A Lesson from International Billiards Teacher Ralph Eckert | From Average To Good
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Hey, I'm Rollie Williams ('Your Average Pool Player' with Kamui Brand), and I'm trying to get really good at pool. Why, you ask? I'm not 100% sure, but I love pool and frankly no one has told me to stop yet. For the past year I've been taking lessons from professionals and experts around the country, but this time Kamui Brand flew me all the way to Berlin, Germany to meet up with Internationally renown billiards champion and teacher Ralph Eckert ( / ralph_g._eckert )
For this 6th installment of From Average To Good, Ralph Eckert ( / @007ofpool ) teaches me about getting back to the centerfield and gives me an invaluable shooting lesson. If you have any questions or comments or whatever please leave them below or don't because you've got your own life and things going on. I'm not here to judge. I'll never get as good as the likes of Ralph Eckert, Efren Reyes, Niels Feijen, Willie Mosconi, or Thorsten Hohmann, but I might be able to stop missing the 9-ball once in a while.
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18:09 "Shout out to Dr. Dave!"
*Misses the shot badly*
I hope he watches this video in reverse.
@@RollieWilliams Hahaha
I laughed immediately
episode 7: efren reyes
please do this
I would love that...
Please!!!
impossible
@@bw4593 other Filipino vloggers easily get him to show up on their vlogs.
These longform training videos with the pros are great and genuine. Best pool series on youtube rn.
Awww shucks, thanks so much I'm glad to hear you're liking them.
Can't agree more... It helps to understand the right fundamentals... Especially playing mindset which will make huge difference in term of consistency.... Thanks for this amazing video... I always enjoy your content... For next time please go in depth about English... With the pros off course..
@@RollieWilliams much more awesome if you can get Efren Reyes
@@RollieWilliams you can search here on UA-cam for Jef Galing or Sargo Billiards
This guy, Eckert, is bloody amazing. I wish I would be tought pool by him. Looks like such a nice guy and very careful with your state of mind and willingness to learn. Amazing professor, he is someone any teacher in the world can learn from.
Ralph is the man. You can get a lesson from him online if you're not in Germany! Just message him on Instagram. instagram.com/ralph_g._eckert/?hl=en
Dude I watched your videos with Dr Dave and Emily Duddy and I SWEAR after that my game has gotten better! I used to run 4-5 balls off the break and this past week I have been getting down to the 8 ball off the break about 75% of the time. SIMPLY AMAZING! Will continue to support!
Rollie, these videos are simply GREAT. I've been a good Runout Player, for 60 years. After watching Pool & Billiards grow on You Tube, for the last 20 years, I think Pool has changed. The path to the Winner's Circle, has to pass through the Break Shot Practice Room or you'll always be an also ran... No Break Shot, no Winner... The BreakRAK is where it's at...
Ralph was the mastermind behind the PAT tests years ago and he converted those into his on training app called Check Billiard. It’s a great self training app that many Euro players use while developing for the Euro Tour.
His endless drills (there a few of them) are a pure form of training and a very young Thorsten Hohman is on the PAT videos from the early 2000’s demonstrating them.
Thanks, Rollie for taking the trip and highlighting such an excellent instructor.
Hello from High Springs, Florida. thank you for all your videos. I'm 67 retired new APA 5 and have learned so much from all your guest experts. This Centerfield drill is a very good training drill and I do it a lot. I know the covid thing has stopped the momentum you had going but please find a way to bring new episodes. Love ya man. Keep the spirit alive!
Thanks so much for these Rollie, production team and Guests.
As new player (started in May), these videos have been crucial in developing not only the fundamental skills, but also the lens of digesting other content - what to notice and what questions to ask. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying them.
@@RollieWilliams watching your shooting drill yes you are hitting where you are aiming. something i figured out and taught myself was to pick a spot in the pocket and aim for that spot. even though no aides are allowed i sometimes would set a piece of chalk there " absentmindedly" for a target. i still rush and forget my trick sometimes but hope it helps your practice.
