With the last point on important notes I mean that for you it might not be exactly half a tip that euqals one diamond, but maybe 0.45 or 0.55 - depending on your tip with it's curvature and the condition of the rails and environment. I hope you enjoyed this lesson. See you at 100,000!
Just a bit of additional information to add, speed is a significant factor especially on different types of tables (i.e diamond vs valley vs Brunswick) as well as speed on the english being used. A recommendation I have for learning kicks is to use the same speed whenever you using english, so that you have a basis to work off of for future shots. Another great video sharivari, I send alot of your videos to people who always ask me for help on learning how to play pool. You always have great visual aids in your videos. Which makes them perfect for beginners
@@FootballtasticHQ 🤔. Physics uses Math. Math is fundamental to everything. He's calculating angles....which is Math. So just go away please if you have nothing nice say.
Sir, You reinforced logically what I’ve learned from playing billiards for over 50 years. I share your lessons with my youngest daughter and who is becoming a formidable opponent. Cheers!
Thsi video is amazing! Thank you! 🙏🏻 I have been playing for a long time and always did this by feel and never really understood how to use the diamonds or how to calculate how much english to use. You sir are an amazing teacher! 👍🏻
FINALLY!!! I've watch so many videos about calculating angles. They're basically "count the diamonds" as if the balls are always going to be perfectly lined up. But no one really shows clearly how to adjust on the cue ball like this video. They just say "u will have to make adjustments so practice doing that." (Obviously) But your explanation of "how to" is great & immediately answered the questions that the other videos left me with. Really APPRECIATE you taking the time to make this.
I use the reverse aiming method to compensate the deflection. still depends on the angle only applicable if it is not more than 30 degrees. but if the angle is more than 30 degrees just use back hand english after aiming it in the center of the cueball.
Your production quality is going through the roof; and you always show the correct way to do something as well as some of the issues that you might face when initially trying to execute a particular shot; plus the adjustment you need to make. Thanks from all the pool players who need these excellent tutorials. Keep them coming
Thank you sooooo much for that instruction, it really helped me understanding angles. I agree with those before me. If there was an award for best online pool teacher it would be you in my humble opinion. I will be looking forward to all videos you make from here on. And my prayers of grace and protection are directed in your path. Love ya brother
Been watching this channel for some time now. I didn't think it possible but the quality of each video seems to get better with each one. Nice work, Sharivari Based on geographical issues I doubt it would ever be possible, but someday if you make it to the western side of the U.S., would love to schedule some instructional time with you. Cheers
Your tutorials are awesome. I'm improving quite fast with all you've been talking here and in the other videos). Everything is easy and understandable. I cannot understand side spin yet but I'm improved a lot. I'm really new playing pool, just 3-4 months
*_THIS DID NOT EXPLAIN DIAMOND SYSTEM AT ALL. DIDNT EVEN COUNT THE DIAMONDS OR APLLY NUMERALS TO THEM. VIDEO IS A WASTE IF HERE TO LEARN DIAMND SYSTEM_*
I’m not clear on figuring the angle of reflection. I see the demonstrator counting right or left withe the butt of the cue, but there is no explanation as to what is being done. Any chance of responding with an explanation? I would be most grateful.
Sharave this is THE BEST VIDEO on kicks &banking I ever watched, you simplified how to figure out &adjust the CB,very,very elegant engineering, BRAVO,well done PS I studied it 5 times and I will explore practice it,this is like having a set of wrenches in my toolbox, thanks again, looking forward to your next video.
Another grand slam video! No matter where the cueball is located, it's all about using the angle of reflection to determine what a player does with the shot in order to adjust the track path to pocket the object ball. Thanks again for great explanations and demonstrations!
Sharivari, your videos are top class, and you are excellent coach with exceptional communication skills. Excellent work and all the best. Come to next Zagreb Open :).
