Thanks Bryan for another great video. I finally made APA SL7 (9-ball) this week after years as a 6, and your instruction has been a huge part of it. Most of all, the fact that you break down pool so concisely into small lessons you can take to practice or to a match have kept me motivated to improve my game.
Another great video. You're probably the only Pool UA-camr who doesn't cut to another camera clip of the shot being demonstrated. Bryan hits his shots first try on command. He always says "and the shot looks like this" then picks up his cue and lands the shot on the first try. Bravo my friend.
Great shooting and thanks for the video. I have extreme fluctuations in my vision so I need all the knowledge I can get. Have a great rest of the weekend buddy.
Thanks for the awesome information on all your videos.... I won the tournament again today. I heard your voice reminding me about things during my matches. Mental toughness and time on the table. Success is a process. Thanks for the help.
Great Video !! Yeah , Once I adjusted my break I start making Multiple balls in on the break .. I started Studying Johnny Archer Power Break and it's Improved my game Tremendously !!
That last 8 ball I would have put a touch of the left so the cue ball comes straight down the center of the table for a much easier shot on the 9. The position zone was huge that way. You left yourself a little tester near the rail that most mid and lower level players will often miss.
Great video. Love this style of video and the numbers in the back. Cant belive how much better I have gotten watching you videos and implementing parts into my game. Btw I got the predator rack off your recommendation and its awesome. It racks amazing and really does feel like a premium product
Great video! Question for you! Really loving your channel. I am just getting back into the game after a long hiatus. Played pretty much daily growing up from 10-18, then a little bit in college, and basically not at all over the last 10-12 years as starting my career and my family (among other things) took me away from the game. My question is about equipment. I still have all my old cues, and then are well taken care of and it pretty good condition (Lucasi playing cue and jump cue, and an Action break cue with a nice tip which works pretty well for me). I don't feel like the equipment is holding me back, but there is a part of me that wants to take advantage of the newer technology (specifically looking at Predator products) now while I'm re-learning and practicing so as to avoid another learning curve when I eventually do switch equipment. I got back into golf this year after a similar hiatus. I found with golf that buying new equipment actually did a lot for my game, and helped me make faster strides and I quickly exceeded where my game was 10 years ago. I know much of that isn't the equipment itself, so much as the mental advantage it gave me....new clubs made me want to play more and gave me a jolt of confidence in knowing that the mistakes I was making were my own, not a fault of outdated or worn tools. That all in mind, do you think now is a good time for me to upgrade? Or would I be better off waiting a year or so to work on some fundamentals first? Back in my teens, I always dreamed of owning a 314 shaft, but simply didn't have the funds. Now I am an adult with a good job and I do not feel held back by my bank account. Would you recommend holding off, or upgrading now? Especially as I'd be adjusting to a low deflection shaft for the first time. I'm looking specifically at the Ikon 4 -5 as my playing cure, with either a 314-3 or a Revo 12.4 shaft. I'd also consider picking up the BK Rush and Air Rush to complete the set, but the playing cue would be my top priority. Any advice? Thanks again! Bob
As far as jump and break cues go maybe you can wait - as far as playing cues go, the sooner you have the thing you wish to end up with, the better off you’ll be. If you use 314s in the past adjusting to something like a Revo should take no time at all.
@@FXBilliards thank you! I had played a bit with a 314-1 at expos and borrowing from friends, and loved it, but 99% of my time was with a standard maple shaft. Mainly debating now whether to get the Ikon with the 314-3 or the Revo 12.4, since I really don't have a ton of experience with a LD shaft. I really love to use english, and in particular feel that my draw shot is a strength of my game. Looking to harness all that and get something I can be happy with for a very long time. Only cons I see to the Revo are maybe the feel (being that I'm so used to wood) and perhaps serviceability (a bit harder to get tip changes, I'd imagine, in my area). I guess part of me worries that if I get the 314-3 I'll just eventually want the Revo anyway, and then it's a 500 dollar upgrade, rather than 160 now.
It’s common for players, who move up to have a tough time right after - just step up your practice time play more safeties and keep your head in the game.
Thanks Bryan for another great video. I finally made APA SL7 (9-ball) this week after years as a 6, and your instruction has been a huge part of it. Most of all, the fact that you break down pool so concisely into small lessons you can take to practice or to a match have kept me motivated to improve my game.
Congratulations! It always feels good to improve. I hope that you move up again in half the time.
Another great video. You're probably the only Pool UA-camr who doesn't cut to another camera clip of the shot being demonstrated. Bryan hits his shots first try on command. He always says "and the shot looks like this" then picks up his cue and lands the shot on the first try. Bravo my friend.
Thank you
Bryan, thank God for you! You are one of the few good pool players that share their wisdom.
Thanks again for watching.
3 different break strategies, 3 different results --- each runnable! I like it! Appreciate what ya do B! Be Safe
Thank you
Great shooting and thanks for the video. I have extreme fluctuations in my vision so I need all the knowledge I can get. Have a great rest of the weekend buddy.
