I've been having the same problem you stated you were having with side pocket shots and losing because of them. I going to up my practice and start these drills. Also, thanks for the 2nd diamond to the side pocket area where side shots will not make it. That's excellent advice and I'm no longer going to be trying to make side pocket shots from those areas.
After 45 years I am trying to play pool again. I liked your video and would like to know what spin was used during the drill with the half circle when you drew the ball for the next shot.
A good way for me to make these shots is to look at them the same as if it was a corner pocket. Sometimes we tend to aim differently cuz its the side but its the same as aiming for a corner pocket
OK, nothing wrong with the video, it’s great information.. However, if you’re playing rotation it’s just best to avoid side pocket shots when you have other options.. Not all the time, not when it’s easy or straightforward.. However, manufacturing side pocket position will get you in trouble.. Especially late in the rack, or whenever your next ball is close to a rail, where if you come up short you have no control of position speed, or it you go long now you’re going 3 rails for position.. Much better to play to corner pockets in those situations and roll to position.. But that’s advanced knowledge not for everyone..
To illustrate my point, if the 7 is on the head rail close to the left corner pocket, the 8 is near the left side pocket, maybe 4-5 inches off the rail, and the 9 is in the middle of the foot rail?.. Then I’m just gonna dunk in the 7 and roll over to the left side rail, and shoot the 8 in the bottom left corner and roll toowards the 9 ball.. Instead of trying to get position on the 8 in the side and coming up short, which is death, or going long and having to go 3 rails for position on the 9.. That’s no good, trust me..
It's good to know your side pocket shots to get yourself out of a Jam Especially if you miss position on the 9-ball. They also comes up alot in Straight Pool.
@@rhyschen I never had an issue hitting the center from anywhere.. In fact, I never had an issue playing to any part of the pocket I want, when that’s an option of course.. It’s not about that.. It’s about shooting the correct shot so there’s never a chance you miss position.. Like I said, it’s for advanced players who don’t mind length..
I've been having the same problem you stated you were having with side pocket shots and losing because of them. I going to up my practice and start these drills. Also, thanks for the 2nd diamond to the side pocket area where side shots will not make it. That's excellent advice and I'm no longer going to be trying to make side pocket shots from those areas.
Great video! Great insight on side pocket shots! Thanks
Thank you Rhys for making this video very helpful, Definitely will try it this Saturday at the SPOT :)
Great video! Thanks for the drills
Appreciate your teaching and humiliy.
Appreciated your response 👍🏽
Gald, i could help
After 45 years I am trying to play pool again. I liked your video and would like to know what spin was used during the drill with the half circle when you drew the ball for the next shot.
Sorry for the long time response. I used bottom English and manipulation of pocket opening
@@rhyschen Thank you.
Neat Video Rhys!
Who is this Kat he shoots well. This really helped my game thanks Rhys Chen
VERY helpful video!!
I'm glad to have helped your game in anyway
@@rhyschen Well, don't be glad, because now I'm coming after YOU! lol
Thanks again!
A good way for me to make these shots is to look at them the same as if it was a corner pocket. Sometimes we tend to aim differently cuz its the side but its the same as aiming for a corner pocket
Thank you
Thank you buddy
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I am a beginner.i don't understand what he is doing.he should explain
Do you use aiming systems? Or just by feel and experience?
Yes i do The way I Aim is in the Video
Anyone else here after missing a big side pocket shot in competition? lol
I don't see how this is different from making any ball in any pocket.
OK, nothing wrong with the video, it’s great information.. However, if you’re playing rotation it’s just best to avoid side pocket shots when you have other options.. Not all the time, not when it’s easy or straightforward.. However, manufacturing side pocket position will get you in trouble.. Especially late in the rack, or whenever your next ball is close to a rail, where if you come up short you have no control of position speed, or it you go long now you’re going 3 rails for position..
Much better to play to corner pockets in those situations and roll to position..
But that’s advanced knowledge not for everyone..
To illustrate my point, if the 7 is on the head rail close to the left corner pocket, the 8 is near the left side pocket, maybe 4-5 inches off the rail, and the 9 is in the middle of the foot rail?.. Then I’m just gonna dunk in the 7 and roll over to the left side rail, and shoot the 8 in the bottom left corner and roll toowards the 9 ball.. Instead of trying to get position on the 8 in the side and coming up short, which is death, or going long and having to go 3 rails for position on the 9..
That’s no good, trust me..
It's good to know your side pocket shots to get yourself out of a Jam Especially if you miss position on the 9-ball. They also comes up alot in Straight Pool.
The Side Pockets are like sand traps as in golf but it's there so why not use them sometimes. Don't just limit yourself to one technique.
@@rhyschen
I never had an issue hitting the center from anywhere.. In fact, I never had an issue playing to any part of the pocket I want, when that’s an option of course.. It’s not about that.. It’s about shooting the correct shot so there’s never a chance you miss position..
Like I said, it’s for advanced players who don’t mind length..