at 14:57 i would start with the 7 as well since it is the easiest starter then the 3 to open up the rest of the rack. I would have hit it softer to roll up on the 7 or with stop to take the 3 in the top corner to give me more options on which ball to take next like the 5 or the 4 next with insurance.
at 22:17 i might push the 12 towards the 9 an left him against the bottom rail. that will only leave a very tough cut on the 7 and depending on where the 12 ended up it could cut off that pocket completely.
Nice stroke on that one ball in the final rack, brother. That was pretty. Also, nice trick playing "Name That Tune" with a song you just named moments before. Head games FTW!
In Game 3, I would have taken the 7, but hit the 9 into the 7, carom the 7 off the 10 to open that pocket for all the solids you have in that quadrant. I'm a Monster girl myself. My fave is the Pipeline Punch, but nothing beats the original! I generally give people easy money balls/etc as a sign of respect, but that's just me. If it's an important match, I won't though.
I paused the video and thought the same. Whether or not the 9 (I thought it may stick) clears was questionable, but I felt worth the chance. Nice shooting Josh!
17:36 Next time you have this shot (or any long cut like this), do not aim at the center of the pocket. On this shot, you want to aim at the right corner of the pocket. The reason for this is you have to allow for the friction (throw) imparted on the object ball by the cue ball. This is more prevalent with dirty balls (insert joke here), such as with league racks. When balls are nice, polished & shiny, this isn't much of an issue. If you notice, you came short of the pocket. Had you aimed to the right corner, the throw would've carried you those couple of inches over.
During the 4th game at the 21:58 mark where you ended up choosing the 14 in the side, why didn't you thin the 12 with a touch of inside spin and take the cue down off the bottom rail and hide it in your cluster of 4 balls? Yes you would have potentially put the 8-ball in the side in play, but thinning the 12 would have negated that. (Just an observation)
not sure why. I watched it back and the only thing that I can think of is that would send the 8 towards the side pocket. Would have been a good play though (if it doesn't move the 8 ball)
@@Amateur_Pool Because we were watching the angle below those balls, it is harder to judge whether the 12 was above the 8, or absolutely in line with it. This is why I suggested a thin cut, a touch below the center of the 12 which would have sent it towards the 8 and the rail at a slight angle helping to eliminate any potential direct combo of the 8 into the side pocket.
Hey Josh, love your content. Been a sub since the first few. I have noticed in the videos when you get balls that are clumped together, you call it clutter. Everywhere I've played, (was in USAF so I've played in a few states) everyone calls them clusters. Is this a geographic thing I've never noticed or is it one of those Detroit things like adding an "s" to words like shape? It's a weird and meaningless question I know, I'm just curious. Keep up the good work, really enjoy watching the channel.
Classic green and red Monsters here. Also...not a sponsor. "trust your stroke" suggestion. in practice try closing your eyes after you've done your micro strokes lining everything up. Close em, draw your hand back then release. Listen for the ball to drop in the pocket before opening your eyes again. It's a satisfying sensation. It might help you with pulling the stick back. Stroke through, don't jerk your arm back and listen.
"I got all my balls after 17 years of marriage, so where gonna start with the 14"😂 . That shot on the fourteen is like 20 poof no balls. Just Joshin ya😂😂 . That last shot was impressive.
Here’s a thought, when your opponent gives the last ball or ball s giving you the frame. It could just be because they thought if they got to the point they missed, then they already lost . OR : A money player is trying to play you later and not showing their true speed
Thanks for the comments on respectful and cordial play. Amateur league players have to basically ref their own matches, if there's a questionable shot coming up either have it watched by a third party or abide by whatever the shooter said happened. If I ever play for money again, I'll insist on a third-party arbitrator who'll make calls and holds the stake.
@@deershack5388, "if I ever play for money again..." WHAT??? Money means nothing in life. It is a means to an end. Play for the SPORT of it. Bet like your life depends on it (it doesn't). Money comes, money goes. 💸💸💸
Game 1. NEVER allow your opponent to stop a rolling cue ball. Or divert it with their cue stick. Or pick it up while it is rolling. That is an old hustler's trick. The cue ball may have bounced off the corner pocket & into the 5. This is a gross foul & loss of game.
31:07 This has nothing to do with head games or gambling, etc. Like you said, pool is considered a gentlemanly sport. When you're playing someone you're somewhat comfortable with (friend, league teammate, etc.) you extend the courtesy of conceding the game, especially if the player had a rough run out and has a simple final shot. This is kind of saying, "Great run, I saw the shit you went thru and I know even Stevie Wonder can make this 8ball now."
