Nice Shooting Drew! Good luck in Vegas and your match against Anthony you both put out great content. I appreciate the time you take in editing and showing layouts nobody is doing that and it really does make your content the best. Keep that content up you help make me a better player and if I can take one thing from your match into my matches maybe that would be one less mistake I make. I subscribe and try to like every video but the extra attention you give I should take the extra minute and leave you a comment.
Thank you very much man!!! I spend 10-15 hours (sometimes more ha) on each of these, just to try and enrich it and make it a cool experience. As an aid, seeing the cue ball path drawn out for a newer play [i feel] is immensely helpful, too! Thank you so much for sharing your appreciation man! Makes it all worth it!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
@@drewvonporte I look forward to your videos when you put them out because of the time you put in. I even took your advice and got myself a deck of hill hill to incorporate into my training. It really helps with pressure situations when you get back to the table when you probably shouldn’t have.
@@d4nd31i0n Well said. Drew probably has some of the best video editing of anyone in the amateur pool playing genre, for sure! Excellent visuals that are particularly useful for players trying to learn cue ball path/position play and avoids crossing the line into being too over the top or excessive with graphics.
Drew, I like how you overlay the tangent lines and the projected cue ball triangle safe zones. I screen shot them and reproduce the shot on my table. Super learning tool. I’ll simulate the shot dozens of times building muscle memory. These shots show up in my games!
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, bro. im a big fan of how you map out all the angles and cue ball lines and which spin you're using! I usually compare what i would do to what's being done and us that as a learning experience! Ill hopefully see you in vegas!
That is the WORST part of filming yourself for the world to see LOL as I’m sure you know! Or when I’m kicking and can CLEARLY see I’m nowhere NEAR the right spot when I re-watch it!! 🤮🤮🤮🤮
Nice shooting, sir. Not sure which of you to root for in the challenge match, I like watching both you and Anthony. Wish I could be there to see it. Good luck in Vegas, my man. Hope you do well!
Bro, in Vegas you always root for the Underdog. (((Me))) Haha jk! It will be a fun time! That night is my buddy Tony’s birthday so we will be having fun irregardless! Thanks!!!
Great job with the channel. Love your honesty. Just subscribed. Flying into Vegas on Saturday as well. I'll try and catch that match between you and Anthony
19:09: I think of this as the APA special. I don't know why, but, in my area at least, I frequently see APA players attempt this kick but rarely see it in BCA leagues or tournaments.
17:15 I bet if you remove the low and go right with a half tip or top, you nail that. The draw pulled it too tight where the rolling ball lengthens it and gets a breakout.
Hey Drew, In your game w Mark, at 29:53 he’s up and trying to pot the 4 and get shape on the 8. I’m an APA 4 and this shot got me considering all outcomes. Here’s my list; He pots the 4 and gets shape on 8 He pots 4 and get hooked on 8 He misses shot He misses and breaks out opponents balls He misses and early pots the 8 He misses, breaks out opponents ball, and then scratches and that’s exactly what happened! I’ve concluded that there’s at least 5 bad outcomes vs one success. So why bother with the pot? Plan B would be hitting the 4 ball w 1/2 or 3/4 ball hit and allow the cue ball to roll to the lower right bottom of the screen. Now your opponent has to worry about those 5 bad outcomes. I’d like to see you comment more on plan B selections especially at the end of a game
This is def advanced player thinking Ron!! Although, you aren’t factoring percentages to each of these options, ya know. If the make + shape is 80% and the rest is minimal, you shoot it, right? Practice, training, all increase your positive outcome chances and decrease your negative outcomes. Endgame 8-ball is it’s own beast, and honestly Ron, It’s something I feel like I talk about, A LOT!! It’s the most interesting part to me, and where mid-range players can be ABSOLUTELY LETHAL without needing to have too much talent…. Just strategy and understanding. You will continue to do well with this game man!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Caught your channel a couple of times. Last time I watched awhile I guessed you at about a 5-ish before I saw you were a 7. Today you're doing much better! LOL. Really though...good shooting in this one! I woulda had a different pattern in mind on that last rack and not started with the 11. But it worked out. BTW, the right side of the table is the Starboard side not the Port side. Lifetime boat owner lol. (Boats steer from the right side, so that makes you the "star"...easy to remember that way).
I KNEW someone would correct me on that comment 🤣🤣🤣 It’s hard for me to play at the level I WANT to all the time, especially on camera 🫠 I post all the matches anyway, but like to add a lot to them to make even the mediocre matches entertaining to watch! Thanks a ton though, Mike!! Means a lot!!
