The Truth About Being a Pro Pool Player with Max Lechner

[@Sharivari]

This was the very first time I did something like this, so there is probably a ton of room for improvement in terms of the production and my skills as an interviewer. If you have any feedback, just let me know 💬 I would love to do this with more pro players in the future. If you want to help make it happen, become a supporter of this channel. More in the video description! 👊🎱 Thanks, Shari.

[@simplydiverse7743]

Absolutely love this! Thank you for putting this together. We don't get to see the "behind the scenes" and learn more about players like this. Would love to see other touring pros doing this with you.

[@Xombologna]

Try and tickle them next time. Or ask them inappropriate questions about their love life.

[@PalidicoVermingagurania]

You will learn as you go. Fake it till you make it.

[@svensdascha]

I think your approach to the interview worked well. Perhaps you could vary the game you play; 9, 8, and Bank to vary the tactics you could discuss with the interviewee.

[@adi.petrescu.2005]

It's a great format. I enjoy it. I cannot wish anything else but to see as many other professional players as possible. Stephen Hendry does something similar in the world of snooker and it is awesome.

[@judhi]

Viewers must appreciate the intelligence level of both players who can play seriously while keeping the relevant conversation going in a language that not even their mother's tongue 😊👍

[@Sharivari]

@@judhi Thank you!

[@jamesfazakerley3315]

Valid point. Plus playing at the same time…

[@nbas09]

I'm going to state the obvious but I hope you don't judge the success of this possible series based on this first video. The informal format is on point: we get genuine advice from a professional while seeing them play! Wishing you success mate!

[@iantiffin5854]

This was very cool to watch, such a relaxed interview. Just a couple of guys having a chat playing a little pool rather than a sit-down question period… nicely done!

[@johnnyroc]

I was in line at a Starbucks in Vegas behind Max, Mario He, and Albin. I almost said what’s up but kinda didn’t. Ended up chatting with Albin later and he was super nice and helpful.

[@jamesjames77777]

Great video! You both came across really well, I loved how you were just playing pool and chatting. More like this please!

[@hafithkhalil]

Great video, you did well, asked the right questions and kept me interested. Awesome!

[@gregorytaylor697]

Ok, I new I liked him for a reason. Great vid. Thank you and thanks for all you do ! 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻

[@wandelust]

Yeah I'm sure the viewers would like to see more like this 👍

[@antoniog9814]

14:58 I use that approach with banks. I use 2 diamond systems (one to double check the other) and just tell myself to trust the math. This is one instance when the mental fortitude helps since you have to forget anything that may be distracting you and just focus on fundamentals.

[@joejackson225]

So awesome , get Filler on next !

[@benhill9257]

Great video you both looked like you were really enjoying yourselves and having a lot of fun. This totally made it very enjoyable to watch. Something to laugh about I had actually just watched the match between Max and Ko Ping Chung the night before your video showed up to watch, funny how that works

[@onsam]

Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed and it was very informative. Max Lechner is a great guy. Thanks Sharivari.

[@breeno59]

Fantastic! I'm definitely more of a Max fan now after this ... seems like a pretty solid dude

[@tomburns890]

Good video. I remember playing in my first few golf tournaments I was so nervous it felt like I never played the game before. Most Bizarre feeling. I hit some shots I would wonder how was that even possible. Lol. It basically all comes down to experiance and learning to deal with mistakes, failure, winning and mental side along with the pressure and competition. And I’m loving my newly refurbished table with grey felt on black with 4” pockets. Cheers

[@benbrigman4091]

Thank you for this post! Been playing alot lately' at a higher level than ever, and watching the Kansas city open these past days!

[@DawesSoccer]

Shari, this was really great. Informal + interesting content. Max is indeed humble. Hope you both play well in Fulda! (Assuming that's on his calendar too). Thanks for the post.

[@Sharivari]

Thank you!

[@Smittyonthabeat]

Loved this format.

