Your Average Pool Player in a professional tournament | The Road To The US Open

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    Thanks for watching the first episode in a new series about a dead man walking. In an effort to not get rocked in every single game, Rollie has enlisted the help of professional player Hunter Lombardo ( / hunterlombardofficial . He'll be training me through this process and assessing my many liabilities in an attempt to help me improve.
    Thanks to Hunter Lombardo, Kamui Brand, and Society Billiards for the support.
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  • @Sharivari
    @Sharivari 4 роки тому +144

    Hats off to the guy who is doing the post production and the whole team. Very well made! And good luck to you Rollie :)

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 4 роки тому +22

      Thanks! You're talking to the post production team, so double thanks.

    • @zedohsan1390
      @zedohsan1390 4 роки тому +1

      Love your vids guys they really helped me a lot especially your Lessons Shari

    • @johncarloluigicruz
      @johncarloluigicruz 4 роки тому +2

      Sharivari vs rollie at the us open??? Will be epic!

    • @zedohsan1390
      @zedohsan1390 4 роки тому

      Sure is

    • @whataboutbob9786
      @whataboutbob9786 4 роки тому +1

      Good content on both channels.

  • @thousand1183
    @thousand1183 4 роки тому +106

    What a seriously underrated channel. It's like binging with babish; rarely will I cook what he makes, but its genuinely entertaining. And with this guy, I was never super into pool, but it's so interesting to watch.

    • @varad3259
      @varad3259 4 роки тому +3

      Great analogy. He has the same sort of dry humour. He really should be having more subs

  • @diwakersinha5401
    @diwakersinha5401 4 роки тому +103

    It's amazing to see how far "average" Rollie has come

  • @MegaPacosanchez
    @MegaPacosanchez 4 роки тому +34

    These little details he is pointing out are things i have not given much thought to. This is really helpful. Maybe i will video record myself shooting some and analyze those things. Thanks for the video.

    • @jeremyowens4115
      @jeremyowens4115 4 роки тому

      For sure. Good idea. My game is so inconsistent I actually quit the apa. I'm pretty new to the game but I love it. Honestly I don't mind losing because it's an opportunity to learn. Now I'm shooting occasionally with the opposite hand just to watch the development of necessary form and approach. As they unfold I'll implement them into my right hand game. I think this will help me in the long run.

  • @gavin5410
    @gavin5410 4 роки тому +68

    I see Jesse Eisenberg playing this guy in his movie

    • @andrew_owens7680
      @andrew_owens7680 4 роки тому

      Jesse Eisenberg? Any relation to Howard Eisenberg?

    • @vinjoushe6200
      @vinjoushe6200 4 роки тому

      Same man

    • @andrew_owens7680
      @andrew_owens7680 4 роки тому +2

      @@vinjoushe6200 Umm, no. Howard was a New York pool hustler who died some years ago. His high run was around 250. I took lessons from him before he died.

    • @ath0ton
      @ath0ton 4 роки тому +1

      Andrew_Owens- he wasn’t talking to you I don’t think

  • @johnathansyphanthavong222
    @johnathansyphanthavong222 4 роки тому +8

    Hunter is a very professional and composed player. What makes him so good is his ability to adapt to his students ✊

  • @weightaminute9342
    @weightaminute9342 4 роки тому +8

    This is probably the most helpful pool lesson I've ever watched, huge thanks to Rollie and Hunter for doing this and I can't wait to watch you guys in the tournament :p

  • @danmichael4787
    @danmichael4787 4 роки тому +1

    Been playing for years. Studying, practicing, learning, and now.......I've learned things I never was taught and never knew. But now I do. So glad I got to see this video and it is apparent that Hunter is an amazing instructor!

  • @iitruevibeii
    @iitruevibeii 4 роки тому +5

    I’ve met Hunter before when he came to Park Avenue in Orange Park. He’s a great player and definitely a great instructor. Nice vid Rollie!

  • @gr8ful68
    @gr8ful68 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you Rollie for representing the average pool player everywhere.

  • @bubbalands
    @bubbalands 4 роки тому +6

    Holy shit, this guy make Dr. Dave look over enthusiastic

  • @josephesparza4280
    @josephesparza4280 4 роки тому +13

    Good stuff, Rollie. Hunter is serious about making you a competitor, I like that.

