What am I supposed to do?! He's a Monster!!... 8-ball and 9-ball play in 4K APA Master's Match!

Welcome back to another match!! Lee's first time here on the channel and WOW does this match go completely sideways!! Strap in because this is about to get downright silly!
Welcome all of the new subscribers as well!! I will be trying to alternate between MATCHES and POSITION PLAY videos! Let me know what you would like to see on the channel! Cheers!
#pool #apa #8ballpool #9ball #9ballpool #billiards

[@Rickbearcat]

You should give proper attribution to that bit of One-Pocket knowledge you dropped at around the 12-minute mark. That "rule" was given by Grady Mathews and is just known as "Grady's rule".

[@drewvonporte]

Oh wow that is awesome! No one’s ever taught it when I was playing “grandpa” with some friends and they had to make sure I didn’t do anything stupid 😂 That is an a very cool fact! I will see if there is a way to add some words on-screen after it’s already uploaded 🤙🏼. Thanks for adding this!!

[@Rickbearcat]

@@drewvonporte ...I'm very happy that you wanted to make this right. By pinning my comment, you have given Grady the 2nd best chance for his recognition to the game of One-Pocket. He would be satisfied as well as myself. Thank you.

[@drewvonporte]

Of course! I’m going to look this gent up

[@HotelTwoFive-Sev]

I play Masters...left the pool scene in 2003 due to some health and personnal probs and didnt have a cue in my hand until last season. A buddy had his 3rd player leave the team and they were gonna have to forfeit so he calls me and I broke out the Schon...I played as an SL5 in my last session in 2003 so I was thrown to the wolves as all the Masters players around here are 7's and 8's and 600+ fargo in the BCA. I lost ALOT of matches 7 to 6 but I gave em hell for being so outta stroke. The good thing is my life is calm and comfortable now and I had forgotten how much I love the game, so I put the masking tape line on my kitchen table with a bottle at the end and polished up my stroke every day for the last 8 months, and it's not only knocked off the rust, but I'm playing VERY well after having my eye prescription adjusted. There's gonna be alotta payback being dished out next season...love the vids bro. "Money won is twice as sweet as money earned" -Fast Eddie Felson

[@drewvonporte]

What an awesome arc!! Givin me chills reading that and finishing with a Fast Eddie call back 🥶🥶🥶 So awesome man! I took a break too and coming back with a fresh head has been so great to me!! Get that sweet, sweet revenge !!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@jeffhaman9010]

That's pretty good. I recently came back to the game after a 13-14 year break. It took me a good 18 months to get back to my previous level of play.

[@mrhcrip]

Will be in Vegas from the 8th til the 12th. My 8 ball team made it...first session for 3 players

[@drewvonporte]

Oh my worddddd they’e about to have a blast!!! Hopefully they’re learning quick! That’s a recipe for a DEEP RUN!! Let me know your team name!

[@BlackInventorsShowcase]

First session and they make Vegas. I think a team got kicked out for doing something similar two years in a row 😂

[@drewvonporte]

@@BlackInventorsShowcase 👀👀…. Let’s hope there’s no foul play here….. but now that you say that…….. 🧐🧐

[@ClutchCarson]

I have been in a race to 9 in 9-ball many times against my much better friend, and been up 8-0, and sill had him come back to win. It is never over till it is over. Enjoyed watching and great job by Lee too.

[@drewvonporte]

Too true man!! Ain’t over til it’s over!!! Thanks Clutch!!

[@adamgranatella]

For your safety at 56:34 or so. Moving one ball is always going to be easier than two if you're struggling with safeties. In this one I'd look at playing the 2 into the 3 which should hold the 2 there and you can then run the cue ball 2 rails back and forth behind the 6-7-8.

[@drewvonporte]

Ah! That makes way more sense 😶 Identifying the advantage of the object ball being close to another ball is not hitting me every time 😮‍💨 This is a great suggestion! Thanks!!

[@adamgranatella]

@@drewvonporte The other thing to consider is that you don't have to shoot the perfect snooker/"devastating" safety like you see the pros do. Something like middle of the end rail for both balls is just fine, even if they can see the ball. I can't count how many times I've gone for the perfect safety just for it to leak out and sell out the shot/game.

[@drewvonporte]

This is true! And something I am very familiar with in endgame 8-ball scenarios, but I think I just feel a little uncomfortable making decisions in 9-ball. Lots of room for improvement!

[@mtlsteven]

well... side spin on bank shots are my favorite, i always go outside spin to open the angle, cause naturally rail compression will shorten the shot, so a mixture of speed and outside spin can give you lots of option on bank shot.

