Sharivari vs. Florian | Can He Beat Me in 9-Ball?

[@Sharivari]

This match turned out to be a rollercoaster with plenty of amazing shots, runs, and a few surprises that made things really interesting. I’m so hyped to finally publish this video and share all this action with you! Let me know what you think of this format. If you like it, I'll start reaching out to some pro players.

[@dlewis4647]

Love the format. Would be a great series. Different pros come play against you and talk.

[@vansepicpoolshots]

I have watched your channel for a couple of years, and i have to say this is my favorite. Watching the wheels turn, with commentary......GOLDEN!! Please post more content like this! Love it!!!!

[@Sharivari]

Wow, thanks!

[@tommym1966]

I wish most toutnaments had camera set ups of that quality.

[@anthonykeller5120]

Yeah, I love the format. Hearing what the players are thinking, plus the other commentary, and the incredible videography makes this a winning format. Getting pro’s to play you would be a real plus in this format.

[@nickdangr]

Thanks both! I appreciate hearing what your thought process is on your shots and leaves, while you're playing.

[@in3karan]

PLEASE MAKE MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS

[@mnonopeliboyce5646]

This channel is definitely going to hit a million subscribers soon. No one does it like Sharivari. Great video❤️💐

[@Soctama]

What a great video. I cannot even imagine how many hours took to edit this, adding cue as well on each hit. Amazing work.

[@Sharivari]

Thank you so much! Glad that the hard work is appreciated.

[@procrastinator6902]

Excellent format and I definitely look forward to more videos like this! The instructional videos are awesome as well, and seeing a video with the information that is taught (in the context of a match) is really helpful for seeing the techniques that have been demonstrated put into use!

[@g0ldenak]

That fluke on 27:25 was something else 😂 well played tho and really excellent quality my man !

[@DashingRave]

Even when he shot with negative thoughts, that 5-ball was full of positive energy 😅

[@indolencegaming]

That was probably the worst shot i've seen Sharivari miss in these videos

[@BreezyRampage]

Love it, thank you!

[@juicemilton114]

I loved this format! Please do this more often!

[@3346501]

It was great listening to your thought process and seeing the cue tip position.

[@Halfgig57]

This is excellent! It puts all you teach into practice with explanations. Very informative. Suggest giving yourself 10 more seconds on the shot clock and doing this again!

[@anyone.147]

Awesome thanks @sharivari & friend. My next step to being really strong player is understanding the correct route & english to take on each shot. This content helps with that immensely. I can control cueball & pot, but speed control and decision making is the difference between Pro & Amateur.

[@Neenjuh]

Please do more series just like this. The commentary is the most interesting aspect!

[@dannymair8921]

Really enjoyed this sir , great content👍

[@quintonodonnell5888]

Love these. I will definitely use this. Thanks

[@davegreen1104]

I have never commented but follow your channel. Love your work but this video is exceptional! Takes the best part of commentary and adds the perspective of the shooter Well done!

[@Sharivari]

Thank you so much!

[@Lanten77]

Agree with others, yes please add time to, or eliminate the shot clock so you can expand upon your thoughts and comments without being rushed. (And canning the canned applause would make it a more professional presentation). Otherwise, this is probably the most productive and helpful style of instructional videos of the hundreds that I have watched. INVALUABLE INFORMATION! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Please do more like this.

[@DashingRave]

That draw shot near the rail at 34:07 was beautiful 😍

[@terrythomas4407]

Great teaching tool. One of the hardest things to do besides shooting straight (😁), is to really grasp how to drive (steer, control) the cueball with correct cue tip placement. I will rewatch this video and try to simulate your shot selections, it will help my overall comprehension.

[@jorgeluisortiz4357]

Exlente contenido bro que trabajo tan pulcro e instructivo exitos 🎉

[@acer6550]

Love this project !!

[@KEYE88]

would love to see some collabs with more top tier pool players! would be great a great learning tool to also be able to hear their thoughts. Awesome stuff!!

[@diegodavidist]

GRACIAS POR PONER EL PUNTO DE GOLPEÓ EN CADA TIRO AMIGO!! 👌👌👌👌❤️👏👏🎱

[@dylanwebb9545]

🎱 love seeing the competitive side of your game as well as the teaching. Great videos keep it up

[@Sharivari]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jwhudson23]

Love this content and production value. Only a small critique but I could do without the fake applause. Keep up the great work!

[@tee_ef_em]

Awesome concept!