Okay disagree with you when you said that about all you can control is your arm when you shoot a shot! What about leaning, waving your hands so the ball stops? All kinds of body movements that affect whether the ball goes in? Lol! Come on, we've all done it!
at 14:57 i would start with the 7 as well since it is the easiest starter then the 3 to open up the rest of the rack. I would have hit it softer to roll up on the 7 or with stop to take the 3 in the top corner to give me more options on which ball to take next like the 5 or the 4 next with insurance.
I'm watching from Thailand. I live here and Pinckney MI. There are a lot of pool players in Thailand.
I hear that pool is huge out there. Thanks for watching!
at 22:17 i might push the 12 towards the 9 an left him against the bottom rail. that will only leave a very tough cut on the 7 and depending on where the 12 ended up it could cut off that pocket completely.
Fun, fast match to watch!
Thanks!
at 39:21 I would have cut the one as it opens up the 7 and removes all the trouble. then it is just pattern play for the rest of the rack.
Nice stroke on that one ball in the final rack, brother. That was pretty.
Also, nice trick playing "Name That Tune" with a song you just named moments before. Head games FTW!
Lol.. thanks!
Except for the 3 left corner) 7 is the only shot is 7 (watch the hit.) next shot 5,1,or3. ) 7 with a LITTLE left.
Good call
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Good match Josh. Jedi didn't work, I saw you miss that shot 😂😂😂😂
We're not supposed to talk about that, lol
@@Amateur_Pool lol
Dumb question, why the second ball break if it's opened table after the break? or does 8 on the break count as a win? sorry im not familiar with TAP
I always favor that break on a 7ft table. It works better for me
@@Amateur_Pool makes sense to go with whats more comfortable for you.
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I love an Arnold palmer too
In Game 3, I would have taken the 7, but hit the 9 into the 7, carom the 7 off the 10 to open that pocket for all the solids you have in that quadrant. I'm a Monster girl myself. My fave is the Pipeline Punch, but nothing beats the original! I generally give people easy money balls/etc as a sign of respect, but that's just me. If it's an important match, I won't though.
I paused the video and thought the same. Whether or not the 9 (I thought it may stick) clears was questionable, but I felt worth the chance. Nice shooting Josh!
Odd question but why do you only wear a glove sometimes?
Only when I need it (when it's humid out). Mostly just wear them in the summer
17:36 Next time you have this shot (or any long cut like this), do not aim at the center of the pocket. On this shot, you want to aim at the right corner of the pocket. The reason for this is you have to allow for the friction (throw) imparted on the object ball by the cue ball. This is more prevalent with dirty balls (insert joke here), such as with league racks. When balls are nice, polished & shiny, this isn't much of an issue. If you notice, you came short of the pocket. Had you aimed to the right corner, the throw would've carried you those couple of inches over.
I've been been working on exactly that. The ghost ball does not work on those. Hit it slightly thick and let the cut induced throw do it's magic.
During the 4th game at the 21:58 mark where you ended up choosing the 14 in the side, why didn't you thin the 12 with a touch of inside spin and take the cue down off the bottom rail and hide it in your cluster of 4 balls?
Yes you would have potentially put the 8-ball in the side in play, but thinning the 12 would have negated that.
(Just an observation)
not sure why. I watched it back and the only thing that I can think of is that would send the 8 towards the side pocket. Would have been a good play though (if it doesn't move the 8 ball)
@@Amateur_Pool Because we were watching the angle below those balls, it is harder to judge whether the 12 was above the 8, or absolutely in line with it.
This is why I suggested a thin cut, a touch below the center of the 12 which would have sent it towards the 8 and the rail at a slight angle helping to eliminate any potential direct combo of the 8 into the side pocket.
I don't recall seeing timeouts. Is that not a thing in TAP?
Yes, there are timeouts. Just haven't been many in these matches lately
at 8:14 i might have come underneath the 1 off the short rail and buried him under the 1 and the 14
Would have been a good play
Hey Josh, love your content. Been a sub since the first few. I have noticed in the videos when you get balls that are clumped together, you call it clutter. Everywhere I've played, (was in USAF so I've played in a few states) everyone calls them clusters. Is this a geographic thing I've never noticed or is it one of those Detroit things like adding an "s" to words like shape? It's a weird and meaningless question I know, I'm just curious. Keep up the good work, really enjoy watching the channel.
