TOP 10 BEST Pro Pool SHOT SEQUENCES of All Time

[@DrDaveBilliards]

*Contents:* 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - 10) Allison Fisher - long massé, bridge bank, bank 1:15 - 9) Robbie Capito vs Ko Ping Chung - 10-ball safety battle 2:49 - 8) Masato Yoshioka and Petri Makkonen - 8-ball safety battle 6:40 - 7) Luong Dung and Vilmos Foldes - three-foul-rule jump escape 7:27 - 6) Efren Reyes and Mika Immonen - masterful safety battle 8:41 - 5) Fedor Gorst - long tough kick, jump, bank 9:16 - 4) James Aranas - kick off side-pocket point, long tough jump, combo 9:44 - 3) Jayson Shaw - jump, jump, long-cut, break out, jacked up, four rails into the line, power draw 10:40 - 2) Nick Varner - two-rail kick bank, long one-rail kick, and finesse runout 12:24 - 1) Chris Melling - timed carom kick combo, long massé shot, and four-rail bank through traffic 13:26 - Wrap Up 13:59 ---- shot montage *Related Videos:* - “Top 25 BEST POOL SHOTS of All Time:” kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6K3dHucf5p3rNU - “TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME … And How to Shoot Them:” kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17QcquNZdBoh80 - “Top 10 WILD and CRAZY POOL SHOTS of All Time:” kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_Vc5pqoqiJd9U - “Analysis of the MOST SHOCKING POOL MATCH of All Time - Sigel vs. Varner:” kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Wxg2OamtZkgM0 - “Great Pool Matches” resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ - “Great Pool Shots” resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ *Source videos:* 1) Chris Melling - timed carom kick combo, long massé shot, and four-rail bank through traffic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHynaHiar7Kdd68 2) Nick Varner - two-rail kick bank, long one-rail kick, and finesse runout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Wxg2OamtZkgM0?t=204 3) Jayson Shaw - jump, jump, long-cut, break out, jacked up, four rails into the line, power draw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poHGh6itg75gb9U 4) James Aranas - kick off side-pocket point, long tough jump, combo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_Vc5pqoqiJd9U?t=314 5) Fedor Gorst - long 2-rail kick, jump, bank: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGHXqaxqnc2rgMk 6) Efren Reyes and Mika Immonen - amazing safety sequence and one-rail back-cut hide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGaTiZ2dZ9SnY7c 7) Luong Dung and Vilmos Foldes - three-foul-rule jump escape sequence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17QcquNZdBoh80?t=612 8) Masato Yoshioka and Petri Makkonen - 8-ball safety battle: fb.watch/hw-oikNV0n/ 9) Robbie Capito vs Ko Ping Chung - 10-ball safety battle: fb.watch/hyN5Hd2hmh/ 10) Allison Fisher - long massé, bridge bank, bank sequence with Black Widow commentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5rQlKmCeNRpppo *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZbin Channel:* kzbin.info

[@lawrencemaweu]

The run-out by Chris is just unbelievable.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Undeniably #1.

[@bbateson]

I love the fact that you didn't bother to even to do commentary on it. How can you improve on perfection?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@bbateson Agreed.

[@zanethind]

Same with the Nick Varner 9 ball run out

[@MrPat1953]

This video is my pic for one of your best videos ever... Thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you think so. FYI, I have a lot more like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Enjoy!

[@Krushard]

Mikkonen vs Yoshioka is brutal. It's like the simulation you're living in is programmed to fuck you up in this moment, no matter what you do.

[@jonasbygden]

Since you mentioned that it was Jeanette Lee commenting on the Allison Fischer sequence, maybe you should have mentioned that the Chris Melling sequence was commentated on by hall of famer Johnny Archer - "That might be the best shot I've ever seen in my life"...

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I thought about mentioning all the commentators, but I thought most people would not be interested. But you are right. I should have mentioned Johnny.

