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Sensei Nate Plays Pool
Приєднався 23 кві 2006
Join me as I explore, train, explain, and talk about the never ending world of pool.
FLOW TRAINING - Learn To Play Subconsciously
Process oriented training is not the only way to practice playing pool. Here's why.
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Відео
MAKE THE 1 BALL! - How The Pros Are Breaking 9 On The Spot
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This is likely the most relevant break video I've made. All about the matchroom 9 on the spot break. My previous 9 on the spot break video uses a method that's very difficult to control and adapt to various table conditions. THIS is why I think the pros have leaned more towards this method of making the 1 ball on the break. Enjoy.
PLAYING THE 9 BALL GHOST - March 2024
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Had a nice session against the ghost. The camera adds a nice bit of pressure, and I played well except a few moments. No race in this one, just a scoreline. I didn't know when I'd have to go. Also, I use a break in this set that I've been working on. I have a video in the making explaining it and why it's a better solution for template racking 1 on the spot 9ball. Drop some comments if you wann...
TEMPLATE RACKS And My Taom Maxrack Review
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There are so many template racks, and most amateur players don't know the difference. This is my explanation of the difference between racking with a triangle vs racking with a template, and also my Taom Maxrack review.
BREAKING on a BARBOX - Head On!
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For all the amateur players out there who play on barboxes, here's how I break head on for 10 and 8 ball. For a deeper dive into the HOW and WHY breaking this way is beneficial, here's a podcast I did with Demetrius Jelatis. About half way through we talk on the subject of pop breaking. Lot's of juicy details in this that is hard for me to break down in a short video. ua-cam.com/video/9stfmirHO...
TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE Improving Your Pacing And Proccess
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TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE Improving Your Pacing And Proccess
THE OPTIMAL STROKE - Find The Sweet Spot
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I hit record and started filming a video, then a friend of mine walked in. Been playing pretty decent lately while trying to stay true to my medium speed stroke.
TRUST WHAT YOU SEE Rolling That Confidence Ball
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Physical signaling can help tie together aspects of your pre-shot routine for more confident shotmaking. Try this out.
THE 3X DRILL Pool Is Hard high
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The 3x drill by Demetrius Jelatis has been a huge help to me. Go give this a try.
I'M BACK! - And Thank You Richard Hsu!
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After paternity leave, I'm ready to start uploading videos more regularly. Some recorded and coming your way soon.
Spot Shot Marathon! GRIND IT OUT.
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This is a drill that I have a love hate relationship with. It's a real patience tester, but I guarantee it'll get you more comfortable with these types of shots.
ELASTIC POWER! - Understanding Fedor's 10 Ball Break and Making More Balls
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ELASTIC POWER! - Understanding Fedor's 10 Ball Break and Making More Balls
Break Like A Sensei! Karate + Breaking = AWESOME
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Break Like A Sensei! Karate Breaking = AWESOME
JFlowers BRKR Review - Effortless Power!
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JFlowers BRKR Review - Effortless Power!
BE THE BALL - Playing With My Eyes Closed
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BE THE BALL - Playing With My Eyes Closed
New Matchroom Break! - A GAMECHANGER
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New Matchroom Break! - A GAMECHANGER
A NEW BREAK?! - Strange 9 On The Spot Madness
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A NEW BREAK?! - Strange 9 On The Spot Madness
MAKE A TRIANGLE! - Footwork For Pool Players?
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MAKE A TRIANGLE! - Footwork For Pool Players?
THIS GUY GAVE ME ADVICE?! - There's No Reason Not To Learn From The Best!
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THIS GUY GAVE ME ADVICE?! - There's No Reason Not To Learn From The Best!
3 Steps to Stop Scratching on the Break
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3 Steps to Stop Scratching on the Break
These templates are terrible albeit they are better than the Accurack which is tops for worst template ever. Of everything I have tried from Taom the only good thing they make is chalk, which is amazing. Their racks are bad and chalk holders are the worst.
@@Drewdownkali so the reality is this: these template are amazing ON GOOD CONDITIONS. The racking area can’t have a lot of divots and should have at least relatively clean cloth and balls. As soon has there’s a divot in the cloth around the racking area, I’ll immediately switch to a magic rack or turtle rack. Their extra thickness counteracts the divots.