Been playing for pool for quite some time now, and just came across your channel. I may know the general idea on the tips, but the clarification and visuals makes it easier for me to understand. Thanks for the videos, and I like the visuals!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📐 *Understanding Angle of Incidence and Reflection* - Introduces the concept of angle of incidence and reflection on the pool table. - Explains how the diamonds on the table aid in understanding cue ball angles. - Discusses the impact of speed, high, and low on altering the angle of reflection. 03:19 🎱 *Effects of Spin on Cue Ball Path* - Details how left or right spin is added to the cue ball. - Introduces a system where half a tip equals one diamond for spin adjustments. - Demonstrates spin applications with different scenarios and angles. 05:43 🔄 *Practical Drill for One Rail Kick Shots* - Sets up a drill for practicing one rail kick shots. - Walks through the step-by-step process of adjusting spin for specific shots in the drill. - Emphasizes the importance of understanding the angle of reflection for accurate kick shots. 08:13 📝 *Important Notes and Tips* - Summarizes key points for calculating and executing one rail kick shots. - Highlights factors affecting the angle of reflection, such as speed and spin. - Stresses the significance of using the angle of reflection as a base for calculations. 08:56 🙌 *Conclusion and Call to Action* - Expresses gratitude to sponsors, patrons, and viewers. - Encourages viewers to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the channel. - Teases upcoming giveaways upon reaching 100k subscribers and invites audience participation. Made with HARPA AI
Now, all I need is a pool table. I am praying for one. VP4 helps but they should make it easier and let us draw lines like the target guide on practice.
In the drill you have in this video, you talk about finding the angle of incidence. For example, on the ONE ball, you talk about finding the angle of incidence, and that it comes up short. What angle of incidence are you talking about? You really don't indicate where your starting point or point of reflection is, you just say that you are checking the angle. What angle? Because, can you not find an angle , really on any of these six shots, that will give you an angle of reflection that takes you directly to the object ball without having to add ANY English??? Therefore, if so, then this drill is ONLY for practicing how much English to use to go a certain extra amount. I enjoy your videos and training, as they have helped me considerably, but this one is not that clear on exactly what you are doing.
The tip system works well when needed on a good table that banks correctly. Our local bar table has every problem imaginable and you're lucky to get a standard kick or bank in half the time!! I don't use high/low on the cue ball, just a touch of inside/outside english. Seems to work for me.
I just started playing pool the Friday before last. So, almost two weeks ago. I have put a good amount of time into it in those two weeks. Last night was my seventh-day playing and I have put about 15-16.5 hrs into it. I haven't been playing with anybody except for two games because I always go by myself. However when I played somebody last night who has been playing for over 10 years and is pretty good I beat them fairly easily. I was shocked And they were too. I guess I have been pretty ignorant at that point but they referred to me as a potential prodigy. I'm already able to do two and three real shots as well as using English to manipulate the rails and the queue and I am able to clear the table while only missing two to four shots on most attempts. When I break the rack I consistently make somewhere between two three balls as well. I'm not saying this to brag I'm saying this because I was shocked to find out that I was that more advanced than not only other individuals who have only played for two weeks but also comparative to the average individual who's been playing for 10 years. I was in the assumption that people knew how to read the rails and what the individual diamonds mean and how to manipulate them. But then again when I get into something I am pretty OCD about it and I tend to be overly analytical with it and focus on learning each individual basic function no matter how boring in order to have a sound fundamental understanding of whatever it is I'm doing. This game without question as a life long loving player at this point and I can't wait to see where I'm at in the next month and then in the next year. I am straight up addicted to it.
So I only saw up to 4:39 and went to play 8ball Pool. Break advantage to opponent with three balls in of both colors solids in minority. Opponent takes stripes and begins winning until they overshoot and leave me a run to which I use the math from here and win when if shooting straight I should’ve lost. Always upgrading my English.