[@drewvonporte]

I use outside def more often than inside myself! Except for the cross like this because my one pocket pals drilled it into me too hard 🤣

[@robertwatson2040]

Lee's shot at the 21:57 mark was a foul ( no rail after contact). Should've been your ball in hand. 😮

[@drewvonporte]

Nah, I said it in another comment here, he grazed the 13 on the way in! All you guys need to stop trying to gang up on my guy!!! 😂😂😂

[@olavodias]

I used to play masters. I always take the break (when I win the lag). The format is better than the regular league, but the fact that slops are allowed and you have to take what you make takes away some of the "masters" aspect of it. Maybe if they made something closer to what BCA does, it would be more fun. Perhaps they could have us play 9 racks (3 of 8 ball - no slops - still open after a successful break, 3 of 9 ball, and 3 of 10 ball).... but I doubt APA would ever change the format.

[@drewvonporte]

That would be a fun format. I agree, I hate the closed break 🙄… I watch a lot of Ultimate Pool, and slop counts there for Chris Melling, so it makes me feel less dirty these days playing slop in 8-ball but 🤷🏻‍♂️ I know it’s kinda jank… This format is my favorite League play that I’ve come across, but your idea would be perfect 🤌🏼🤌🏼 Thanks for chiming in!! 🤙🏼👊🏼

[@LordDeViR]

I had the same feeling, after being rated an A- in Japan, I had a really dumbfounded look on my face when he was able to use another ball to pocket the 8-ball. Banking the eight into another ball and winning is a no no. At least it was when I played. Might be APA rules as well?

[@drewvonporte]

@@LordDeViR Legal contact with the 8-ball, then pocketing it into the pocket you’ve declared, is a win. Doesn’t matter what happens in between. I don’t see any other way! If it’s not allowed to touch another ball on it’s way in….. jeez playing safe to lock the 8-ball up would be so much easier and change the endgame a lot!!

[@JamesPlaysPool]

I really like Lee's cue. Very pretty. Been looking forward to watching this one. Putting off editing my match and putting it online...

[@drewvonporte]

I’m on the edge of my seat!! He does have a nice cue 👀

[@Bridog217]

I'll be in Vegas for the Captain's Tournament... hopefully be able to say hello to a few KZbinr's, thanks for the videos.

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome, good luck! Or as I usually say, “shoot well”…. Because luck actually counts in APA 😂

[@garyrathbone4586]

I always told my players, in tournament play, shoot your best you know. It is no time to try things your not proficient at. A solid B game will often win over a loose A game.

[@drewvonporte]

This is so very true 💎💎💎 Don’t overthink it 🧠🧠🧠

[@cosc137]

@12:15 Congrats, DVP!!! @27:00 Maybe you were too close to the rail to stop shot the 1? Would have made things a lot easier. But can't argue with the flop 7🤣🤣🤣 @27:55 Your shape on the 5 was not great to get to the 6. I wonder if playing the 3 to get to the 2, then shooting the 2 to get between the 6/8 would have been a better play? You probably would have had a shot on the 5 if shape did not work out on the 6.... But I see you made the 6, so your decision was right. very good out!!! @43:15 I always try to cut the 9 to the overcut half of the pocket on these types of combos @44:00 I would definitely slice the right side of the 3 and send the cue 3/4 rails behind the 2/9. Don't forget about this safe in Vegas. All the pros play this safe. @45:30 Let that stroke out, DVP!!! The 7-9 carom was better than the combo anyways. @1:01:05 slice the right side of the 2 and send the cue down towards traffic @1:07:45 the cue hitting the left side of the 2 will put left english on the 2, so you have to play to the overcut side of the pocket. @1:10:00 double hit @1:15:25 This is a run out table from here. If you don't, I'm stripping away your 7 rating🤣🤣🤣 Good luck in Vegas!

[@drewvonporte]

Ryu I ❤️ You These are great points and THANK YOU for pointing out better safeties for my 9-ball game!!! I need to work on this before the big dance!!! Thanks man!!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@AdamMarr]

Double hit without a doubt, but can't call that without a watcher, no one would ever own up to that, esp some dude trying to ride the 9 every other shot

[@cosc137]

​@@drewvonporteHow many times have I not made the best decisions during my own games😂😂😂? We are always smarter watching🤣 You'll do great in Vegas. 2 of the biggest surprises I experienced in Vegas last year was: 1. New tables have slick cloth, and English did NOT grab off the rail. That inside English that you played from the 2 to the 3 @29:00 may not work as well as you think. 2, New diamond tables were lightning fast.

[@drewvonporte]

That is incredibly good to know….!!

