POOL LESSONS - Mastering 8 Ball Mid Game Play

[@judepontre1164]

This is one of the best logical explanations of how professionals think. Great job. 👍🏽

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you Jude

[@bleearg13]

I guarantee that I would get behind that 10. It's the special sauce that makes us APA 4s the mediocre players that we are.

[@FXBilliards]

LOL, True, someone seems to always find a way.

[@ezekielsaturday2637]

​@@FXBilliards how do we get to know our levels?

[@NH_RSA__]

8:45 I'll betcha behind the ten is exactly where my cue ball is going! Ha!

[@desireejohnson7859]

I needed this big time. Last Session I watched vids like this and my 8 ball game zoomed. I stopped watching training vids and I lost my momentum! Have not won one 8 ball all this Session so back to FX for tech reminders. I wish I could retain ALL the information I learn but I have discovered that watching vids is just as important as time on the table for me at least. And I was so happy because that last set I saw the run out easily. Thanks Bryan for your time!

[@tonygarner3797]

Thank you again. 30+ years ago, I played 5 to 7 days a week. Didn't play pool for a lot of years, married, raising kids all that stuff. I only get to play a couple Saturday nights a month at the local bar, which isn't enough play time to be good. But your videos are really helping me remember things I have forgotten. I don't lose to many games on a Saturday night, if any. But I still want to play better. I used to be able to shoot like you consistently. But those days are gone because I don't have the time you need to spend on a pool table. And all the pool halls are gone. Used to be one in every town. My 8 ball game ain't to bad. I have a love hate relationship with 9 ball. I love 9 ball, but the tournaments they have here are the best two out of three. They play slop on 9 ball and I have gotten beat by a lesser player so many times it really get's to me. Thanks again for you videos. Going to play some 8 ball Saturday night. 😀

[@jacobshockley3894]

Some of the best advice I have seen. Thanks

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching Jacob and thanks for your comments

[@johnburke8174]

Thank you. Been watching a while. Appreciate your videos. 62y old and enjoying playing in league. Have a great day!

[@brianmack6285]

This is one to watch multiple times !

[@thegodofpez]

I never realized how important pattern play really is. Thanks again, good sir!

[@howardholtzman1331]

Great video. It was exactly what I needed.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.

[@billylejeune7871]

Just want to say Thank you Brian you have really helped me improve My Pool Game.. I'm 61 played a lot back in the 70s mostly 8 Ball

[@FXBilliards]

Outstanding. Glad to help

[@luckyone1413]

Very helpful video. I really need to work on my draw shots. This looks so effortless. Even the last 9ft shot you dont hammer the ball to get the outcome.

[@ianmastrangelo2427]

Awesome video Brian! 8 Ball league is starting up in about a month for me so I've been working on my pattern play a lot. Your emphasis on the key ball is a huge help for intermediate players like myself. I think once you reach a certain level you start to be able to instinctively make that decision, however it's super important to make a point of labeling it with a conscious decision on which ball is the key ball. I'm assuming by K2 you either mean another possible key ball, or the ball that will lead you to the key ball. Either way, little mental notes like that with some discipline make a big difference. Thanks again for giving us so many 8 ball videos, it's a huge help :)

[@samuelleevallongo9752]

Wow u exposed my problem, I can shoot , bank etc but for example I ran all balls except one before the 8 because I assumed position was good enough which in turn left me difficult shots on the 8 both games that I lost. Tyvm

[@sbillington42]

And you are also great. Your video's are much appreciated. Thank you!

[@richardparker3226]

Bryan, thanks for all you do for the game. I love your videos man!

[@daveculbertson602]

Beautiful video B! I was explaining the importance and power of the pocket hanger to a lower skill level player last night. They were having trouble understanding why I was wanting to be positioned on the rail for the shot though. I set it up for them from both sides first, and then three slightly different angles in open table space. It clicked in very quickly after not getting the desired result on the shots that weren't on the rails.

[@mikeandalicescott]

Great stuff Bryan. I'm in an 8-ball league, and it seems to me that more often than not I manage to do that 1000 to one shot to hook myself on the eight ball. I can figure out the pattern and key ball fairly well, but still end up on the wrong side of the ten ball and have to kick at the ten! Working on it though! Thanks.

[@SamLawlace]

I've been playing nine ball with my buds for about a year, and about to try some eight ball. This is just the kind of help I needed to think through the game. Thanks

[@GilBotelho-kd8gp]

I show your video to my students and they are doing very well.thank you Brian keep your video coming.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks!!!

[@balle4evr]

Thanks for explaining it easier B!! Sometimes I overthink shots but you definitely help my game with these awesome vids, thank you!

[@FXBilliards]

No problem!

[@j.a.m6356]

Great great video. As always. Thanks for demystifying the “run out” . You rock brother. 🙏💪✌️

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!!

