Thanks for your hard work! Could be possible the same video for eight ball game? Defenses in 8ball are hard to see for me... (Sorry for my bad english :))
Thanks for the video...great topic. I think it takes your game up a level when you you can make good decisions on when to try to make a ball and when to duck. I really enjoy your videos and style of teaching.
This is an excellent video. The guy I normally play against is always looking to play safe and I'm always on the defensive to the defensive, if that makes sense? This video has awakened me and given another perspective to look from. Cracking video, good work!
I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate the hard work you put into ALL of your videos. They are top notch in all aspects of the game. We've learned so much valuable information from them and we've all become better players as a result. Thank you and keep them coming!
Very good examples. After learning the value of safety play from snooker and straight pool my skill level went straight up. my first session in APA nine ball and last go round with the APA when I had a BCA league to play in, my skill level went from a 4 at the start to a 9. Without a safety game you are at a disadvantage as some days you don't get the rolls for a while. With a safety game you can hang in the match and when you get your share of the good rolls the match is yours. i see very few good U.S. safety players and when I play a match and do not get rolls and after 20 minutes the match is 2/2 your opponent wonders why he or she is not ahead with all the luck. A real benefit of a good safety game is you can wear your opponent down and after a while they will break down and start hitting the ball hard hoping it will go in. Most players will break down as the match progresses as it wears them out mentally. Who likes to be on defense most of the time? Cue ball control and a safety game will go a long way to making you a player most people dread playing as they know you have more ways to beat them than they have to win. A good safe shot is just as valuable a a three rail bank shot over the long haul. Thanks for posting. I would imagine the instructor grew up on a snooker table and nine ball is child's play compared to 14.1 or snooker.
That you broke down the three main types of safeties helped me a lot. I’m entering my first tournament now, ten ball, and my safety and defensive play is almost non existent. So I love the breakdown (object ball only as first choice when it makes sense, cue ball if object ball makes no sense, both if it seems best, but is hardest). Was told by a much better player today that I should be more defensive, so next few days am going to work on this. Thank you!
Great training idea to play the Ghost. One addition I made, is when I leave a shot on the OB for the Ghost, I pocket it (practice my pocketing skill) which reduce number of balls on the table to make future safeties harder and bit more realistic.
really nice tip regarding the ghost game. I've been doing something similar when I play alone, I tend to play a lot of defense etc. But this helps with setting some rules and boundaries as well. Thanks
Good vid. A simple safety that all newer players should know--the half-ball hit. If the object ball is in the middle of the short rail, and you hit it with a half-ball hit, both balls will travel the same distance, assuming the angle is not too wide. Practice by placing the cue ball center table, object ball center of the short rail. If you hit it right, both balls will end up directly opposite each other on the rails between pockets. It's all about the speed and a LITTLE outside english. Turns a lousy shot into a nice defensive play--especially if there are balls to roll behind. Then it's often ball in hand! 🎱
Greetings from the UK. English pool tables. Are different from USA tables as i'm sure that you know. We have smaller tables 7x4 feet in size. We do not have dimonds on our tables. We also have smaller pockets. Would you be willing to teach us useing our UK tables. I realy do enjoy your tuition and try to convert your teaching onto our tables but without dimonds it's much harder to bank the ball ect, cheers Derek
Great vid. some of the guys i play with during the day just want to make shots and not play defense. I play like i would ask my Regular weekly tournaments, utilizing defense and offense
These are great tips for 9-ball. I was wondering if you could make a video on the best ways of possibly making the 9-ball or 8-ball on the break? Or just a video on a good break for 8 and 9-ball. Thanks for the great videos, they have really helped me with my game. Dee 😁👍
I very much like your channel. There are a lot of informative videos. I would however like to comment on your theory of only controlling the cue ball or object ball during some safety play. I think that very often controlling only the cue or only the object ball during a safety leaves a less than desirable result. Possibilities of good hits or kick safeties are better minimalized when the object ball and cue ball are controlled during safety play. I think you would agree with me on that. Also bear in mind that virtually every other shot you play requires both object ball (pocket a ball) and cue ball (position play) control. Therefore it is my opinion that even when a simple safety is available, one should make every effort to control both balls. It seems to me that I have seen many players, even pro matches where a half hearted or weak safety has cost a player a game. Again I like your channel and I am sure that I have benefitted from your instructional videos. I just feel that a progressing player, even on the final shot of a game should be mindful of both balls. I was once told by a high ranking pro player that even when shooting the game ball, you should play so as to leave a tough shot should you miss. He said that you are not ready to shoot until you have a plan for both the cue ball and object ball on any shot. Thanks again for a great channel. Keep up the good videos.
They say left handed people are more creative so maybe an advantage of finding a difficult path and shot and successfully shooting it? Other than that no
In this ghost game, are you allowed to make some balls to get to a better safety shot instead of always having to play a safe? Thanks and great video. I really need to practice these. My table is getting recovered tomorrow and I will definitely play this.
