Pool Lesson | You Are Playing This Shot Wrong

I'll show you a common mistake for balls that are hanging in the pocket and how to judge if you can pot it without hitting the point of the pocket.
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[@DGA-expert]

The verbal explanations are excellent. This is the first person I've listen to on Pool lessons that does what I do in my seminars: Explains all the options and whet can goes right as well as wrong with each approach. When coupled with the Diagrams, on the far right, of the three (3) hit positions on the cue ball Sharivari has provided one of the best lesson guides I've seen. Well done!

[@Sharivari]

Thank you! Can't believe it's been three years already.

[@TimePeaces]

Ò⁹⁹p⁰

[@andyfieldmagic]

As a snooker player I have the accuracy to screw back. But he is right. Always look for the easiest way to play a shot. The less distance the white travels and the less cusions as possible. This increases accuracy and reduces in offs.

[@DatAnydeks]

The video is thorough and helpful. Don’t worry about others who don’t have patience. Good job. 👍🏻

[@rogerthebeau7363]

Yeah, I am one that's doing the wrong shot, so this lesson really did it for me. Thks.

[@Falcohol]

There are so many of these types of shots that the shot is very easy but I don't know how to hit it to make the shapes that I need so thanks for the video

[@johnbeliles5738]

great video. These shots everyone takes for granted because it is hanging. Thank you and keep these coming!!

[@creatip123]

This guy was playing so good, even when giving a left hand handicap. Imagine how he'd play with his right hand....

[@rayray6305]

Good Video, it's amazing that a HANGER can pose so many problems for the UNKNOWING... If the cue ball is close to the adjacent rail, I like to go 3 rails & watch the Cue Ball die, straight in...

[@tomaaron6187]

Good explanation. These seemingly 'simple' shots are really useful as they get position on the table.

[@Sharivari]

Thank you!

[@andyisyoda]

Excellent advice! Thanks.

[@Sharivari]

Thank you!

[@GetMeThere1]

This is excellent stuff that many who try to teach others never seem to talk about. Thanks for posting.

[@dsauce223]

I really enjoyed the video. All excellent points when considering a ball this deep in the pocket! I'm a big fan of rail 1st if the ball is out far enough. Naturally, the location in terms of depth in the pocket is ultimately going to determine how you strike the cue ball in this situation.

[@jhoanaarigue5411]

Always very informative. Keep on posting! Alles Gute!

[@Sharivari]

Thank you!

[@someguywhocanfly]

This is a pretty interesting analysis of shot decisions. I agree that hanging balls are some of the trickiest to play position from. I don't completely agree with your assessment, though - personally I would always prefer the cut with side spin off one rail. I feel like there's more margin for error, both in how thin you cut the ball and how much spin you put.

[@Sharivari]

Yes, that's a good point.

[@quercus4730]

It depends on the traffic. Good video,Thank you.

[@albertkyle7589]

Love your lessons wish l was closer to take lessons

[@dllee5930]

You do a great job of explaining

[@fckgrtlr8441]

If I play the shot on my table there is always to much top spin so the ball hasn't enough power roll towards the 9-ball

[@johnhoush4366]

I've always shot it that way, with one slight adjustment, I usually aim it to hit past the side pocket, which I feel gives me more margin of error on the speed.

[@jhkerensky8769]

Please don't judge us when naming videos. "Do you play this shot right?" is correct. "You play/do/think X wrong" is offensive, yellow press/click bait style, keep your nice channel nice :)

[@Sharivari]

I won't in the future. But this video is over a year old and changing the title is a very bad choice regarding the KZbin algorithm.

[@robin3]

This shot is my nemesis. Thanks for the tips.

[@Sharivari]

You're welcome!

[@allgood6760]

Good one! 👍

[@jamest3552]

Another easy way, hit cushion left of the ball with a little right, then cuts the 3 in and hits cushion on the right side of the 3 and toward the rail above the corner pocket (not short-sided).