Man this guy is a classy player.
This series is awesome. This guy is so well spoken - so much wisdom imparted, I'll definitely be coming back to this video time and again. Subscribed
Sick bachelor pad. Ralph is the man.
Ralph is such a professor of the game , you get educated every time he opens his mouth .
It's obvious he still lives and respects everything about the game what a true pro always trying to play the game the right way
when you are lucky enough to win a rack of pool against Ralph you just know he let you win it : )
Such a nice down to earth guy still with a fortune of knowledge the way he speaks is really interesting and his drills are strict but very fair and gives a real high chance to improve your game dramatic in a short space of time .
This is by far the best video yet Rollie really good ..liked & subbed thank you !!
love Ralph's mentality teaching, very important and effective
By Far.. the best teacher I've ever seen! Rollie.. I TRULY HOPE You will have him on again!!!!!!! I am sure he has WAY More he can teach us (professional) rookies!!!!!!! Wow, he is good :-) Thanks for the Vid!!!!!
thank you so much for these videos i get so excited when i get a notification that an episode has been released
What a gentleman and a scholar mr. Eckert is!
These clips nearly always begin with comedy gold! 😀 ty Rollie
Outstanding .Quite a treat . I’ve enjoyed Ralph’s you tube videos, and have his book Modern Pool . Love those drills. Think I’ll watch this 20 more times . ( terrific selection of players Rollie )
Nice video Rollie, ty.
Anyone that gets to spend time with Ralph is very fortunate, he's definitely one of the best instructors in the world.
Ralph, I think I'm stealing (borrowing) those centerfield drills for my own lessons, well done.
wow those 40 minutes were fast. enjoyed every second of your vid. Ralph seems like a calm, warm guy. That center drill is great. I will definatly try it. Thx Rollie for vid !
Awesome video Rollie. Really enjoyed learing new drills I can do at home...Eckert is a great teacher. keep it up
Hey man just started watching your videos the other day! Great content! I enjoy watching someone improve over time! I’m rooting for you man! From one up and comer to another! Doing an awesome job
Awesome video. Looking at the drills....I said "easy, I'll have that down in a few hours". To say I was mistaken is an understatement! I can maybe clear the table a few times at best!
Very interesting and very entertaining videos. I would watch these even if I wasn't a pool player... in fact I'm not, I'm an average British snooker player, but I have learnt loads from your channel. It's a goldmine. Cheers Rollie.
I like how he says tangent line....
one of the best vids you have done
You are making some very nice and instructive videos.True gentleman that Eckert.
Watched a few vids with Ralph. Love this guy
Ralph's home is so nice, I don't feel like many pool pros are living like this. Enjoyed the video as always. Rollie is getting around~
Hopefully one day you’ll be able to make it “from good to exceptional”
That has a nice ring to it.
Rollie Williams lol thanks feel free to take the name (pay in cash you choose when and where)
Might be your best teacher, yet. Good job, Ralph, Rollie.
Ralph was doing center ball position the entire time. vary useful drill he showed us.
Ralph is a great teacher. I saw him coaching in Czech Republic. I was there to play snooker but my eyes were watching him all the time. Another great coach is Alex Lely.
Rollie, you're really great at taking in the teaching. I can see you're very attentive, asking questions, applying past lessons, etc. The best part of what you're doing here is teaching people how to be good listeners and learners, which is not an easy skill. I'd love to see practice videos in which you measure the drills you've been given showing improvement. Imagine doing that coupled with fun bar pool videos in which you show results, keeping it light playing at dive bars and showing measured win rate, etc. You'd gain a huge following methinks ;-).
Thank you, Rollie and Rallph. I enjoyed your lesson.
The feeling of three tips is a good night out in Berlin
Ewwwwwww really ewwwwww!
