Thanks for watching! Here's some other videos that might be interesting for you: - How To Make A Pool Bridge ua-cam.com/video/z8Ycm3ZPoO0/v-deo.html - How to get a good stroke in pool: ua-cam.com/video/uM9-HkP9PGM/v-deo.html - Play Pool like a Pro: How to aim : ua-cam.com/video/kbs6OCt_yMo/v-deo.html - BACK TO THE BASICS: ua-cam.com/play/PLzjzZn8Miek1gDQaNlkuB32AHRdwGZwJw.html
Great stuff - I have been teaching the "flat thumb" closed rail bridge to low level players for years. It's a huge gain in solidity and quickly becomes their favorite after short practice. Appriciate all your videos, but thanks especially for all you are doing for entry level lately, anything we can use to help educate our team is gold.
I am from Vietnam and I have been watching a lot of youtube pool trainers. Up to now you are the best. Very informative and easy to understand. Huge thanks!
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I would love to do that but unforunately not so many people in my country can understand your videos due to language limitations😅. By the way, regarding using spin, I have several questions: 1. How long after hitting the rails or how many rails the spin of the cue ball is gone? 2. After hitting rails the spin of the cue ball gets reversed or keep the same rotation? 3. Why side spin make the bouncing angle of cue ball changed? Do vertical spins make the angle change too? 4. Does the side spin change the angle of object ball like vertical spins? Does it transfer spin to the object ball and make it spinning? Hope you can help me. Thank you so much!
I would like to add a couple more humble opinions: 1. At 6:26, though Neils said to shoot horizontally, you can still clearly see the slight angle coming down onto the cue ball. IMO, as long as the cue motion is kept in a straight line, a slight angle is acceptable and will help prevent miss cues. 2. Neils pointed out the timings for switching bridges based on his normal bridge lengths and preferences. You will still need to practice all 3 bridges to be consistent on rail shots but feel free to pick any that feels comfortable to YOU for that particular shot. 3. Rail shots are just like normal shots, but harder in terms of cueing. If you constantly miss by a lot, practice shorter straight rail shots just like what you did for normal straight shots when started playing pool.
Niels, until I saw your instruction on rail bridge shots my attempt at these shots was terrible! Today I went to the pool hall and practiced what you demonstrated and my rail bridge shots are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this with us students! I love your instruction from great video work to easy to understand demonstrations! So glad I found your site! Dave, Boise, Idaho
I thought I needed more practice on these shots, but now I can improve my hand position on the rail and make it a lot easier. Thanks for the awesome video! 💪💪🔥
Glad it helped! It's all about knowing how to make the right bridge and where to place it. I'm sure you will feel way more comfortable in your upcoming matches ⚡👍
Another gem of a video! You are so inspiring. I really appreciate all the amazing content and your mental stamina is second to none. Great performance in the World Cup. A couple unfortunate rolls, but I was rooting for you the whole time!! Thanks for all the amazing content!!!!!!!!!
NIELS I follow all your videos and the truth is that if you improve a lot when you put them into practice, you should have 1 million followers, Greetings from Sinaloa Mexico Niels
Watched this 3 times now. Really appreciate the effort in giving different camera angles. I use one finger, so this makes a lot more sense = having two fingers and thus two points of contact for the cue is going to make things much more stable. Off to try today at the pool hall.
Quality content as always! Btw great games at the world cup. The match against Taipei was probably the best one I've seen during the event. You'll get them next year!!💪💪💪
Great stuff. I've had so many problems trying to find a consistent bridge. Thanks so much. Also, you and Marc were unlucky at the World pool. What a comeback. Such a great match
Back at it again Niels with another potent content you never fail me yet.... Also congrats on you excellent performance with mark in WCOP.... you motivate me even in my sleep
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen ha ha funny lol Also when I made this post you didn't win the euro tour so here is my congratulations coach..... In my country we say *ONE MORE INNA THEM HEAD*
can you do a video for shot selection please like how to screw, stun, draw and how to calculate where the cue ball will go to and which situation to use each type of shot
Neil's what's your best match you think you've ever played? I just watched a match where you came back from an elbow injury beat SVB 8 to 2 in the masters of pool tournament. Awesome dude. Can you do a video on how to break balls in 8 ball and 9 ball bro. Thank you your friend Brian shaffer.
