@@drewvonporte Very good movie. If that's a sincere answer...what may help enter tournaments and goal setting...break and run the entire masters match...both 8/9 ball.
5:215:22 3 ball combo shot. I determine what spin on object ball required to pot it. In this case left spin. Then work backwards to cue ball which you hit with a little right spin. Do no shoot hard or spin won't take
@0:40 😁😁😁 Thanks for the shout out. Spelled TakAhashi, granted it is not a common name in the US 😂😂😂 @5:45 We like to get greedy and go above the 8. Smart players will go below the 8 and take the tougher shot on the 8, but the miss is there. Always a conundrum 🤣🤣🤣 @10:47 Nice Shot!!! That was Portnoy Thinny Thin 😁😁😁 @11:15 New Camera? Looks 💣💣💣 @19:15 Spot the cue on the left rail. Make the 6 with a little follow and knock the 9 out of the way. He will still have a shot on the 7. Shouldn't be too hard from there. Too bad he looked like he put a little low on it. Good Win, Drew!
Hey Drew, congrats on the channel. I always thought you looked familiar, then I remembered we played your team once in an APA Southwest Challenge 8 ball tournament several years ago. You shot great, and it looks like you've improved since then. Keep up the good work!
No F-ing way…. Seriously?! I played in the SW challenge in 2023 (we wore denim vests and bandanas, you understand). Prior to that… wow, jeez…… 2010? 2011? Maybe once more 2012-2014.
Oh yeah, I definitely remember the denim and the bandanas! This must have been 7-8 years ago. You and I didn't play each other, but our teams played one another. Your team was a lot of fun.
Love the 4K. I like your 9 ball commentary, although I can see how 8 ball patterns are more appealing. Your thick shot lines to aid in which side to be on are excellent. One suggestion: For intermediate players, it is extremely helpful to know what quadrant of the cue ball is struck.
Im glad you enjoy the content, thank you!! I have gone back and forth about showing a cue ball on screen and where it’s struck. I hadn’t come up with a way to do that easily, but I can now. Perhaps in my next-next video! I do try to make an emphasis on left/right spin when it comes into play off the rail, but perhaps a cue ball diagram would be more efficient !
Holy smokes we can tell the difference in the 4/8 and 1/9/whitey lol. Great jump shot. That 6th match 5 to the 6 lol, made me think of your hold vs send it video...and then get lucky bouncing the ti****s on the side not to scratch. Your opponent was a good shot and has a very good stroke so good win. Keep up the great content
I deserved the 7-ball mistake immediately after 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️. No he’s a really good shot, was a little taken aback by how we started… after that 8-ball rack I was like “Oh Sh**!” Thanks man! I’m very happy with the quality of this video and aiming to keep it at this level 💪🏼
New format and video quality looking really good, great work on the production! I really like the projected shape zone edits with cue ball travel path as well, it can really help lower skilled players to understand the way a player at the table is thinking and can show them things they need to be considering when they take their shots. I would have made that same error on the 7 ball in rack one 😂 My tangent line estimation is often off because I will look at it from point of contact instead of center of CB so my path is wider than expected, something I'm working alot on. And on rack 2, my answer was follow like the opponent chose. I've heard many times from good players to not take draw shots with BIH unless absolutely necessary and I don't disagree with the logic, we all know the myriad things that can go wrong with those shots!
Great video quality! Good wins there and yep, 8-ball is your game but hey you won in 9 ball. Your "premiere" match jump was picture perfect. I have jumped about 20 times now in tournaments in the past two months, the extent of my jump career. 1/4 didn't get over the blocker ball... 1/4 got over the ball but missed the object ball,,, 1/4 were hits, the final 1/4 were a hit and make. ( I am proud that I can do a really close blocker ball jump.) Thanks for the entertainment and keep em hopping.