[@ministerofmotivation]

That 2nd rack was crazy #secret.....I bet he was calling you names #4thrack lol

[@drewvonporte]

💯💯💯😂

[@raelynnclinard]

this video is the reason why i dont like 9 ball in APA masters and other leagues like this. People just firing at the 9 ball over and over to get a cheese win drives me insane lol... 9-ball pro is better, but I'd much rather have it be 10 ball pro any day. Good shooting sir! You definitely played the better game overall in this vid and deserved the win.

[@drewvonporte]

Thank you!!! Yeah, this is the first time someones ever done this to me ha, and the 9 DEF has a higher chance to go in on these bar boxes than on a 9 foot table too. eh, I guess its another good reason to start with 8-ball 😅

[@raelynnclinard]

@@drewvonporte 100% I used to always choose 8-ball when I had the option when I was in Masters. Unfortunately, there is no Masters league in my area right now, so I just stick with BCA and NAPA. btw - love the analytical diagrams you add to your videos. It feeds my brain lol :)

[@drewvonporte]

Raelynn thank you so much for letting me know! That means a lot, I often feel like I’m spending way too much time editing these videos for stuff people aren’t interested in seeing… so thank you!! 🫡👊🏼

[@2tallcharles99]

Yo! I appreciate the master's videos because I just started playing master's a couple weeks ago - so more of these in the future if you can please!

[@drewvonporte]

I gotchu 👊🏼👊🏼

[@user-nm7kl4nv8v]

I like when you add the graphic of the cue ball with the cue hit position.

[@drewvonporte]

Thanks for that feedback! It’s crude, I’ll try and touch it up 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@jackdad7411]

Lee can’t resist that 3-9 COMBO!

[@drewvonporte]

Like a moth to the flame 😂😂 I kid, again, I think it was just the day. And hey, when it starts working… and brings you back from being down 0-5… why not?! 😂😂

[@larrybiesecker9231]

On that 3 9 combo, you totally forgot about drag. Especially being that close to the object ball, you need throw

[@drewvonporte]

You’re 💯 right. I rushed it and didn’t respect the mechanics. And then Lee took the reins 🤣

[@johncantone7463]

Good Job Drew! 😘 Mia C

[@drewvonporte]

Thanks Mia!!!!!!!

[@hectormontalvo9124]

I’ll be there for the Masters Championship. Hope to see you out there 😃

[@drewvonporte]

Hey, let’s goooo!! Holler at me if you see me! I ignore most Cowboys fans, but I’ll make an exception (Ron’s a Texan 🙄)

[@Gridane]

I dunno if this would make a good video but this is something I would be interested in: Have a low skill level player and a high skill level player play against each other but with you shooting all the shots. They would tell you what to shoot and what to do with the cueball. Then you could talk about the decision making in the video. It could also be with two roughly equally skilled players taking the shots if that would make it more interesting. Either way the idea would be to focus on the decision making instead of potting skill. Cheers!

[@drewvonporte]

I REALLY like that idea. A “low” skill level player, likely isn’t 100% focused on cue ball position yet, if you ask me. I’d like to do it with a good 4 or a 5-speed. Someone whos ultra focused on decision making and just missing still and making the wrong decisions. I’ll have to look into it!!!

[@AdamMarr]

Second ball break... Exactly. I second ball break alot, but there are reasons. My generally rule of thumb is on slower tables, on tables with crappy balls, or against an opponent that isn't giving me the tightest racks I'll second ball break. On tight fast tables with decent balls and an opponent that is racking fairly, head on is the way to go.

[@drewvonporte]

I like that rule of thumb!!! Finally someone who agrees that the head ball break is solid 💪🏼💪🏼….. but hot damn does that 8-ball fly outta there with the 2nd ball break 😳 Thanks for your alliance!! 😅

[@coderz4life]

I look at the 8 ball and the two balls next to it. If there is a gap, then I'll do a second ball break unless my opponent is on the hill. The last thing I need would be to make an 8OB and scratch to lose the match.

[@graemehirstwood670]

It would be cool if you could put a little card up with the opponent's SL score, team name, and what cue they use. Thanks

[@drewvonporte]

I know most players SL in my league (not a large league), and I used to put up their patch stats (Win:Loss, 8-ball break, 8-ball breaknrun, etc). I also used to count innings and show total inning count at the end of the match….. However, no one seemed to appreciate it 😅😅😅

[@graemehirstwood670]

@@drewvonporte to be fair - I am a rather nerdy niche market

[@drewvonporte]

Haha that’s funny! I may try to get some sort of stats up!

[@dougrobertson5907]

At 24:00, perhaps top right English to go three rails and set up for the 9 in the same corner pocket?