[@renaissancemaneric8019]

This format has fantastic potential. My opinion is that you don't need the shot clock in this application. I know how it adds a nice element for the players, but for your audience of students I feel like its almost a distraction. Instead, I personally would actually like to hear MORE of your thought proccess while shooting. As an example, pointing out where you are thinking you want to land before each and every shot. We are getting a lot of your thought process, but there are times when you're not thinking out loud. Love this though❤

[@Sharivari]

Noted. Thanks for your feedback!

[@kyda__]

New favorite pool video!!!

[@arjub5265]

Your videos have great quality just thought I'd leave something here keep up the good work!

[@Sharivari]

Thank you!

[@royalkid0809]

Love the format

[@yvandesfraises8748]

Great content, as usual ! (but not sure about applaus, feels really strange tbh)

[@SRGoldfish]

I didn’t know That this was what I needed but I need more of this. Yes! More Games of you guys thinking out loud…..having Said this……talk more. I want ti know everything you’re thinking

[@hunterthu9899]

This was awesome content

[@maysboy11]

Such a fan of the dynaspheres they play so clean

[@ementega]

What a nice set dude..

[@gergie4955]

This is much more entertaining than outside guys commentating. Matchroom should try this.

[@anyone.147]

Florian is really good shooter, need more matches

[@j.m.mazzulla3197]

Great setup, as always great video. I do think no need to have shoot clock as there are times you may want to explain in more detail what you are doing and why. Always great stuff.

[@nguyennhatquang28]

Great video! Always packed with new ideas for the contents. However just a friendly suggestion that you might wanna tighthen the pockets on your practice table. Because personally I would prefer to practice with small pockets to enhance precision.

[@Sharivari]

Thanks! I agree, but this is not my practice table. It's the KZbin table. I practice at my local pool hall at the same table where Ralf Souquet practices, with brutal pockets. Also, depending on the situation it sometimes make sense to practice on wider pockets, for example to gain confidence before a big match.

[@beelzaBob]

I enjoyed watching this! Here's an edit idea -- might be good, might not be. You're showing where the cue is being struck. What'd be cool if you could also show how the player is hitting the ball (draw, follow, stun, stun-follow, etc.) and the percentage of strength that the player thought they hit the ball. You might say "you can see that!", but the terminology will be good for players.

[@alex.arango]

Great video

[@mustapha_seven]

50:07 What is "pushing out" in pool?!

[@Jimmy984]

A "Push" happens after the break. The next player up, either the "breaker" if he sunk a ball or the opponent if nothing was sunk has the option to "push" the ball. A "push" is a hit on the cue ball in which the player can move the ball anywhere on the table (even hitting another ball or pocketing one) without penalty. The opposing player then has the option to take the next shot or pass it back to the "pusher". The idea is to move the cue ball into a position where it would be difficult to pocket the next ball in rotation. I try to "push" into a position where I think my opponent will have difficulty sinking the ball and where my chances are better

[@kemiLuv]

It's funny that I can't play pool to save my life, but I'm watching an entire game.😂😂😂

[@Sharivari]

😂❤️

[@lyokas4915]

Great setup ... if i may, sometimes your timing is a bit off for instance 32:55, instead to get a smoother stroke, i would take my backswing further to generate power and so i dont need to accelerate that soon

[@lasoupedjour]

love this! somebody knows which software are they using for timer, extension calling and turns? seems pretty cool, or was it edited later?

[@Sharivari]

Thanks! I've developed the software for this video over the last few months.

[@arjay2363]

The best Billiard Channel

[@killuasa8399]

congrats on the room man that is the room of my dreams how would you compare the gabriel table to diamond or rasson tables?

[@mtlsteven]

@32:10 just safety and get behind the 9

[@Sahta99]

Great video, as always

[@ericbaycuesportstv0320]

I hope I can visit you and play a good match in Germany 🇩🇪

[@tye385narf21]

@29:44 German?

[@Sharivari]

They also caught us in Inglourious Basterds because of that. Well spotted :D

[@Sublimarcher]

New viewer here. This is so cool. I love this kind of format, both entertaining AND informative. More like this would be sick! edit: question: 50:06 what does push/pushout mean in pool? i've never heard that before.

[@Sharivari]

Awesome, welcome on board! The pushout is used in games where you are only allowed to play a specific ball after the break. If the player doesn't have a clear shot, they can "push" the cue ball to any position on the table. The opponent then has the option to take the shot from there or to give the shot back to the player who made the push. It’s a very tactical element. You don't want to make it too easy, so your opponent takes the shot and gains an advantage, but you also don't want to make it too difficult, in case the opponent lets you play from that position.