  • @tikiecue5677
    @tikiecue5677 4 роки тому +12

    I love watching this series! Easy instruction, saves a couple of hundred dollars!

  • @gokou06
    @gokou06 4 роки тому +19

    Wish you the best for tournament! I want to see you play with the legend Efren "BATA" Reyes! Maybe you can invite him to play with you :)

    • @whataboutbob9786
      @whataboutbob9786 4 роки тому +1

      I would definitely watch, but that kind of air fair isn't cheap.

  • @yusefrbrown
    @yusefrbrown 4 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to the videos following this, I learn a lot from watching these videos and it’s more helpful to see it coming from a pro- “average” player perspective instead of a pro direct video. This inspires me to build a little more and then finally go to see a pro once I feel that my fundamentals are more stable.

  • @DylansWaffles
    @DylansWaffles 4 роки тому +2

    He's quite a good coach. Not the most charismatic dude ever, but knows a lot and has some great pointers.

  • @tslaza
    @tslaza 4 роки тому +4

    I need to learn how you learn... Hunter is exceptional at the game and teaching the game...

  • @alsak2157
    @alsak2157 4 роки тому +3

    Man, I could listen to Lombardo for ever.

  • @KingStibroz
    @KingStibroz 4 роки тому

    I've had the opportunity to have two lessons (on pool) by a snooker coach PJ Nolan. He addressed some of the exact same issues in my cueing that Rollie had too. Fixing those made my game a lot more consistent. Rollie won't be average for much longer.
    Also gotta note what a fantastic cue action Hunter has. Beautiful to watch.

  • @anshmohansrivastava6791
    @anshmohansrivastava6791 4 роки тому +6

    15:53 perfect dp

  • @MrElPoderozo1
    @MrElPoderozo1 4 роки тому

    What a great video! Thank you very much for sharing and good luck in the tournament. Don't be afraid of who you'll be drawing to play against. If it turns out to be Mr. SVB that would be a privilege that most of us don't have. You take it and put it in your belt. 👍🏽
    P.S. Thank to Mr. Hunter for sharing his knowledge, very classy guy.

  • @MrLightning20
    @MrLightning20 4 роки тому +1

    Make my arm part of my body? 😂😂😂 lol

  • @mikethebeginner
    @mikethebeginner 4 роки тому

    UPDATE to my previous comment-putting into practice that tip about keeping the bridge hand arm relaxed and “draped” on the table, letting it anchor me and keep me down after the stroke, I ran out TWICE when playing 8-ball with my pool friends yesterday! And I came very close to a third runout-muffed a simple shot on the last ball and then fell perfectly on the 8. I’ve never run the whole set twice in one day before. THANK YOU HUNTER. And Rollie.

  • @erickort1987
    @erickort1987 4 роки тому +2

    Rollie,im a disabled dude in wheelchair its on my bucketlist to spectate a major pool tournament to watch the pro players i idolize and learn from,it would be a great expriance,i mentioned to my niece i wanted her to take me to the derby city classic but her plans were messed up

  • @xTBCGx
    @xTBCGx 6 місяців тому

    Yo, this pro is real! Thanks for this video. This dude was spitting knowledge

  • @paulob920
    @paulob920 4 роки тому

    Fundamentals are key in cue sports. I've just started playing again and feel the "Back to basics " approach works. Line , walk in and pace are so important. Good quality practice is definitely needed

  • @brucebachelor2547
    @brucebachelor2547 4 роки тому

    Very good. I am an accomplished pool player and enjoyed every minute of this video. Putting the arm on the table to relax it was an eye opener that I am going to try tonight. I'm always trying to improve my game and this video really helped! Good job guys!

  • @george9822
    @george9822 4 роки тому +1

    What Rollie is doing for the sport is great

  • @GolfBattleMastery
    @GolfBattleMastery 4 роки тому +5

    Best of luck... I'll be watching

  • @TNskinny
    @TNskinny 4 роки тому +20

    According to Fargo rate, Hunter is no where near sixth in the USA. Actually, he is 84th. Just saying.