@@drewvonporte Haven't played APA in a few years was a 6 when we went to different leagues. Would probably be a 7 now but who knows. I'm fairly inconsistent these days. Spectator: "Wow! You are great! You should be in Vegas playing professionally!" ... Same spectator 3 minutes later: "Have you ever played this game before?" .... 😅😂🤣 ... I was one game away from a free trip to Vegas years ago when playing APA...one game, hill hill. (I live in the Southeast). Didn't make it. (To be fair, AFTER the lag on the last match, the APA guy comes over and tells me I am now a rank higher than my last match 15 minutes ago. AFTER the lag...after the scoresheet had been filled out etc!.... Got into my head., lost to a gal I was much better than. Oh well, had a GF in Vegas used to go visit her parents didn't need no stinkin APA free airline ticket 🤣)
Haha that’s hilarious!!! The skill level changing mid-tournament has messed up countless poolplayers!!! I have gotten runner up in the finals for a trip to vegas two or three times… it’s absolutely horrible. Would have MUCH rather just went 2 and out! 🤣
Glad you're excited for Vegas. Wish I were going. a) I haven't been to Vegas in about 13 years, and b) I want to play more pool. Although the way I am shooting right now, I am sure I would get destroyed in my first match.
Hey JB! You never know!! Vegas brings the best and the [drunkest] out in everyone!!! Great to hear from you! Still patiently awaiting your first published YT video 🫡
@@drewvonporte I only have one match recorded for various reasons. And I am too embarrassed to put it online🤣 One of the better NYC players was playing one pocket with me last Friday. Next time we play I will get that recorded.
23:05 not only do you change acceleration, but it looks like your cue ball contact point shifted slightly as well. Probably related? A consistent stroke is so important in pool, we could probably all stand to practice our stroke more.
I agree with both! I’m really making a fair amount of changes with my stroke right now, and I noticed things like that throughout this video. Thanks for the feedback!! Someday I’ll make y’all proud 🫡
Looks like the pool gods are with you today, DVP😁 @26:05 & @26:50 Look at your head at impact. This can make a huge difference in Vegas! @27:10 On these shots, I usually try to play to the overcut side of the pocket @28:55 I wonder if the 12 caroms off the 9? Good luck in Vegas, DVP!!!
Miss you Ryu!!! Thank you sir 🫡 @a you’re right 🫠 it’s something I’m working on… @b Ha! Little-do-you-know…. I WAS aiming for the overcut 🤣🤣 @c yeah, maybe? I still like the safe I called out, after the fact…. Thank you Ryu 🫡 who are you rooting for??? Me or AC?!????
definitely played well, gotta get your hands on that buddy hall cue guide will fix that stroke up good. 3rd rack where you tried to bank the 8 into the corner I probably would of try to hit the 8 ball about 1-5% and touch the rail with a very soft stroke instead of banking it. Could have easily given him the rack if he had not landed so close to the 6 off the kick on the 1.
For sure. I notoriously start to get sloppy with my decisions if I go up early in the match… HOPEFULLY I DON’T DO THAT IN VEGAS…. Thanks a lot Daniel!!! 💪🏼💪🏼
@@drewvonporte I got faith you'll do fantastic in Vegas just mentally think you're playing another game don't occupy your thoughts that you're a Vegas. I know it sounds silly but Pool is 80-90% Mental the rest is physical.
Good racks. Sucks that he rage-quit at the end. Liking the close-up on the stroke sequence showing the errors! adds a little. Did pretty decently myself this week. My opponent was relatively decent. Had a good run (5 balls) on until he missed the 8 shot. Basically left me the hill-hill card you showed but the 8 was sitting in the corner. I just played safe 3 times hiding behind the balls until he scratched on the 8.,
Yes I agree! He started out shooting well, but I couldn’t let all that smack he was talking come to fruition, Reece!! He’ll likely clean my clock next time 🫥🫥 Thank you so much man! You gonna be in Vegas??
Drew when you get in Vegas go to the sports bar and there is a buffet down there that has two diamonds in it (at least they were there last year) those tables are kinda hidden gems that most people don’t find and you can usually get on them. I’ll see you there hopefully, I’ll be there for 9 ball.
8 man rosters?! Ours is 3 man/woman (it’s 2024 Jordan 💁🏻♂️🤣) and the cap is 14. It is an incredibly fun tournament, different than any other APA event! Thanks for letting me know though! Was surprised when no one chimed in!!