Thank you very much
Good content. I watched this 3 times this morning. Twice while shooting and a third time while sitting so I could pay more attention. Good stuff.
Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Thanks for the awesome information on all your videos.... I won the tournament again today. I heard your voice reminding me about things during my matches. Mental toughness and time on the table. Success is a process. Thanks for the help.
thanks for watching
thanks B, I'm off to the pool hall. love from OKC.
Thanks
Thank u for all u do for us much appreciated
Great Video !! Yeah , Once I adjusted my break I start making Multiple balls in on the break .. I started Studying Johnny Archer Power Break and it's Improved my game Tremendously !!
Thanks for watching Chris and thanks for your comments. Not enough people practicing their break.
That last 8 ball I would have put a touch of the left so the cue ball comes straight down the center of the table for a much easier shot on the 9. The position zone was huge that way. You left yourself a little tester near the rail that most mid and lower level players will often miss.
Sending to my 9 ball team. Hopefully they watch before our match today. Lol.
Thanks, Chuck
Great video.
Thank you very much
Great video. Love this style of video and the numbers in the back. Cant belive how much better I have gotten watching you videos and implementing parts into my game. Btw I got the predator rack off your recommendation and its awesome. It racks amazing and really does feel like a premium product
Amazing how a rack could stand out from all the others isn’t it? Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments.
@@FXBilliards definitely
I practice nine ball, to improve my shots that don't come in drills, to improve my eight ball game.
That seems to be the case with most people who take the time to run racks in rotation. Thanks for watching.
#24: defense
#25: safeties
#26: play defensive
Great video! Question for you!
Really loving your channel. I am just getting back into the game after a long hiatus. Played pretty much daily growing up from 10-18, then a little bit in college, and basically not at all over the last 10-12 years as starting my career and my family (among other things) took me away from the game.
My question is about equipment. I still have all my old cues, and then are well taken care of and it pretty good condition (Lucasi playing cue and jump cue, and an Action break cue with a nice tip which works pretty well for me). I don't feel like the equipment is holding me back, but there is a part of me that wants to take advantage of the newer technology (specifically looking at Predator products) now while I'm re-learning and practicing so as to avoid another learning curve when I eventually do switch equipment.
I got back into golf this year after a similar hiatus. I found with golf that buying new equipment actually did a lot for my game, and helped me make faster strides and I quickly exceeded where my game was 10 years ago. I know much of that isn't the equipment itself, so much as the mental advantage it gave me....new clubs made me want to play more and gave me a jolt of confidence in knowing that the mistakes I was making were my own, not a fault of outdated or worn tools.
That all in mind, do you think now is a good time for me to upgrade? Or would I be better off waiting a year or so to work on some fundamentals first? Back in my teens, I always dreamed of owning a 314 shaft, but simply didn't have the funds. Now I am an adult with a good job and I do not feel held back by my bank account. Would you recommend holding off, or upgrading now? Especially as I'd be adjusting to a low deflection shaft for the first time. I'm looking specifically at the Ikon 4 -5 as my playing cure, with either a 314-3 or a Revo 12.4 shaft. I'd also consider picking up the BK Rush and Air Rush to complete the set, but the playing cue would be my top priority.
Any advice?
Thanks again!
Bob
As far as jump and break cues go maybe you can wait - as far as playing cues go, the sooner you have the thing you wish to end up with, the better off you’ll be. If you use 314s in the past adjusting to something like a Revo should take no time at all.
@@FXBilliards thank you! I had played a bit with a 314-1 at expos and borrowing from friends, and loved it, but 99% of my time was with a standard maple shaft. Mainly debating now whether to get the Ikon with the 314-3 or the Revo 12.4, since I really don't have a ton of experience with a LD shaft. I really love to use english, and in particular feel that my draw shot is a strength of my game. Looking to harness all that and get something I can be happy with for a very long time. Only cons I see to the Revo are maybe the feel (being that I'm so used to wood) and perhaps serviceability (a bit harder to get tip changes, I'd imagine, in my area). I guess part of me worries that if I get the 314-3 I'll just eventually want the Revo anyway, and then it's a 500 dollar upgrade, rather than 160 now.
I don't watch many pool training videos anymore, but you put out some great content and information, IMO. Great channel for the players!
Thank you very much
I'd love to shoot with a Evo and try it out.
You have any recommendations for someone who upgraded from a 3 - 4. But constantly loses and the APA system keeps me at a 4.
It’s common for players, who move up to have a tough time right after - just step up your practice time play more safeties and keep your head in the game.
First again
Thanks for watching again, and for your support of the channel Ronnie:
9 ball on the break. Should we tell everyone the method ??????? Lol
You have no sure method to make the 9 ball on the break. Just so ya' know. "Lol" HaHa!! ' "Lol Joe." ' HaHa! ???????HaHa!