Thanks Brian! There's two 9 ball break videos on the channel: ua-cam.com/video/x8IIBvj2i5Q/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/YPuhEnBQfC4/v-deo.html For 8ball I haven't done one yet, but there's a nice pattern video plus a lot of breaks here :) ua-cam.com/video/oXAylKAgU8Q/v-deo.html
Have you seen the aiming video? ua-cam.com/video/kbs6OCt_yMo/v-deo.html I mention the throw when using outside english. Besides that it's a very tricky subject because one has to aim different with different shafts
There's a specific rail bridge situation I struggle with. If I take a picture of it could you address a hopefully better way to bridge fr that position?
Hi there Rustie! I can offer you a "personal Player Review": - You tape yourself, for example playing 'the ghost' or a match. Minimum 30 min. duration. - Then upload it to UA-cam and send me the link. I will make a full review, ball-by-ball, and give you inputs on your technique, patterns, choices, stroke etc. and tips with things to work on! Interested? Send me a PM and we can talk further 👍😀
Of course the best way to get better at rail shots is to shoot them. If you're not a drill type person (you should be btw lol) try doing what I saw CJ say once. After every shot of your rack move the cue ball closer to the rail for your next shot.
I see people make rail bridges where they don’t wrap the index finger over the thumb. Instead they have all five fingertips on the rail with the palm raised, and the cue either in between the index and middle or middle and ring fingers. Wouldn’t this be too unstable of a bridge to be reliable?
Hey Heath! Thanks for your message 👍 I can offer you a "Personal Player Review"! Works like this: You can upload a match / sparring session or a session vs The Ghost on UA-cam, with a private link for example. Camera angle in front of the table works best, but any angle from past matches or sessions is also fine 🙂 You get a full screen recording with analysis and tips!!🔥 This way I show you with the mouse which routes and options were better. So you're seeing AND hearing, which really speeds up your learning curve a ton! Prices are 1,50euro per minute, minimum 30min.
Thanks for watching! Here's some other videos that might be interesting for you:
- How To Make A Pool Bridge ua-cam.com/video/z8Ycm3ZPoO0/v-deo.html
- How to get a good stroke in pool: ua-cam.com/video/uM9-HkP9PGM/v-deo.html
- Play Pool like a Pro: How to aim : ua-cam.com/video/kbs6OCt_yMo/v-deo.html
- BACK TO THE BASICS: ua-cam.com/play/PLzjzZn8Miek1gDQaNlkuB32AHRdwGZwJw.html
Great stuff - I have been teaching the "flat thumb" closed rail bridge to low level players for years. It's a huge gain in solidity and quickly becomes their favorite after short practice. Appriciate all your videos, but thanks especially for all you are doing for entry level lately, anything we can use to help educate our team is gold.
Your are welcome Sir! Thanks for the nice feedback. Happy you like the videos. Sharing is highly appreciated 👍🙂
I am from Vietnam and I have been watching a lot of youtube pool trainers. Up to now you are the best. Very informative and easy to understand. Huge thanks!
Wow, thank you Duong!! I'm happy to hear that. Please feel free to share in your local pool community and help my channel grow ⚡😎
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I would love to do that but unforunately not so many people in my country can understand your videos due to language limitations😅. By the way, regarding using spin, I have several questions:
1. How long after hitting the rails or how many rails the spin of the cue ball is gone?
2. After hitting rails the spin of the cue ball gets reversed or keep the same rotation?
3. Why side spin make the bouncing angle of cue ball changed? Do vertical spins make the angle change too?
4. Does the side spin change the angle of object ball like vertical spins? Does it transfer spin to the object ball and make it spinning?
Hope you can help me. Thank you so much!
I would like to add a couple more humble opinions:
1. At 6:26, though Neils said to shoot horizontally, you can still clearly see the slight angle coming down onto the cue ball. IMO, as long as the cue motion is kept in a straight line, a slight angle is acceptable and will help prevent miss cues.