The principles about the different types are the same. But playing safe in 8-Ball is a different and complex topic. I am currently working on a 8 Ball video but only for offense. Defense requires a separate video.
Out of topic question, but how tall are you @Sharivari? Have been curious since the day I started watching your videos as your hips are way above the table surface & I've never seen you answer this question before 😅👌
In the first game against the ghost you made an illegal break due to the three points rules (you scored two points only) which leads to a foul, so the ghost had ball in hand lol
i make this drill a little harder everytime i beat the gost by removing a ball after the break.if I beat the host 4 times I remove 4 balls. a lot harder to play sale with less balls
I like it but it's not training your brain to do the right thing what I would rather do in this situation if I have a open shot say like the one ball to the side make that ball and then the 2 to the corner make that ball then when I get the shot on the three did it's a little tougher play a safety on that ball a continue the game from there it would be a better training tool for your subconscious
A lot of work went into this one. I hope you've enjoyed it.
Very good video !
Thanks for your hard work! Could be possible the same video for eight ball game? Defenses in 8ball are hard to see for me... (Sorry for my bad english :))
Thanks for the video...great topic. I think it takes your game up a level when you you can make good decisions on when to try to make a ball and when to duck. I really enjoy your videos and style of teaching.
Excellent video, danke
This is an excellent video. The guy I normally play against is always looking to play safe and I'm always on the defensive to the defensive, if that makes sense? This video has awakened me and given another perspective to look from. Cracking video, good work!
I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate the hard work you put into ALL of your videos. They are top notch in all aspects of the game. We've learned so much valuable information from them and we've all become better players as a result. Thank you and keep them coming!
Thanks a lot for your kind comment. Reading this pushes me to make more! :)
Very good examples. After learning the value of safety play from snooker and straight pool my skill level went straight up. my first session in APA nine ball and last go round with the APA when I had a BCA league to play in, my skill level went from a 4 at the start to a 9. Without a safety game you are at a disadvantage as some days you don't get the rolls for a while. With a safety game you can hang in the match and when you get your share of the good rolls the match is yours. i see very few good U.S. safety players and when I play a match and do not get rolls and after 20 minutes the match is 2/2 your opponent wonders why he or she is not ahead with all the luck. A real benefit of a good safety game is you can wear your opponent down and after a while they will break down and start hitting the ball hard hoping it will go in. Most players will break down as the match progresses as it wears them out mentally. Who likes to be on defense most of the time? Cue ball control and a safety game will go a long way to making you a player most people dread playing as they know you have more ways to beat them than they have to win. A good safe shot is just as valuable a a three rail bank shot over the long haul. Thanks for posting. I would imagine the instructor grew up on a snooker table and nine ball is child's play compared to 14.1 or snooker.
This comment really was valuable to me !!!
That you broke down the three main types of safeties helped me a lot. I’m entering my first tournament now, ten ball, and my safety and defensive play is almost non existent. So I love the breakdown (object ball only as first choice when it makes sense, cue ball if object ball makes no sense, both if it seems best, but is hardest). Was told by a much better player today that I should be more defensive, so next few days am going to work on this. Thank you!
Awesome. Good luck in the tournament!
Clear explanations covering so many aspects of the game. Always enjoy your videos
Great training idea to play the Ghost. One addition I made, is when I leave a shot on the OB for the Ghost, I pocket it (practice my pocketing skill) which reduce number of balls on the table to make future safeties harder and bit more realistic.
Very good hint :)
Awesome. Surely will practice playing with the ghost.
This makes defensive pool fun to practice. Great video as always!!!
Thanks Mark. Yes, I was looking for a fun way so I came up with this one :)
really nice tip regarding the ghost game. I've been doing something similar when I play alone, I tend to play a lot of defense etc. But this helps with setting some rules and boundaries as well. Thanks
I’m a 3 in 8 & 9 ball. Trying to get better at my game. Defensive shots are what I need to be working on. Thanks!
what a teacher! I've been following this channel for quite a long time and I just wanted to express my admiration for you as a teacher.
Thank you a lot!
This video completely changed my game and the way I look at the table. Thank you so much!!
Good vid.
A simple safety that all newer players should know--the half-ball hit.
If the object ball is in the middle of the short rail, and you hit it with a half-ball hit, both balls will travel the same distance, assuming the angle is not too wide. Practice by placing the cue ball center table, object ball center of the short rail. If you hit it right, both balls will end up directly opposite each other on the rails between pockets. It's all about the speed and a LITTLE outside english.
Turns a lousy shot into a nice defensive play--especially if there are balls to roll behind. Then it's often ball in hand!
🎱
Greetings from the UK. English pool tables. Are different from USA tables as i'm sure that you know. We have smaller tables 7x4 feet in size. We do not have dimonds on our tables. We also have smaller pockets. Would you be willing to teach us useing our UK tables. I realy do enjoy your tuition and try to convert your teaching onto our tables but without dimonds it's much harder to bank the ball ect, cheers Derek
Dein Video hat mir sehr geholfen mein Spiel zu überdenken. Vielen Dank, freue mich schon auf das nächste Video. Gruß Heiko
This is a great idea. Simple but smart. Thanks!