Bro, you have a great channel and clean commentary. Just a side thought, think of adding a keyword to your channel name for algorhythm purposes (pool, billiards, amateur pool, etc)...more people will see you in their suggestions. You deserve it! 👍👍👍🙂
Wow. Great video quality. Can actually see the difference between the 4 ball and 8 ball now! 😝 Thanks for the shout out. I really enjoy your videos. I feel like the scoreline didn't do this match justice. Will was a great player, especially with his safety. And his run out in the 8 ball rack was first class. Especially that shot to get position on the 4 ball. You also played some great shots. The safety with the 2 behind the 9, and the swerve shot to bank the 3 straight back into the 4 ball. Also I liked the graphic for the masters style match so you can see who won each rack. Not played much pool recently as I have been on the golf course instead making the most of the first sunshine we have had in the UK since September. I will be playing much more pool in NYC because there aren't many golf courses in Manhattan... Would also love to see a what's in the bag video. I think you said you use the predator revo shaft? What butt is that with? I always enjoy the Karl Boyes WITB videos, but most people aren't like Ko Pin Yi with $30k playing cues, so interested to see what APA players use.
Hey of course man!! No, for sure dude, he got robbed in the 9-ball games. I was playing good enough, luckily, that when his few errors came up, I capitalized. Live, it felt like both of our Take-and-run’s were similar…. Rewinding the tape, man his 8-ball runout was soo legit. I didn’t call it out enough when I did the commentary. Best 8-ball runout I’ve seen in person in a long time!!! Thanks for the feedback man! Appreciate you 👊🏼 I’ll come to Manhattan and we’ll play some Blackball!
@@drewvonporte For sure I'd love to play with you. You will destroy me. I talk a much better game than I play. In youtube comments I am a Fargo 900 rated player. On an actual table I am more like a 100 Fargo rating...
Just found your channel and glad i did. I'm a newbie SL4 and just learning some spin and position play. I was wondering if you could state which type of spin you are using when you are using some. I have a hard time seeing where you're aiming on the cue ball sometimes. Keep up the great work!
This is great! I’m glad you’re finding something useful! I don’t use a TON of spin, but when I do (and it’s relevant) and I show it on the channel, I will typically mention it, and I like to use a BROWN line and a BROWN arrow showing which way the spin is affecting it off the rail. This is good conceptually why the spin is doing what it’s doing, if you ask me, and is more important than, say, EXACTLY how many “tips” left or right or whatever. You tell me what you think!! To see what I mean maybe a little clearer, I’d check out my latest video on Position Play, where I show that line. Sometimes I’ll show a cue ball, but personally I find it a little disorienting showing the cue ball strike point unless the camera is directly over the poolplayer’s shoulder. Thanks for joining and do keep up with feedback so I can offer anything I can here!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Just a heads up though the sound of your voice has a strange deeper/noisy tone in the background. Almost like a demon lol. Not sure if you noticed it so thought I'd point it out 👍
So my Masters team will be in Vegas also. I film some of my masters matches also. I have a small UA-cam channel but love billiard photography. Would love to meet and link up in Vegas.
I kid…. I mentioned a few times that my 9-ball game isn’t incredibly strong, and I have trouble finding and executing the right defensive plays. I think there were 2-3 racks in there where i played a safety, then ran out after, so Idk how much more defensive you want me to play 😅😅😅
I play in an apartment league, along side a bca league, and in my area they are starting an ultimate pool league where all the rules are combined and twisted.
Something I see here a lot from you is your bridge and amnt of cue left out is leading to losing the cue ball. Remember the more cue stick out from your bridge hand directly relates to how much roll you will get after your shot. So these soft shots, choke up and you wouldn’t have over run the 6. Your shot makes up for a lot of issues in your game but as you’ve said many times the fundamentals weren’t ever given to you as you progressed.
Ok fine 😅 I’ve seen this issue with other players and I didn’t see myself as having this issue but….. Enough comments have come through that I GUESS I’m gonna have to swallow the humble pill and go back through this 😔
Excellent picture quality but man that was some ugly 9 ball. You guys looked uncomfortable from the start and your rotation inexperience definitely showed up. Certainly more unforced errors than I expected to see from a Masters league. Otherwise it was a good match. I like these videos because you analyze every aspect of the game. Keep them coming and keep practicing!