    • @cakins1986
      @cakins1986 4 роки тому +3

      He's 6th in WPA rankings among all Americans (behind SVB, Billy, Tyler, Corey, and Sky). But that's a bit misleading because he's one of the few American pros who travels to international events. Still a very good player though.

    • @TNskinny
      @TNskinny 4 роки тому +3

      @@cakins1986WPA rankings are just players that can afford travel around the world. Fargo rate is based on how well you play. So... Out of all the players in America he is not even top 50. Imagine if those other players could travel, where he would be ranked in the WPA?

    • @TNskinny
      @TNskinny 4 роки тому +1

      @@cakins1986 I agree with you though, don't get me wrong. He is a good player.

    • @SamTehGr8
      @SamTehGr8 4 роки тому +3

      Shut up bro lmao, there's probably 10,000 players between you and him who would mop the floor with you. 84th in the US is impressive and you're commenting on youtube videos.

    • @TNskinny
      @TNskinny 4 роки тому +1

      @@SamTehGr8 take it easy killer. I was just saying. Hence me saying "Just saying" . I know he is a good player. About a 100 points better than me according to Fargo.

  • @haydenhovis1554
    @haydenhovis1554 4 роки тому

    I think you’ll fair well. Stretch your limits. You recreate shots by top pros. Now it’s your turn to make the shots that everybody talks about. Best of luck Rollie.

  • @russellnotestine6436
    @russellnotestine6436 4 роки тому

    I've played pool for 50 years.. Still love it. It's been described as the most beautiful game in the world.. I think that's true

  • @richicago20
    @richicago20 4 роки тому +2

    Poor Rollie! Kept trying to keep it light n breezy, only to get shut down by serious Hunter. But the tips are really on point!!

  • @iaaguirretv
    @iaaguirretv 4 роки тому +4

    Free lessons! really informative thank you!!!

  • @krunalz
    @krunalz 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot for sharing this. With such an amazing coach, I'm sure you will go a long way in the tournament. Good luck to you Rollie.

  • @franstammo3905
    @franstammo3905 4 роки тому +1

    Good luck man 👍hope you beat Shane van Boeing

  • @jorgebundy8848
    @jorgebundy8848 4 роки тому

    Half way through the video and by far the best one you’ve done so far.

  • @LuckySainz44
    @LuckySainz44 4 роки тому

    Im very excited for this serious. I wish you the best of luck! Work hard and i hope you can make it past the first couple of days.

  • @Blackthump
    @Blackthump 4 роки тому

    Oh man keep this series going, the trainer is very good. I'll take away a lot just by watching.

  • @kevinlyons1917
    @kevinlyons1917 4 роки тому

    Great video, thanks for doing this. Hunter knows what he's doing!!

  • @MrBloodmonster
    @MrBloodmonster 4 роки тому

    Great video.
    We need more videos like this. Real intruction in action.
    Thank u rolly & kamui

  • @sallimatebar5876
    @sallimatebar5876 4 роки тому

    nice to see their subscribers go up because of Rollie and the teams hard work! keep it up now above average Rollie!

  • @keithjuchem2528
    @keithjuchem2528 4 роки тому

    Probably the best video you have ever made Rollie! Keep it up!

  • @jamesupah6376
    @jamesupah6376 4 роки тому

    Another great video, I really enjoy your channel. I wish you the best of luck in The Open. Keep your head up and you’ll do great, thanks again. P.S. what’s your cue of choice.

  • @867star
    @867star 2 роки тому

    Hunter is a beast. I hope he wins it all.

  • @scotthruska4906
    @scotthruska4906 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks bro, COPPER HEAD CLUB 🍳

    • @scotthruska4906
      @scotthruska4906 4 роки тому +1

      I mean 🎱🎱🎱👍☯️🙏 Winner buys Dinner 🍽

  • @farshidrahmani6262
    @farshidrahmani6262 4 роки тому

    Man, you’ve improved a lot since your earlier videos.
    Good luck!

  • @ABikerLife
    @ABikerLife 4 роки тому

    Liked the vid, and after watching a bunch of your videos subscribed..

