World's Best Pool Kicking System (Pool Lessons)

[@FXBilliards]

Be sure to visit us at www.fxbilliards.com

[@trevorsmith3947]

Wow B. You are the KING of knowledge and teaching. Thanks for doing what you do for us in my opinion you have the greatest pool channel every video you have ever made is very Valuable!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@wikster6630]

Grew up playing pool at my grandfather's house in the midwest on summer breaks. There were no straight in shots on the 8 allowed on his table. Banking the 8 or 3 cushion kick was it. Learned alot over the years playing with him. To this day at family gatherings the same rules apply! Great instructional video here!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you for watching and thank you for your comments

[@matthewglaser1263]

Thanks! I had my 3rd ever 8-ball break and run out today. I have been watching a lot of your videos. I’m sure your content is a big part of my recent improvement. I appreciate the time you put into your videos. Great content!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much Matthew. I love to hear that I helped someones game.

[@DAmicoDanceHouston]

Dude! The best information online, hands down. I’m a pool fanatic, playing at about 5.5, 6 level and it’s getting better and better. I’ve loved it and played casually for a long time, but now at 52 wonder if with proper training I could do something with it. I appreciate you, sir 🙏🙏

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much!

[@EliteComments-w7s]

Best instructor on KZbin.

[@FXBilliards]

Your views mean a lot to me. Thanks

[@seanpietras6223]

Man, great stuff. You're an excellent teacher, and your passion to share just keeps showing up. I really appreciate you.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you so much for your comments.

[@billmankin6204]

I've used the "spot on the wall" trick for a long time. It's like magic! These shots are something everyone should practice, they win games. Thanks for another great on Bryan!

[@harley5571]

Spot on wall..count to 5 system..wow..Learn something every video. Thanks Bryan.

[@nightstalkerzthermalhoghun848]

Keep it up i use almost everything u show us ant one game or another. I have noticed that i dont get snookered as much as i used to. Due to getting out of traps with what i have seen from your videos. Thanks again.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you find it helpful.

[@yourpappa5153]

Hi Brian had my apa match last night and won my match I am a 3 he was a 5 and it is because of watching you every day and practicing for a few hours after watching you so please keep your videos coming

[@labergedenis1]

Bonjour Bryan, I am writing to you from Quebec, the French nation in Canada. PLease be forgiving for my weak English. Thank you so much for this video. I learned the three and the four rail systems about 5 years ago. I am practicing them about 4 times per week, half an hour every time. I use those to get myself out of hooked situations. I make about 30 % of the balls I try to reach and I touch them at least 80% of the times. With this video, I learned to go one big step further and use those routes to touch balls along the road. So far I only use those to touch balls at the end of these routes. Big Big Plus... Now Bryan, I do not play it on the same line than you. I aim at the second diamond past the side pocket for the three railer, as you aim at the first one. I put much more speed and english on my cue ball than you and get to the same results. Now, Am I understanding, Bryan, that I could control two different lines with the same amount of precision?

[@DennisSteven101]

watching bryan for the past few years has increase my pool playing ability, thats me watching his free KZbin videos, I am going to purchase one of his master classes on his website! you guys should too!

[@DanielKnapp-fb6nk]

Thanks!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much. We appreciate your support of the channel.

[@davidm6256]

I want to thank you for explaining the meaning of the diamonds on a pool table, I know the shot well but I'm always looking for more helpful tips! Thanks

[@user-lb8do4ew6k]

Thanks so much! I used to have very low percentage on 3 rail shots. I took your advice to the pool hall & after 3 shots of dialing in the speed & running english I made 60 in a row! Magic!!!

[@micheller-f6566]

Impressive!!

[@MrKlaus314]

Great, especially the explanation at 10:45 about consistancy and calibration. Thank you!

[@hankh1610]

Brian, Love that you are bringing the Corner-5 system into your talks. Have been using it for several years. Had another player drop the CB so I would have BIH in the Kitchen for the 8, which was also in the Kitchen. Pulled a Corner-5 on them, thought their jaw hit the floor. Funniest finish I've had.

[@FXBilliards]

Good stuff thank you for sharing and thank you for watching the channel

[@rebelthreefiftyseven6739]

Brian I owe you a gratitude of thanks. I been watching ALL of you're videos for well over 2 years now, I have taken everything that you have said, to a table and practice over and over. I have went from losing games after games, to winning games after games. Thank you so much for putting all your time in to helping us

[@FXBilliards]

Wow, thanks!