First person I've seen do it 2 shots 👏
So thin is... quite vague... do you khow the thickness of the Taom rack ? Thank you very much, I am waiting for your answer. I agree with you: too much pressure toward the center is changing (very little though) the direction of balls compared to a normal and tight racking. + The Magic Rack combo set is 0,14mm thick, by the way. + And I am surprised that international competitions are using those rack templates!! ? Where did you buy (or order) your Taom rack?
Thanks Nate for the quick reply glad i found you i never have got into the mental teaching of pool like flow training i fill sure it will help my game ______and i will try to be a better ambasater to the game
a guy comes and says bro lets shoot a game i say ok rackem we start shooting and i am missing badly but there is a empty table beside us while he is running the rack i am over at the other shooing balls in i cannot miss a shot i am making long shots big angle shots bank shots i cannot miss alot of them i one stroke he finally misses i take my turn and it is the old way missing badly my ? is why_______help me
Firstly, I don’t use an aiming system. I know several, and try not to use them unless I feel like I really need to. Mostly it’s all by feel. If I use them it all at once as sort of a double check system. Secondly. You probably shouldn’t be shooting on an empty table while you’re in a match. It can be considered very rude. When it happens to me, I try not to make a comment about it- but generally, you shouldn’t be practicing when you SHOULD be in your chair sitting down. It’s part of the game. Embrace sitting down and feeling all the emotions that come with not being at the table, then overcome them. Thirdly, this is a mental block you’re describing. When there’s no stakes (practicing), you play well cause there are no expectations or repercussions for missing. Then when you play a match, where every ball matters, you suddenly choke- not cause you can’t do it, but because you’ve made it a big deal and aren’t focusing on being truly present. Release your expectations and past performance and just focus on what you’re doing with no outcome in your mind. The act of striking the ball should be enough to engage your mind and body. Let go of the rest. Even if you lose at that point, you’ve still spent your time wisely and will learn much more from it.
what aiming system do use
Just a thought but would it be possible to break with a pop just like in 10 ball? I thought it could not be done because the rack is not heavy enough.
@@Eggo1966 that won’t work cause you won’t make a ball consistently, even if you move the cueball around a lot, it’s still not worth it. (Believe me I’ve tried lol)
Quick question about this break. So I've gotten to where on both an 8 ball and 10 ball rack I'm getting a really good, consistent pop. For every 10 breaks, probably 8 of them pop well with good CB control. Here's the question: Is the technique different for 9 ball? I know it's not as common to break that way but I've certainly seen it. SVB used to do it before all of the break rules for 9 ball came into play for the pros. I'm doing the exact same thing on the 9 ball break as the 8 and 10, yet nothing. Is something different about it, or am I probably just not hitting the rack as well as I think I am?
@@procrastinator6902 that’s awesome! Nice progress. It really depends on the break you’re going for. With 9 ball, for this break to work (from the side rail) you’re only going to consistently pocket a ball if you have a good rack or template rack. There are a couple other 9 ball breaks that work too- but generally with a triangle rack, use this same break from the side rail. If it doesn’t work, then. Move inwards more and more with your hand on the table. With 9 on the spot, it’s a very different break. I have a couple videos on breaks that work with that format, including the one that the pros are using.
Your technique makes it looks so effortless. Just got back into pool. I always thought weight had a lot to do with dispersion, maybe lack in control but the more I see videos the more I see the science and technology behind the material, weights, technique, etc. I love the look of a BK rush and some of my fav players use it. But that price is wild. But I could get behind one of these. I use a Rage 28 Oz. Now. I just love hitting the rack as hard as I can, just now trying to involve the technique lol. Nice video bro! Instant subscribe 👏🏼🤌🏻
@@Psprowl91 Thank you!🙏🏼 good luck! I personally feel 28oz is too much to be able to focus on technique. Breaking is more about speed, tip accuracy and good timing with your mechanics. A heavy cue makes those things more difficult. Take the weight out of your cue and see what happens. Experiment 💪🏼
@@SenseiNatePlaysPool thank you for the help! I’m definitely gonna pick this cue up, especially with how versatile the weight is. Mine is fixed. Thanks for the tip 🫡🙏🏼
Can’t wait to get a JF brkr cue. Great work on your videos!
Testify! Thank you for saying this. I am just starting to realise this is the way.
I subscribed to this channel a couple of days ago and felt like I shouldn't have. That was 3 days ago. Now, I feel like this is a great channel. It has so much alternative content. Content you don't see much on mainstream pooltuber channels. ✊️
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Yes, once I learned the physics of stun, my run out percentage soared. Good stuff Nate 👍🏻💪🏻
Very good point. Think Strickland has mentioned this in commentary as well. A lot of the pros use stun and spin to travel around the table more predictably for many of their shots.