[@chili015]

Ironically, while that 4-railer was the most visually pleasing shot of the rack, it was probably the easiest of the 3 crazy shots Melling hit. Making a stop-shot 4-railer isn't "difficult" in of itself, but the vision Melling had ahead of time that he could navigate between the other balls on the table was more impressive to me. For me, the carom-kick was the most ridiculous one to execute.

[@jonasbygden]

@@chili015 and that, the carom-kick, was not planned. I've seen an interview with Chris about the runout and he said that he only tried to block the pocket and possibly tying up the stripe and he called it just in case he would make it...

[@garbygarb31]

@@jonasbygden he called it. So it was planned.

[@unlearningcommunism4742]

@@garbygarb31 You must call something when you are in desperate situation...

[@graemehirstwood670]

I enjoyed the safety battles in particular- a very under appreciated part of the game.

[@Flatulisti]

Safety battles make the most watchable pool there is

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Smart safety play can be just as effective and exciting as "hero shot" offense.

[@jonjones774]

This is one of the best pool compilations I have ever had the pleasure too watch and proves in my book that pool is just as complicated as snooker, if not more so. Great video. 👍🇬🇧👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Pool certainly involves more "creativity" than snooker. The smaller tables and larger pockets enable many types of shots that would rarely even be considered in snooker.

[@doraemon402]

LOL And checkers are as complicated as raising 12 children if not more

[@SawDawify]

The cut kick combo on Mellings run is one of the most insane shots someone would even line up on.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It didn’t go exactly like he planned, but it was special.

[@jonasbygden]

@@DrDaveBilliards here's the interview that I've alluded to in other comments about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npuZaHuwf7OGpNU

[@SawDawify]

@@jonasbygden ive watched this previously. Such an amazing run still.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@jonasbygden Thanks for the link.

[@williamdawkins3241]

@@DrDaveBilliards Special, but should it have been included?

[@awakenedsoul2638]

6:43 Luong Chi Dung Vs. Vilmos Foldes - I remember this cleaerly as I was watching this live telecast on IBC Channel 13 last November 2006! This was my first to time watch someone use his foul to get out of being locked or trying to make your opponent not able to run out or commit his own foul.

[@jasv49]

I think everyone knew what would be #1 :) great list overall, haven't seen most of those.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I suspect several of these are new to most people. I don't think anybody will dispute the #1 ranking for Melling's sequence.

[@billquiggle4187]

That was fun! Not just one shot but one after another!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you liked it. Best regards, Bill!

[@AdrianDavis360]

That was amazing!

[@egroegartfart]

That was a great video Dr. Dave. I think I pretty much agree. I know I've seen some other great sequences too but who knows if they are better or not. Thank you.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. Please share links to other sequence videos you think are good. I have been adding some here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/

[@egroegartfart]

@@DrDaveBilliards thank you. That's a really cool website. I never knew about it.

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

Thanks, the most impressive shot sequence I can think of recently was SVB and Jayson Shaw in the mosconi where they were both racked with nerves and missing everything. 2 of the best who’ve ever played, playing B pool.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Such a thing is interesting to see, but not a good thing to highlight in a video like this, IMO.

[@TheMainManBD]

Great informative video, keep it up!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks.

[@lesterweinheimer665]

What's up doc? Thanks a lot. Some of this makes me wanna is my cue stick for Kindling. Appreciate all your hard work. Hope everything is going your way!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You’re welcome, and thank you. Videos like this should inspire you … not make you want to destroy your cue.

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Great video.😮

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

[@CocoboloCowboy]

@@DrDaveBilliardsLIVE IT, but the great player work hard at be great. No Magic Pills, WORK, and PRACTICE, is how come they do what they do.🏆

[@benclarke986]

That melling masse is something else

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. And it was only one of the three great shots in one game!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. And it was only one of the three great shots in one game!

[@aceliu5997]

Love the music at the end

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Me too. I never get tired of it.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

PS: Thank you for watching till the end. This is a long video.

[@aceliu5997]

@@DrDaveBilliards me too. Never tired of it. Every video is a treat. Big Fan for a long time.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@aceliu5997 I'm glad to hear it. Thanks.