[@zgadgets]

Thanks Sharivari for some great explanations and problem solving videos :) Tangent line is really important than most players think and they don't understand the spin you put on the cue ball depending on speed the cue ball is hit at what point off the tangent line the spin takes effect :) also the weigh of the cue ball verses the object ball is another factor. Players think I am anal when I weight the cue ball against the weight of the object ball which is very important unless you play awhile with both... Also the type of cue ball you use is also a factor just like the cloth and temperature of the room and humidity effects speed and English on the cue ball that is what makes this game interesting and more difficult for new players there is always something to learn... Ever the Master Shane is looking to learn more his game is always evolving :)

[@nicholaswilliams8470]

Rail first with spin all day. Just my preference.

[@codeman4546]

Mine too. Without much thought.

[@michaelbennett1350]

Agreed. There’s no guessing and you know the exact path of the cue ball.

[@99baggett]

Not on a Diamond...

[@ImmortalAK]

@@99baggett Oh God.... Did you really just say that? Any table can have tight pockets when using pocket facings. Diamonds are great tables. I have one. I also had a Balke Collender with pockets just as tight.

[@99baggett]

ImmortalAK I love Diamond tables. My point was that Diamonds have a deep shelf and when the ball gets deep in the pocket, it’s difficult to make a good hit when going rail first.

[@marcuszarate1513]

Gotta say... not a bad video. Thanks Man.

[@Sharivari]

Thanks!

[@jamesgray1720]

If you hit the ball slightly on the left side, reexamine the tangent line, the tip of cushion could still be a problem.

[@leftyshaun]

Yep. Care is needed there.

[@Kentucky_Blue]

Put this ball all the way in a Diamond 4 1/2" pocket but to one side of a jaw. Then with the cue ball 10 feet away, with an angle that takes the cue ball towards the more open side of a pocket. Finally your cue ball is frozen to the rail.

[@pedroarellano4266]

Another excellent and informative lesson. THANK YOU, I had absolutely intended on working on this precise shot this week. I am going to but now I know the way to approach it. Thanks again. You don't have a Patreon account, only PayPal? I owe you sir.

[@Sharivari]

Great to hear that! :) I actually have a Patreon account: patreon.sharivari.net

[@MarcassCarcass]

What software program is that? This is great! I was recently noticing that I'm having trouble with this shot, and here this video pops up.

[@Sharivari]

Somehing I created on my own.

[@jorgejordi3124]

Which cuishon is installed in that table?? Thank you

[@nitekram]

What application are you drawing the shot on?

[@400fps]

I don't who he knows but I couldn't think of anyone that would draw that ball. And I'm also surprised the he didn't mention or demonstrate that most players cause now he would of been accurate is saying it that most players play the shot exactly as he mentioned but have too much follow and the CB doesn't even make it past the spot/second diamond. I think that would of been a much more useful lesson on how to play that shit and what mostly happens

[@bernie5412]

The 3 is in the corner pocket to shooter right. Would you do a right cut on a ball in the corner pocket to the shooter's left? I think it would be left cut, correct ?

[@rudyfranco1009]

Thanks for all the tips. Very helpful

[@jerome.s1792]

Hello there it Hard when play On table that are old and the. Cloth is Really. Faded very bad its hard to play on a table Like that ?

[@robertbennett8361]

Good play

[@tomaaron6187]

Left/right. Inside /outside. Good video but best to hit the recommended shots a few more times...once into each pocket.

[@Ramp10er]

There is no wrong shot in pool. It's just a matter of preference. What if there is 2 balls in front of the object ball, and there is 1 available shot the straight shot? What would you do?

[@ffktmgamer3457]

Which application you are using

[@angelb0517]

On a diamond table that’s gonna be hard to do because the pockets are so deep and narrow

[@albertkyle7589]

I shot that shot with right spin but the cue ball was closer to the rail l will try it both was depending on cue ball place that like your lesson wish l was closer so l could take lessons

[@darinruddock3394]

The tangent line you have drawn is the 90 degree tangent for a straight in shot, but you advise to “cut” the object ball to the right. If you cut the ball to the right (which is correct to keep energy in the cue ball) the tangent line will be 90 degrees to the cut shot, therefore right at the corner of the cushion. You are using a great graphic to teach the concept, but the graphic is incorrect for the shot as it should be played, a cut to the right. A straight in shot, of course, would leave the cue near the object ball with no energy left to use the rail and return down table. I know you already know this part, but the graphic (tangent line) is representative of a straight in contact with the object ball.