[@drewvonporte]

That’s fair, it looks like it goes! Guess it depends on how good you are with inside 👀 Would want to be fairly straight on the 9 for good position on the last ball. And you may be crossing the position instead of rolling into it but…. He did well with his choice if you ask me!

[@ministerofmotivation]

You got some skillz!!!!!

[@drewvonporte]

I fell apart in 9-ball 😭

[@ministerofmotivation]

​@@drewvonportepool is a fickle mistress hahahaa

[@davidnorman5488]

My Masters League doesn't bother with patches and no one strictly tracks Break and Runs or 8 on the Break. All about the winning.

[@drewvonporte]

Clearly there’s too many moneyball breaks and runouts in your league!! Hopefully I don’t bump into YOU next month!! 🤣

[@patrickbuck5903]

Yes, when what looks like a simultaneous hit occurs (from your last 8 ball rack), the call goes in favor of the shooter.

[@drewvonporte]

I thought so! I am 99% sure I hit 7 first, but still. Hilarious that I had someone watch the shot and he decided to plead the fifth 😂😂 James dude 😂

[@timothysuttles5696]

Enjoying your videos. I will be in Vegas August 9th for the captain's tournament.

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome! Good luck!! Thanks for the feedback! If you see me, holler! 🤙🏼

[@timothysuttles5696]

Thanks man, I definitely will.

[@coderz4life]

33:00 I played US Ameteur singles and currently on a Masters team. I mostly recommend new Masters players to play 8-ball first. There are people out there that play standard 9-ball regularly. So, they know how & when to push out. In fact, the other day I had to remind someone that leaving a 9-ball near a pocket was trouble, because it is not worth just 2 points. anymore

[@drewvonporte]

I prefer 8-ball so kinda lame if we don’t get to play it, or only play 1-2 racks because 9-ball got chosen, but same, I take the break and let their fate decide! 😒 Yeah, you can’t leave the money ball hanging!! 2 points lol APA 9-ball is such a strange game 🥴 Thanks for the feedback man, cheers!! 👊🏼

[@ministerofmotivation]

That 2nd rack was crazy #secret

[@drewvonporte]

🤫🤫🤫 I just can’t believe more people don’t utilize this more often! 😂😂 thanks!

[@03mrbusdriver]

Inside spin on crosswalk was great tip 🎉

[@drewvonporte]

👊🏼👊🏼 It’s the bread and butter in One Pocket 👀

[@PrimeTimeChico]

ill be there for masters as well. Good luck to you!

[@drewvonporte]

Let’s gooooo! That’s awesome!! 👊🏼👊🏼

[@fearthisuno]

Will be in Vegas 9th-12th for captains tourney then 13th-19th to support friend's.

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome!!! Let’s goo!!

[@nickbeat5141]

It was all about the 8 ball for the first shooter rack 1

[@drewvonporte]

Truth!

[@UpNStrokeAPAvideos]

In our area you have to get the mini or grand slam the same day

[@drewvonporte]

Oof!…. Tall order! Rare patch indeed!

[@dumbref1459]

I felt like I was at my local bar tournament, they swing at the 9 ball all the time. Their theory is if the 9 ball is rolling it might go in. We call them Montgomery shots.

[@drewvonporte]

Re-watching this, my 9-ball game is so incredibly weak… I should’ve been able to beat a constant Montgomery scenario before it got this far out of hand but 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Teenagewasteland1000]

I just like head on break because I can get noise, no clusters and if I pocket 1 the chances for running out is high

[@drewvonporte]

I am most comfortable with the head-on break because that’s how I play 8-ball, and your logic is my point exactly, though Idk how often I pot the 1 ball from head on 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@davegreen1104]

I’m in masters. I use both breaks depending on my opponent and score. A dry break with an open table is often a loss with some of those guys.

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome! Yes, this is very true 😬

[@keithnechetsky2067]

I play DJ twice a week and Masters every other Sunday. I am only a SL3 but I am getting better every day. Stopped playing for 27ish years. Been back going on 5 months.

[@drewvonporte]

Well welcome back to the game, Keith! I’m sure it feels like a long lost friend to be back to making 8-balls 👊🏼 Thanks for chiming in and welcome to the channel!

[@keithnechetsky2067]

@@drewvonporte It iis weird because I was pretty good back in the day. I know alot of what I should do, but can't do it any more. Working on that.. LOL

[@drewvonporte]

@@keithnechetsky2067 oh Keith, that can be incredibly frustrating I bet!!!! Ol’ muscle memory should bring it back in time man 💪🏼🧠

[@jollybeeboy]

I do , I always choose break too

[@drewvonporte]

Nice! Yeah, I like that.