[@subieracer005]

Holy crap... Those were nuts! I think there were maybe 4-6 shots that I could make.. but no way i'm running those out.. just wow..

[@DrDaveBilliards]

If it were easy, everybody could do it, and videos like this would be boring.

[@RangeWilson]

Fedor is so good that the #5 sequence was just another day at the office. He clearly expected every shot to work out fine for him.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It is easy to be confident when you are awesome.

[@geeman509]

So Dr Dave, in your opinion...was the ref out of line to warn Big Ko when he was about to pick up the cue ball?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It wasn’t Ko, but the ref should not have interfered like that. I’m sure he regretted it. It had a huge impact on the game.

[@parashararamesh4252]

I would also like to some great run outs from English ultimate pool too.... Great video as always doc 👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it. I don’t watch much English pool, so I’m probably not the best person to work on that.

[@parashararamesh4252]

@@DrDaveBilliards main reason why I was saying English pool was because I don't think Chris melling plays a lot in the US. I like following his games which was what led me to English pool. Also have you considered making short form content for platforms like instagram, KZbin shorts and tik tok?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@parashararamesh4252 "Short form" content is not "my thing." I'm all about being in-depth and complete.

[@ZoiusGM]

3:04 Dude, he is a monster lol, what a spectacular shot! And he did it again too at 5:06.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yep. Too bad great shots don’t always win games. :(

[@puboh]

Hi Dr.Dave, it's also worth mentioning that before the safety exchange between Robbie and Ko, Robbie actually fouled by touching the CB with the tip and no one noticed it (except Robbie himself). Robbie clearly felt that because he stood up and got down again. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpC8dYFrnc9ln9E and the actual foul occured at roughly 46:25-46:26 in that video.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for the info. That would have been good to add.

[@VinayPai]

Wow, that was blatant. Pretty poor sportsmanship on Robbie's part there.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@VinayPai Winning with 3 consecutive opponent fouls is not considered “bad sportsmanship.” It is considered smart play.

[@puboh]

@@DrDaveBilliards DrDave, i think he meant that Robbie fouled but didn't admit it

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@puboh Oops. Thank you for pointing it out.

[@andor-david]

After a certain point hard to rank these ran outs, but that Chris Melling ran out is definitely is the best :-) I haven't seen the footage of "4) James Aranas" before, but the first three shots are insane.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I can't imagine anybody could disagree with the Melling sequence being #1.

[@garyboy8456]

Johnny Archer's reaction was priceless.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. That’s why I had to include it.

[@jeffbreedlove7437]

Was wondering where you were going to put the Chris Melling run out. That was correct.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I can’t imagine anybody disagreeing with the #1 spot here.

[@PoolManis]

I saw Melling run live. I was playing same tourney :)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Cool! I’m jealous.

[@djamo1969]

I’m jealous, too. That would’ve been awesome to witness live!

[@slik00silk84]

Still, after all this time, Chris' runout is just awesome every time I watch it !

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That will never get old.

[@ALFRED_SHOOK]

What is the music that you used in the shot montage? Is there an mp3 for it that exists? Sounds cool!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It is generated by the Score-Fitter in my Pinnacle Studio video-editing software. It is called “Electronica - Breather.”

[@justsomeguy6474]

Ok the one I would add to this list is the 1995 Efren vs Strickland match with the "Z" shot to hit the 5. The sequence leading up to that shot with the accidental fluke should imo be here.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I almost included it; but since I have featured it so many times before, I decided to leave it out. Check out: - "GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJnLo5-Zl9OgjqM - "Was the Z-SHOT Efren’s Best Option?:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiniJ-miK-jm7s - "Why EFREN’S Z-SHOT Is So Legendary, and Bending-Kick Follow-Up:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U - "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80 Also, to me, it didn't seem like the best fit for this video.