[@Sharivari]

You mean the last part of the video with the close up view? No that's not the tangent line for a straight in shot. Remember where the cue ball was? And then see in which part of the pocket the 3 is going. It's heading towards the right part. If the line would go into the center of the pocket, then it would have been a straight shot.

[@vitaliyfomin1002]

Super!

[@bankonitbilliards300]

Sounds good to me 👍

[@vkrikela]

it all depends on the pool table. For me a draw shot may get me better position most of the times

[@walk50]

Hahahahahahahah I never knew that ty very much for ur info ty u I try it on my next practice

[@duplexervlog2742]

thank you

[@Sharivari]

You're welcome

[@bobconradmail]

Anyone know what app or programs is used to show the computer generated situation? I would like to buy one to supplement my real play / practice. I'm a new player the whole English, draw thing is confusing. Thanks

[@Sharivari]

www.pooltable.sharivari.net

[@bobconradmail]

@@Sharivari Thank you for the link. It will help me Immensely. I am a subscriber to your channel. I am 63 years old and took up billards three months ago. Bought a home that came with a table. I picked your channel as my "coach" Started from scratch. Just finished my first APA session as a 3.0. Acually won the MVP award with a average points per match of 1.67 Thank you again your channel rocks.

[@hamidali6505]

How to improve cue power,sir ?

[@MohiuddinAhmed007]

Awesome! Really learn something very useful. BWT, what software are you using to draw the shots?

[@Sharivari]

Thank you! I am a software engineer and was tired of animating everything in the video editor so I made it by my own.

[@MohiuddinAhmed007]

awesome! is it paid or you just use it on your own. I'm also a pool player and trying to improve my skills by experiment. I was looking for long like your software so, I can easily create/draw any pool shot situation, so that I can study it. It would be awesome to have a software like this :)

[@YIRMASTER]

Here is a free pool shot modeling app poolshot.org/

[@Sharivari]

@@MohiuddinAhmed007 Unfortunately I can't give it away because I use it as an Unique Selling Prop. But there are other good apps out there. Let me know if you have already found one.

[@headlinerbeats]

what pool app is this you are using in your videos?

[@Sharivari]

My own: pooltable.sharivari.net

[@davidjonasG]

I know this is almost a year later but what software is he using ?

[@Sharivari]

www.pooltable.sharivari.net

[@bboobbee1965]

That end rail needs to be redone....lol

[@littlemsmay16]

May I know what software you're using at 0:47? (: would like to try it

[@Sharivari]

Check out my latest Video called "I got a suprise for you" :)

[@spencerquimbs8433]

emulation app??

[@BirenPatel]

What app are you using in this video?

[@Sharivari]

I am a software engineer, so I made the app to support my videos.

[@theaveragehomechef3015]

Is there any way that we can get this program?

[@Sharivari]

@@theaveragehomechef3015 I am working on it.

[@wildcard2884]

Biren Patel app is called pool diagram. U can find it on LTL. It’s pretty cool

[@ollieknight8407]

why is this in my recommended list i dont even watch pool

[@marka1142]

One day, inexplicably, you'll be playing a big money game and this shot will come up. You've never picked up a cue before this game and you never will after. But you'll thank the guy who put up this video for the rest of your life.

[@danielbeltranjr]

@@marka1142 Lmfaooo

[@herbertgerrell8618]

the examples are great with no balls on the table, would the principal be the same with balls on the table? I'm a novice

[@Sharivari]

You can adjust the angle that the cueball travels easily by hitting a little thicker / thinner or adding just a little spin. So if there is a gap for the cueball from the corner to the head area - yes it works. Otherwise you have to choose one of the previous ways.

[@elv3a424]

That's how anyone I play with would play that shot.

[@jystdoug5097]

At 5:52, is the shot made to the right? Or any side?

[@Sharivari]

Like the last shot that I was showing in the video, the 3 Ball is hit on the left side to get position. But the tangent line will never change, no matter from what angle you are hitting the 3 Ball. I already made a video about that topic.

