it looks, surprisingly....certainly WAYYYY easier than the bank shot in question.

[@SmknXed420]

the corner shot

[@kokobop9557]

@@zlistcelebrityYT hmmmmmmm

[@d.lagmongaming9628]

I think he also tried doing it, the L SSHOT

[@aquilad.perera9683]

Been waiting for another one of these for soo long

[@Backsaladfrontblunt]

This was the best video you’ve done so far ! That was awesome

[@chewminem2044]

Thanks for the praise to the ever so humble legend 👍

[@butchie0415]

As always you bring it! videos are getting better and your ad libs always crack me up

[@PENFOLD1962]

Absolutely out of this world, how many year's has he practiced this shot to perfection and would he have taken the shot if it was MATCH BALL? Either way I commend this guy and his ball's of steel. Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family 👍😷👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JinTsen]

He's long no "Average pool player" anymore. Amazing videos btw, love them

[@johnlemon435]

I love efren he so humble even he win or lose. Thats why he become a greatest of all time.🐐

[@satchmo1991]

These videos are great, man! Thanks a ton for all the hard work.

[@NicCage4President]

Best youtube channel hands down. Would love to see you try the shot Jayson Shaw made at the 2018 World Pool Series in Romania vs Eklent Kaci up 4-1 where he made the incredible kick shot on the 8 ball into the side pocket

[@KAMUIBRAND]

Hi Denly, thanks for watching. I'll add it to the list.

[@darknitethunder]

Efen has spent literally thousands of hours in the Pool Halls in the Philippines. I was there in 2005, he is very popular and loved by all. Much love to the Filipino❤

[@bobymarleytabarns7691]

Thanks Mr.Rollie finally u do this shot .EFREN"BATA"REYES has just cemented his GOAT status.In his farewell tour.🐐👏

[@BlackStarEOP]

How did I miss the notification :O New video, yay :D Edit: your videos are getting better every time! Good call to DrDave, his videos are awesome

[@HUKIT.]

By far my favorite thing to watch that’s pool related on KZbin!

[@thecoolben]

😂 had to rewind multiple times after laughing at the commentary!! Great stuff. Keep it up!

[@nicanortiongzhon8785]

That is the last shot, you'll win the round. Efren thought it was so easy. He said " I want to make the crowd goes wild". I'll make it harder.:)

[@UnfoldedDoll]

Seriously good concept for a video series. Keep turning up the humour as well - you’re killing it man!

[@berrzyeet8482]

Yeah I live in Michigan and the ball almost killed my dog

[@GrimYak]

hahaha

[@randelmateo8976]

hahaha

[@pandalover8566]

Taena 😂

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

LOL

[@pandaypira4346]

Hahahah

[@draconicdusk5911]

Really interesting to see these videos. While I'm certainly not what people would consider a pro, I'm not average either. Watching your videos brought so much nostalgia and reminded me why I feel in love with billiards. So much thought process and science goes into these shots and it's very educational when you break them down. Your videos want to make me dust off my cue and sign up for tournaments again. But first, I need to practice. The reason I stopped was cause college and having a job left me with no spare time.

[@lutovac_nikola]

If u continue like this, u wont be our average player anymore. :/

[@DeepFriedOreoOffline]

Well, I mean depending on your definition I would say he is already well past being an "average" pool player. In my opinion, an "average" pool player is someone who plays pool as part of a social experience; Going out with some friends, probably watches videos like this in their spare time thinking about how they will approach the table next. An average player knows how to put spin on a ball, and if they're intelligent by nature they understand the basic physics behind the ball's momentum and how to hit a good shot. I would reckon that he sees himself as an average pool player given the level of advancement there is in competitive pool. However, I would say to be an average pool player you need to be within the low 50% or less, skill wise. I would be blown away if I walked into a pool hall and found that 1 in every 2 people there could pull off these shots in such low attempts. I am only a sub par pool player myself, but this guy is better than average for sure.

[@brianb.2894]

A lot of fun. Hats off to Efren and you too. Cheers.😊👍

[@junito1008]

Efren Reyes is a Living Legend !! 🐐

[@georgelorence1089]

First time watching. Great job man. Thanks

[@bernarddelossantos8083]

"that looks borderline impossible for anyone who's not him" in short "Goatly shot"

[@plprobigd]

Love the set up, keep them coming!

[@tasukigenrou3325]

Imagined all these long observations and calculation but efren did it in his mind in just a few seconds 😂 real goat

[@TheAvenstar]

A stunning shot. I didn't think you'd duplicate it that quickly. Well done!

[@tomlu709]

This is part of "cut induced throw". The cue ball grabs the object ball for a moment and throws it in the opposite direction of the cut, and as part of that it skids along the surface and imparts spin on the ball. This is why it's a bit easier to make severe cuts using outside English as the throw from the English counteracts the cut induced throw.

[@pugsnhogz]

Interesting! I've always used inside English for long, thin cuts, because I like to aim a bit thick and count on squirt to correct the line. I'll have to try this!

[@Sharivari]

Very nice production job. Loved this one :)

[@KAMUIBRAND]

Coming from you, that is a huge compliment. Thank you very much! My friends in New York are obsessed with your channel.

[@Gray.12]

The thumbnail says: "Pro Player" and "Average Player". It should be "Efren Reyes" and "Average player".