[@MrJdsenior]

On that bank Allison is still standing in shot position when the slow hit ball drops. Only the head turns long after the shot has left the stick. Her mechanics are about as rock solid as anyone I have ever seen. She basically looks like a stroking robot. If somebody wants to see proper stroke mechanics modeled they need look no further than her. That was a beautiful run out, fraught with some danger. There were several others, obviously. That finish of Melling's, for anyone that hasn't seen it, go look up the full uncut sequence. Look up 'best pool run out' and 'Melling' should get you there. His reactions during that set of shots are pretty funny to watch. When he walks away, he basically has a WTH look on, laughing and shaking his head, and it begins with that first shot, and he just thinks it's funnier on each successive shot. There is only one description for that finish, IMHO, and that is NUTS. Yeah, it's ranked properly. Actually several shots in this video were. The error budget on Varner's kick bank to the side has to be near zero.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Allison is a great model of good mechanics. That's why I included her as an example near the end of my "10 Secrets of a GOOD STROKE in Pool" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJa9gX98jJiAeMk

[@gregaclark2]

There is no denying Melling's #1 spot in this criteria. However... looking at his opening shot again, and having just tested it on my own table, he MAY have had a much simpler opening shot by either a) hitting center/right ball to go 2 rails to center table or b) use a high cueball to come behind the 6 or 7 for a shot in the opposite side pocket. I got the center ball option consistently, while the high cueball option required much more precision.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good suggestion. I’ll give that a try some day.

[@angelruvalcaba2508]

Mika Immonen can't catch a break haha

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He got it from both Magicians in this video.

[@djamo1969]

Petri couldn’t in his sequence, either. Geez, I’d go on tilt after that if I were he.

[@robertreese2600]

Alcaide and Jones safeties in the 22 MC. The game where JJ time fouled. The safeties were great.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just checked it out again. There are some good safeties in that game, but there are also quite a few that weren't very good (for players at that level).

[@robertreese2600]

@@DrDaveBilliards I went back and looked. I agree. I was meaning the whole match though. And I still agree. For some reason I was and still am impressed with the safeties in that match. I guess because JJ was an underdog. Have a wonderful 2023!

[@highhitproductions]

The Ko Pin Yi 10 ball run out should’ve been on here go watch that it’s insane.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Can you please post a link? Thanks.

[@highhitproductions]

@@DrDaveBilliards

[@highhitproductions]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y166gKqchtp3q6c

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I just added it here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/

[@highhitproductions]

No problem love the channel keep up the great content👍

[@ammoalamo6485]

At a much later date Melling defeated Efren in a match shown on KZbin. It was two champions, possibly past their prime, but still champions both.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Did that match have a noteworthy shot sequence? If so, please post a MM:SS link to the video.

[@amortdipav190]

These just appear to be 10 random sequences, would love to know what makes the 3rd one (#8) a 'top shot sequence'?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Smart safety play and good replies to safeties are just as interesting to me as “hero” offensive shots.

[@kurtkensson2059]

Have you done this one before?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

No; although, a few of these have appeared in other videos.

[@MaiZhang]

5:06 Did any ball hit a rail after contact?

[@SawDawify]

The 10

[@natecampbell42]

Lets all be thankful that Mike Sigel wasn't wearing a mike and we didn't have to listen to him during the Varner run out.....

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm sure we would have heard lots of "chirping." "Mike the Mouth" definitely had/has skill in both pool and gab.

[@shanepoleshuck932]

How about the double jump shot by Jesus atencio. Definitely in my top 3 of the sickest shots I have ever seen

[@DrDaveBilliards]

This video features impressive shot sequences (multiple shots in a row or in one game), not single shots, which are featured in the videos and links here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/

[@shanepoleshuck932]

Understood. I was just thinking because it was a nice safe play prior that led to him being forced into that shot. Also I love that you have Chris as #1 that is the sickest runout ever recorded

[@nickseitzer6795]

Why are they shooting the 1 ball and the 4 ball? (in video 8) What game is that?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

8-ball. Watch and listen from the beginning of the section again and it will be clear.