Drew, I wanted to check your level. I have a certain way I determine players skill level. After analyzing your game, you are in fact a 5, BUT, you have an advanced mindseye. You just having synced up yet. Syncing is what I call something when a player is about to get better. In short words… You have an advanced mind, but it doesn’t show on the table quite yet. Keep it up and you’ll sync up soon. Keep trying the impossible and your creativity will shine. There will come a point when you sync that you won’t have to think about how to control the cue ball or table. You’ll just get down and will be able to do anything possible with your shot that you need from anywhere. I tell my students, “always practice on getting shape from any spot on the table to any spot you need to be. This is more possible than you think. I quote the matrix a lot with pool bc it just works, but when Morpheus says, “when you’re ready, you won’t have to”…..and I add “to think about your shape anymore. You’ll be able to bend the cue ball to your will. Then pool becomes fun”. Keep putting in the work.
Drew is like the worst player in the league he pretends he’s good but it’s all edited. I beat him all the time and I’m an SL3. Drew u should take lessons from this guy. Poolhalljunky 😂
@ lol. I’m pretty sure he’s not being constantly beat by a 3. And I teach anyone at any age. Just love the game and honestly tired of every teacher that holds out information to everyone. Pool is a prideful sport. No one wants to be beat or everyone’s a pro. I’m giving all secrets away to anyone who wants them. Hence for the book I’m writing. I’m partnered with shooterspool and I think I have solotto on board too. Need to have one more meeting with them. Good guys. If you don’t have the app, get it.
@@joeboe39 drew has a good mindset. He’s going to connect the dots very soon. He reminds me a lot of me. I only get to play a week on and off due to my daughters. I wish my town had the apa chances for Vegas etc. I couldn’t go bc my girls, but as soon as they’re old enough, they’ll be traveling some with me. Right before I had my girls, someone….was going to take me on the road, but that didn’t happen unfortunately…fortunately..I wouldn’t trade my girls for nothing. I’ve also created a kick and bank system. All you need to learn is the reference paths. I’m almost positive I kick the same way Efren does. I was watching him and I swear he calculates and looks at all the spots I look for. But I may never know. I also might start 360 some matches on here. I don’t play on small tables. We use oversized 8.5 diamond tables at my hall. I have a g605 mcderrmott cue, elite JB cue and a shon jump cue.
@@poolhalljunkywell hell. I look forward to seeing you grow your UA-cam channel! If you kick like Efren and get someone to take you on the road like Vincent in COM… whew. I bet you’re top 10 in the country. Just no one knows you yet. Good. Stay under the radar and collect that gambling money… for your daughters of course. 🫡 but then, Mosconi Cup, here you come! I’ll be first in line for your jersey signing. ❤️
Hey Drew I hope Vegas went well :) what do you think of my swerve 8-ball runout short on my channel? I just about died from excitement haha no worries if you're too busy keep up the great videos!
Whatta I think??? I think you shoulda took that 10 when you were straight on it, instead of passing it up!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂 nice shooting man, you’ve got a clean stroke!!!! Vegas went great, working on videos from the trip as we speak!
When are we going to get more videos? I’ve watched everything you have already! Some a few times! I like watching games more on my level than the pros. Lol
Yep, Phoenix AZ! I’ve been here since ‘07, grew up in Pittsburgh (go stillers!). One of my roommates had a THICK Tennessee accent, and I think I accidentally picked it up a little after awhile haha idfk!
10:25 Why wouldn't you just roll the cue ball forward and take the 8 in the side? I once had a person tell me rolling the ball is more accurate and repeatable for shape than draw or forcing control of the cue ball. You might know him... lol
So I've never played in the APA or any American League, does anybody know how long you would stay at a specific skill level? I don't sandbag, unless I'm playing with someone I personally know or am trying to chat up a girl. I know they'll start me as a three, but I don't need the handicap. I can run racks, and usually my games are 2 innings. I come from a league overseas, where we play with WPA Rules, but more strict. Everyball is called and all that. But I'm just trying to get my foot in the door, and it's the hardest thing ever. In my old league you just walked into a bar played a game and asked if you could join their team, and pay them $15 and you were good. Over here it's insane how it works.
Well, as far as APA goes, a computer algorithm will make your SL what is appropriate. Theres not much subjectivity about it, but you can start higher than a 3 if you think it’s appropriate. I have found the APA is incredibly easy to get into. Rumor has it, if you walk into a pool hall by yourself with a pool cue, you will leave on an APA team. Not sure what insanity you’ve come across 🫥🤣
Hey bud hope you did well in Vegas....bubba I think you rush to much...I personally believe if you dedicated yourself to a better pre-shot routine you do better bro rarely do you look at the shot line and rarely do you line up your next shot or even your shot after I believe if you slow down you'd win many more matches but that's just me what do I know
Hey thanks man! We actually play our first match today 🙏🏼 I feel like I actually do spend some time looking at shot lines and what not, but maybe I was playing fast in this match or something. I’ve been working on pacing honestly so this is still good feedback, I appreciate it 👊🏼
What's up with the tip on your cue? looks terrible. Mark didn't play rack 2 very well. you can't leave the 2 on the rail. I played SW challenge many times when I played in the santa clara apa league. awesome tournament. loved it. Rack 3, 8 ball goes in the low left corner. no need to break it out. just play the 14 with draw for the 10 in the side. then a stun or draw for the 8 in the corner. rack 4, can't you draw off the 4 ball past the 13 for the 5 in the side or corner?? nice win.