[@coderz4life]

40:30 The watcher is supposed to make a call immediately. It is either "good" or "bad". There is no "it hit at the same time". If the watcher leaves without saying anything, then it goes to the shooter.

[@drewvonporte]

Lol if the watcher leaves without saying anything…… you grabbed the wrong guy to watch it!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@coderz4life]

@@drewvonporte Absolutely. I would have serious trust issues if the person watching says "it was close" or "I don't know".

[@drewvonporte]

He’s my buddy, it’s all good, I think he felt on the spot 😂

[@ministerofmotivation]

Congrats #newlyweds

[@drewvonporte]

THANK YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@johncantone7463]

Man. I don't remember this match being so sloppy! I guess a win is a win. And now the name is fitting.

[@drewvonporte]

😂😂😂😂 I BARELY squeaked this out!

[@coderz4life]

59:09 Gotta love that 9-ball ride!

[@drewvonporte]

Do you?……………… Do you “gotta” love it?……………….. 🫠

[@JustMe-ut5rn]

Great video.

[@drewvonporte]

Thanks!! I have a new one like this coming soon 🤙🏼👊🏼

[@JustMe-ut5rn]

@@drewvonporte 100% congrats on the wedding too

[@drewvonporte]

@@JustMe-ut5rn hey thanks!!!!

[@GarrethandPipa]

Yep leaving Thursday for Vegas captains tourney

[@drewvonporte]

Nice!!! Lets go! If you see me, say hey!!

[@RayM-ww7lo]

I’ll be in Vegas for 9 ball in August!! Maybe I’ll see you there

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome there we go!! If you see me, holler!!

[@22nstewart]

Good choice on background music

[@drewvonporte]

I’ve heard people say that if you notice the background music, then it’s too loud 😅. My formula is typically something a little more upbeat as we get started, then something chill for the bulk of the match, then a little more upbeat at the finish. Hope you aren’t being sarcastic 😂 thanks!

[@nickbeat5141]

The center point doesn't get you there anyway on a kick or bank. Diamond tables bank a 1/2 diamond short.

[@drewvonporte]

Well that’s news to me! Maybe that’s why I can’t kick to save my life!!!

[@markvl11]

The apa doesn't count those close ball hits even basically pushing through the balls a foul as it is a little subjective for amateurs and even the pros sometimes argue about it. in reality if you are really close you need to hit at an angle to the shot to avoid the double hit with the cue. Dr cue has a few videos on what really happens in those situations and uses a high speed camera to show the action.

[@drewvonporte]

100%!

[@hangmantim]

Will be in Vegas the 12th through the 17th. My 9-ball team made it

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome man!!! Let’s go!!!

[@hangmantim]

When will you be in Vegas? Drew

[@drewvonporte]

10th - 15th! Holler at me if you see me!

[@hangmantim]

I will try to find you

[@hangmantim]

@@drewvonporte Will try to locate you

[@Mbm-billiards]

Turn AutoFocus off and put into Manual Focus that way the focus is always on the table no mater if someone walks through the shot!!!

[@drewvonporte]

I’m using the BlackMagicCam app, and I swear I do turn the auto-focus off but 🧐🧐🧐

[@darinruddock3394]

In game 3, when the 6 was in all that traffic and you had no shot on the 2. I’m wondering why not play a soft safe off the 6 with low. Let the cue ball go to the end rail and leave the 6 bank softly to the center of the table. Did you consider a safe in this situation? Around 11:57 mark, you were thinking about what to do there.

[@drewvonporte]

Thats a better option than what I ended up doing 😅 On the left short rail though, once ida moved the 6, good chance i coulda left him SOMETHIN though…. But yeah, still a better play than a low % cross bank 😔

[@heathmendenhall5649]

If the shot is simultaneous it is a clean hit.

[@drewvonporte]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@runemas3]

I'm sure you've mentioned it in the last but, what camera do you use to record games?

[@drewvonporte]

Just my phone 📲 I spend a LOT of time in post processing for these 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@runemas3]

Oh wow. My phone doesn't let me record high quality video that long

[@drewvonporte]

Your next one will 💎

[@lemonite1]

I like the way you play and I enjoy your videos. You're a good player looking to get better. that being said, and please don't take this the wrong way as my opinion doesn't really matter much, from what i can see is that APA pool is hampering your game. It's keeping you from reaching that next level. If you are a beginner looking at becoming a decent player, then the APA is great, but if you are a good to very good player it can turn you into an ok player or worse. At your knowledge and skill, you should be running packs off your break. If you haven't yet, consider playing pool for money or money tournaments against stronger players. That's where many of the really strong players play. In APA pool, players tend to stay in their comfort zone and either do not see or don't try shots above or even at their true skill level. Again, this is just an observation and an opinion, nothing more.

