Trying the Jimmy White kick bank shot game winner | Your Average Pool Player

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  • Опубліковано 26 бер 2019
  • Most people know Jimmy White as an unbelievable snooker player with next-level scoring ability and a larger-than-life persona. In the 1990s, Jimmy tried his hand at American pool and tore through lifelong pool players on skill alone. When he came up against all-time great Efren Reyes in the 1999 World Professional Pool Championship, it looked like Jimmy would be going down 9-7, but he stepped up to the plate and bashed an unreal kick bank carom to win the game and force a decider.
    In recreating this shot, it became clear not being left-handed was going to be a real problem for me, so I mirrored the footage after whiffing 7 of the shots in a row. After a while I got frustrated, but my frustration was nothing compared to how frustrated Jimmy White must have felt after competing in 6 Snooker World Championship finals and not winning any of them. The life story of Jimmy White is really interesting, and I encourage anyone who's interested to read or watch more about it.
    As always, if you want to suggest a shot, let me know in the comments.
    The track used in the video is 'Rest' by Otis McDonald
    Link to the match: • Video
    Subscribe to Rollie Williams UA-cam Channel: / @rolliewilliams
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  • @JoeReid
    @JoeReid 5 років тому +1085

    “79 is great in the same way that the Great Depression was great, in that it was actually very very bad”... nah what a quote 😂

    • @EvilDragon666
      @EvilDragon666 5 років тому +12

      I LOL'd really hard on that one.

    • @payneofleon
      @payneofleon 5 років тому +3

      i was shocked by how he said it

    • @marknunez5096
      @marknunez5096 5 років тому +3

      same reason i came to the comment area on this quote. lolll

    • @jonswe5753
      @jonswe5753 5 років тому +14

      ”... and I collapse on the table, before remembering I’m in public and I’m allegedly an adult man”

    • @JoeReid
      @JoeReid 5 років тому +5

      @@jonswe5753 just love the 'allegedly' in there 😂

  • @Sharivari
    @Sharivari 5 років тому +1422

    I must admit you currently produce the most entertaining pool videos by quite a margin. Very well produced and combined with exactly my type of humour.

    • @brettbarker4198
      @brettbarker4198 5 років тому +10

      Sharivari I’m subscribed to you too. Thanks for what you do.

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +26

      Dang, thanks for saying that. I think your videos are amazing. Always a great watch.

    • @battlefieldclips7013
      @battlefieldclips7013 5 років тому +1

      @Rollie Williams Brahhhh.... u took a long time to execute the shot, lemme hold ur beer n u do it real quick.

    • @aceliu5997
      @aceliu5997 5 років тому +2

      Let's see a match between you guys. Race to 11? I bet it'll get many viewers I know I'll wanna watch live in person.

    • @ashchen2857
      @ashchen2857 5 років тому

      this is really really impossible amazing shot😆😆😆😆👍👍👍👍

  • @TBrum021
    @TBrum021 5 років тому +116

    “Before remembering I’m in public and I’m allegedly an adult man” may be the most relatable sentence ever spoken

  • @creedolala6918
    @creedolala6918 5 років тому +529

    So the takeaway, for players looking to improve, is this:
    1. Be Efren Reyes
    2. If you can't be Efren, at least be Jimmy White
    3. Don't be people who aren't those 2 players

    • @kylefast9650
      @kylefast9650 5 років тому +34

      CreeDo Lala if you want to beat jimmy white, be Ronnie OSullivan

    • @creedolala6918
      @creedolala6918 5 років тому +42

      @@kylefast9650 true that. Actually if you want to beat ANYone, be Ronnie O'Sullivan.

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +25

      @@kylefast9650 Or be Stephen Hendry. That dude was a monster in his day.

    • @kylefast9650
      @kylefast9650 5 років тому

      CreeDo Lala that’s true

    • @kylefast9650
      @kylefast9650 5 років тому +3

      Rollie Williams yes, but Ronnie has 300 more centuries and the same amount of ranking titles and he is still going so I’m going to take Ronnie. Hendry was amazing however

  • @yjmrules
    @yjmrules 5 років тому +259

    Loved this video! Great to see Jimmy getting some recognition, he was unbelievable in his day.