A legendary challenger, comprised of wit, fortitude, and otherworldly ability….. No, I kid 😝. “Masters” is a type of pool league that the APA has, instead of 8-ball and 9-ball. Essentially takes away any of the Skill Level handicap, all players race to 7. “Masters” I guess sounded cool, as it is usually the best players in the league that will play in it.
How many racks playing 8 or 9 have you run in a row (b&r's)?
3 🤷🏻♂️😅
“I’m still learning”
Someone name that movie!!!
@@drewvonporte Very good movie. If that's a sincere answer...what may help enter tournaments and goal setting...break and run the entire masters match...both 8/9 ball.
@@wertyghjkl-fc3dx i will try and break and run the entire Master’s match next time 🫡🫡🫡
@@drewvonporte Ever try 15 ball rotation, rotation 8 ball or 14.1?
@@wertyghjkl-fc3dx haven’t played straight pool in a looong time… fun though!
5:21 5:22 3 ball combo shot. I determine what spin on object ball required to pot it. In this case left spin. Then work backwards to cue ball which you hit with a little right spin. Do no shoot hard or spin won't take
This is what I needed? Where were you for my timeout ??? 😩😩😩
@drewvonporte I've found this analysis works really well for me and I make the majority of Mt combos.
Great picture quality. Best I’ve seen for those channels that show APA league matches.
That’s what I like to hear!!
The 4K upgrade is fantastic! Great pattern play commentary as well! You did it again Drew! Nuice work!
Awesome!! Thanks!!!
@0:40 😁😁😁 Thanks for the shout out. Spelled TakAhashi, granted it is not a common name in the US 😂😂😂
@5:45 We like to get greedy and go above the 8. Smart players will go below the 8 and take the tougher shot on the 8, but the miss is there. Always a conundrum 🤣🤣🤣
@10:47 Nice Shot!!! That was Portnoy Thinny Thin 😁😁😁
@11:15 New Camera? Looks 💣💣💣
@19:15 Spot the cue on the left rail. Make the 6 with a little follow and knock the 9 out of the way. He will still have a shot on the 7. Shouldn't be too hard from there. Too bad he looked like he put a little low on it.
Good Win, Drew!
Sorry 😅😅
Thanks Ryu!!! I got some lucky rolls this time, I’m sure it’ll be different next time around !
@@drewvonporte no worries 🤣
Hey Drew, congrats on the channel. I always thought you looked familiar, then I remembered we played your team once in an APA Southwest Challenge 8 ball tournament several years ago. You shot great, and it looks like you've improved since then. Keep up the good work!
No F-ing way…. Seriously?!
I played in the SW challenge in 2023 (we wore denim vests and bandanas, you understand).
Prior to that… wow, jeez…… 2010? 2011? Maybe once more 2012-2014.
Regardless…. Thanks!!! 😂😂 I’ll shit a brick if we really played 😂😂
Oh yeah, I definitely remember the denim and the bandanas! This must have been 7-8 years ago. You and I didn't play each other, but our teams played one another. Your team was a lot of fun.
@@mattdevico5747 what a small world!!!
Love the 4K. I like your 9 ball commentary, although I can see how 8 ball patterns are more appealing.
Your thick shot lines to aid in which side to be on are excellent.
One suggestion: For intermediate players, it is extremely helpful to know what quadrant of the cue ball is struck.
Im glad you enjoy the content, thank you!!
I have gone back and forth about showing a cue ball on screen and where it’s struck. I hadn’t come up with a way to do that easily, but I can now. Perhaps in my next-next video!
I do try to make an emphasis on left/right spin when it comes into play off the rail, but perhaps a cue ball diagram would be more efficient !