  • @Sinisteve
    @Sinisteve 4 роки тому

    15:32 foul....worst teacher ever😂

  • @tomburns890
    @tomburns890 4 місяці тому

    Good video. I’m curious to know what your Fargo rating was at the time of this video 4 years ago and what it is now. Thx & cheers

  • @jackdestories6819
    @jackdestories6819 4 роки тому

    Hunter is the best coach I've every seen.

  • @ricardomichela9560
    @ricardomichela9560 4 роки тому

    Good luck Rollie! Great channel. Great video concept.

  • @Eziballbilliard
    @Eziballbilliard 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this episode... Definitely worth watching 🎱

  • @paulamado8525
    @paulamado8525 4 роки тому

    Great video! Simple corrections that help a lot. Got a feeling H. Lombardo doesn't suffer fools. BTW the best of luck Rollie!

  • @scotty193
    @scotty193 4 роки тому

    Five minutes in and I already learnt something that I will be trying. Yes you cant always do it but laying your bridge hand and forearm down something I never do makes perfect sense.

  • @Woody-777
    @Woody-777 4 роки тому

    This is one of your best videos, per it is much more focused & serious. Less joking around, which is what you need in this game....

  • @patarikki7791
    @patarikki7791 4 роки тому +1

    Good luck!
    I think you're better than average.
    Atleast you're going to be.

  • @tomaaron6187
    @tomaaron6187 4 роки тому

    I’ve played Snooker for 40 years. Waiting for Rollie to get the privilege of touching the cue case of some of the top players in the UK. Just kidding. Even after decades I still learn from everyone of his videos. Today it was slightly turning the bridge hand. Always trying to balance one’s natural style with slight adjustments.

  • @mikeserrano734
    @mikeserrano734 4 роки тому +2

    After the US Open maybe you can consider visiting The Philippines and finally meeting with the Greatest Ever to play this game...The Magician Efren Reyes. 👍

  • @johncarloluigicruz
    @johncarloluigicruz 4 роки тому +3

    Do jeremy jones and mark wilson! They're great teachers.

  • @bunchan76
    @bunchan76 4 роки тому

    Subtle, yet extremely helpful! Thank you

  • @limeypride
    @limeypride 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyable content--keep it up! And a massive "best of luck" in the tournament, too. :)

  • @Vip3rC4in0022
    @Vip3rC4in0022 4 роки тому

    So fucking proud - go get em rollie!!!

  • @brosephcash
    @brosephcash 4 роки тому

    Well done! I will stay tuned fo sho.

  • @not2late2game53
    @not2late2game53 4 роки тому

    This guy sounds like Blaise Pascal "I love that about you, but it's gonna get you killed" hahahaha

  • @diathekedriven
    @diathekedriven 4 роки тому

    Great video as always man! You're hilarious, and we're all rooting for you. Also, sorry, that kid is annoying...

  • @jonathanday1632
    @jonathanday1632 4 роки тому

    is it a coincidence the first professionals haircut is the shape of a pool ball

  • @shroder1
    @shroder1 4 роки тому

    This was excellent. Thank you both

  • @ShaftTheLot
    @ShaftTheLot 4 роки тому

    I wish you luck Rollie. Having a trainer like Hunter sure is no drawback but I would strongly advice that you invest in some real match time in tournaments as well. Your noodle will bake very quickly once its go time if you only train with this dude until the event.

  • @robertwilson9698
    @robertwilson9698 4 роки тому

    Hunter's ranking statement is misleading. Hunter is (723 rating) tied for 79th place on the Top 100 USA player list at Fargorate.com. He's nowhere close to making the World Top 100 list. Fargo ratings are based on capability as assessed from results of matches. I assume he must be referring to WPA ranking, where he is ranked 47th based on points earned in sanctioned events.

  • @simonrowland3995
    @simonrowland3995 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this and learnt a lot.

  • @dtownx-dubstep-8048
    @dtownx-dubstep-8048 4 роки тому

    Wow finally ! Let's see what you got !

  • @noodldoodl1970
    @noodldoodl1970 4 роки тому

    I think you can win the whole thing! Pretend you’re in a John Candy movie and you’re done!

  • @y2kazan868
    @y2kazan868 Рік тому

    Lol wow put that on a pillow dude 😂😂😂

  • @victorroy9721
    @victorroy9721 2 місяці тому

    Nice input

  • @akquicksilver
    @akquicksilver 4 роки тому

    Great vid Rollie!