[@PJRII]

Great info Bryan, many thanks. My golf buddies and I are going to take up pool for the winter months up here in the Northeast (we bring a hammer to put tees into the frozen ground and play until snow cover) Your videos will be a tremendous help in reviving my practice for our winter pool games. Bravo!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks

[@robertscofield7845]

I love the bonus candy at the end, as always!

[@robertscofield7845]

Since last month when I saw this, I used the “candy” shot you showed at 12:40 !!! Eight ball was sitting on short rail at first Diamond from pocket; he scratched! They all thought I was messed up. I did it! I hit the 2 Diamond, to adjust it, and it came around, kissed the eight ball gently and it rolled slow motion right in!!! They all dropped their jaws and I just said, “What?” They just looked at each other… hahahaha…

[@matthewstewart910]

Dessert was great haha. I've never heard any of this explained this way and nobody at my napa league has told me how they see 3 rail shots. I can't wait to start practicing these!

[@FXBilliards]

Happy to help!

[@keithstephenson9085]

Wow! I'm always impressed with your instructional videos. Best on KZbin. Keep em coming and thank you!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you very much

[@Gmascarenhas]

Thanks from Brazil...Amazing content! Simple and clear. A turning point for me, thank you!

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you taking the time to tune in.

[@fixitrod4969]

It took me a bit to understand how to use spot on the wall and the 5 point system together as you briefly mentioned but Holy CRAP! I got it figured out. You can find a spot behind the diamond and use it instead of the corresponding diamond from anywhere in the correct "quadrant"... game changer! This will help tremendously until it becomes more intuitive. Thanks again Bryan!!!! Damn good lesson for sure!

[@FXBilliards]

I love it. Good job thanks for sharing.

[@jefflund763]

wow 40 years ago i learned straight pool from some old timers at a pool hall. i had heard of the 5 3 2 method but never really got it until watching this video. thank u sir, i had shot so much pool when i was young i just naturally got better at banks and 3 rail kick shots. but the shoot through the diamonds and not at the diamonds was an eye opener for me. time to bust out my 30 year old joss stick and get to practicing. thanks again!

[@jefflund763]

i meant aim thru the rail to the diamonds and not where the diamond meets the rail

[@lesterweinheimer665]

Actually that is my favorite shot. I have shot it a million times everyone should know this. You can teach it to children and they're amazed! They are so happy to show off to their friends and family. It's about the most repeatable shot I know of. Great show and I also love spot on the wall. First thing I check on a new table

[@FXBilliards]

Outstanding, - thanks for watching and thanks for your comments

[@jackgreve4573]

Love watching your lessons. I always learn something. Thank-you

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!

[@mikeandalicescott]

I use spot on the wall a lot, but needed these refinements. Thanks Bryan!! Great Stuff!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks again for watching

[@dolittle6781]

Awesome. Simply awesome! Thank you for showing us these amazing techniques.

[@FXBilliards]

You are so welcome!

[@luckyloserbilliards]

Bryan. Man, this is one of the best corner 5 & Spot on the Wall presentations I've witnessed. Sorry bro, I'm definitely going to be stealing the way you presented this. You've been able to pack in so much effectively in such a succinct manner, and in a way to resonates with a wide audience of varied perceptions. Many of your viewers may not realize how much knowledge and experience goes into making presentations so powerful, yet seemingly simple. Not much different than any pro that makes a difficult process appear "easy" and graceful. 10 out of 10 Bryan!

[@FXBilliards]

You got it spread the wealth, my friend. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@brianb0326]

again , great stuff Bry. I too have been using the spot on the wall for many. years.

[@FXBilliards]

Good stuff. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@stanblauvelt975]

Great info as always Brian I really like your approach and you explain it well THANKS 👍.

[@FXBilliards]

Very welcome

[@benakelly]

Taking this lesson to the table!!!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@joshjordan8250]

Thanks for all your great tips!! I watched this 5 rail video about a week before a big tournament I was in and was able to make a great three rail bank to pocket the 8ball and pull out a W in a hill to hill match against a higher ranked player!! It was a lot of fun and very satisfying! Thank you for sharing you knowledge

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it helped!

[@wolfrehm6314]

wow - amazing consistency I will try next! Thanks!

[@kaygiammanco4349]

Hey Brian, I love this video! It has helped me get out of sticky situations many times. BTW, my 8-ball team is going to the APA World Championships in Vegas in August. Any chance you will be there?? I’d love to meet you in person!!