Holy smokes we can tell the difference in the 4/8 and 1/9/whitey lol. Great jump shot. That 6th match 5 to the 6 lol, made me think of your hold vs send it video...and then get lucky bouncing the ti****s on the side not to scratch. Your opponent was a good shot and has a very good stroke so good win. Keep up the great content
I deserved the 7-ball mistake immediately after 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️. No he’s a really good shot, was a little taken aback by how we started… after that 8-ball rack I was like “Oh Sh**!”
Thanks man! I’m very happy with the quality of this video and aiming to keep it at this level 💪🏼
Great quality video and as always, wonderful commentary. I learned a lot from you!
Hey thanks a lot man!!! I appreciate the feedback! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
New format and video quality looking really good, great work on the production! I really like the projected shape zone edits with cue ball travel path as well, it can really help lower skilled players to understand the way a player at the table is thinking and can show them things they need to be considering when they take their shots.
I would have made that same error on the 7 ball in rack one 😂 My tangent line estimation is often off because I will look at it from point of contact instead of center of CB so my path is wider than expected, something I'm working alot on. And on rack 2, my answer was follow like the opponent chose. I've heard many times from good players to not take draw shots with BIH unless absolutely necessary and I don't disagree with the logic, we all know the myriad things that can go wrong with those shots!
Thank you so much, man!! It’s coming along 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
Follow is almost always the right call, sometimes my gut disagrees though and I pay 😂
Solid video quality! Nice work!
Thank you, sir! 🫡🫡🫡
awesome! love the lines, thank you! ✊👁👄👁👉🎱
Hey Wombra!! Glad you dig it 🤙🏼🫡🤙🏼🫡
Love the new look of the channel and you played very well in 9 ball I know you said it’s not your game great way to finish
Good thing we didn’t start with 8-ball… despite it being my stronger suit, that runout he did was 🤌🏼
Thanks Reece!!!! 👊🏼
I know you dont play a lot of 9 ball but I really enjoyed seeing it. I love how you break down your shots and position play.
Thanks a lot man!! Glad to have you on board
The new camera is a great upgrade. Thanks for the work you put into these.
Of course! I’m glad people out there appreciate it!! I put several hours into each one of these 😅😅
Great video quality! Good wins there and yep, 8-ball is your game but hey you won in 9 ball. Your "premiere" match jump was picture perfect. I have jumped about 20 times now in tournaments in the past two months, the extent of my jump career. 1/4 didn't get over the blocker ball... 1/4 got over the ball but missed the object ball,,, 1/4 were hits, the final 1/4 were a hit and make. ( I am proud that I can do a really close blocker ball jump.) Thanks for the entertainment and keep em hopping.
Hey 50% chance of NOT surrendering BIH is good!!
Thanks alot Clutch!!!! 👊🏼
Bro, you have a great channel and clean commentary. Just a side thought, think of adding a keyword to your channel name for algorhythm purposes (pool, billiards, amateur pool, etc)...more people will see you in their suggestions. You deserve it! 👍👍👍🙂
Hey man thank you so much!!!!!
I actually have a keywords with hashtags in the description! Idk how else to get people here 😭😭😭
OooOoooOooo!…. In the NAME….. that’s a thought………. 🤔🤔🤔
Wow. Great video quality. Can actually see the difference between the 4 ball and 8 ball now! 😝
Thanks for the shout out. I really enjoy your videos. I feel like the scoreline didn't do this match justice. Will was a great player, especially with his safety. And his run out in the 8 ball rack was first class. Especially that shot to get position on the 4 ball. You also played some great shots. The safety with the 2 behind the 9, and the swerve shot to bank the 3 straight back into the 4 ball.
Also I liked the graphic for the masters style match so you can see who won each rack.
Not played much pool recently as I have been on the golf course instead making the most of the first sunshine we have had in the UK since September. I will be playing much more pool in NYC because there aren't many golf courses in Manhattan...
Would also love to see a what's in the bag video. I think you said you use the predator revo shaft? What butt is that with? I always enjoy the Karl Boyes WITB videos, but most people aren't like Ko Pin Yi with $30k playing cues, so interested to see what APA players use.