[@Col_MULLY]

No matter how you play this there is no "correct" way, a corner pocket scratch is always a possibility no matter which way you go. He failed to point out that hitting that shot the way he advised, if you hit that 3 just a touch to thick, that top spin is going to hold you there on that bottom rail. Too thin and you hit the tit and then it's time to pray because you have no idea what the ball will do. An A class player can judge the speed enough to play the rails. I personally like top left and going 3 rails around. The short side doesn't bother me, it's not that short.

[@wesleysandifer6157]

Sometimes you can't do it this way on a diamond pool table. The ball can sit beyond the tits in the pocket. It can sit so far in the hole you can't come off the rail either. Your just going to haft to hit good is all I'm going to tell you.

[@bboobbee1965]

5:16...The three ball

[@pauldavis509]

🍀🍀💚💚

[@2112kustoms.]

Why are you on the 3 to the 9.

[@AngrierGorilla]

it could happen...

[@Sharivari]

Because I made 7 balls on the break 😜

[@BATKAVE]

Spot on until the end of the video. 3 ball was too far to the right. Even when the tangent line is drawn you can see that it would come to wide. Also, you actually would hit that point if you ended up shooting the shot

[@jrjack111]

no im not

[@gentidauti01]

Same shit

[@nadermaroun8411]

This coulda been a 3 min vid

[@jsw548]

I could have saved 1.5 second of my life by not reading your inane comment. Oh and 5 seconds to type this.

[@patrickleniqueur8474]

il aime pas les tapis lui

[@huemanatie4392]

Hitting it straight on is a good way to follow it in. Just shoot at the crack, works every time.

[@unclequack5445]

Never heard of you ? are you a former World Champion ? BCA certified instructor?

[@Sharivari]

I am just a random guy who loves playing pool. Do I need to be a former world champion or certified instructor to make pool videos?

[@unclequack5445]

Course not, but to give your teaching credibility perhaps , No? I'm giving a Like all the same.

[@Sharivari]

@@unclequack5445 I spent many many hours at the table and gained a lot of knowledge over the years. I give lessons for beginners and was always helping other players in my club to improve their game. That's why I decided to put some of my knowledge into youtube videos. Getting a certificate in Germany is unfortuantely very expensive, but luckily not necessary.

[@unclequack5445]

Sharivari how long you been in Germany Sir? Yes I also practice for many hours weekly, I love this game.

[@Sharivari]

My whole life. I am German :)

[@disfaka8089]

Jesus christ how tall are you???

[@ldh7395]

You say you are going to show us how to hit it right, half of the video is showing us what we already know (how to hit it wrong)

[@Sharivari]

In order to understand why a way to do smth. is right, we also have to understand why the other ways to do it aren't the best ways. Or would you blindly trust someone who is saying: "That's the right way - point!"

[@leftyshaun]

The video’s great. It’s important for beginners to understand why the final shot is the easiest - they can then use the same way of thinking to find the easiest shot in other situations. And besides, you’re not forced to watch the whole video. You can always click to the end.

[@albernererhelge]

huge pockets!

[@AngrierGorilla]

no, they're normal pool pockets.

[@R.L.Thomas]

Nothing like an insulting video title to garner views. Maybe you might want to try an uplifting title.

[@AdamGoulett]

Only the mind of a little girl would get their feelings hurt by anything. He was very nice in the video anyways. Plus he was talking to me and he was right.

[@jsw548]

Sounds like someone needs a participation trophy for making it through the whole video without crying.

[@Tru3nation]

You talk alot...... Make it more precise please .... Cant watch 7 mins for just 1 shot

[@Tru3nation]

Dusan Manojlovic brother i play state level snooker so i don't need to learn pool tho.... No hard feelings my point is that just make your video more precise that's all same like plug and play. Peace

[@wildcard2884]

9dam agree. He talks too much

[@jsw548]

So walk up, shoot the shot, don't say anything and end it. That would be an amazingly educational 3 second video for your infantile attention span.

[@alphacapo]

His pockets aren't very deep.