[@FXBilliards]

It would be nice to meet you, but my next trip to Vegas will be in November - if you email me and let me know what city you’re in, I’ll let you know when I’m going to be in your area. Good luck in Vegas [e-mail]

[@dlbdist]

If I could remember what you just said when I'm at the pool hall, I would improve alot. But I forget the details 10 mins after watching it. If I was smart (am not), I would write it down to read when needed. But that's my fault, your vids are excellent and I learn whatever I happen to retain.

[@HealthvsWealth4me]

I tried this the very next morning after watching this video. I MADE IT ON MY FIRST ATTEMPT! on a very bad table just to see how close I could get. I love these type of shots but rarely do them in my APA matches. Thank you Bryan.

[@domenictersigni999]

again thanks fellow being name Brian for sharing the intuitive part of shoot making at pool

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate your being part of our community.

[@HikeColorado]

Excellent video Bryan, I’ll work on it this week 👍

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching Clliff

[@punksnotdeaditsconservativ1693]

Damn! I never heard of "spot on the wall". I'm gonna use that. Thanks Brian. That is not a click bait title either, thats an easy system.

[@AlsAllMetalDetecting]

Great video Bryan. Florian Venom is coming out with a video explaining & demonstrating my new billiards game Points. It premiers next Tuesday. I can't wait for more KZbinrs to start posting their best scores. Be well, Al-Fu

[@jamest3552]

Can you point at the specific diamond each time you say a number?

[@madhatter2012]

Great stuff to know, and you explain it brilliantly. Keep it up Bryan!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmauldin2841]

I love your videos and always learn something from them, but I do have 1 question: When you set up the last shot with the 2 balls on the 1st diamond on the side rail and then did a masse to avoid the side pocket because "there is a pocket at the #4 diamond" how is that the case when the diamond would be at the back of the pocket and from the corner that line would hit the side rail, not the pocket itself? What am I missing?

[@FXBilliards]

If I understand your question- the diamond would actually be in the pocket, and if the pocket is large enough, he would need a Messe to avoid hitting the edge of the pocket. I hope that helps.

[@allgood6760]

Cool!... do you have a system for pool tables with NO diamonds because pool tables in bars have no diamonds in my experience... thanks Brian👍🇳🇿🎱

[@FXBilliards]

All American pool tables have diamonds on them. They might just be a little dots on the table, but those are called the diamonds.

[@kingsleymbene1317]

1:34 😮😮😮 I though it was riggid but that 1:34 has made me to pay more attention and believe that I can make it too keep up good work I like it

[@rjordan624]

Love the tips and help to get better. Thank you😊

[@FXBilliards]

You are very welcome!

[@hectorflores6666]

I struggle at the moment of striking the Q ball. Should I focus on the Q ball or should I be looking at my object ball at the moment of striking?

[@FXBilliards]

The large majority of players are looking at the object ball at the instant they shoot. Experiment with this and try moving your eyes and not your entire head during the shot

[@gregoryhousch3321]

You have some great insights and I really appreciate your content

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks. Glad to help.

[@jonhall1520]

Oh man, that’s good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@FXBilliards]

You bet!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@brandonvanga9126]

How do you use spot on the wall and the 5 - x = y. If you’re not exactly on the pocket not sure how that works?

[@FXBilliards]

That requires more than I can put in this space, but I cover all types of kick shots in our NWQPOOL.com program.

[@thegodofpez]

Another masterclass. 👌

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks again!

[@chrisgoodgion2986]

Ok, fantastic video, absolutely loved it!! I am new to your channel and so far have really enjoyed watching you. Thank you for all your hard work!! Now, I like this #5 system. And will watch it again and take notes to get it down. The last "special" shot has me confused, however, and you spoke really fast so I didn't understand what you said/meant. The balls were on the rail at the fist diamond by the corner pocket. You said you needed to come over one spot. So how did you get 5-3=2?? How did you know it was 3? That's where I'm confused. So you always use 5 for this if the cb is lined up straight in the corner, correct? . If the cb isn't straight in the pocket then you use the spot on a wall?

[@FXBilliards]

Is the cube ball is in the pocket in the object ball is a diamond away then you adjust by shooting a diamond higher or lower on your first rail you can you spot on the wall when the cue ball is not sitting in the pocket to get back to the other pocket.

[@DanielKnapp-fb6nk]

You are amazing Brian! Thanks

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!

[@floydmoore6111]

Does the spot on the wall work the same on a 9’ or 8’ table?