Hey of course man!!
No, for sure dude, he got robbed in the 9-ball games. I was playing good enough, luckily, that when his few errors came up, I capitalized.
Live, it felt like both of our Take-and-run’s were similar…. Rewinding the tape, man his 8-ball runout was soo legit. I didn’t call it out enough when I did the commentary. Best 8-ball runout I’ve seen in person in a long time!!!
Thanks for the feedback man! Appreciate you 👊🏼 I’ll come to Manhattan and we’ll play some Blackball!
@@drewvonporte For sure I'd love to play with you. You will destroy me. I talk a much better game than I play. In youtube comments I am a Fargo 900 rated player. On an actual table I am more like a 100 Fargo rating...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Looks great. The graphics are slick too
Thanks!
Just found your channel and glad i did. I'm a newbie SL4 and just learning some spin and position play. I was wondering if you could state which type of spin you are using when you are using some. I have a hard time seeing where you're aiming on the cue ball sometimes. Keep up the great work!
This is great! I’m glad you’re finding something useful!
I don’t use a TON of spin, but when I do (and it’s relevant) and I show it on the channel, I will typically mention it, and I like to use a BROWN line and a BROWN arrow showing which way the spin is affecting it off the rail. This is good conceptually why the spin is doing what it’s doing, if you ask me, and is more important than, say, EXACTLY how many “tips” left or right or whatever. You tell me what you think!!
To see what I mean maybe a little clearer, I’d check out my latest video on Position Play, where I show that line.
Sometimes I’ll show a cue ball, but personally I find it a little disorienting showing the cue ball strike point unless the camera is directly over the poolplayer’s shoulder.
Thanks for joining and do keep up with feedback so I can offer anything I can here!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
new camera looks great man!
Just a heads up though the sound of your voice has a strange deeper/noisy tone in the background. Almost like a demon lol. Not sure if you noticed it so thought I'd point it out 👍
Ya know, it’s through a filter to isolate dialog. I could hear it, yes lol, but was hoping it wasn’t noticeable to others 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
The 4K looks great on my OLED TV. Nice quality!!
Thats awesome! I apologize for the next video I made after this that was not in focus 🙏🏼😔
A work in progress! Thanks!
Great video upgrade! You mentioned practicing hill hill card game several times; demo it for us.
I know, I keep saying I will, but it’s coming, I swear!
Looks GREAT!
Thanks!!!!!!!
Great video quality. What camera do you use?
Iphone 15pro 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
@@drewvonporte Nice! Upgrading soon haha
Picture looks much better. Second time I’m going to say get the Meazz AD3😂😂
😂😂 I’m looking at it online right now!!
@@drewvonporte it really is amazing. Cuetec did a great job with the propel, it puts the air rush to shame but the AD3 is the best at the moment.
@10:48 , I would have send 2 to the other side of the table cause 3 is there too and hide cue ball behind 9?
My safety games so weak :/…. I’m working on it though
@@drewvonporte i'm a 6, we all learn from each other ;)
@@mtlsteven 💯
So my Masters team will be in Vegas also. I film some of my masters matches also.
I have a small UA-cam channel but love billiard photography. Would love to meet and link up in Vegas.
Oh this is awesome!! Yes! Feel free to DM me on my IG! If not, I will keep my eyes peeled for camera 👀📸
@@drewvonporte what’s your IG
Great stuff
Thanks Dev 👊🏼
cool video - I gotta ask...what did you use to diagram the shots? very nicely done
Procreate on app on iPad.... Thank you! It's a lot of work ha, so I appreciate that!
How do you train to get better , and how long have you being playing and what do you recommend to go from APA 5 to 7
It’s all in the stroke man! That has to be fundamentally sound before anything else if you want to get to the higher level!!
What’s the name of the program you using to draw the lines?
Procreate
We don't have a Masters league here, does it have any effect on SL?