Cluster is probably the right term. Dunno why I say clutter, lol
pretty sure that is the name of the song.
Lol, I realized that after
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"trust your stroke" suggestion. in practice try closing your eyes after you've done your micro strokes lining everything up. Close em, draw your hand back then release. Listen for the ball to drop in the pocket before opening your eyes again. It's a satisfying sensation. It might help you with pulling the stick back. Stroke through, don't jerk your arm back and listen.
Curious to know if Adam is a marine. I ask because of his pocket marker.
@Boombatz11 probably.. I'm really not sure... my dad was a marine though... semper fi
@@Amateur_Pool it looked like a crayon pocket marker 😂 good shootin josh
@@Boombatz11 thanks
"I got all my balls after 17 years of marriage, so where gonna start with the 14"😂 . That shot on the fourteen is like 20 poof no balls. Just Joshin ya😂😂 . That last shot was impressive.
Lol.. thanks Josh
Here’s a thought, when your opponent gives the last ball or ball s giving you the frame.
It could just be because they thought if they got to the point they missed, then they already lost .
OR :
A money player is trying to play you later and not showing their true speed
Could be!
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Josh, Portugal is in Europe and Lagos is in Nigeria (Africa). Unless something changed, those aren’t in South America. 👀🥸
Lol... I'm not a geography expert..
@@Amateur_Pool nope but I am a fan off your pool game. Don’t worry about trivial stuff like geography. They have people for that. 😂
@@juicemilton114 lol.. appreciate you bro!
That would be tough
Nice
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@jimconnolly5346 my wife loves the grape!
Missed it you did!! (14 corner incase you forgot)
We're not supposed to talk about that, lol
Thanks for the comments on respectful and cordial play. Amateur league players have to basically ref their own matches, if there's a questionable shot coming up either have it watched by a third party or abide by whatever the shooter said happened. If I ever play for money again, I'll insist on a third-party arbitrator who'll make calls and holds the stake.
@@deershack5388, "if I ever play for money again..." WHAT??? Money means nothing in life. It is a means to an end. Play for the SPORT of it. Bet like your life depends on it (it doesn't). Money comes, money goes. 💸💸💸
v8 energy is goood
I've been seeing that stuff but haven't tried it yet. I'll have to try one!
Game 4,side pocket 13……I mentioned: I think your table is off…..check it out. I think that 13 would had gone on a plum table.
This wasn't my table. This was a league match
@@Amateur_Poolpoint taken. So it’s not so surprising that the table may be off. No matter whose table it is the player pays the price.
Game 1. NEVER allow your opponent to stop a rolling cue ball. Or divert it with their cue stick. Or pick it up while it is rolling. That is an old hustler's trick. The cue ball may have bounced off the corner pocket & into the 5. This is a gross foul & loss of game.
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Nice! I used to love the sobee adrenaline rush. Don't think they make it anymore though
Coffee....Coke Cola 😂
I used to drink a ton of coke
18:45 - didn't give the shot the time or attention it deserved, stupid miss on the 9.
I agree
Nah I'm white lols good match you need make more combo's 😂
I did see you miss that shot
@@jimconnolly5346 lol, dang! I need to practice my jedi mind control 🤣
Timbuk3
Uhm, "til my heart explodes"... I oddly don't see monster making you the face of an advertising campaign anytime real soon. Just sayin'
Lmaooooo.. too funny
I won’t see anything, about you missing that 14 ball. I promise.
Lol... my jedi worked!
31:07 This has nothing to do with head games or gambling, etc. Like you said, pool is considered a gentlemanly sport. When you're playing someone you're somewhat comfortable with (friend, league teammate, etc.) you extend the courtesy of conceding the game, especially if the player had a rough run out and has a simple final shot. This is kind of saying, "Great run, I saw the shit you went thru and I know even Stevie Wonder can make this 8ball now."
Come on now, Timmy. Portugal is NOT in South America!! It's in Western Europe!!! 😂
Lol.. I never claimed to be a geography scholar 🤣😂
Okay disagree with you when you said that about all you can control is your arm when you shoot a shot! What about leaning, waving your hands so the ball stops? All kinds of body movements that affect whether the ball goes in? Lol! Come on, we've all done it!
Lol, for sure!
Your pretty good, need some practice.
I need lots of practice! I appreciate you watching!