Love these episodes! Seriously helps out all average players trying to get better. Thanks Rollie! Keep up the great content.
Thanks Matt. I hope the other average players don't improve too much because then I'll be below average by comparison.
@@RollieWilliams its inevitable for you to come here in The Philippines. You know it! 😁
I genuinely learned from this video and I am extremely satisfied. I will now go on and decide weather I should share this amazing knowledge or use it to my advantage against my future non worthy opponents.
Eckert is a master at teaching the mental game. Gotta get to a table.
Average to Good is my favorite subscription!
Ralph, seems like a very chill dude. Good video!
Ralph is the best.
That's a very good way of teaching. Many coaches just tell you what's wrong and work on that.
However Ralph gives you options and challenges to try different things, gather experience and see what works best for you.
Beginners often think that's not as efficient...they often just want to hear what's wrong and how to do it right.
Ralph's way of teaching might not fix a problem as quick but it helps the student with developing his skills on his own. Most of the time you don't have a coach telling you what to do. Ralph's method kind of helps you become your own coach so that you can work things out even when he's not there (to a certain extent). In the long run that's much better than just having the answers handed to you on a silver plate.
Ralph Eckert is one of those consummate PRO pool players! He is always willing to help "average" players improve their game. I seen him do his exhibition at the SBE about 6 years ago. I bothered him for just 1 good tip to improve my game and he was happy to explain to me even when NOT doing exhibition. A total Gentleman and elite pool player. What he told me then, he shared with Rollie here at 15:10
Ralph drops his elbow on nearly every shot. Lots of pros tell you not to do this, but I think it's the best way to ensure a good follow through, essential to good cue ball control.
Bring this series back pls!
You’re content and video editing just keeps getting better. Keep it up boss man
Ralph has his FB page, where he posts some very interesting pool stuff.
Most recently, he posted an extraordinary object ball JUMP carom.
He jumped the cue ball into the eight ball, lifting it off the table, into another ball, caroming it off that ball, over two others and pocketing it beautifully.
Best part, he must have corresponded with me repeatedly over the next couple days while I worked it out myself, and comparing my efforts to the original...
He was gracious and asked for nothing. Just happy to share the game. He is one of my favorites to watch and watch coach.
Thanks, JB
My favorite of your videos so far!
Thanks!
You're point about the wall was good. Berlin is an inspirational city and an example of why you should always follow your dreams.
Wow. That was a pretty useful lesson. Thanks Rollie and Ralph.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching, Brian.
The dynamic 2 table has very hard punishing pockets. Hardest table ive played on for sure.
Nice video btw! Love the series :D
This is so nice to watch
I just saw ralph today, for the first time online. Dang he's good
Great video. Very cool to see you get a lesson from Eckert. Such a classy guy.
You should consider doing an episode with Mike Sigel.
I like how he focuses a lot on mental too. I think that mental state as well as confidence can be some of your strongest weapons.
Terrific job - I enjoyed the video and I learned a ton.
Excellent video. Loved it. Thanks!
"I started in nineteen hundred eighty two."
I am going to start saying 1900's dates like that.
@sockpuppet I figured as much. Translations are always a little different. Makes me sound damn old saying I was born in nineteen hundred eighty-four!
@sockpuppet correct, but it's oldschool. Younger people would leave the 'hundred' out in german aswell.
It's how we say here in Brazil
Exactly
You could refer to 2005 as 'aught five'. It's cool to see the facial expressions after. haha
There there, a german saying the words 'not exactly' with his own mouth... who would have thought? jokes aside tho: Brilliant drill!! the gentleman is a great teacher! I've learned a lot just by watching this. Priceless!!
Ralph Eckert is so chill
Rollie dont be afraid to go many rails, one rail is usually harder in many cases to get to the center.
How many ways of missing a ball do you know? A thousand. lol . I feel you. I love these videos, thanks Rollie!