It does not! We don’t even keep track of innings or safeties or any of that. Just games won 😁 a nice change of pace in that regard LOL
excellent safety at 10:50
Thanks!
Any thoughts about playing safety or defense ever ??
Never heard of her 😎
I kid…. I mentioned a few times that my 9-ball game isn’t incredibly strong, and I have trouble finding and executing the right defensive plays.
I think there were 2-3 racks in there where i played a safety, then ran out after, so Idk how much more defensive you want me to play 😅😅😅
That side pocket has some unspoken beef with you
Inigo Montoya stuff 💯
don't lose whitey, great video.
Who me?? I almost did!!!
😂😂😂 thanks!!!
I've been making a bunch of really great scratch shots today....
😂 you and me both!!!
i started playing master this season :D Will got a choke up grip.
He did have a strange stroke during 9…. Not so much in 8 ! Smooth!
Good luck man!!! Handsdown my favorite format of League Play!
Evidently you don't need to be a Master, to play inthe Masters League....... Just kidding. I subscribed to your channel. Love the commentary.
😂😂😂
Thank you!! 🫡
I play in an apartment league, along side a bca league, and in my area they are starting an ultimate pool league where all the rules are combined and twisted.
Dude… I really wanna play in an Ultimate Pool League!!!!!!!!! I think that format is so fun!! Nothing in the Phoenix area yet, I don’t think…
Apa league didn’t even realize it auto corrected.😂 I’m up in Indiana north east side. All of us are excited for ultimate pool league!
@@omgsquirrel7732 😂 I was gonna say “damn, quite the community there!”
Something I see here a lot from you is your bridge and amnt of cue left out is leading to losing the cue ball. Remember the more cue stick out from your bridge hand directly relates to how much roll you will get after your shot. So these soft shots, choke up and you wouldn’t have over run the 6. Your shot makes up for a lot of issues in your game but as you’ve said many times the fundamentals weren’t ever given to you as you progressed.
This is good info.
I have made a lot of changes since then, but still notice some sloppy sh*t like this every now n then 🤦🏻♂️
Wait a minute. 27:58 you fouled on the carom shot. You struck the 3 first instead of the 2. Shouldn’t the other guy get ball in hand? 🤷🏻♀️
Nah, the 2 went in on the break. You made me look though 😅
Yes
In DFW Texas
Awesome! Hope to see you in Vegas 🤩🤑
I love a good draw shot as much as anyone, but a lot of your problems would be solved if you took the longer path with follow. Just my two cents.
Ok fine 😅 I’ve seen this issue with other players and I didn’t see myself as having this issue but…..
Enough comments have come through that I GUESS I’m gonna have to swallow the humble pill and go back through this 😔
Thank you for your 2 cents!!!
You need to combo more balls and banks
Crazy talk!! 😂
Excellent picture quality but man that was some ugly 9 ball. You guys looked uncomfortable from the start and your rotation inexperience definitely showed up. Certainly more unforced errors than I expected to see from a Masters league. Otherwise it was a good match. I like these videos because you analyze every aspect of the game. Keep them coming and keep practicing!
Yes… wasn’t great 😅😅 he let me off easy way too many times!! Thanks for the feedback!!
I was thinking the same thing...I'm only a 5 and I'd run em over lol
What is a APA Master?
A legendary challenger, comprised of wit, fortitude, and otherworldly ability…..
No, I kid 😝. “Masters” is a type of pool league that the APA has, instead of 8-ball and 9-ball. Essentially takes away any of the Skill Level handicap, all players race to 7. “Masters” I guess sounded cool, as it is usually the best players in the league that will play in it.
@@drewvonporte Awesome! Keep up the great videos!!!
@@skibbles827 thank you man!!!
I play in masters. No easy matches!
It’s true! I will admit that our league is not the most stout, but still! Will is a good shot and this should’ve gone a lot differently
Second
😂😂
No longer playing in a closet. Nice man.
It was my “coming out” video 😂😂😂😂 Thanks man!!