[@drewvonporte]

You’re definitely right, I think. At least in my division, there’s not a large pool of strong 7-speeds either, which could keep me on my toes more. Not that I win every time! But still… the league I came from had 4-5 fargo 600’s in it. I came back to APA and league play and pool to hangout with a couple good friends who wanted to learn how to play pool and join a league. That has been my greatest interest in league play/pool this past 2 years. However… I am playing better pool (some days, off film of course 😂) than I ever have in my life, and currently thinking about what would push me in the next level. I appreciate this feedback!! And you’re opinion of me only pushes me harder to join a different league 👀

[@drewvonporte]

There is an Ultimate Pool League starting here this year. Could be a LOT of fun, and bring challenge. Would probably make for good content here too!

[@lemonite1]

@@drewvonporte Many years ago a friend of mine overheard a conversation with I think Rodney Morris where someone asked him how to become a better player, at which he replied," Go to The Philippines with a wad of cash. your cab driver from the airport will give you the 6."

[@markvl11]

We all have those days.

[@drewvonporte]

Isnt that the truth? I assure you, they are a lot more common when you turn the camera on 😶

[@michaelpate5373]

I thought grand slam was break and run in 8 & 9 and 8 & 9 on the break in a 2 week period.

[@drewvonporte]

2-week period? I like that!

[@Mbm-billiards]

What size tables you play on also what time of day are you playing this at that there is so much light still coming through windows

[@drewvonporte]

7’ diamonds. Master’s league starts at noon on Sunday, so yes, early and sober (usually) 😂

[@coderz4life]

52:35 hmm. Look at the ball go backwards, LOL. If you are going to hit it THAT hard, you need more angle to compensate for the counter english the rail would generate. Diamond table rails seem to have an insane amount of counter english.

[@drewvonporte]

^ this is good information dude. Not something I was thinking about during that shot!!

[@josephdeleon3705]

We'll be in Vegas 11th-15th.

[@drewvonporte]

Nice! If you see me around, do wave me down!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@JamesPlaysPool]

Your comment on English blokes chalking with their wrong hand has me questioning which hand I use to chalk!

[@drewvonporte]

Everyone knows you chalk with your bridge hand, not with the butt hand man!!!! 😂😂😂

[@jonathangoff8005]

I chalk with my bridge hand … because it is my dominant hand lol. Pool is literally the only thing I am left handed in.

[@robertvasquez1845]

Depending on how you're contemplating shots and holding your cue, I Chalk with both hands.

[@drewvonporte]

@@robertvasquez1845 this comment needs to be flagged IMMEDIATELY 😂😂

[@paultrumphour3808]

Much better today. More like a 7.

[@drewvonporte]

Hey Paul thanks 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@nickbeat5141]

Could've thinned that 3 ball for a safe

[@drewvonporte]

My safety game needs work 😮‍💨🥴

[@Tanooki60]

At 18:43, I don't think there was any rail. If you watch it, at the very last second, it rolls away from the rail. Also, I won't be in Vegas, but have fun. I did a captains trip a few years ago and it was an absolute blast.

[@drewvonporte]

Idk, no one was that close and be a damn shame losing ball in hand to a table roll! I wasn’t gonna take it 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks man!!! Looking forward to it!!! 👊🏼👊🏼

[@nickbeat5141]

Thin those balls on the end rail for a safty, and swing the cue on the opposite side. Plus you hit them too hard

[@drewvonporte]

My 9-ball safety game needs work 😮‍💨 Barely thinning them enough to leave them on the rail and get rid of whitey is very tough for me. But if you are insinuating that was an option on multiple occasions, I think I need to practice it 🧐

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

is Masters Single or team format? Lee has some seriously good skills just had some bad luck but his game came to life in 9 ball. You had a great run out in the 2nd rack of 8 ball well done Great Win! Congratulations. My 9 Ball team almost made it to Vegas but we lost the second to last match at Regionals. I held my own though for my first time there. 5 wins out of 6 matches.

[@drewvonporte]

First time in regionals?! 5 for 6?! Nice!! That is awesome dude! I’ve gotten 2nd place in regionals (we called it “Cities”) a few times and damn that hurts… next time! I said it on there man. 5-0 was NOT a good description of how our 8-ball match went 😮‍💨😮‍💨 Thanks man! I’ll be looking forward to my next match with him 👊🏼

[@drewvonporte]

Sorry, Master’s is team format. 3 play per match (like the screenshot I showed at the end), but you can have 4 on your team.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

@@drewvonporte yeah I thought I wasn't going to perform well cause so many people and so many eyes on me but wasn't an issue at all. I doubt I could replicate that kind of success in Vegas though.