    • @maksimkempe3425
      @maksimkempe3425 5 років тому +5

      Agreed, and this is one of many his shots to remember.

    • @sodaking6858
      @sodaking6858 5 років тому +18

      @@maksimkempe3425 he is by far the greatest snooker player of all time that never won the world championship

    • @Ploon72
      @Ploon72 5 років тому +4

      My favourite snooker player when I started watching in the 1990s.

    • @owainjones2643
      @owainjones2643 3 роки тому +2

      It's such a shame he was more into his partying lifestyle than practising. He could have easily been one of the best

    • @jamesjack2939
      @jamesjack2939 3 роки тому

      Check out my snooker 147 on a pool table video!

  • @penngwinn
    @penngwinn 5 років тому +102

    Your editing gets fancier, and your videos get funnier with each one. Please keep them coming.

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +4

      Thanks, Jesse!

    • @jordanmcneil01
      @jordanmcneil01 4 роки тому

      Agreed! Good luck at the open my brother is playing in the qualifying tourney in Vancouver BC technically Richmond at Q1 billiards

  • @anthonydunn4170
    @anthonydunn4170 5 років тому +75

    These are without a doubt the most entertaining pool vids on UA-cam. Thanks for the free content Rollie!!

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +1

      Hahaha, I wouldn't have it any other way, Anthony.

  • @KodyeWhobrey
    @KodyeWhobrey 5 років тому +44

    This series has really motivated me to play pool more often

  • @robruble9
    @robruble9 5 років тому +4

    I literally watched every single video in this playlist. They are probably the most entertaining pool videos on UA-cam

  • @druhanramchurn8944
    @druhanramchurn8944 4 роки тому

    I just love this video. Every time I feel down, I come back watching this video and it just gives me courage to continue my work. Thank you so much!!

  • @premjitchowdhury262
    @premjitchowdhury262 Рік тому

    Amazing man rewatching all your videos.
    So refreshing

  • @darrenfrank
    @darrenfrank 5 років тому +24

    Awesome, this is the funniest one yet. Great video Rollie!

  • @nikoh2286
    @nikoh2286 5 років тому +162

    Damn! Jimmy white really did a number on you 😂

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому

      @@jebbmcafee7138 ouch.

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +8

      @@jebbmcafee7138 hahaha, yeah no sweat I was just remembering the shot and got PTSD.

    • @barcegt1728
      @barcegt1728 5 років тому

      Rollie Williams you should recreate Jennifer’s shot on the three ball!

    • @williamkinglopez
      @williamkinglopez 4 роки тому +1

      this is not skill , this is fluke and luck... gosh,,

    • @seanscanlon9067
      @seanscanlon9067 4 роки тому

      @@williamkinglopez From Jimmy or Rollie?

  • @absoluteloser989
    @absoluteloser989 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video. My dad is a massive Jimmy White fan and although I never got to seem him at his best (he's only made the World Championship a couple of times in my memory) I love him as he gave my father the passion for snooker that rubbed off on me. He's a class guy on and off the baize and the recognition you give him in this video, introducing him to many Americans who I assume haven't heard of him before, is unbelievable. I wasn't a viewer of your channel before but I absolutely am now.

  • @markgilmore2077
    @markgilmore2077 5 років тому +2

    Pool aside, this is THE most fun UA-cam film I've seen in years. Congratulations Rollie, you may be an average pool player but you're a pro video maker! I'm an average snooker player myself, but I have learnt a lot from your recent pool lesson vids, so cheers mate, genuinely.

  • @josesandoval724
    @josesandoval724 5 років тому +21

    I'm glad you never gave up. I would of been super frustrated. Great job finally making it.

    • @Mueseek
      @Mueseek 5 років тому +1

      Jose Sandoval would have*

    • @raydology9584
      @raydology9584 5 років тому

      Practice makes perfect!