I need a need a new tip, aye 🫠 Love southwest, def a fun time! 8-ball did not go in either of the lower pockets, I can say that with 99% certainty! My plan was to just get down there and bank it but……. I foiled that for myself… Rack 4, that WAS the plan…. I just hit it like an idiot… shoulda committed to just send it down table to ensure i got the 5 in the side. Decision error man 😔 Thanks as always Fuggles!!
@@drewvonporte As he should! Love your attitude, btw. You have a good vibe. And the value of trajectory, positioning overlays & cue ball targets can't be overstated. Thank you for your work! Sucks that I'd have to cross the friggin Atlantic to challenge you😅
@@drewvonporte Maybe we should try chinese 8-ball, then. Those tables are a real pain in the behind 🥺Good practice to then switch to a standard table. Like switching from snooker to pool. You feel like you finally can pot something😅
@@drewvonporte It's what I was shooting for! But apparently, I'm not Premiere chat savvy enough to get my comments in that part instead of the regular video comments 🥴😆
Nice Shooting Drew! Good luck in Vegas and your match against Anthony you both put out great content. I appreciate the time you take in editing and showing layouts nobody is doing that and it really does make your content the best. Keep that content up you help make me a better player and if I can take one thing from your match into my matches maybe that would be one less mistake I make. I subscribe and try to like every video but the extra attention you give I should take the extra minute and leave you a comment.
Thank you very much man!!!
I spend 10-15 hours (sometimes more ha) on each of these, just to try and enrich it and make it a cool experience. As an aid, seeing the cue ball path drawn out for a newer play [i feel] is immensely helpful, too!
Thank you so much for sharing your appreciation man! Makes it all worth it!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
@@drewvonporte I look forward to your videos when you put them out because of the time you put in. I even took your advice and got myself a deck of hill hill to incorporate into my training. It really helps with pressure situations when you get back to the table when you probably shouldn’t have.
@@d4nd31i0n if those cards ever get “boring” or too easy…. Well… then they’ve done their job and you are likely now a very strong player!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@@d4nd31i0n Well said. Drew probably has some of the best video editing of anyone in the amateur pool playing genre, for sure! Excellent visuals that are particularly useful for players trying to learn cue ball path/position play and avoids crossing the line into being too over the top or excessive with graphics.
🥹🥹🥹 thanks y’all!!!!
Thanks for adding CB image with red dot for reference on tip placement.
Of course! It’s crude. I’ll try to clean it up 🫡
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!
Drew, I like how you overlay the tangent lines and the projected cue ball triangle safe zones.
I screen shot them and reproduce the shot on my table. Super learning tool. I’ll simulate the shot dozens of times building muscle memory. These shots show up in my games!
Bro these shots show up in every match!! You’d be surprised!!! Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You played well, DVP!
I am a big critic, and I really did not see any decisional mishaps.
Great win!
Hope you had a great time in Vegas.
Love you Ryu 👊🏼💪🏼
Had a blast in Vegas!!
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, bro. im a big fan of how you map out all the angles and cue ball lines and which spin you're using! I usually compare what i would do to what's being done and us that as a learning experience! Ill hopefully see you in vegas!
Awesome thank you so much for that feedback! It means a lot!! Def say hey if you see me Reece! 💪🏼👊🏼 good luck out there!!
26:10 oh man I know that feeling. Can't help but laugh at yourself in commentary "What Was That!?" hahaha You're human, like off of us.
That is the WORST part of filming yourself for the world to see LOL as I’m sure you know!
Or when I’m kicking and can CLEARLY see I’m nowhere NEAR the right spot when I re-watch it!! 🤮🤮🤮🤮
Nice shooting, sir. Not sure which of you to root for in the challenge match, I like watching both you and Anthony. Wish I could be there to see it.
Good luck in Vegas, my man. Hope you do well!
Bro, in Vegas you always root for the Underdog. (((Me)))
Haha jk! It will be a fun time! That night is my buddy Tony’s birthday so we will be having fun irregardless! Thanks!!!
I play APA in NYC & enjoy watching the matches. Nice shooting & good videos! Thanks.
Thank you so much Danny!! Look forward to hearing your feedback on what’s to come!!! 👊🏼👊🏼
The opponent's 2 ball shot in the side on the 3rd rack looked like a double hit, assuming it wasn't actually frozen.