[@FXBilliards]

It works on any size Pool table or billiard table as long as your speed is correct

[@clarkbation8826]

BEST PART 4:41

[@chrisowen1747]

Does this work the same on a 7' standard ball return table

[@FXBilliards]

Yes. All tables are twice as long as they are wide so the math is the same.

[@MS-do6ef]

Hello. Where can I find great instructors in NYC ?

[@FXBilliards]

Check with Amsterdam Billiards

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Great content once again thank you 👍

[@micheller-f6566]

Okay Brian point taken, I'm at my pool hall right now and covers the three ends diamonds and the three sides that I was shooting and I was off every time..lol

[@FXBilliards]

Don’t forget the importance of the correct speed -shooting too fast or two slow with affect where you end up.

[@stevesesto9652]

Amazing video. Keep them coming.

[@FXBilliards]

More to come!

[@micheller-f6566]

First of all I would like to say you seem like you are in a very good mood in this video.. it was a pleasure listening. 😁 But I do wish I would have seen this yesterday!! The last couple months I have not been able to do any tournaments and very little practice so I had the opportunity today to go, every Sunday they alternate between 8 and 9 ball. it's supposed to be 8 ball and they're talking about what you do if you tie .. 10 ball, which I have never played. When they called my name I heard the table but not my opponent, it was one of my local idols, a Hall of famer..so I was extremely nervous and I think out of both matches I had four straight shots the rest were all at least two rails. But my question is do you have to use the diamonds? Does everyone have to use them, I feel like it's the same as school kids, they don't all learn the same. About a year ago I started going out and shooting by myself and of course you can't shoot 8 ball every time so I started my own game all the balls are neutral and there are no straight in shots everybody all has to be either a combo of two or more and or a bank. And it's in the kitchen unless the bottles off the table on scratches. So I've had a lot of banking experience in the last year and I never once instinctively looked to the diamonds not one time. When someone asks if they give me some pointers and they start looking at the diamonds I instantly zone out and not intentionally. But, if I want to improve from where I am and actually maybe win a couple against my idol should I forget what I've taught myself about the angles, start over with the diamonds ? So I'm up no clean shot. Say I'm on the 3 ball I'll look from the cue ball to the 3 to see about how to get to it, it what my options are and then I don't look at the cue ball again I focus on the 3 ball and where I want to leave it. I feel practice strokes would throw me off..

[@FXBilliards]

The reality is I shoot kick shots intuitively- BUT if you do that, you are STILL using then as a reference whether you know it or not. No you don’t need a system- but yes you use them. Try covering up the diamonds and shooting bank shots. It will be eye opening.

[@micheller-f6566]

@@FXBilliards so do you think I'm subconsciously looking at the diamonds? And by the way I tell people all the time about how they could improve their game 20%. Lol some people are very adamant that they will never use a bridge, I don't understand that at all but I'm short so I don't really have an option especially when I'm on the wrong side of the table

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, It's like the lines on a tennis court and even a basketball court. You are not LOOKING at them but they are, giving you a reference nevertheless. I dont use systems for banks in real time (but I teach it for others.) BUT if you removed the diamonds, things change. There are examples in many areas of sports. It's the reason major league players have a hard time hitting balls without laces on them and race care drivers would crash into the wall without lines on the circuit. Broad examples but I'm sure you get the point.

[@keykey1401]

Wait what? Denzel Washington plays pool?

[@diehardfan173]

Lol

[@Geoonthegrind]

@FXBillliards is there a cue that can be used for breaking and shooting? I used to shoot all the time and I'm looking to start back up and I'm empty handed on a cue. House cues are junk in my area.

[@FXBilliards]

Actually, any cue could be used for breaking and playing. For most amateur players, the break isn’t important enough to justify a designated cue because they don’t run out often and their competition doesn’t run out often. But it would be nice to have a separate cue in case you lose a tip or you’re such a big breaker that you might break the actual cue. In the meantime, I would say, get a good playing cue and either a cheap break cue or use a house cue to break.

[@Geoonthegrind]

@@FXBilliards Thank you for the response!

[@jaidenwalden9396]

Bryan. I am a 340 rating and I try to play this system at my local pool hall and it isn’t working. I can get back to the corner pocket only from the second diamond. So, how do I adjust this system on 7 ft tables

[@FXBilliards]

Not all tables run true- it’s up to you to find which diamond leads from one pocket off of three rails to the next and adjust from there. Even the weather can change the location on a table.