  • @BrawlBros14
    @BrawlBros14 5 років тому

    Glad I discovered this channel! It's awesome that we get to experience the journey you go on

  • @bobbygalyon5580
    @bobbygalyon5580 5 років тому +7

    I dont follow snooker but jimmy white has my respect. He seems like an amazing player that never gives up and has very good sportsmanship.

  • @306Marvin
    @306Marvin 5 років тому +4

    Dude! what an awesome video. Enjoyed every second of it. Keep it up! your videos are highly entertaining.

  • @brutalvocalcovers
    @brutalvocalcovers 5 років тому +6

    I am a less than average pool player who at one time played very consistently with the intention to get better. With that being said I just wanted to let you know I ALWAYS watch your videos. Very grateful to witness your journey.

    • @bharathtony6087
      @bharathtony6087 2 роки тому

      I have question that it's been quite month
      Having this thought it's very simple question? Is there any app so I can place the cue ball and object ball wherever i want to practice these kind of shots.

  • @sheraznabbie8235
    @sheraznabbie8235 5 років тому +1

    Hey rollie, don't know if you'd ever see this but please never stop making content like you do. Your content is really awesome and brings a huge ass amount of happiness to me. Someday I was sick and felt really awful, went by the doctor and came home feeling really shitty and just watching these videos lifted my mood so much. Appreciate these videos, keep em coming

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +2

      Hey Sheraz, you're the man. Thanks for watching! I hope you're feeling better.

  • @jovannisuperino3788
    @jovannisuperino3788 5 років тому +1

    Great video brother. I just can't imagine the effort you make while making the shot. Thanks and more power!

  • @younesyouness6722
    @younesyouness6722 5 років тому +1

    You are a special person, you managed to continue even it's the hardest shot I have ever seen before, you did it you are the best !

  • @spencerwiltse2855
    @spencerwiltse2855 5 років тому +2

    I'm subscribed to a lot of very popular youtube channels and IF I watch their new videos, I do it on my own time, when I have time. Not yours. As soon as I see average vs, pro pool player I'm dropping whatever im doing and watching. Favorite series on youtube hands down. Thanks man

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +1

      Spencer, that is really nice of you. I'll keep making them if you keep watching them.

  • @vanderszpak
    @vanderszpak Рік тому +1

    just amazing! miss your videos!

  • @Modenut
    @Modenut 5 років тому +2

    I remember watching that game back in the day. That shot still ranks among my all time favorites.

  • @johnmuir7435
    @johnmuir7435 5 років тому +1

    Love the videos man, keep them coming.

  • @oskariusz
    @oskariusz 5 років тому +1

    Your videos are great. Fantastic Work. Keep them coming.

  • @madbycc
    @madbycc 4 роки тому

    I do remember spending loooong nights in the pool hall recreating shots from tv. Respect. Love your vids.

  • @blammm100
    @blammm100 5 років тому +1

    Great pool vid...your persistence is inspiring ! Pool is life and this is a life lesson...i will never quit ! This is how we learn from legends...copy them !

  • @styofwye
    @styofwye 5 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant. Much enjoyed 👍

  • @angels77100
    @angels77100 Рік тому

    Just started following Rollie's videos and I must say I'm learning a hell of a lot about the game I've loved and been playing for years.

  • @ScizGraffiti
    @ScizGraffiti 3 роки тому

    I'm really glad you did this shot. I'm much more into snooker than pool and I love Jimmy White for his resolve and passion so this was great to see

    • @bharathtony6087
      @bharathtony6087 2 роки тому

      I have question that it's been quite month
      Having this thought it's very simple question? Is there any app so I can place the cue ball and object ball wherever i want to practice these kind of shots.

  • @NoLimitBamBam
    @NoLimitBamBam 5 років тому +1

    I said the same thing to Florian on his channel. I usually don't comment because my channel is rideshare related not pool related.
    I know you worked hard for this and I'm proud of you man. I may not comment but I watch every single one of your videos.
    Keep up the good work man. You better not quit.... EVER!
    Lol, again, I'm proud of you.