[@glousy8300]

Good video, but if you have that title you have to include Efren's Z shit vs. Strickland

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I almost included it; but since I have featured it so many times before, I decided to leave it out. Check out: - "GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJnLo5-Zl9OgjqM - "Was the Z-SHOT Efren’s Best Option?:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiniJ-miK-jm7s - "Why EFREN’S Z-SHOT Is So Legendary, and Bending-Kick Follow-Up:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U - "TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80 Also, to me, it didn't seem like the best fit for this video since it was mostly the single shot that was impressive, and not the sequence of shots leading to it (an unlucky but botched safety).

[@danielsheppardtv]

Wow, I guess I never knew the rules of 3-foul properly. I thought if your opponent chooses to pot a ball, the foul counter resets.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I suspect you are among the majority. 3 consecutive opponent fouls in one game is loss of game, regardless of what you do in between.

[@richconboy6896]

The ref should have kept his mouth SHUT. Unforgiveable for him to warn Petri's opponent like that.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. I’m sure he regretted the interference later.

[@christopherjessngo629]

salute to you dr dave though your selection of vids you've shown is quite good no disrespect but thats nothing compare to what Filipino player on streets do on a daily basis on a match in tougher condition sadly i can't send you link cause most of it is on fb live and much more has not been captured on record but believe me i seen way better than what you've shown. again no disrespect love your work just being honest with you. still a fan of your work. SARGO😎

[@DrDaveBilliards]

If you find any videos, please post links.

[@telekinetic9973]

Dr. Dave, there is a sequence I would like you to consider for the next video, should there be one! Klenti's out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGKXZ6WomJuVmdE (starting at 30:00) is probably one of the best. Certainly a contender!

[@3k2p6]

+1

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for the link! That is an awesome shot sequence. I wish I had known about it so I could include it. FYI, I've added a link to it here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Thanks again.

[@telekinetic9973]

@@DrDaveBilliards Appreciate it, and great compilation!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@telekinetic9973 Thanks! This one was fun to put together. I hope others post more examples like you have.

[@vcoolpool]

That was a great run out!

[@awakenedsoul2638]

3:28 If I am ahead of points and my opponent is aiming at the wrong ball or he thought I fouled so he thought the cue ball goes on his hand and the referee told him that your opponent did a legal shot moving that cue ball will give you a foul, I will not get disappointed to the referee because IT IS HIS DUTY TO TELL EACH PLAYER IF YOU MADE A BAD OR GOOD SHOT! I am ahead of points so I will continue playing until I make it first to our agreed score to claim the win!

[@arc-sd8sk]

That ref was way out of line for helping Masato (imo)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. It definitely changed the outcome of that game.

[@awakenedsoul2638]

2:12 YOU ARE RIGHT DOCTOR DAVE THAT PUTTING A SHOT CLOCK ON POOL IS A PEST! This is not Chess Blitz or Chess Bullet not even Speed Pool! This is a normal Tournament of 10, 8 and 9 ball! The timer prevents the player to become his greatest!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I think a shot clock is a good thing to prevent matches from going too long, but the one in this tournament was too short (especially for 8-ball, which sometimes requires more thought).

[@awakenedsoul2638]

@@DrDaveBilliards Remove it for eternity. The referee is the only one will time the player if the player is taking like 2 long minutes or more before doing the shot. This is an old rule. The referee could give the ball ball in hand to the opponent.

[@zanethind]

We all know how Petri felt. We've all been there sadly. But it was truly unfair on how the ref helped out Masato. Yeah you're doing your job and trying to keep the game fair but the player should know the rules in the first place

[@doraemon402]

3:19 Can a ref do that? I thought the referee wasn't supposed to warn you if you were about to foul. And I am not talking about whether he should do it, I mean literally being allowed to

[@DrDaveBilliards]

A ref should definitely not interfere like this, but refs are human and they make mistakes at times. Numerous examples can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/examples/

[@doraemon402]

@@DrDaveBilliards I understand that people make mistakes but not seeing a foul or calling a foul that wasn't when there is reasonable doubt in the heat of the moment is completely different to this I feel

[@mattevans1643]

I feel bad for Immonen. If their some crazy thing happening, it's always against him.