As best as we could tell (esp with zoom-in) , it appeared frozen
Great video.. Love the Short Rail Merch! Josh is a good guy! I am in Vegas on the 12th
Awesome man! Shirt is hella comfy! Make sure to say hey if you see me!
Another banger! Great job.. great shirt too, btw 👌
It’s comfy man!! Really is!
@@drewvonporte I love that brand of blanks!
Lol... I didn't catch the fact that you said "not a sponsor" hahaha.. hilarious
@@Amateur_Pool just a nod to the boss !! 🫡🫡
Great job with the channel. Love your honesty. Just subscribed. Flying into Vegas on Saturday as well. I'll try and catch that match between you and Anthony
Awesome Don!! Be sure to say hey!! Good luck out there!!
19:09: I think of this as the APA special. I don't know why, but, in my area at least, I frequently see APA players attempt this kick but rarely see it in BCA leagues or tournaments.
So true!!!!! Love that, the “APA Special!”
17:15 I bet if you remove the low and go right with a half tip or top, you nail that. The draw pulled it too tight where the rolling ball lengthens it and gets a breakout.
1,000%!!!……. It’s good to be able to see that after the fact!! Woulda been slick 😎
@ I told you… I’m 775 from the rail.
LOL Todd the moment I miss it and think “shit”
“Yeeeeeup… shouldn’t hit that with draw… classic 5-speed…..”
great shooting , watching your videos from pennsylvania , Good luck in Vegas
Ah, my home state 👋🏼👋🏼
Thank you sir!!
Hey Drew,
In your game w Mark, at 29:53 he’s up and trying to pot the 4 and get shape on the 8.
I’m an APA 4 and this shot got me considering all outcomes.
Here’s my list;
He pots the 4 and gets shape on 8
He pots 4 and get hooked on 8
He misses shot
He misses and breaks out opponents balls
He misses and early pots the 8
He misses, breaks out opponents ball, and then scratches and that’s exactly what happened!
I’ve concluded that there’s at least 5 bad outcomes vs one success. So why bother with the pot?
Plan B would be hitting the 4 ball w 1/2 or 3/4 ball hit and allow the cue ball to roll to the lower right bottom of the screen.
Now your opponent has to worry about those 5 bad outcomes.
I’d like to see you comment more on plan B selections especially at the end of a game
Watch the UA-cam video on Boardwalk Empire “Betting by doing nothing” in which Arnold Rothstein explains his gambling strategy.
This is def advanced player thinking Ron!! Although, you aren’t factoring percentages to each of these options, ya know. If the make + shape is 80% and the rest is minimal, you shoot it, right?
Practice, training, all increase your positive outcome chances and decrease your negative outcomes.
Endgame 8-ball is it’s own beast, and honestly Ron, It’s something I feel like I talk about, A LOT!! It’s the most interesting part to me, and where mid-range players can be ABSOLUTELY LETHAL without needing to have too much talent…. Just strategy and understanding.
You will continue to do well with this game man!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
You were due some breaks. Nice match.
And he was there to give them that night, a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while right??
Nice shooting, good luck in Vegas!
Thank you sir 🫡🫡🫡
The amount of work you put into your videos is second to none. Keep up the great work.
Chris, thank you very much man!!! I really appreciate that!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Caught your channel a couple of times. Last time I watched awhile I guessed you at about a 5-ish before I saw you were a 7. Today you're doing much better! LOL. Really though...good shooting in this one! I woulda had a different pattern in mind on that last rack and not started with the 11. But it worked out. BTW, the right side of the table is the Starboard side not the Port side. Lifetime boat owner lol. (Boats steer from the right side, so that makes you the "star"...easy to remember that way).
I KNEW someone would correct me on that comment 🤣🤣🤣
It’s hard for me to play at the level I WANT to all the time, especially on camera 🫠 I post all the matches anyway, but like to add a lot to them to make even the mediocre matches entertaining to watch!
Thanks a ton though, Mike!! Means a lot!!
@@drewvonporte Haven't played APA in a few years was a 6 when we went to different leagues. Would probably be a 7 now but who knows. I'm fairly inconsistent these days. Spectator: "Wow! You are great! You should be in Vegas playing professionally!" ... Same spectator 3 minutes later: "Have you ever played this game before?" .... 😅😂🤣 ...
I was one game away from a free trip to Vegas years ago when playing APA...one game, hill hill. (I live in the Southeast). Didn't make it. (To be fair, AFTER the lag on the last match, the APA guy comes over and tells me I am now a rank higher than my last match 15 minutes ago. AFTER the lag...after the scoresheet had been filled out etc!.... Got into my head., lost to a gal I was much better than. Oh well, had a GF in Vegas used to go visit her parents didn't need no stinkin APA free airline ticket 🤣)
Haha that’s hilarious!!! The skill level changing mid-tournament has messed up countless poolplayers!!!