[@FrankKlawuhn]

That was really fun to watch. Maybe you should give yourself 10 more seconds on the shotclock to have time to vocalise your thoughts. Each of you talked much more about your thoughts, when you had more time after the break or taking the extension 😉

[@Gale0801]

What cue does Florian use? Is it mezz cp model? Great video !😊

[@adrianpenela]

Where can I get the scoring software

[@Sharivari]

Unfortunately, it's not available for download. I developed it for this channel.

[@frankterrazone9686]

What shot clock app did you use?

[@Sharivari]

My own. Worked on it for a couple of months.

[@frankterrazone9686]

That does not help me!

[@bobdepelsmaeker]

@@Sharivari Mind sharing this ? :-)

[@tientien-9735]

Bạn chơi rất hay tôi là người Việt Nam tôi hâm mộ bạn lắm❤❤😊😊

[@carpediem9547]

Nice game.. hope you guys use gopro next time for us to learn.. just a suggestion. LoL

[@karvaperuna]

What’s that app you’re using?

[@Sharivari]

I'm using a custom-built app that I developed specifically for this channel over the past few months. There is no official app available.

[@karvaperuna]

@@SharivariWaiting for official Sharivari app 👍

[@anthonylarue5464]

What are your two Fargo’s?

[@jeromelarson6732]

Who is this Florian fella?? He's good!

[@Sharivari]

Yes, he can really play. Just the other day, we agreed to do a second episode in this format, so more to come! He’s a local player from my town and practices at the same club as I do.

[@shapeofsoup]

Love this format. Maybe do without the fake audience reactions next time, but they’re not too distracting. Everything else about this is perfect.

[@Sharivari]

Thanks! I am currently working on the second part of this format, this time without fake audience and shotclock.

[@adchand3956]

Very very nice beautiful good looking amazing videos

[@Sharivari]

@@adchand3956 thank you!

[@DashingRave]

I noticed the 9-ball is racked in the center, but break box is not being used. Any particular reason? (I love your content btw, and this match is such a nice treat. Thank you Sharivari 🙏)

[@Sharivari]

Because that's the way every tournament in Germany is played. And I am mostly playing in German tournaments and league. When I am participating internationally, I practice the break box break though.

[@DashingRave]

Thanks for the reply! I am learning new things every day 😃

[@procrastinator6902]

I have a question about Florian because he did something that I've seen many players do, but I never understood why or the purpose of it: When he's down on his shot, why does he tap the fingers of his bridge hand against the table sometimes?

[@thebreak4081]

I believe you have seen Carlo Biado doing it more often than others... I'm not certain but I have a theory behind this however... the finger tappings are probably done for adjustments.. mainly because if you want to reposition your bridge then moving your whole palm might cause you to miscalculate your aim that you were already set on (because mostly we only get down to a shot when everything is set and only fixing the aim is left) Again, if you want to use sidespin then you could use either your shooting hand or your bridge hand..and if you choose the latter option then those finger tappings is a good way to adjust your measurement of sidespin while ensuring the stability of your cue and shooting hand

[@Sharivari]

Interestingly, I use my pinky finger for this. It's something I wasn’t even aware of until someone mentioned it in the comments on my videos. If you check out some of my GoPro footage, you might catch it happening. For me, there’s no specific purpose behind it-it seems to just be a reaction from the nerves in my hand while forming the bridge. It’s not something I actively decide to do. From what I know, it’s the same for Florian; it’s not a conscious choice but more of an involuntary action that occurs under intense concentration.

[@dustinp26]

I tap sometimes, it helps me feel a balanced and stable bridge hand. If you're too far forward with your arm, hand or general body weight, it feels uncomfortable to tap like that.

[@procrastinator6902]

Thanks for the answers everyone, that makes sense. It seems to just be a subconscious type of movement from the responses. Makes me wonder if I do anything myself when I'm shooting that I'm not aware of?

[@TheGunDude]

You should do a video review of the jflowers cues you have. I know they’re a sponsor so you can’t say anything negative but I’m curious what your thoughts are.

[@Avacado.A]

I wasn’t expecting that Sharivari is German

[@LeeH688]

Nice vid

[@robertmcdonald8804]

How about Neil's the terminator for the next guest ?

[@HerbertsBilliards]

Do you hold your breath when you shoot? I can hear you breathing heavily, because of the mic pick up. It "appears" you stop breathing when youre down to shoot and exhale after your shot? Just curious my friend. Great video!💯💯💯

[@Sharivari]

I actually noticed this breathing pattern while editing the video. It might be due to the positioning of the microphone which changes slightly with my posture. However, I definitely take deeper, more intense breaths while I'm standing. Then, as I get down for the shot, I calm my breathing. I wasn't aware I did this until I heard it in the playback.