I'm trying to learn about this..I've been playing for 11 years now and in my head still having hard time with understanding half diamond shots..I watch videos alot..I guess I just need to practice shooting it so I can get better with it..I enjoy the videos alot..I learn a lot.. thanks
I'm loving the way you explain in order right now. I have an eye so I can see what you mean. But when it comes to my hand. I got to get it more steady... Because what I see and then how my hand translates ain't always the same. But I can see the geometry just fine on the table. But I tend to use a 20 or 21 stick. I end up getting too much follow through a lot. So finesse is only hard because of a heavy stick. But if I use a lighter stick....I only overshoot, more often than not. So I stick to a heavy stick and try and not hulk it. I'm better at combo shots than I am normal single shots. Idk why. But a basic cut into the side pocket is my hardest shot.
I have a pool table that is 30+ years old and a few scratches in the cloth here and there. The cushions on it have long lost their... whaddaya call it? bounciness? Something like that. It's really rough trying to get better on such a table...
I'm learning how to play pool and sometimes I get confused I'm never learned how someone told me if I'm never know how to play pool I could never learn I need to know what do you think if I'm trying I lost my I was trying to say I can't do it but some people at the wonders bar told me that I'm doing good and I don't understand why people do not want other people have any friends or think they should just stay at home and look at four walls I'm a good Christian lady I go to church and if people at church is good to me but I thought I had friends until Paul die he always said you'll find out who your friends and family his family treat me like I want nothing and the Lord won't do anything to them but they come in my apartment got what they wanted never been in my apartment but it's one thing about it God don't like ugly and he will repay them sooner than anything he can take things away from you that he give you and I've been looking on my phone watching you play pool but some people trying to put me down but I'm not going to let them put me down anybody can play pool if they put their mind to it and God bless everything you do and I just need some instruction or some papers or something send through my mail so I can see what's going on and God bless you and keep the good work going and your family in the name of Jesus Amen
Fantastic video as always! One small English lesson for you, since you are so good but i bet you always want to improve and this hurts ours ears as you say it often in your videos: in english we would never ever say "too less" (or "or too more"), it must be "too little" (or "too much"). So at 7:40 it should not be "I added too less spin", it must be "I added too little spin".
This definitely works with one rail kicks but is it the same approach when shooting combinations where it’s the second ball that has to get to the pocket; I always look at the first ball of any combination as if it’s the cue ball and simply say where do I have to hit the first ball to make the second ball. The most important step is to make sure you don’t hit either ball so hard that you move the second ball out of the pocket. Great video as always
@sharivari, shooting directly into the rail, half a tip of right rebounds about 1 diamond to the right. What if you add low or high to that? Also, is there a calculation on how many diamonds the shift is when you apply high or low on an angled rail kick?
I’ve always been a feel player. I’m a bar hack that impresses the lesser players. I have been avoiding the math for so long. I have my reasons to say the least. But now it’s time for me to get to class.
@@jimo3173 I still say that having a tournament-sized table to practice on would be ideal. If one can make regular, jump, combo, bank or curve shots on that, then doing those things on a smaller table would be no sweat.
@@ryanmccarthy8625 Not really. If you go from a 9 footer to a 7 footer you will find you'll be over-shooting a lot and having a harder time navigating the closer proximity traffic until you adjust, and if you go from a 7 footer to a 9 footer you tend to under-shoot until you adjust for the bigger surface. What this guy is showing here works exactly the same on all size tables. I have a 9 and a 7 and can say that for sure.