2. Neils pointed out the timings for switching bridges based on his normal bridge lengths and preferences. You will still need to practice all 3 bridges to be consistent on rail shots but feel free to pick any that feels comfortable to YOU for that particular shot.
3. Rail shots are just like normal shots, but harder in terms of cueing. If you constantly miss by a lot, practice shorter straight rail shots just like what you did for normal straight shots when started playing pool.
Thanks. Good points1
Niels, until I saw your instruction on rail bridge shots my attempt at these shots was terrible! Today I went to the pool hall and practiced what you demonstrated and my rail bridge shots are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this with us students! I love your instruction from great video work to easy to understand demonstrations! So glad I found your site! Dave, Boise, Idaho
I thought I needed more practice on these shots, but now I can improve my hand position on the rail and make it a lot easier. Thanks for the awesome video! 💪💪🔥
Best explantion of rail bridges ive seen !
Thank you for sharing!
Glad it helped! It's all about knowing how to make the right bridge and where to place it. I'm sure you will feel way more comfortable in your upcoming matches ⚡👍
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Neil's is my motivation
So did i
Thanks!
Welcome! Thanks you very much!!!! Greatly appreciated
This was a great help to me as bridge rails never felt comfortable and accounted for many of my misses. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Enjoy your practice Randy, I'm sure you will feel stronger during your future matches knowing your bridge is better now!!💪😎
Another gem of a video! You are so inspiring. I really appreciate all the amazing content and your mental stamina is second to none. Great performance in the World Cup. A couple unfortunate rolls, but I was rooting for you the whole time!! Thanks for all the amazing content!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot Sir!! Really appreciate it 💪👌
NIELS I follow all your videos and the truth is that if you improve a lot when you put them into practice, you should have 1 million followers, Greetings from Sinaloa Mexico Niels
Watched this 3 times now. Really appreciate the effort in giving different camera angles. I use one finger, so this makes a lot more sense = having two fingers and thus two points of contact for the cue is going to make things much more stable. Off to try today at the pool hall.
Yeah really helps! Try it out, quick to learn 👍🏼😄
thanks Niels, my game is fairly solid but I still watch all the videos. never know I may pick up on something a little better👍
Great point of view!! One can never stop learning in the game of pool 😉😎
EXCELLENT VIDEO AND EXPLAINATION, I was wonder where does the thumb sit during this shot. Thank you
Great video Niels! I was talking about this just last night! I've never been comfortable bridging on the rail. Can't wait to practice!
Have fun! Thanks for your comment. Happy to have inspired you 👊🔥
Big time props for winning Austria!!!!! Played really sporty.
Thanks pal!! Appreciate it 💪😎
Top notch Sir, much obliged for your time & effort.
Thanks! Your tips are so practical and easy to understand. Now, all I have to do is implement these tips into my game.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Sir and enjoy your practice 👍😀
Just wanted to say I absolutely love the channel my game is improving because of you ,subscribed a couple of months ago .
Ps you're a Legend 👍
You are the greatest and Most likeable !!!!
Wish you the best greatings from Germany !!
Wow, thank you!🔥👊
Quality content as always! Btw great games at the world cup. The match against Taipei was probably the best one I've seen during the event. You'll get them next year!!💪💪💪
Much appreciated! It was a great match, not just running games... I enjoyed it! We came pretty close, next time 🔥🔥
Neils you played great in the world cup. Good job bro
Appreciate it pal!! We got close, next time!!! 😉🔥
Great stuff. I've had so many problems trying to find a consistent bridge. Thanks so much. Also, you and Marc were unlucky at the World pool. What a comeback. Such a great match
Yeahhh we got veryyyy close!! Was exiting! ⚡😜
Good stuff. I was really pulling for you to get to the finals of the World Cup!
I thought you guys had that quarter final match. Darn!
Yeah thanks pal!! Though so too, we came very close.. next time!!! 😎⚡
How about a lesson on bridging parallel & close to the rail ?
This can feel quite awkward
Thanks for the instruction
I second that.
Really thank you 💗
You’re welcome 😊 Sharing is much appreciated. Glad you liked the video! 🔥☺
Nice lesson that was the hardest shots in pool.
Agreed! Glad you find it useful 💪
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen thank you niels you replays many of my comments am glad about it it means a lot for me so tnx.