[@nnansian4950]

Hello, I'm Nakata from Indonesia. I really like your videos, I feel like I want to hone my billiard skills and be more enthusiastic about focusing on the world of billiards, because I really like playing billiards since I was 10 years old, but I am always hindered by equipment where I don't have billiard sticks. which is adequate which makes me feel very difficult to further improve my playing skills, if I may ask you to help me🙏🙏, because I believe asking for help does not mean we are weak or incompetent. This usually shows a high level of honesty and intelligence and I also believe A strong individual is one who asks for help when he needs it. and I apologize if I'm not good at English 🙏🙏🙏

[@lowspeed69]

Billiard is about practice. The more you play n practice, the more you get better n lucky. While cue is important (for me) because every player have their own recipes. Try the cheapest you can get in the market and master it and you will get consistent play. If you can rent billiard table, impossible if you cant buy cheapest cue (saving up will be necessary). Kalo deket, main sini saya di cibubur.

[@benjamingoh8614]

You guys not transitioning to the new break format?

[@Sharivari]

No, every tournament here in Germany is using the one you see in the video. So at this point it doesn't make sense to practice the one Matchroom is using.

[@benjamingoh8614]

@@Sharivari oh i see. Good run outs btw 😁

[@jrw0707]

9:45 got to be the table not level…

[@Sharivari]

Yes, the table seemed to have settled, already hired a table fitter to fix the problem.

[@guitarfox8316]

This guys living room is more fun than mine I only have a tv chairs and about a trillion tv input boxes like cable satellite dvd apple etc but I hope to get a 6 ft folding pool table for my birthday (I’m not even sure if I have enough room for storage other than under my parents bed but that’s not the point ) and I’m antisocial so I dislike going to the local pool hall as I hate socializing but I’d love to play with my few friends I do have

[@Sharivari]

I hope it will fit!

[@logic368]

I was wondering why Florian looked different, turns out this is Florian H, not K lol

[@kevind2163]

30 second timer ruins this too some point,I’m anxious myself knowing the beeping is going to start as your about to make your shot…..I just don’t get it

[@killuasa8399]

i am surprised that you are racking with the 2 ball in the back a lot of tournaments started banning racking like that since it is a form of pattern racking

[@jwowen7538]

I was really looking forward to seeing this as I thought from your advertisement of it that we were going to see from your perspective. I was thinking that you were going to walk us through a quick shot explanation ie; what English you are going to use to get where and what you want to accomplish within that particular shot. To be honest I can go down to the local on any given day and watch two friends shoot a friendly game. Maybe you can do something like I was saying in the future

[@procrastinator6902]

Here's a simplified explanation of english and how it's used: Determine where you need the cue ball to end up when contacting a rail after a shot. If it needs to go the right, you'll put right english on it, if it needs to come straight back off the rail you use a bit of inside (left if the object ball is to the left of the cue ball, vice versa if it's to the right), and if it needs to come back left then put left on it. Everything else about hitting the cue ball applies. Center ball for a tangent line shot, bottom for draw, and top for follow. Obviously there's some nuance and a bit of refining to this, but with that knowledge I could determine exactly where they were going to hit the cue ball before the icon appeared in the corner and knew how they would hit it on shots that it wasn't there for. The rest is hitting the object ball correctly with the english and good speed control.

[@Sharivari]

The way we did it was more for advanced players. But I can imagine doing another match, purely focusing on spin and cue ball path.

[@jwowen7538]

@@procrastinator6902 now I’m really confused- what is a tangent line, inside, outside, object ball???- I just hold my stick over the ball and the pocket and smash the cue ball into where my stick pointed and and kaboom! A trick I learned is to hit them really really hard so that if it doesn’t go into that pocket it can bounce off of the rails 7-8 times and go into another pocket and then you can shoot again. It only works if you hit them almost as hard as you can though

[@procrastinator6902]

@@jwowen7538 Sounds like what you're doing is working then, stick with it.

[@procrastinator6902]

@@jwowen7538 Sounds like what youre doing works then, stick with that.

[@explorernate]

The fake clapping is really really offputting, but otherwise this is a nicely produced video and good games!

[@Sharivari]

A couple of people found it offputting. Going to remove it in the next one.

[@JimBobDewayne]

@@Sharivari I liked that part.

[@SRGoldfish]

At the end there on rack 2 the table was clearly an issue. Way to play out of that one.

[@GaryQwen]

We want you to learn how to shoot

[@clarinetcola]

No need for applause...

[@Sharivari]

Noted. The next one will be with no applause and a longer shotclock.

[@NotiCheroSV]

Invite Joshua Filler