Spot on!
In any sport, it seems like we tend to think that there is one way for all, and then someone comes along and is phenomenal but doing things “wrong”. I notice this with helpful tips from others regarding shooting pool. “You have to…” or “you should never…” but then again you see exceptions with exceptional payers all the time. Which was interesting in that I see your reply further down where I believe you mention you don’t do this, but instead a variation? I’ve seen folks that have the weirdest, unconventional stroke..where the cue as the pre stroke goes down and up, but when they actually strike its straight as can be. Etc. Maybe that’s what is so fun about billiards, or other sports, that there is something else happening than the pure physiological or mechanics, some other human thing going on so someone can break many “conventional wisdom” and still be amazing, or not. But that isn’t to denigrate this video, it’s great, it is information and good explanation about ONE way one might try out and see if it works for them. To give it a try ( I definitely am going to) and see if it might work for them, an honest try…give it time and dedication, and if it works, cool! If not, try something else!
@@shader26 100% this is the way. Good pool exists in a different way for everyone.
Thanks Nate. It made sense to me. Going to try it for sure. No pause, and long bridge, slightly downward if I got all the main points? Nice video, will see if it works for me too. I’m assuming, maybe wrong, that this would apply to 8 ball and 9 ball breaks as well, although I have a decent nine ball break where I’m really happy with it so far.
@@shader26 try all kinds of variables. Everyone’s stroke and equipment are different. But yeah start with bridge length and elevation. Pausing is hard to get rid of for some of us, but there are many other factors. Grip position, wrist snap and other mechanics, ball placement… Generally this is just for 10 ball breaking but it’s more about the mechanics and stroke than anything else. Could work for 8 ball. 9 ball is its own break- usually off the rail unless you’re playing 9 on the spot.
Please post all of the things, this Cue has taught you.... maybe even tell us what you learned from other Cues. Please give us feedback about how you developed your skill...
Glad this is working for you
Do u have ig?
@@fahdfahkri9251 I don’t. Sorry
I don't have break cue. I break with my playing cue that has a wood shaft. Help!
Unnecessary annoying music
What kind of cue and shaft are you using ?😊
man youre hitting the ball good, nice runs
You notice you are using that wall some? Looks to load ( and even coil) you against that back (right) leg. Looks like it lets you release pretty straight. Just an observation.
@@gpayneinc that wall is so close to the table it forces me to stand pretty awkwardly. I’m just trying to get the most space as possible. It’s a more efficient break without the wall, load or not, cause the mechanics are much easier with the right amount of space.
You were playing great patterns man. Ego stops a lot of people. And playing against other people changes things, and other people can get you out of your flow. I currently have a hard time if my opponent plays very slow. I'm starting to put in headphones and listen to music when I play against very slow players. But I'm only used to wearing headphones when practicing alone. I guess I need to get used to playing against people wearing headphones when allowed.
Hey Sensai, how close are you to Houston?
@@cheflonniewhite2292 I’m in Los Angeles. Sorry :(
@SenseiNatePlaysPool I'm so glad you are doing these videos. It seems like the more rack explosion I have the less chance a ball is pocketed.
bro, such a great message! I just took some lessons and was all in my head last night at league. lost the match to a 2. now i’ve got to take all that I learned from my coach and get that in my toolbox, THEN shoot like you just did haha! You shoot like a pro! Let’s go!!
@@mikestuckey thanks man! Yeah that’s the idea!
same exact thing happened to me 2 days ago lol. I needed to hear this!
Nice video 👌🏻🍀
Well done Nate. You start out just trying to knock the balls in the hole. You fill your head with a bunch of stuff, much of it needed. But when you play you have to just knock balls in a hole. The other stuff you learned will be there for you. You're the man!
Thank you my friend! It's taken a while for me to get there, and you've certainly helped me understand the importance of trusting the work you've put in and enjoying yourself at the table. Breath, swing, enjoy :)
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wow this is exactly what i needed i was so frustrated on not playing my best after transitioning to a faster table with small pockets thank you ❤
Very well said.
What sneaky Pete cue you're using? Also this is one of hell of a great video
It's a mid 80's Tim Scruggs with a hsunami 1.0 shaft, 12.4mm tip. Caiden fighter medium tip, nickel radius.
@@SenseiNatePlaysPool damn pretty cool. Is the Caiden Fighter tip good?