[@westonroberts9174]

Thanks Brian

[@greeneyeddevil1]

Thanks Bryan

[@jesseellis946]

GREAT video Brian!

[@gregsaiter3768]

Great video Bryan.

[@nicholaswilliams8470]

Thanks again for sharing 👍🎱

[@gregoryhousch3321]

Another great video Brian. Really enjoy your content. You explain concepts and scenarios very well. Thank you

[@PoolSkills]

Real good tips so important to recognize the proper pattern. The parallel balls is something I have to look out for.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CasparDurant]

This one hit home for me.Thank you very much.

[@FXBilliards]

You are so welcome

[@dougsimpson3330]

Thanks another good lesson,I have and 8 ball and 9 ball tournament next weekend and this helps a lot sometimes I miss up my key to run out and end up losing thanks

[@FXBilliards]

Glad to help

[@stevejones3180]

Excellent content again. I’m going to pass this on to my team!

[@aliasalias7632]

Thanks, Brian. Very interesting video again. I guessed most of the time the right path for the runout. But I still have problems to pocket the balls, so my runout is over most of the time over soon. And since that’s my problem, chances are good, that me too would end behind that 10 ball!😂

[@reecelewis6377]

Nice video I like the way you explain the lay out and and you just make things simple to watch thank you sir love your videos keep them coming

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you like them! And thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@Roberto-oi7lm]

Thanks to your videos I could immediately see the correct pattern for the set-up at 14:30. Now if I could get the danged balls to go in the pockets more often than once in a while, I'd be really good. Unfortunately knowing how to do and actually doing it are two different things. "Practice"?.............yeah, I was afraid you would say that.

[@jahbrake9791]

Great lessons!

[@jonhall1520]

Excellent instruction

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulgreen758]

this is excellent, but I play on a UK table with snooker type tight pockets, if I hit the middle of the pocket a good chance it'll go in but often it bounces out, I just wish we had more tables like this in my country

[@johngdrums420]

Nice! Thanks again

[@edwinbenjamin144]

nothing good old like a down to earth teachings.

[@edwinbenjamin144]

nothing like good old down to earth teaching

[@robertcuthbertson1442]

Thanks again You rock.

[@trevorsmith3947]

GREAT VIDEO THANKS B. KEEP IT UP MUCH TO LEARN

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching!

[@trevorsmith3947]

Seriously tho B. There's something special about your ability to teach pool and pool is the Hardest game to learn so much appreciated and thanks for putting the KZbin shorts out I try to watch them as soon as you put them out. Hope to meet you one day also I look up to you alot

[@8691leon]

Very, very instructive. I follow your advice and feel much more confident throughout the game. Is this a 9inc table?

[@FXBilliards]

This is a 9 foot table with 4 1/2 inch pockets

[@kingsleymbene1317]

Good you are giving me knowledge

[@FXBilliards]

It's my pleasure

[@georgedennis2112]

Thanks Bryan for the fantastic videos and demonstration you have provided over the past 2 years. The pandemics created a hold on things but now like so many, my 8 ball league starts up soon and I'm quite eager to get going. I already know my confidence is high with hopes that my play is even higher. But more importantly I know I'll have fun as my game improves. And I must contribute that to your expertise. Thanks. Stay well and warm. QA

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you.

[@juansosa644]

Great tips!!

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you think so! Have a great weekend Juan.

[@shanesmj1]

Great video....

[@RamarWomack]

Great video. Do you have personal training sessions

[@FXBilliards]

I teach over zoom, and also in person lessons. You can go to fxbilliards.com for more information

[@nunyabizness9544]

I really enjoy your videos Brian. Friday i was in a car accident. So I decided yesterday to got shoot a couple games instead of laying around. Long story short Not Me or I dont know has been at my house. One ball is missing from my table. Thanks to your videos I dont need all the balls to get some practice in. You have given us more than enough practice drills that dont require all the balls.

[@nunyabizness9544]

Oh yeah I dont have cash app. You can zelle me that thousand dollars Brian.

[@FXBilliards]

I will pay it to you in free lessons next time you are in Philly.

[@michaelmccullar2982]

Thank you Bryan.. no matter what I do no matter how much I practice I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I can't move from a five to a six..

[@FXBilliards]

From what I have observed the move from 5 to 6 is probably the greatest gap in levels. I know some player who stayed at five for a very long time. I’m talking 10- 15 years.

[@michaelmccullar2982]

@@FXBilliards I don't feel so bad anymore

[@Mike01212]

Great video Brian, could you do a short video on pocket hangers, on full table shots, with 8 ball on the short rail on the other end. Most of us know what happens with to much top spin etc etc, but the lower skill level would surely appreciate shot selections to get back to the 8 ball. Thx for the great videos

[@FXBilliards]

Coming Soon. Thanks for watching

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Our 8ball pool league starts this Wednesday night can't wait 👍

[@FXBilliards]

Nice!