[@drewvonporte]

@@Darkslide2AR-FE man, that same concept happens in Vegas too though! 2’s and 3’s play lights out, 2 inning games, and all the 7’s choke, WATCH!! Happy for you to at least walk away from cities proud man 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

@@drewvonporte True watched a 2 play against a 9. 2 played like a 5 and the 9 played like a 3.

[@whawkeye1714]

Goin to Vegas for masters 10-17

[@drewvonporte]

Awesome! Holler if ya see me!

[@markvl11]

The pros that I have talked to say that it is always better to cut the ball rather than bank.

[@drewvonporte]

Ive never talked to a Pro 😅 but I was always taught that too. More predictable without the Rail factor. I think though in 9-ball, theres something to be said about banking, especially the 8 or 9 (endgame). If you miss the cut, youre gonna leave it for them. Often if you miss the bank, you have a higher chance in leaving it safe! Whatta you think???

[@markvl11]

@@drewvonporte I think it depends on how steep the angle, though I do agree playing a good containing safety using the rails especially if in the later part of a 9 ball rack is better than a sell out cut that hangs in a pocket.

[@kyoung1959]

Congratulations on your marriage brother! Make the best of it…

[@drewvonporte]

Thank you so much Kirk!!!

[@drewvonporte]

She lets me play pool and tinker with these videos all weekend… what more can I ask for?! 😂

[@adamgranatella]

I don't get it. Lee seems like a decent shot but these ball in hand blasts on the 9 are a big wtf. I'd like to play this guy all day long every day lol

[@drewvonporte]

😂 Id like to think that I shoulda been able to play through it, but this REALLY made me take a long hard look at my 9-ball game…. He’s a good dude, I think he got frustrated after the 8-ball segment went. Playing great but minor errors here n there and a roll or two for me flipped it 😬

[@procrastinator6902]

Awesome break and run! Yeah i hear you on that leave tho, it NEVER happens that you get a good look at a ball from the suit that you pocket so many balls on. 21:56 Lee got one over on you here. He kicked into that 10 ball and fouled, you should have taken BIH (and honestly, he should have owned up to it in fair competitiveness).

[@drewvonporte]

I KNOW! Can you believe it !? Check again at 21:56, he grazed the 13 on the way to the rail, he’s good! Thanks a lot man!!

[@procrastinator6902]

​​​@@drewvonporte My vision must be worse than I thought, I completely missed that somehow! Regardless, you still got the game so all good there. Really good match too, he stepped it up pretty good on the 9 ball segment! I need get in some 9 ball sometime, I'm sure my skills are starting to lag there. I'm in a small area and most of my fellow players are the gambling type; 9 ball isn't a game they care much to play. The way your opponent was winning those games has a lot to do with that. On the plus side, most of them have wallets that are bigger than their skill set...and even that's not usually the case anymore when it's time to go home

[@drewvonporte]

Hey that usually benefits you! 😏😏

[@procrastinator6902]

@@drewvonporte Most of the time 😉 There are certainly a couple of them that are just as likely to come out on top tho and of course, those days that come around where you're wondering if you've forgotten how to even hold a cue 🤣

[@drewvonporte]

Tell me about it man…….. 🥴🥴

[@shawnbranson8398]

Ok not trying to be a smart a$$ but you started the 9 ball hunt when you tried the 3-9 to the side

[@drewvonporte]

🤣🤣🤣 bout time someone called me out on it Shawn!!! Hahaha love that, hey man!!! I SWEAR I was shaping the 3 in the corner!!! 😅😅😅

[@kennethharrell1291]

After he shot the combo and then tried to play safe he fouled? But it was not called?

[@drewvonporte]

Ken, not sure which questionable foul you’re referring to? There are 2 moments that people keep thinking he fouled (no rail) that I’ve addressed here in the comments ha ( he got a rail both times 😂)

[@shader26]

Why not a safety on that third (cross corner bank missed) game?

[@shader26]

Not a critic here, it was interesting and good to watch. Thanks!