  • @andywright8803
    @andywright8803 4 роки тому

    One of the few players to play internationally.... because pool is basically mainly american. A few other countries have professional players, but the international circuit is pretty small.

    • @creedolala6918
      @creedolala6918 4 роки тому

      your info is dated. pool is now huge all over the world. it's the national sport in the Philippines. You'll find only 8 Americans in the top 100, there are more top players from Taiwan alone.

  • @MrSightPlz
    @MrSightPlz 4 роки тому

    "put that on a pillow man" bahahahaha

  • @golfraven5669
    @golfraven5669 4 роки тому +1

    Ok, been playing pool close to 3 decades and did not know half of the stuff the dude is talking about (I was certified coach at some point but this stuff was not addressed at my time). Now pool is becoming as technical as golf - guess you need to get the fundamentals right.

  • @malayaleeking
    @malayaleeking 4 роки тому

    Great video. This guy is intense. I bet they use him to train swipe keyboards on phones.

  • @michaelsukut5506
    @michaelsukut5506 4 роки тому +1

    When is the US Open draw

  • @bubbalands
    @bubbalands 4 роки тому

    Damn Rollie... that guy has a young justin bieber comb over

  • @TimothyCobain
    @TimothyCobain 4 роки тому +6

    I didn’t know that Drake Parker (Drake Bell) was a pool player 😂

    • @samuelburr7262
      @samuelburr7262 4 роки тому

      TimothyCobain he and Josh hustled the old camp mates 😂

  • @roadofsnookerfinals6572
    @roadofsnookerfinals6572 2 місяці тому

    Where is Rollie now ?

  • @edoj7860
    @edoj7860 4 роки тому

    good luck mate

  • @iainun
    @iainun 4 роки тому +3

    this guy ain’t average, he’s above

  • @jonirving422
    @jonirving422 4 роки тому

    rollie, wasn't the 2019 us open last year?

  • @markandapps
    @markandapps 4 роки тому

    Is he related to Hector Lombardo?

  • @jaspergan
    @jaspergan 4 роки тому

    Hunter feels like the David Spade of pool

  • @golfraven5669
    @golfraven5669 4 роки тому

    Hunter dude has good tempo. Probably this is the reason he is a pro 🤓

  • @chadboy6276
    @chadboy6276 4 роки тому

    I did not know that Jake parelta is an excellent pool player!!!! Hot damn ! B99!
    The only thing is that coach dude is so dominate and have non f- around method ! Rollie didn't have a chance to make any jokes 😂😂

  • @lars4315
    @lars4315 4 роки тому +1

    Don’t get me wrong, I respect Hunter Lombardo, but he’s definitely not 5th or 6th ranked out of the American players. He’s number 83 on the Fargo list in America. 🤔 No need to lie dude.

  • @undercovercube6646
    @undercovercube6646 4 роки тому

    How did pool turn to LIAM FRICKING NEESON

  • @Bulgogi607
    @Bulgogi607 7 місяців тому

    where are you based?

  • @timdangate5434
    @timdangate5434 4 роки тому

    time to take lessons from the Goat"

  • @rickyboiiiii
    @rickyboiiiii 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @theawesomnes3848
    @theawesomnes3848 Рік тому

    12:40 “I like it bc I like u” hmmmmm pretty sus🤔🧐🤨

  • @RadioAF8
    @RadioAF8 4 роки тому +1

    Make my arm a part of my body?

  • @hxduck
    @hxduck 4 роки тому

    He is wrong about the bridge hand being straight, watch any snooker player. Always one preferably two fingers on the other side of the cue. Much more stable!

  • @Cutlass7687
    @Cutlass7687 4 роки тому

    Guy i work with grew up with the current number one player. Forget his name. But hes def. And from south dakota. Awsome player

    • @LatinoBoy305
      @LatinoBoy305 4 роки тому

      Cutlass 7687 Shane Van Boening is the name

    • @Cutlass7687
      @Cutlass7687 4 роки тому

      @@LatinoBoy305 thats who it was.! Thank u. Didnt hav a chance to ask the guy i work with. And was too busy to look it up also.