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому +1

      Thanks very much. I treat pool like you treat rideshares ... NO LIMITATION

  • @ZakisHereNow
    @ZakisHereNow 5 років тому +1

    The commentary is great. Love the humor along with a great vid.

  • @michaelstewart1838
    @michaelstewart1838 3 роки тому

    Good Work Man,
    Love Your Dedication.
    God Bless

  • @gustavoforestobritodealmei888
    @gustavoforestobritodealmei888 5 років тому

    Such a good serie of videos!

  • @ianfrancisledesma4431
    @ianfrancisledesma4431 Рік тому

    Props for sticking with it and recreating this awesome shot..liked and subbed!

  • @Joslinmeister
    @Joslinmeister 5 років тому

    Loving the series! More videos please!

  • @abnrangerjapo
    @abnrangerjapo 5 років тому

    This was amazing man. I’m so glad you didn’t quit!

  • @kylepro693
    @kylepro693 5 років тому +5

    Not gonna lie, I laughed out my beer at that great depression joke. Good work getting it done! Keep it up!

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому

      Tragedy plus time equals comedy. Thanks for watching.

  • @ajmcoffical8355
    @ajmcoffical8355 5 років тому +1

    “...I’m allegedly an adult man.” This got me😂😂😂 Great work on your videos I enjoy them a lot!

  • @unnamed439
    @unnamed439 4 роки тому

    Great videos! Keep it up man, most interesting pool channel i have known.

  • @afc358
    @afc358 5 років тому +3

    Jimmy "The Whirlwind" White. Absolute legend.

  • @jewpcabra666
    @jewpcabra666 5 років тому

    Appreciate this series and this episode in particular made me laugh way too much. Hate to laugh at you failing so much but well done!

  • @stevec.4387
    @stevec.4387 5 років тому

    LOVE THIS SERIES!!!! MORE!!!!

  • @frankpitochelli6786
    @frankpitochelli6786 5 років тому +1

    Have to say, I love your sense of humor, and find your channel very entertaining, your humbleness is contagious.
    I subbed....
    Great video and don't change your attitude.
    😉😁😁😁

    • @RollieWilliams
      @RollieWilliams 5 років тому

      Thanks, Frankie, I really appreciate that.

  • @R1pp3d
    @R1pp3d 5 років тому +2

    Honestly Rollie that was a really cool video, your patience and determination are inspiring :D I would have taken about 5 shots and given up.

  • @brandonanthony3191
    @brandonanthony3191 5 років тому +1

    I love these videos !! They are great and honestly teach a valuable lesson.. I love pool it’s 1 of my two favorite hobbies my second hobby is photography. The thing those both have in common is they look relatively easy but are very difficult and take years and year and years to truly master and both can make you feel like you will never get better and then... you do and it’s so rewarding !

  • @johnpaulclarkson4671
    @johnpaulclarkson4671 5 років тому +1

    To quote from Caddyshack - be the ball. Just stumbled across this channel and its legendary

  • @wpshialer
    @wpshialer 5 років тому

    This was an awesome video, I laughed out loud a couple of times bro.

  • @mingo2024
    @mingo2024 5 років тому

    Love your vids!!

  • @vicadamebbborla6127
    @vicadamebbborla6127 5 років тому +1

    Subscribed this guys is gold

  • @shahrukpathan9889
    @shahrukpathan9889 3 роки тому +2

    Pool legends : shot exists
    Rollie : 15 attempts average
    Snooker legend : shot exists
    Rollie : 80 attempts

  • @LanOrhan
    @LanOrhan 5 років тому

    Great video as always. Keep it up.

  • @FredrickGichuhihawaii
    @FredrickGichuhihawaii 3 роки тому

    Dude, you are persistent and I love it.

  • @pieperdesu
    @pieperdesu 5 років тому +4

    3:01 “Wait scratched that...” “I think I am getting bet.. nope” LoooooL

  • @MrBrianSchumacher
    @MrBrianSchumacher 5 років тому

    Love these.

  • @scottleicester4266
    @scottleicester4266 4 роки тому

    One of my favourite youtube channels this is.