@@zanethind best tip out IMO right now.
I feel like a pre shot routine isn't always needed tbh. Yes Fedor always does it and he's great he's one of the best obviously. But I see others doing great without a pre shot routine
Great video, Nate. I loved it.
Hey nate! idk if you’ll see this but ive been at it for so long on this type of break and i cant seem to get a pop consistently i took a video and from what i can see is im initially aiming at the right spot but as i follow through my tip goes down and hits below center and causing the cue ball to not jump but slide across the table im elevated the right amount and ive adjusted how far away my bridge hand is from the cue ball but still the same results, i dont have this flaw when i shoot like normal, only on my breaks. Any ideas?
I love Tyler Styer's 8 ball break he pops the cueball but he gets a good spread from the rack and its always done so beautifully and gracefully. For reference check out his matches in this year's Louisiana open
@@zanethind those matches are with the 8 ball on the spot. It’s a totally different break, but I watched him crush it yeah. I figured out how to do it- it’s pretty different than a regular barbox 8 ball break. If the ultimate pool tour takes off I might do a video on it.
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Pop break is nice and squat the cueball in the middle but my friend told me it takes off power off the break if you want more power. And you definitely want more power if the rack was done bad
I need to practice this more. I was practicing this break and oh man it's not easy. I've got good results maybe pike 4 or 5 times out of 10 maybe even less. You definitely need a good stroke, good technique and timing, accuracy, you need more spin and less power and the right amount of cut to make it effective. Also good cloth with good balls will definitely help same with a good rack. Because a bad rack, and not so good balls and cloth will make it harder to accomplish this. This pro break is such a good training method since it not only teaches you the break but helps you with many other things in pool
Lee Van Corteza also does the same thing where he breaks more inward of the break box
Best breakers with tons of body movement are: Bustamante, De Luna, and Tony Ellin
I was playing with a friend and he discovered that you need 17mph power for a good 10 ball break where the 2nd row balls go into the side pockets because if you hit hard than it is 17 they won't go in and come up a bit of the side pockets and if you hit lower than 17 then the balls won't go in and it'll fall short a bit of the side pockets
@@zanethind the 2nd row balls can be manipulated a variety of ways. Speed of course, but there’s also cueball placement, tip placement and elevation, and each table will play differently. For example, on my table 17mph is too slow to make the 2nd row unless I force follow the cueball or break pretty far away from center.
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Personally I think Shane's 10 ball break is the best break for 10 ball I love his break. So my friend has the same style back swing of Fedor where he pulls back the cue all way with his closed bridge
One thing to note though is if you shoot too slow then the ball will change direction and it won't go in
Wow.. I didnt even know services like this exist!! TY TY!!! Mind blown 🤯 And thx for your awesome tutorial vids. I'm super glad the algorithm finally put your channel in front of me. Definitely a subscriber now. I saw the link to Niels' page but Im very curios what this would cost so Ive got the money ready before I message him. Thx again Sensei Nate!
I'm a really good 10 ball breaker, learned a lot from this video, I noticed i can never break with back pause because it makes the shot much slower, and increases the risk of the cue going off since I'm using a lot kf power. I actually used to break using my body and standing before the break and stuff but just like svb who changed to very steady body position when breaking, I now stay still and do most of the job fone with my arm stroke. Quick tip for you after seeing you break, you're head is so close to the cue, add 3-4 inches distance and you are a little bit close to the table and your left arm angle with the for arm is narrower than it should be, make your left hand straighter slightly this'll help you with your balance other wise your body is to forward balanced and leads you to moving your body forward when try to break fast unintentionally, open your left hand elbow just slightly which leads you to taking a little more distance form the table. You'll get it eventually
Thanks for the tips :) I don’t break like this actually. I demonstrated it this way as an exaggeration of the stretch shortening cycle principles. I have some other breaking videos and shorts where it looks more like my current break. Great notes in any case and of course will look more into these :) Thanks 🙏🏼
yet i wait 16 weeks +
Thanks for the review ! I am going to get one of these JFlowers break cue’s
so there is a slip stroke where u just slip ur hand back before the delivery stroke, and then the stroke slip where u let the cue slip forward after the contact with the cue ball? I am trying to learn and use both like the slip-stroke-slip move
A lot of folks who do the slip stroke used to do it with both the slip before and after the stroke delivery. It’s a fun way to learn it
@@SenseiNatePlaysPool I think it will help me be a world champion. Thanks for the information though.