Ralph is a great teacher.
ralph - what a player and his voice is relaxing
Great stuff Rollie, keep it up! You should ask your next coach to give you some tips about the mental game. I think it would help a lot!
this was interesting , I also try to find practice sessions that are not boring. I order a pool table from home, its 7 foot since I dont have space for bigger but it will defently make me better player. At pool halls you really dont practice that much because of the hour wage, you want to play to get more value for your money. That was the main reason to investe in a pool table at home.
Nice job. Great tips Rollie!
Love OK! Oh yea I'm gonna add that to my pre-shot routine.
Ralph eckert is the man!!!!
What an excellent teacher.
I'm digging the old Batman transitions.
BAM!!! 💥
Fav video from your channel bro😍
Love these videos man, I'm trying to become a great pool player fr!🤙
Thanks! and good luck.
Great question about tip size. I always wondered the same.
I enjoy the videos. You are perhaps A or B player. So to hear your views, towards the game, and the pros insights are really helpful.
When r we gonna get a 2 part episode where u meet Earl Strickland?
great video....learned some great tips from ralph
love the rollie face “batman style” transition!
29:24 I was thinking the same thing 😄😄
Those white shoes under the coffee table are so nice I can’t tell if they’re part of the decor or if he just took them off and left them there.
It's always great to see what drills pros use. I am gonna try these soon! I'll let you know whether i got the WR-breaking 80 ;D
Lemme know. I got 8 a few weeks ago, so ... room for improvement.
The fact this guy dosen't have more subs is ridiculous
Awesome stuff! Looks like I got a new drill!
What a gentleman.
Love these videos, from the uk❤️
This is differently going in my vault of pool lessons.
Ralph is great. Find him on Facebook to see some of his trickshots. Out of this world.
Rollie: Very much enjoyed the video. However, can you explain his procedure for figuring our whether it is a double or single rail shot to return to center. I didn't understand it.
Thanks!!!
Yes. Shout out Dr. Dave. His videos took me up a level and continuing. Big thanks to all you guys. FX billiards as well.
I like that "next shot" philosophy.
Love your videos... Ralph Eckert is a great player who has a lot of class & talent. A huge shout out to Dr Dave too... as he helped many, many players... & like many others all around the world, it would be great for you to catch up with - Efren Reyes to do a video on banking & kicking... I think he would be happy to do it... Thanks!!! keep up the great work... :-)
Love these videos, keep it up
To excel at this game is not easy. It requires a great deal of practice, patience, concentration and confidence. Each shot you attempt is made up of four elements, angle, speed, spin and stroke. If you can respect and work at all those things and keep your love for the game alive, you will succeed. Cheers.
@UCFb66Vm_lN8O6pGi3asePxgThanks Declan. The stroke is key, you are correct. I was listing the decisions to make as well as the possibilities involved when approaching the nuances of particular shot in the game you are playing. For example, a draw shot for position in 10 ball, as opposed to a bank shot to close out a game of 8 ball or a delicate 2 cushion safety in a snooker match. Stroke, angle, speed and stroke, I will try it. Cheers
Great lesson, Ralph is a gem. But what's with selling that final game? I hope Ralph gave you a lesson in tactics after youu shot the video. You can see the three ball but can't make it clean and you go for the kick? First i was of the impression you're playing the no-pushout rule but after pausing the video I saw that you had a clean look for a safe or a bank. The kick in this case is basically a forfeit 😊
Did you know that you can use Adobe to fix the crazy lens distortion on fish-eyes and ultra-wide lenses? It takes some processing power, but I think it's worth it for overhead shots like that.
Love the shave dude😂
I could sip whiskey and play pool with this wise man for days! It would be an awesome vacation.
I love his charm. I'm amazed, what a beautiful man.
Damn bro I really liked Rollie that joke at the start really killed it.
Another awesome video! Just some free advice, never get political, you instantly alienate half your viewers
yeah episode 7 should be the MAGICIAN