[@drewvonporte]

Haha no worries! I didn’t see an obvious one, honestly. He had so many balls left that it would’ve been difficult to hide them all, and after making that bank, I felt like I was actually good enough to make the cross bank on the 2 with the 8 there to help it (HA!! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️) If I spent a minute or two devising something maybe, but I was in a rhythm 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@drewvonporte]

Thank you for that feedback!!!! 👊🏼👊🏼

[@shader26]

@@drewvonporte that makes sense. When you feel like you are on sometimes it is the best move to try for shots that are less percentage. From the comfort of the armchair, one forgets the other things going on when one is actually at the table. For example a shot like that where you could maybe also think about making it a safety if it doesn’t go. Which almost happened. Most often even when playing I only notice those after the shot, and think to myself “if I had considered it I could have made a foolproof attempt” Really like your commenting on the matches. It helps players like me realize that yes, it’s different in the heat of a game, ebbs end flow, lucky and getting unlucky, focus comes and goes but you just do your best, make the best decision at the time, and learning from it. Very nice!

[@drewvonporte]

This is awesome, thanks!!! Yeah, there are times when I re-watch these to commentate and I’m like “why am I doing this” 😂😂🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joeboe39]

if I'm me, and I think I am...

[@drewvonporte]

😂 I genuinely don’t remember the shots in the match, and I personally find it hilarious when I go through the same thought process and come to the same conclusion 😂

[@josephdeleon3705]

Where do you guy play out of?

[@drewvonporte]

BATL It’s an axe-throwing bar with four Diamond barboxes in it 🤙🏼

[@williamsheppard8738]

Come talk to me when you almost beat a 752 Fargo player in a handicap tournament lol 😂

[@drewvonporte]

What an odd request 😂😂 I accidentally broke-and-ran against a 780 and knocked him out of a fargo handicapped tournament once 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@Mbm-billiards]

I always take the break cause I don’t care if we start with 9ball or 8ball.

[@drewvonporte]

I prefer 8, just because it sucks when I win in 9-ball and don’t get to play any 8-ball. *insert Tom Cruise (Top Gun) sunglass-smirk meme*

[@Mbm-billiards]

@@drewvonporte that’s fair

[@swellslots4540]

First time playing APA for me

[@drewvonporte]

Oh yeah?? 8-ball? 9-ball? Masters??

[@swellslots4540]

@@drewvonporte 8-Ball

[@drewvonporte]

@@swellslots4540 nice! Are you new to the game and Leagues in general?? Hopefully there’s something useful (or at least entertaining!) here on my channel 🤙🏼

[@JamesPlaysPool]

Are you playing on a 9' table this match?

[@drewvonporte]

Nah, 7’ diamonds 💎💎 as per usual!

[@JamesPlaysPool]

@@drewvonporte looked bigger for some reason. This’s terrible vision explains my pool ability

[@drewvonporte]

Hahaha 😂😂😂

[@ministerofmotivation]

What pool cue do you use?

[@drewvonporte]

Predator Revo 12.5

[@ministerofmotivation]

thx

[@garyrathbone4586]

All right, game 10 now I'm starting to cringe

[@drewvonporte]

We played fairly tight through 8-ball, smooth sailing…. By game 10, the train had de-railed, and was tumbling down the cliffside …….. Thanks for watching!!

[@garyrathbone4586]

@@drewvonporte it was definitely good entertainment. Thanks

[@MedicatedActivities]

U look familiar 🤔 r u from Tucson?

[@drewvonporte]

……. I am?…. Do I owe you money 👀😂

[@MedicatedActivities]

Lol na but we’ve met a couple times before at Clicks. Awesome channel bro very cool to see you creating some pool content!

[@drewvonporte]

@@MedicatedActivities oh thats awesome! Thanks man!!! I love Clicks… always stop in anytime I’m in town!!

[@MedicatedActivities]

@@drewvonporte what city u in now?

[@drewvonporte]

@@MedicatedActivities just up in Phoenix. Who is this??? 😅

[@NewWorldRubio]

Second

[@drewvonporte]

💎

[@gsgeiger]

That was hard to watch.

[@drewvonporte]

Hopefully it was painful, but still entertaining 🤪

[@user-nm7kl4nv8v]

I don't even know what "masters" is.

[@drewvonporte]

“Masters” is just a division of APA, MEANT to be for higher level players and a more competitive arena. There is no handicapping at all, but “any” skill level players can join (though our league was limited to SL-5+). A race to 7 (long race) and a mix of 8-ball and 9-ball. Personally, across all leagues i’ve played in (APA 8, APA 9, BCA, TAP), I like this format the most. Though it is where you will find the strongest of APA players, and super teams, our league is not very big and does not have a large high-level player field.

[@jollybeeboy]

I would be irritated at the guy you’re playing I hate when people play masters then head hunts the 9

[@drewvonporte]

Eh he’s a good guy, again, I think he was irritated (appropriately) with how the 8-ball section unraveled, as he was playing pretty well. I’d usually probably be irritated at this? But he’s cool, we were actually having a fun time through the match despite my visible frustrations with myself in the commentary 😂