[@bleachnstones]

Great work, so much information and shared knowledge, pool needs to be an Olympic featured sport , thanks Max,

[@georgevaughn1884]

Thank you for bringing Max on. Video is enjoyable and informative at same time. Still able to study your technique/s even though it was a relaxed setting. Kudos, once again!!

[@Sharivari]

My pleasure!

[@wonziba2122]

Translation of the ending: Sharivari: I am sweating like a pig. Max to camera guy (in socks while everyone is wearing shoes): are your arms still ok? Camera guy: still ok

[@JimEdmiston]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@zento_ki]

Great content. Always love to hear pro insights

[@danc9440]

Great video sir! Been waiting for this one for a while now. Love the matching jean shorts too.... LOL

[@Sharivari]

It was just way too hot in my basement 😂

[@franjoeric9699]

This concept of interview is one of the best thing I seen these days...stay sharp and keep going. Hope there is more players incoming. gj, great video 🎱🎱🎱

[@Sharivari]

Thanks buddy, will do! 🎱👊

[@minimal-vegan]

Klasse Format! 👏🏼 Weiter so! 😁🎱

[@Sharivari]

@@minimal-vegan Danke! 👊🎱

[@ezekiel763]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@raydevera2808]

What a very nice video!!! everything was perfect.

[@Sharivari]

Thank you so much!

[@peteconklin6781]

Didn't really know Max but I'm definitely a fan now. Great vid!!

[@Sharivari]

He's a great guy, isn't he? Was a fan before working with Max, and even more so now.

[@craigsherwood3824]

Really enjoyed this. Seen this type of format with snooker legends where they talk about pay games and opponents, which is a lot of fun but they only briefly touch on the playing and mental aspect. Here, you did the reverse and it was really informative and cool. I really hope this becomes a common thing 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Really awesome video 🎱

[@32mromero]

Thank you for the video and the advice

[@thats.me.ashley4893]

It's only natural talent until you seriously train. Then it's pure skill 😁

[@robertojames7904]

Try this if you use a Magic Rack or one of the knock offs. Placing each ball individually is tedious and one of the reasons some people don't like the Magic Rack. It's too easy to disturb some of the balls which you just positioned. Instead, do this: Arrange the balls in a conventional rack, put the Magic Rack in place on the spot, and then roll the racked balls over the Magic Rack much like you would rack the balls without the Magic Rack but with a couple of differences. Lift the conventional rack off the table by about a centimeter so that it doesn't disturb the Magic Rack as you slide the balls into position. Roll the rack and balls forward and keep your eye on the one ball. The racking motion should be a bit slower and more gentle than normal. Try to stop the conventional rack just as the one ball is over the spot and let the remaining balls click into place over the holes in the Magic Rack. Most of the time I am successful on the first try. With this method you can rack quickly (or even more quickly than normal) but with the added advantage of having the perfect rack with each ball touching because of the Magic Rack. Try it.

[@freddierodriguez2608]

Awesome chat Sr. 👏 Thanks

[@fabrorro]

talk and play well at the same time it is impossibile :) Max Kechners very good player and nice person, I hope for him if he can win the big title .

[@waheedafolabi6929]

Every shot I make, I make a million times in practice before. The importance of practicing more, and more and more than actual playing out.

[@miketmcquinn]

Great video!

[@Sharivari]

Thanks!

[@FireworksRosario]

great video :)

[@MPL_14.1]

Awesome!!

[@poolmaster3727]

Impressive… very nice now let’s see Paul Allen’s tight pockets

[@NA-NCL2]

What do you mean.. i unalived Paul Allen ~Patric Bateman

[@Woollybugger311]

Humidity is why I don't like tourneys with hotel pool near. The tables too slow.. Bummer to hear the tables vary that much at that level

[@bobdepelsmaeker]

I would do the interview like you did. Awesome But also play a real match where you are not talking RT 5 or something - winners break. And also ask 10 questions you ask to everyone and then compare answers. E.g; how do you play this shot with position on next ball And then compare all the answers and ways they shoot it To see how different pool brains work

[@Sharivari]

Thanks for the feedback! We recorded five more videos, two of which you mentioned.