[@johns3790]

Thanks!

[@FXBilliards]

Welcome!

[@kirksimon2615]

Im behind the 10 ball all the time...i'll take that bet!

[@gogsiboy4921]

Nine foot draw 😂 wow. My game has definatly improved, thanks

[@FXBilliards]

Keep it up

[@larrywhitesell4139]

I'm learning so much from these run outs you do! My cue and case were stolen in a bar. Now I need a new cue but can only spend about $300. Any suggestions?

[@FXBilliards]

In that price range I like Players Pure-Xamzn.to/3LJcLvo

[@richfnev]

Brian , Can you explain what exactly you mean when you say balls are "Connected"? I think I know but you use the phrase a lot and don't always see how. Thanks for all of the great advice!

[@FXBilliards]

When I say they are connected, I mean they are almost naturals to get from one ball to the other simply by making a simple shot (nothing special needs to be done.) Thanks for watching.

[@randomme0no]

Thanks

[@FXBilliards]

No problem

[@MyWessly]

awesome video

[@FXBilliards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Festus2022]

AWESOME1 THANKS!

[@FXBilliards]

You bet!

[@mikewilberg8859]

I am gifted at the 1000 to 1 long shot, hiding myself behind the 10!!! Grrrrr

[@danielvelkovski3156]

Brian I have a challenge video for you. Run out in 8ball/9ball with an 11.8 Revo. Yesterday I ran out in 8ball for the first time with that shaft and had it for 2 weeks. Had a 12.9 prior. I never ran out with my 12.9. You’re galaxies above me in skill. That being said I think you’d love the 11.8. I know you use 12.4 based on your other videos.

[@FXBilliards]

The 11.8 is definitely a good shaft. But having played with a Z, which is the same size it’s really not my taste. Part being that I have very long fingers and I am barely able to get a proper bridge.

[@danielvelkovski3156]

@@FXBilliards that makes sense if it’s a comfort thing. I use an open bridge but also have huge hands. I’ve seen people worry that an 11.8 would make them less accurate but with practice I don’t see much difference. I just like being able to fit the shaft when other balls are in the way. Some shots I wouldn’t have been able to have hit center ball with the 12.9. Love your channel. I’ll give you credit for my 1st break & run. Cheers 🍻

[@rodconner9079]

: ) Love it! Be Safe

[@JeezVince]

cool cat stuff

[@francus7227]

Boxing gloves hanging? Is Brian a bruiser, too? After he hustles the honky tonk bars, he's gotta defend his earning and maybe steak out with a doe-eyed doll. Of course, I tapped the thumbs up 👍 button with top right English to feed the algorithm monsters.

[@georgeartz612]

I want my $1000 lol id be behind that 10 every damn time. great video! keep em coming!

[@danteterenzio5091]

Hi Bryon where r u located, do u give lessons? At your table. My name is Dante

[@FXBilliards]

I am in the Philadelphia, New Jersey tri-state area and I give lessons in Norristown Pennsylvania. You can visit fxbilliards.com for more information. thanks for watching.

[@MIRAGEDEALER]

Great.

[@johnp2424]

Is it better to practice on a 9 ft table if I play no 7 ft apa 4 sl

[@FXBilliards]

You will never hurt your game by playing on larger tables, but the reverse could very well happen

[@chuckn.1367]

Please don't bet I can't get behind that 10 ball. I'd hate to take your money. Lol.

[@Corner4Billiards]

Hey Bryan. It’s been a while.

[@FXBilliards]

Good to see you B. I see you out there doing good stuff, keep it up.

[@Corner4Billiards]

@@FXBilliards thx,I’m just trying to get like you my brother.🙏🏽

[@keith8013]

Where are you located anyways

[@FXBilliards]

Philadelphia tri state area

[@jerolderie8557]

I 1:08 I have a question I play Apa 8 ball and I start out strong then I seem to flat after the 1st game I’m a sl 2 and I’m trying to figure out why is this happening

[@FXBilliards]

It’s hard to say having that met you, but there’s a good chance you’re overthinking things - just relax and shoot because it won’t make any difference three hours later what happened to the table?

[@jerolderie8557]

@@FXBilliards ok

[@Salty80556]

At 1:18 I seem to be at a loss of what the K2 means..... Sorry, I know I missed something

[@FXBilliards]

K2 is the ball before your keyboard.

[@rickmasterson1269]

Guess where I'm at...

[@rickmasterson1269]

I'm right behind the 10 ball

[@Derka_Derka-derp]

It still pisses me offi had a break and run on the best player in open league I fuqing choked on the 8 of course he won it perfect leave every shot