0:51 that whistle killed me🤣
Great vid. some of the guys i play with during the day just want to make shots and not play defense. I play like i would ask my Regular weekly tournaments, utilizing defense and offense
This drill is gold!!! Thank you!!
your videos are great really informative
Controlling the cue ball and the object ball is way difficult, guess with this tutorials I am gonna be able to up my game, thanks Sharivari
You are my favorite pool channel.
Always well done.
my defensive game is horrible. thanks for giving me some ideas.
Very nice example of a unique building skill!
Very good lesson, this was what I needed! Thanks!
Keep Going Please? I am watching your Videos from iraq
Lol. I just thought of a play on words. You are from Iraq. If u-raq hopefully you win and can live in I-brq more often
These are great tips for 9-ball. I was wondering if you could make a video on the best ways of possibly making the 9-ball or 8-ball on the break? Or just a video on a good break for 8 and 9-ball. Thanks for the great videos, they have really helped me with my game. Dee 😁👍
Great job subbed/liked
Very nice of share video helps me alot
I very much like your channel. There are a lot of informative videos. I would however like to comment on your theory of only controlling the cue ball or object ball during some safety play.
I think that very often controlling only the cue or only the object ball during a safety leaves a less than desirable result. Possibilities of good hits or kick safeties are better minimalized when the object ball and cue ball are controlled during safety play. I think you would agree with me on that. Also bear in mind that virtually every other shot you play requires both object ball (pocket a ball) and cue ball (position play) control. Therefore it is my opinion that even when a simple safety is available, one should make every effort to control both balls. It seems to me that I have seen many players, even pro matches where a half hearted or weak safety has cost a player a game.
Again I like your channel and I am sure that I have benefitted from your instructional videos. I just feel that a progressing player, even on the final shot of a game should be mindful of both balls.
I was once told by a high ranking pro player that even when shooting the game ball, you should play so as to leave a tough shot should you miss. He said that you are not ready to shoot until you have a plan for both the cue ball and object ball on any shot.
Thanks again for a great channel. Keep up the good videos.
Woot Woot Another GREAT video !!!!
Good videos really helping my game
Tnks for sharing your secret skills.
good stuff, thanks
Very nice,,, thanks sir. I try it next time
So amazing❤
Great lession as always, thanks
Awesome! Thanks for the video!! Keep it up!
that lesson was very informa
tive
Thanks, very helpfull
You're welcome :)
Do you have a video on close safeties, that is my weak spot. Thank great video.
Always enjoy your videos
Keep it up ,,
I have question do left handed players have advantages in pool ??
Since everything is symmetrical there is no particular advantage in the game itself.
They say left handed people are more creative so maybe an advantage of finding a difficult path and shot and successfully shooting it? Other than that no
Great video as always: just need a ball removing process implemented. Too easy to hide with 9 balls on the table.
Good point.
Wery good wideo. It verks. Thanks :)
Good work
In this ghost game, are you allowed to make some balls to get to a better safety shot instead of always having to play a safe? Thanks and great video. I really need to practice these. My table is getting recovered tomorrow and I will definitely play this.
Thanks Eric. Yes you are! I Forgot to mention that.
Can you teach me how to use jump cue please?
I've already planned a video about jumping. It will take some time, but it's definetly gonna come.
Great as always (:
Would you say that the same options exist for 8-ball? If not, how would it differ?
The principles about the different types are the same. But playing safe in 8-Ball is a different and complex topic. I am currently working on a 8 Ball video but only for offense. Defense requires a separate video.
Out of topic question, but how tall are you @Sharivari? Have been curious since the day I started watching your videos as your hips are way above the table surface & I've never seen you answer this question before 😅👌
Haha, I receive that question often. I am 6″4.
In the first game against the ghost you made an illegal break due to the three points rules (you scored two points only) which leads to a foul, so the ghost had ball in hand lol
Can you create the one of BlackBall so we can see tactics to play safety on it.
i make this drill a little harder everytime i beat the gost by removing a ball after the break.if I beat the host 4 times I remove 4 balls. a lot harder to play sale with less balls
What about CIT does using top spin or draw spin eliminate CIT. on cut shots?
make a video on jump shot
How could you play the ghost game on an 8 ball rack?
You should put more ads on your video you deserve it
I like it but it's not training your brain to do the right thing what I would rather do in this situation if I have a open shot say like the one ball to the side make that ball and then the 2 to the corner make that ball then when I get the shot on the three did it's a little tougher play a safety on that ball a continue the game from there it would be a better training tool for your subconscious
But every shot you should focus on both balls....
give me something except chalk
I hate when ghost player beats me.
Nice but soo many ads lol.
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