[@LuisSalgado1993]

Turn down warp stabilizer to like 1-3% to avoid those crazy wobbles

[@jacobjones5269]

I spent a decade on the road with a player who eventually turned pro and had some success on the tour.. Winning 2 US Opens.. Eventually, I came up with a bad beat jar, the idea being any time he wanted to gripe about what happened (especially playing 9-ball), pay $5 to the bad beat jar.. We used the $$$ for gas, food, room rent, etc.. The point being, get a job, because I don’t wanna hear it..

[@MagicMikeBilliards]

Hey Sharivari, I just ordered a JFlowers cue with a SMO. How much does your full cue weigh with No weight bolts in it?

[@Sharivari]

Awesome! My full cue weighs 20oz.

[@Spyro-]

What's the pocket size of that table?

[@Sharivari]

4.5

[@Jakeworth]

Lechner needs to keep that mustache beard combo

[@mjg1185]

Imagine making that shot at 22:25 with Max effing Lechner watching, wow!

[@garbygarb31]

but he missed?

[@miked5201]

I noticed you were racking with what looked like the 9 ball in-line with the 2nd diamond. I have always racked with the 1 ball on that line. What are the APA rules?

[@Sharivari]

These are the Matchroom rules. I don't know about APA.

[@salsabil44]

One of the things that frustrates me when I travel around playing pool is having to always ask ´what rules do you play here?´ Do you ever think there will come a time when the rules for 8,9 and 10 ball are standardised the world over, just like snooker?

[@Sharivari]

I can only hope for that to happen!

[@Woollybugger311]

Is this going to be the start of a new series?!

[@Sharivari]

@@Woollybugger311 Depends on how succcessful these videos will be. But I had a lot of fun recording, so I would love to.

[@macktlo9]

@@Sharivari If you get a chance, please do one with Jayson Shaw!

[@svensdascha]

Can you ask Max about caffeine during competitions. Does he use or avoid it?

[@JH-ji6cj]

Ah yes, the 'jorts', lol

[@starkstark4553]

What Cue Max Lechner use on this video ? and i'm curious about the grip too. Is that rubber grip on Max Lechner Cue ? A very nice Cue.

[@Sharivari]

I don't know. But yes, he put rubber on his grip.

[@starkstark4553]

@@Sharivari look like JF20-21F.

[@n.vquann]

how plc cue with cocobolo wood

[@dryclimateutah]

The future is to make the pockets 2 1/2 inches so that a ball barely passes when you have a direct line to the pocket. Then they will turn the rails into sponges so that bank shots are completely eliminated from the game.

[@DrAmp-ic3jw]

Can someone tell me why they are racking with the 9 on the spot instead of the 1? Or am I seeing that wrong?

[@Sharivari]

@@DrAmp-ic3jw Because of the Matchroom rules.

[@abrehamhaile4976]

That was nice i won't to see you with SVB come on you have to make it.

[@Sharivari]

That would be insane. Could have contacted him to day something before the US Open. But it's too short term, and probably can't afford him anyways. Hoping for next year though.

[@abrehamhaile4976]

@@Sharivari yes we all known his always on practicing but try you're best & am glad to heir that also but if you can contact him in this us open that will be seek i hop you can make it keep on pushing my friend.

[@pengembarahijrah]

Please sub indo sir , saya selalu melihat tutorial anda , sangat membantu saya dalam belajar bermain biliard , karena bahasa inggris saya sangat terbatas sir . Thanks

[@hr.8580]

nice.

[@Theanh23]

22:15 holy sh

[@mtd7576]

I want you to invite fedor gorst 🥰😘🥰🥰

[@logic368]

You look like you can be brothers lol

[@jeffwilliams1356]

it drives me crazy to hear a pro whining about 4" pockets. They are so used to being able to hit the 3rd diamond (from the side pocket), at an angle, and having the ball still go in. Especially on the new cloth they are always playing on. Small pockets will make them legitimately better players, instead of relying on slop around the corner pockets.

[@maurersascha6236]

🎱

[@Sharivari]

🎱👊

[@kb3170]

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