Hallo, ich schreibe mal auf deutsch. Tolle Videos, ich gehe mal davon aus, dass alle Tischgrößen den gleichen physikalischen Gesetzmäßigkeiten folgen. Aus Platzgründen müsste ich im Keller einen 5 ft. Tisch hinstellen. Im Verein stehen 9 ft. Tische. "Versaue" ich mir meine Technik, wenn ich auf kleinen Tischen zusätzlich trainiere? Danke für die Antwort Gregor
If I understood the video correctly ... Short way: 1/2 tip = 1 diamond, full table Long way (double the size of short way): 1/2 tip = 2 diamonds, full table He counts how many diamonds the cue ball is from the object ball (in this case the pocket) by counting 1/2 diamonds (1/4 tip), e.g. 1.5 diamonds short way is 3/4 tip and 3/8 diamonds on long way which sounds pretty difficult for me, so I would just hit 1/4 fast or 3/4 slow and wish the best, unless I could use the opposite side rail or both. 😅
Find the 2 diamonds that "best" line up with the ball. In the video the ball best lined up with 3rd diamond on top rail & 5th diamond on bottom rail. That angled -> / distance was 2 diamonds /..| so you double that to make a triangle /..|..\ ( so.. 4 diamonds). He then counted those 4 diamonds over to see how many more diamonds were left from there to the pocket. It was 1 diamond additional to that so he added 1/2 tip on the cue ball. (I hope that was the answer u were looking for)
You don't really explain angle of reflection for the practice drill...so, I'm not sure how you are measuring each shot...can you help???? I really enjoy your videos...very helpful. However, on the kick shots, I'm kind of lost
3:25 omg I love how u repeat rhing dor people wjo don't watch other videos I think I saw that before on other video Thankz its prefessional like american always are 💘
Really great pool videos for all kinds of various pool situations. I have watched many of them and I think they have helped my game. I have to watch or rewind many times as I have a hard time understanding your accent, but rewinding and re-watching is not a bad idea anyway. I have subscribed to your channel and clicked liked on the ones I have watched! Keep up the good work!
What does the word " English" mean in the video. All though the concepts were intresting, the presentation could have been more clearer, considering the global audience, who may not be familiar with the language and the way it's presented here. Could you please do another video explaining the word English, and concept of diamonds and half tips. Very interesting and informative. Presentation can be bettered. Hope to see you soon with your new video.
If your anywhere in the US, do you give private lessons. After we all get vaccinated for Covid I would love to get private lessons, or however you work this . Maybe even a couple people at a time. Let me know if it’s possible. Thanks
Great video once again. I recommend you to all of my friends trying to learn the game properly. Another important NOTE: when using reverse or backspin, it is important to use a firmer stroke so that the cue ball does not turn to forward roll after hitting the rail or it will miss (it should feel akin to hitting a stop oe stun shot). When moving 1 diamond down table, requiring 1 tip of reverse, also apply draw to the stun or stop stroke. The cue ball will banana curve back to the object ball, increasing your chance s of making it. Ass you stated any sort of top or bottom will also affect the shot. So I'd recommend aiming at 3 or 9 o'clock on the cue ball (along the horizontal axis of the cueball) when determining tip width for more consistency. Finally, players may have a differnt idea of what 1/2 tip and 1 tip means. 1/2 tip is actually 1 width of your shaft width from center ball. So 1 tip is actually 2 widths of your shaft from center ball. And it can be MEASURED! If you want to measure 1/2 tip, place your right or left edge of the cue stick at center (depending on which direction you are shooting). If you want to measure 1 tip, place the edge of your shaft at center, (example left edge when shooting toward the right), see where your right edge is and move your left edge again to to where the right edge was.. like using a ruler. If aiming with running spin, I'd recommend using what feels like a follow stroke (bot top but at the horizontal center. Same sort of stroke but not at a following positioning that make since). It allows the spin to take affect and avoids fighting against it by accidently applying some stun to the shot). On reverse spin shots, you want stun to prevent the cue ball from turning into follow. On running spin shots, you do not!! To avoid the ball from coming short. Allowing the spin to take affect.
Sorry if this a stupid question, but in using the diamond system, do you aim for the actual diamond, or for the bumper directly in front of the diamond? I'm assuming it's the spot on the bumper directly in front of the diamond. Thanks.
As far as I'm concerned, there is no system for that. I mean, you could come up with your own by experimenting at the practice table, but I've always done it by feel / experience.
When measuring the angle with the cue makes no sense?. Too fast. You pick up the butt of cue and rapidly move across the table, sometimes using different amounts?
Learned electronics in the Air Force, wasn't that good with math and that's what electronics is about. NOW! I've got to learn more math only now it's angles. Will it never end. RATS!!! ✌️😆