[@mr.rigger619]

what is your favorite sequence you have ever pulled off? i know its a hard one to think about 🎱

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That is tough. In recent memory from 8-ball league, I had a tough short jump, a bank with a break out, and later another tough jump on the 8 for the win that I could barely reach with my toe on the floor, my leg on the table, my head in the table lights, using a highly-elevated dart stroke. Many people were watching that one and I got a nice round of applause when it went.

[@mr.rigger619]

@@DrDaveBilliards very nice Dave . Im not up to scratch for consistent clearances yet, but one of my favorites was a rail first jump escape, then later I had banked my last 2 yellows (English pool) then a 4 rail snooker esacpe to pot the black. But it was a friendly game so the pressure wasnt a factor. My lack of jumping technique and no jump cue makes me learn the angles alot more. 👏

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@mr.rigger619 If you want to learn how to jump well, check out the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/jump/technique/

[@bicd3244]

Great video but to your assertion that Fisher is the best female player ever...I believe that title belongs to Jean Balukas

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You might be right, but most people (including me) have not seen enough of Jean playing to be able to judge fairly.

[@zanethind]

Idk how Chris Melling did that 8 ball run

[@DrDaveBilliards]

… a little luck, and a luck of skill. :)

[@zanethind]

@@DrDaveBilliards very true

[@theallseeingmaster]

Michaela can be distracting.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yep.

[@ronskayakingandfishing414]

These were all great, but I was a little surprised that you didn't include a sequence on one you've done before: Corey Duel's great runout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHPpJdjZrmBhNk The draw he put on that 4-ball was miraculous, especially coming after the previous shots. That was a crazy break-and-run.

[@s98715]

that wasn't a runout - corey missed the 9.

[@juancamore05]

The funny thing to me is that Mika has been witness to some amazing sequences. 😂

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The Corey shot was awesome, and it was on my short list, but it wasn’t much of a sequence, especially with the botched safety and missed 9.

[@jameshopkins4460]

@@DrDaveBilliards you might want to check your spelling and edit that comment

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@jameshopkins4460 Thanks for the heads-up. The safety is now "botched" instead of "bitched." That auto-spell checker can be creative at times.

[@rafaelbermudesloureiro8612]

Kd o baianinho

[@bw4593]

It seems like there are examples of Fedor doing that at least once every single tournament he’s in. His jumping ability is just insane. More than 6 inches between cue ball and blocker, and a 9 foot jump is a hanger to that kid

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. His jumping skill is amazing.

[@Flackbox]

Chris Melling just added another one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6bUpINqr96Cras

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for posting it. That is a special shot!

[@5000rgb]

Wow, that was an amazing shot and with a 15 second shot clock to figure it out.

[@OGDailylama]

2:12 Why is this a foul? A ball was driven to a rail.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He did not hit the lowest-numbered ball first.

[@OGDailylama]

@@DrDaveBilliards 😂 I totally missed that! 40 years of playing made me think I missed some new rule created from the lazy generation.

[@therealthreadkilla]

Petri lost because of ref interference. I was playing a tournament one time and my opponent was lining up on the 8 not realizing that he had a ball left. And some jackass in the crowd yelled "you have a ball left" which alerted him and I lost the game. Not sure if anything can be done in that situation.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yep. The ref interference was “unfortunate.”

[@awakenedsoul2638]

3:28 If I am ahead of points and my opponent is aiming at the wrong ball or he thought I fouled so he thought the cue ball goes on his hand and the referee told him that your opponent did a legal shot moving that cue ball will give you a foul, I will not get disappointed to the referee because IT IS HIS DUTY TO TELL EACH PLAYER IF YOU MADE A BAD OR GOOD SHOT! I am ahead of points so I will continue playing until I make it first to our agreed score to claim the win!

[@erwinpastores7682]

why Finnish players always have this temper issue? you could see many videos of Mika, Riku and this Petri... 😒😐🤨

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I guess I would also have a worse attitude if I had to live through harsher winters???