I have gotten runner up in the finals for a trip to vegas two or three times… it’s absolutely horrible. Would have MUCH rather just went 2 and out! 🤣
Like the lines showing expected cue ball path
Thank you!!! I spend a lot of time adding all of the bells and whistles so I appreciate this feedback!! 💪🏼💪🏼👊🏼
You were also right about Corey Deuel! He's a monster on draw shots.
Absolute beast… I was also right when I said “I am not Corey Deuel” 🤣🤣🤣
Glad you're excited for Vegas. Wish I were going. a) I haven't been to Vegas in about 13 years, and b) I want to play more pool. Although the way I am shooting right now, I am sure I would get destroyed in my first match.
Hey JB! You never know!! Vegas brings the best and the [drunkest] out in everyone!!!
Great to hear from you! Still patiently awaiting your first published YT video 🫡
@@drewvonporte I only have one match recorded for various reasons. And I am too embarrassed to put it online🤣
One of the better NYC players was playing one pocket with me last Friday. Next time we play I will get that recorded.
@@JamesPlaysPool awesome!!!
23:05 not only do you change acceleration, but it looks like your cue ball contact point shifted slightly as well. Probably related? A consistent stroke is so important in pool, we could probably all stand to practice our stroke more.
I agree with both! I’m really making a fair amount of changes with my stroke right now, and I noticed things like that throughout this video. Thanks for the feedback!!
Someday I’ll make y’all proud 🫡
Southeast challenge is in Jacksonville. I've qualified twice but never actually went unfortunately
If its the same format as southwest, you should go! It’s a blast!
@drewvonporte oh I'm sure. It was team issues that kept me from going. I'll never turn down an opportunity to play pool if I'm not forced to lol
Hey,, he pulled a Drew. And you punished him. Your shooting well
A first for everything
Looks like the pool gods are with you today, DVP😁
@26:05 & @26:50 Look at your head at impact. This can make a huge difference in Vegas!
@27:10 On these shots, I usually try to play to the overcut side of the pocket
@28:55 I wonder if the 12 caroms off the 9?
Good luck in Vegas, DVP!!!
Miss you Ryu!!! Thank you sir 🫡
@a you’re right 🫠 it’s something I’m working on…
@b Ha! Little-do-you-know…. I WAS aiming for the overcut 🤣🤣
@c yeah, maybe? I still like the safe I called out, after the fact….
Thank you Ryu 🫡 who are you rooting for??? Me or AC?!????
@@drewvonporte Hard to not root for players with 3 initials in their name😁
@@cosc137 my maaaaaaaaan!!
definitely played well, gotta get your hands on that buddy hall cue guide will fix that stroke up good. 3rd rack where you tried to bank the 8 into the corner I probably would of try to hit the 8 ball about 1-5% and touch the rail with a very soft stroke instead of banking it. Could have easily given him the rack if he had not landed so close to the 6 off the kick on the 1.
For sure. I notoriously start to get sloppy with my decisions if I go up early in the match… HOPEFULLY I DON’T DO THAT IN VEGAS….
Thanks a lot Daniel!!! 💪🏼💪🏼
@@drewvonporte I got faith you'll do fantastic in Vegas just mentally think you're playing another game don't occupy your thoughts that you're a Vegas. I know it sounds silly but Pool is 80-90% Mental the rest is physical.
Good racks. Sucks that he rage-quit at the end. Liking the close-up on the stroke sequence showing the errors! adds a little. Did pretty decently myself this week. My opponent was relatively decent. Had a good run (5 balls) on until he missed the 8 shot. Basically left me the hill-hill card you showed but the 8 was sitting in the corner. I just played safe 3 times hiding behind the balls until he scratched on the 8.,
SAFETIES WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!!!!
That hill-hill card is an absolute B**ch!!! Safetying instead is a much better call!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
I thought you played well in this match I also thought you play took him out of is game great video keep them coming please
Yes I agree! He started out shooting well, but I couldn’t let all that smack he was talking come to fruition, Reece!! He’ll likely clean my clock next time 🫥🫥
Thank you so much man! You gonna be in Vegas??
Drew when you get in Vegas go to the sports bar and there is a buffet down there that has two diamonds in it (at least they were there last year) those tables are kinda hidden gems that most people don’t find and you can usually get on them.
I’ll see you there hopefully, I’ll be there for 9 ball.
2 diamonds in the buffet?!? What in tarnation?!? That’s awesome!!!
There’s a northeast challenge up here. From CT. APA 7 or I think maybe 8 man rosters
8 man rosters?!