  • @TheComaProject
    @TheComaProject 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video! Well done for persevering... and Jimmy "The Whirlwind" White is a god. Amazing player.

  • @AngrierGorilla
    @AngrierGorilla 3 роки тому

    Fantastic Jimmy, always with a smile!

  • @danielkim9999
    @danielkim9999 4 роки тому

    Right at the moment you made the 9 ball go in, even I got happy just like you did at the 80th attempt and I just had click the like button
    Nice video, for real

  • @raymondrenox8876
    @raymondrenox8876 2 роки тому

    I wish you would do a 100 more of these videos.. I love watching you try these pros shots they do on the first try

  • @jakejohnson1726
    @jakejohnson1726 5 років тому

    Great videos keep em coming

  • @gishena
    @gishena 5 років тому +1

    Jimmy is a snooker legend!
    Congrats for the funny video, I lol-ed at the Great Depression joke

  • @a1t1i1f1
    @a1t1i1f1 5 років тому +1

    Awsome videos. Awsome. Keep posting. You have won a fan from Pakistan

  • @audiobrew
    @audiobrew 5 років тому

    So much gold in this video - well done

  • @otshepengditshego2991
    @otshepengditshego2991 2 роки тому

    Your persistence paid off. Good

  • @culchy1971
    @culchy1971 5 років тому +2

    Jimmy was my favorite snooker player for years, absolute legend of the game

    • @mactastico1818
      @mactastico1818 2 роки тому

      Hes a great pundit as well .same with hendry his commenting in matches is unrivalled

  • @bigredinhoo
    @bigredinhoo 5 років тому

    Hahaha, this was amazing. Great work, Rollie.

  • @Taterzz
    @Taterzz 5 років тому

    i don't watch nor play pool, and i had no idea about reyes until stumbling across this channel. i admire your dedication to reproducing insane shots and attempting to analyze the mechanics behind the shots. what it all really comes down to is that these players are absolute masters of geometry.

  • @boraozkan7015
    @boraozkan7015 5 років тому

    Finally man! Awesome 💪

  • @imlightningblade9363
    @imlightningblade9363 5 років тому

    UA-cam reccomend me this. This is awsome, this content is amazing.

  • @jn1384
    @jn1384 5 років тому

    I suggested this on your last video and I didn’t think you would ever do it because of the difficulty. I have never been so happy to be wrong

  • @jackbedford5464
    @jackbedford5464 5 років тому

    Must say...I respect your patience with these shots and some great content aswell

  • @dalex690
    @dalex690 4 роки тому

    Nice job Rollie. Beautiful edits.

  • @pmbuzz
    @pmbuzz 5 років тому +2

    Love your stuff Rollie. It’s amazing that Jimmy went hill hill with the greatest pool player of all time and he doesn’t play the game !!

  • @bruxyb
    @bruxyb 5 років тому

    Good insight... well presented.. keep it up...

  • @gman21xx
    @gman21xx 5 років тому

    Excellent.

  • @Rolixinho
    @Rolixinho 5 років тому +1

    the video idea is really nice but what makes it great is you actually being funny and having good editing.

  • @Team-fabulous
    @Team-fabulous 3 роки тому

    This was brilliant and Jimmy is fantastic..

  • @Agiyi
    @Agiyi 5 років тому

    omg new video!!
    keep making these!!

  • @chadster123
    @chadster123 5 років тому

    Incredible man

  • @maazullahkhan7001
    @maazullahkhan7001 5 років тому

    Consistency is the key ! Liked it !

  • @tylerparker3024
    @tylerparker3024 3 роки тому

    You're sense of humor is screwing me up in a great way right now lmao

  • @Craig_Cole
    @Craig_Cole 5 років тому

    Great video!

  • @SireDonald
    @SireDonald 5 років тому +156

    I know you're a pool player. BUT.
    I think it would be really cool to see you try Alex Higgins famous Blue from the 1982 World Championship.
    I know its snooker and it's a hell of a shot to start on. But perhaps something to try and branch out to.
    Snooker shots. Just a thought.