Back at it again Niels with another potent content you never fail me yet.... Also congrats on you excellent performance with mark in WCOP.... you motivate me even in my sleep
Hahahaha thanks man!! Dream it, do it, live it... or for you: The other way around 😎😜
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen ha ha funny lol
Also when I made this post you didn't win the euro tour so here is my congratulations coach..... In my country we say *ONE MORE INNA THEM HEAD*
Love these videos
Hope you found it handy! Thanks for watching pal 🙏😃
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen you teach brilliantly 🎱🎱🎱
Another great video! Will you be attending the Turning Stone Classic this September?
Thanks pal!! I'm not sure, but I have a lot of tournament in the US in October so probably there for 1 month 😎🔥
@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen wish you all the best in your travels and play!
Very helpful. Thanks!!!
You're welcome Richard! Sharing is much appreciated 👊😃
Hello; Will there be a video about the grip area of the cue and the weight and balance of the cue?
Your vid’s are the best Champ.
Thank you!! And thanks a lot for your continued support 🙏😃
can you do a video for shot selection please like how to screw, stun, draw and how to calculate where the cue ball will go to and which situation to use each type of shot
I love this guy
Neil's what's your best match you think you've ever played? I just watched a match where you came back from an elbow injury beat SVB 8 to 2 in the masters of pool tournament. Awesome dude. Can you do a video on how to break balls in 8 ball and 9 ball bro. Thank you your friend Brian shaffer.
Thanks Brian! There's two 9 ball break videos on the channel:
ua-cam.com/video/x8IIBvj2i5Q/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/YPuhEnBQfC4/v-deo.html
For 8ball I haven't done one yet, but there's a nice pattern video plus a lot of breaks here :) ua-cam.com/video/oXAylKAgU8Q/v-deo.html
You should do a video on how to compensate aim when using any type of English! Would love to see it.
Have you seen the aiming video? ua-cam.com/video/kbs6OCt_yMo/v-deo.html
I mention the throw when using outside english.
Besides that it's a very tricky subject because one has to aim different with different shafts
There's a specific rail bridge situation I struggle with. If I take a picture of it could you address a hopefully better way to bridge fr that position?
Hi there Rustie!
I can offer you a "personal Player Review":
- You tape yourself, for example playing 'the ghost' or a match. Minimum 30 min. duration.
- Then upload it to UA-cam and send me the link.
I will make a full review, ball-by-ball, and give you inputs on your technique, patterns, choices, stroke etc. and tips with things to work on!
Interested? Send me a PM and we can talk further 👍😀
I am going to make a video compilation of every time you say "POWER"... sounds so much better than the Wisconsin accent version.
Hahaha can't wait!! I have that TERMINATOR accent you know 😜😎💪
Of course the best way to get better at rail shots is to shoot them.
If you're not a drill type person (you should be btw lol) try doing what I saw CJ say once.
After every shot of your rack move the cue ball closer to the rail for your next shot.
Good idea - and then add the importance of HOW you place your hand and make the right bridge 👌😄
I make UA-cam content as well and you definitely are an inspiration to my journey as a pro am player
I appreciate that!💪🙂
6:34 I always struggle when it comes to such a hard shot with inside spin 😖
I see people make rail bridges where they don’t wrap the index finger over the thumb. Instead they have all five fingertips on the rail with the palm raised, and the cue either in between the index and middle or middle and ring fingers. Wouldn’t this be too unstable of a bridge to be reliable?
In my opinion very unstable yes😬🤷♂️😄
Do u offer private lessons?
Hey Heath! Thanks for your message 👍
I can offer you a "Personal Player Review"!
Works like this:
You can upload a match / sparring session or a session vs The Ghost on UA-cam, with a private link for example.
Camera angle in front of the table works best, but any angle from past matches or sessions is also fine 🙂
You get a full screen recording with analysis and tips!!🔥
This way I show you with the mouse which routes and options were better. So you're seeing AND hearing, which really speeds up your learning curve a ton! Prices are 1,50euro per minute, minimum 30min.
Please send me a PM through Messenger if you are interested or have more questions!
Greetz,
Niels 😎
Very nonsense