Ours is 3 man/woman (it’s 2024 Jordan 💁🏻♂️🤣) and the cap is 14. It is an incredibly fun tournament, different than any other APA event!
Thanks for letting me know though! Was surprised when no one chimed in!!
Drew, I wanted to check your level. I have a certain way I determine players skill level. After analyzing your game, you are in fact a 5, BUT, you have an advanced mindseye. You just having synced up yet. Syncing is what I call something when a player is about to get better. In short words…
You have an advanced mind, but it doesn’t show on the table quite yet. Keep it up and you’ll sync up soon. Keep trying the impossible and your creativity will shine.
There will come a point when you sync that you won’t have to think about how to control the cue ball or table. You’ll just get down and will be able to do anything possible with your shot that you need from anywhere. I tell my students, “always practice on getting shape from any spot on the table to any spot you need to be. This is more possible than you think.
I quote the matrix a lot with pool bc it just works, but when Morpheus says, “when you’re ready, you won’t have to”…..and I add “to think about your shape anymore. You’ll be able to bend the cue ball to your will. Then pool becomes fun”. Keep putting in the work.
To think someday, I may just be as good as you 🤩 thank you so much!!
Drew is like the worst player in the league he pretends he’s good but it’s all edited. I beat him all the time and I’m an SL3. Drew u should take lessons from this guy. Poolhalljunky 😂
@ lol. I’m pretty sure he’s not being constantly beat by a 3. And I teach anyone at any age. Just love the game and honestly tired of every teacher that holds out information to everyone. Pool is a prideful sport. No one wants to be beat or everyone’s a pro. I’m giving all secrets away to anyone who wants them. Hence for the book I’m writing. I’m partnered with shooterspool and I think I have solotto on board too. Need to have one more meeting with them. Good guys. If you don’t have the app, get it.
@@joeboe39 drew has a good mindset. He’s going to connect the dots very soon. He reminds me a lot of me. I only get to play a week on and off due to my daughters. I wish my town had the apa chances for Vegas etc. I couldn’t go bc my girls, but as soon as they’re old enough, they’ll be traveling some with me. Right before I had my girls, someone….was going to take me on the road, but that didn’t happen unfortunately…fortunately..I wouldn’t trade my girls for nothing.
I’ve also created a kick and bank system. All you need to learn is the reference paths. I’m almost positive I kick the same way Efren does. I was watching him and I swear he calculates and looks at all the spots I look for. But I may never know.
I also might start 360 some matches on here. I don’t play on small tables. We use oversized 8.5 diamond tables at my hall. I have a g605 mcderrmott cue, elite JB cue and a shon jump cue.
@@poolhalljunkywell hell. I look forward to seeing you grow your UA-cam channel! If you kick like Efren and get someone to take you on the road like Vincent in COM… whew. I bet you’re top 10 in the country. Just no one knows you yet. Good. Stay under the radar and collect that gambling money… for your daughters of course. 🫡 but then, Mosconi Cup, here you come! I’ll be first in line for your jersey signing. ❤️
Good looking safe on the 9, 11
Nice out.
Did Vegas gobble you up ? Haven't seen a vid in a while. Enjoy watching your teams matches.
Pretty much 😭
Where do you and your team traditionally play, like when you have your weekly matchups. City wise
Scottsdale, AZ
Hey Drew I hope Vegas went well :) what do you think of my swerve 8-ball runout short on my channel? I just about died from excitement haha no worries if you're too busy keep up the great videos!
Whatta I think??? I think you shoulda took that 10 when you were straight on it, instead of passing it up!!!!!!!!
😂😂😂 nice shooting man, you’ve got a clean stroke!!!!
Vegas went great, working on videos from the trip as we speak!
When are we going to get more videos? I’ve watched everything you have already! Some a few times! I like watching games more on my level than the pros. Lol
Stay tuned 👀
Always been wondering where in the US you were. I hadn't heard any noticeable accent, so, I couldn't place you.
Yep, Phoenix AZ! I’ve been here since ‘07, grew up in Pittsburgh (go stillers!). One of my roommates had a THICK Tennessee accent, and I think I accidentally picked it up a little after awhile haha idfk!
at 23:20 old mate moves the 12 with his cue but doesn't give up the table. Did he just not notice he'd fouled?
Cue ball fouls only mate! …… but yes, probably didnt notice 🤣
Ouch!!. Spoke too soon.
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dreeeewwww you are fun to watch. lets play a match maybe sunday? my masters team got a bye.
Same! Let’s do it man!! Youre gonna have to spot me at least 3 in a race to 7 🫠
@drewvonporte I'm Canadian so if I spot you three that's more like 2 in us spotting currency.
@@strikermurda ………. DEAL!