[@jaidenwalden9396]

I have adjusted and these shots are now in my bag. I learn so much from your channel. I am improving my game every week I go out and play. Thank you for your channel and keep teaching us more shots

[@elizium5014]

what i dont understand is where do you get 5 from? i understand diamond 3 and 2

[@FXBilliards]

From the pocket. If you hit D1 you will hit D4 last 5-4=1. If you hit D2 first you will hit D3 last 5-2=3.

[@Alton-x]

Question. As you are hitting the cue ball at 1oclock aiming for diamond 3, do you allow for cue ball deflection or just aim at the diamond?

[@FXBilliards]

That might be one of the best questions I have ever gotten. I intuitively adjust for deflection on all shots with english, so I would have to answer that I aim for the diamond and do not consciously adjust. Thanks for watching and thanks for your question.

[@Alton-x]

@@FXBilliards keep up the great videos, have you got a 4 rail method you could share?

[@sultan6353]

thanks

[@elijahtaylor3120]

Thanks for the tips

[@TheCeedub]

I use this shot more than 1 rails. I also learned at around 13 or 14

[@brianmack6285]

Excellent!!!

[@diehardfan173]

I’m starting to like your dry humor!

[@richardsingleton2682]

very good system keep up the good work👍

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you! 👍

[@maggus9894]

nice tutorial. Appreciated!

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@balle4evr]

Hey Bryan how do I get ahold of ya if I need some criticism?

[@FXBilliards]

You can use the contact form at fxbilliards.com

[@bigbaddms]

Excellent! Thanks for the tips

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@marcbathon2346]

Do you do 1 on 1 lessons?

[@FXBilliards]

I do lessons in person and over zoom - you can visit fxbilliards.com for more information. Thanks for watching.

[@singer248]

I love learning pool from Denzel

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

Chris Melling knows what to do.....

[@carlmedley4357]

I’ve seen some instructors refer to the side pocket as 3 1/2 instead of 4. Why the difference?

[@FXBilliards]

I think you might be talking about pocket size- there are different pocket sizes for different tables. Not too many are going to be 3 1/2 inch.

[@frankhernandez133]

I trust Bryan can provide a kicking system for a cue ball wherever its location & its target. "Spot on the wall" leads a shooter's mind, along with their eyes, away from the game. A shooter is against themselves with what's ON THE TABLE. Attention remains on the table while shooting, irregardless of whatever may be moving around or in the way of a "spot on the wall." Don't limit yourself. How often are kick shots started "in" or even near "the pocket", let alone require a 3-rail reference? Additional information & examples are required to sustain the video title.

[@blazeandcyrus]

Man I love this video

[@AndrewT]

Thanks for putting out good content. Just an fyi: that bell sound effect is painful for headphone wearers.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you- yes, I took it out of future videos

[@joseph9210]

U the man. Thank u

[@rodconner9079]

Yes Sir!!!! Preach it my friend! : ) Be Safe

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks Rod

[@seamusmcfadden994]

Excellent!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@randyattwood]

Great stuff. thanks.

[@FXBilliards]

And thank you for checking this out

[@photorailfan]

Great video.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for the visit

[@corneliusclifton6791]

Love it

[@nicholaswilliams8470]

Hey thanks for sharing 👍🎱👍

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching

[@hkaszowi]

whoop there it is!

[@wizardi4kids]

😂😂😂 I thought the, it made me drop my chalk joke was pretty funny loll

[@gomeslhk5547]

Thank you Brian,awesome.. at least I dnt hve to worry about being snook.

[@gomeslhk5547]

I wiil try my best to follow..bcos am an elderly person..I just play for fun...but I like the way you explain, step by step. You tell how, where, why and what.. That is fantastic. I love watching you show.. Once again thank you.. I was wondering if you could teach me some simple trick how to snook them..hehehe. God bless.

[@DUCKSWAYBOBWEAVE]

I remember a similar system shown in class in middle school.

[@FXBilliards]

Did they show you the Donald Duck three cushion billiards video?

[@MikeBilliardsFun78]

i make some nice kick shots at time , there place i go some time Drop off center i have people call me pro there because of some kick shot nope just lucky at times . Well i made mistake not checking cell phone i miss my first League night Wed.

[@FXBilliards]

There will be many more nights. Thanks for watching.

[@robertgould8099]

Good, Good, Good - That's you, That's you.

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, thanks

[@MegaDrummerdude13]

Umm okay, think i am getting it. But then why are you using side english? Wont that change the trajectory

[@FXBilliards]

Every multi rail kick system is designed for running english. Without it, the ball stalls off the rail and does not run its path correctly. These systems come from 3 cushion billiards. But...very good question.

[@edwardaikens4807]

thank you that answered my ?