    • @tiptoptapa2
      @tiptoptapa2 5 років тому +4

      Similar to the Corey Deuel's shot that he has covered, and others have already made videos trying to duplicate the higgins shot,
      ua-cam.com/video/_jhuBOev0p0/v-deo.html
      Sorry to be a kill joy.

    • @richardedwards9389
      @richardedwards9389 5 років тому

      Agree.

    • @thescottishbawbag
      @thescottishbawbag 5 років тому

      @Nathan-DTS if you really wanna play in the UK you'll find them, there are many in Scotland.Agree though, needle in a haystack job in the US.

    • @zckls
      @zckls 5 років тому +1

      @Satnav Simmo Only somebody who has literally never played snooker would say that. There's a good video on UA-cam of Virgo, Davis, Doherty, Taylor and Foulds all attempting that shot and none of them come close. And that's without a World Championship at stake.

    • @zckls
      @zckls 5 років тому +2

      @Satnav Simmo Neil Robertson is not a "half decent player"- he's one of the 5 best players in the world. And regardless of your achievements, you've never had to play that shot under the kind of pressure that Higgins was under. Yes, Neil Robertson played a similar shot but over slightly longer distance. But by the time he played that shot he was 74-5 ahead. The frame was over and it made no difference whether he made the shot or missed it.
      Playing those shots in a club on a Saturday afternoon isn't really that difficult, I agree. Playing them under that kind of pressure is a different matter. The reason I don't know you is precisely because you've never done that.

  • @Grant-vk6zo
    @Grant-vk6zo 5 років тому +8

    Its amazing how players such as Jimmy pull out these shots under pressure. You are good and have a good understanding of the game and took 80 attempts. I suppose that's what makes them legendary.

    • @bharathtony6087
      @bharathtony6087 2 роки тому

      I have question that it's been quite month
      Having this thought it's very simple question? Is there any app so I can place the cue ball and object ball wherever i want to practice these kind of shots.

  • @joeallen9603
    @joeallen9603 5 років тому +1

    i was going to ask why dont you mirror the balls but you beat me to it. killer shot man you're a beast!

  • @torbjornlindroos7934
    @torbjornlindroos7934 5 років тому

    Do more of those videos i love them

  • @energyeternal
    @energyeternal 5 років тому +4

    this is a story about resilience and being staying true to the craft regardless of the outcomes.

  • @zeref
    @zeref 5 років тому +12

    Lucky shot 😅. GG , i like your video

  • @tylersegers8632
    @tylersegers8632 4 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @kylethomas4345
    @kylethomas4345 Рік тому

    Amazing video

  • @bonbonjovi5606
    @bonbonjovi5606 5 років тому +1

    Love that Jimmy plays pool.. He s no bore to watch

  • @atapegasus1267
    @atapegasus1267 5 років тому +1

    love u r videos

  • @BRUTALSHANZ1988
    @BRUTALSHANZ1988 5 років тому

    My Father has met Jimmy White numerous times to watch him play and spoken with him and Jimmy is a down to earth man who is very humble and is very polite and as a little boy growing up I too respected Jimmy White and I even went to school and made my very own snooker waistcoat to wear when playing snooker at home.
    Jimmy is and always will be the greatest snooker legend of all time and I am proud to still have Jimmy White as my idol.

  • @govnasir2121
    @govnasir2121 5 років тому

    LoL, good vid. I wish I had the time to do this like when I was younger. Family and businesses have robbed me of those wonderful free afternoons that I spent hour upon hour watching and playing this god awful wonderful awesome game we are addicted to.
    Cheers!!

  • @pauliboo2
    @pauliboo2 5 років тому +1

    That was great!! I’m from the UK and I’m a Snooker fan. Jimmy does still play but not as much as he used to. He does a lot of commentary now though... if you like Jimmy then try Ronnie O’Sullivan... who also played Pool, and after 25 years playing snooker he’s still at the top of the game... the greatest snooker player ever!

  • @CAPTAIN-cupcake
    @CAPTAIN-cupcake 5 років тому

    Wooow amazing hard work 👌😍😍😍