Nice out
Thank you sir! 👊🏼
I think you do a great job and love the commentary! You at least see what you’re trying to shoot? Most people don’t even see it…
Hey thank you man! I appreciate that a lot!!
10:25 Why wouldn't you just roll the cue ball forward and take the 8 in the side? I once had a person tell me rolling the ball is more accurate and repeatable for shape than draw or forcing control of the cue ball. You might know him... lol
Lol Idk maaaan… i think the angle wouldntve let me roll for a good side pocket shot!
50-50 i guess, but I was feelin it… you know!
@ well I’ve run this through Poolhalljunky’s analysis tool and I clearly was right 🤣
@@Poolside_Chat ……….. sure! 🤣
Where is league located at?
Scottsdale, AZ ☀️☀️☀️
Bro, would love to link up when I'm in your neck of the woods and shoot some racks.
Hit me up on IG if you’re ever up here man! 💪🏼👊🏼💪🏼
are you ranked as the 6? Or the 7?
See. I told you he has a good stroke !! I’m the 7 (believe it or not)
at 8:20 he stopped the cue ball from running in to the 7 ball. he should know not to touch the cue ball while it's still rolling.
It’s true… he was frustrated unfortunately, I found it overall was not worth making a stink over… 😔
Hey,, he pulled a Drew
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So I've never played in the APA or any American League, does anybody know how long you would stay at a specific skill level? I don't sandbag, unless I'm playing with someone I personally know or am trying to chat up a girl. I know they'll start me as a three, but I don't need the handicap. I can run racks, and usually my games are 2 innings. I come from a league overseas, where we play with WPA Rules, but more strict. Everyball is called and all that. But I'm just trying to get my foot in the door, and it's the hardest thing ever. In my old league you just walked into a bar played a game and asked if you could join their team, and pay them $15 and you were good. Over here it's insane how it works.
Well, as far as APA goes, a computer algorithm will make your SL what is appropriate. Theres not much subjectivity about it, but you can start higher than a 3 if you think it’s appropriate.
I have found the APA is incredibly easy to get into. Rumor has it, if you walk into a pool hall by yourself with a pool cue, you will leave on an APA team. Not sure what insanity you’ve come across 🫥🤣
Hey bud hope you did well in Vegas....bubba I think you rush to much...I personally believe if you dedicated yourself to a better pre-shot routine you do better bro rarely do you look at the shot line and rarely do you line up your next shot or even your shot after I believe if you slow down you'd win many more matches but that's just me what do I know
Hey thanks man! We actually play our first match today 🙏🏼
I feel like I actually do spend some time looking at shot lines and what not, but maybe I was playing fast in this match or something. I’ve been working on pacing honestly so this is still good feedback, I appreciate it 👊🏼
@@drewvonporte good 🤞 bro
What's up with the tip on your cue? looks terrible.
Mark didn't play rack 2 very well. you can't leave the 2 on the rail.
I played SW challenge many times when I played in the santa clara apa league. awesome tournament. loved it.
Rack 3, 8 ball goes in the low left corner. no need to break it out. just play the 14 with draw for the 10 in the side. then a stun or draw for the 8 in the corner.
rack 4, can't you draw off the 4 ball past the 13 for the 5 in the side or corner??
nice win.
I need a need a new tip, aye 🫠
Love southwest, def a fun time!
8-ball did not go in either of the lower pockets, I can say that with 99% certainty! My plan was to just get down there and bank it but……. I foiled that for myself…
Rack 4, that WAS the plan…. I just hit it like an idiot… shoulda committed to just send it down table to ensure i got the 5 in the side. Decision error man 😔
Thanks as always Fuggles!!
Mark clearly lost his nerve & focus here. He started calm & technique was good.
Technique was great! He’s gonna come back twice as strong on me for sure 🫠
@@drewvonporte As he should! Love your attitude, btw. You have a good vibe. And the value of trajectory, positioning overlays & cue ball targets can't be overstated. Thank you for your work! Sucks that I'd have to cross the friggin Atlantic to challenge you😅
@@symmetricat188 ill make my way over there someday! DYING to play english 8-ball on those tables!!
@@drewvonporte Maybe we should try chinese 8-ball, then. Those tables are a real pain in the behind 🥺Good practice to then switch to a standard table. Like switching from snooker to pool. You feel like you finally can pot something😅
@@drewvonporte Meanwhile, have fun in Las Vegas! We expect a detailed report 🤨
He probably should have let that cue ball stop before turning over that BiH 🫤
He should have! I thought I’d see you in the Premiere chat on the side! First time tinkering with this…
@@drewvonporte It's what I was shooting for! But apparently, I'm not Premiere chat savvy enough to get my comments in that part instead of the regular video comments 🥴😆