[@MrSheethappens]

I think it should be “Efren Reyes” and “Pro Player”

[@jody.lumbantoruan]

We _do_ watch this series. We love it. That's why we subscribe. Please keep it up

[@gradymoxley2925]

Amazing vids, I pray for more

[@bjs301]

Crazy shot. Efren Reyes is one of the two best shots I ever saw, but it's hard to believe he actually called that shot in a tournament game.

[@alexmc7882]

1:19 Rip headphone users

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

That was a fun video to watch. Thanks and God Bless! Happy new year! :)

[@NaDennIsGut]

I thought it would take you a lot more than just 10 attempts. Well done!

[@1b32k]

Another great video, Rollie. Learning a lot!

[@pepperwestwood]

How about trying the Alain Martel rail jump shot? I think it’s been suggested before. Seems a good fitting shot for the series.

[@KAMUIBRAND]

Hey Pepper, that is one I'll be doing soon ... it's just so friggin hard.

[@pepperwestwood]

KAMUI BRAND Hey you’re the man, you’ll nail it! In I’d say...24 tries. Lol thanks for reply. Can’t wait!

[@Kentucky_Blue]

Dr Dave is the man. Revealing mysteries of pool that were under a shroud for decades.

[@6reyvee]

That crowd reaction was priceless.

[@herbertherbinski4667]

I really like the content, love the fact that it's not a pro, love the commitment. Keep It up Bro!!!

[@yerarse]

After you thankfully explain how it was possible which left me totally baffled with HTF did he do that. Now knowing the answer i am still asking HTF did he know how to do that!

[@marioignacio3440]

That's why they call him "THE MAGICIAN" ❤️

[@IlonggoDad]

Everything is in youtube. A well researched how-to tutorial of a billiard trick shot done in a clear and entertainingly comedic way.

[@EGarrett01]

1:43 was legendary and I'd like to see someone reproduce that as well.

[@crispy-k]

The ending revealed "the whole trick". It makes perfect sense, yet i never thought about it. Annoying but in a good way ;) Nice vid as usual.

[@andrew_owens7680]

X 10 because it took you 10 tries X 10 because you never would have imagined the shot X 1000 because for Efren that's one of 1000 AMAZING shots! X 10 because he's Efren = 1 million times harder Thumbs up. Excellent dedication.

[@georgewildcat14]

Dude that shot was epic. Lol good job man. It would have taken me a year to figure that out.

[@PJCC_BAISH]

Efren is way far ahead of those strickland, sigel and many big names of billiards.. Remember, only Efren is the only one who got the balls of doing the trick even in tournaments and championships. It's because Efren has like eyes and brain that can see where will the balls go.

[@ryandigiovanni2724]

Amazing. Please keep it coming. Efren truly is the Michael Jordan of 8 Ball.

[@nostradamusus]

There's a reason we all call him The Magician.

[@bigrig4385]

The glancing blow rule is fairly common knowledge for above average players and is the reason it is more difficult to cross bank than to perform a traditional bank. You must accommodate for the object ball taking opposite English and hit it thinner (more angle) than you would on a traditional bank shot. Also, you could add English to the cue ball to change the natural English of the object ball. However, on this particular trick shot, using English makes it much more difficult to duplicate the shot because your cue ball is so far away from the object ball and you’re trying to play the length of the table 4 times. English is less effective the further that distance is, and the English is also less effective when the cue ball is traveling fast. Very cool video, and great explanation!

[@anorangewithacapybaraunder2370]

I'm gonna miss the old man and his legendary half-tuck

[@jeffreytan2948]

Ah the half-tuck. Only in the 80's can you pull off that look.

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

Legendary Half-tuck LOLOLOL

[@keithmontero7362]

Man keep on uploading more often. I love this series

[@Arclight24]

I love efren from the moon and back to infinity 🥰

[@KAMUIBRAND]

He's the goat!

[@muemamuema8020]

This channel is growing. Nice job

[@306Marvin]

Awesome videos as always! Keep it up!

[@joustintoribio]

I don’t even know how to play pool but i like your content. Keep it up men.

[@4ng370j3TT]

its just Efren Reyes cares about audience entertainment.. for him.. its just a game.. tournament or not.. he gives what people wants.. thats entertainment..

[@elitedavidhorne8494]

Love this series and I don't even play apart from some casual English pool in a pub every now and then.

[@pkyegon]

Try stand up comedy too. U will probably succeed on the 3rd try

[@PeterTranPrime]

Actually its normally closer to 10 tries

[@pioneert90]

Not only did I learn a great shot to practice, I also learnt a new phrase. Chafing the ol' biscuits! 👍

[@fluffstuffpootiebean1688]

Efren...what an absolute legend

[@AnjLove01]

And all those explanations and science that comes with pocketing the ball just gets calculated and executed on a tournament (and other times with money at stake) by Efren “The Magician” Reyes! Legendary indeed! 😉👏🏻

[@TraumaER]

This channel is blowing up big time! 👍👍👍

[@TheBlaert]

Absolute legend of a man

[@malcolmjenkins4501]

that is easy on the mobile app

[@prycenewberg3976]

It's amazing to watch videos like this when I struggle to hit the cue ball. With a stick.