5-Yr-Old Pool Prodigy
Meet Keith O'Dell, a bonafide pool playing prodigy. At just five years old, Keith pockets balls like a pro. The sport is in Keith's genes - his parents play pool, his grandparents play pool, the family even eats dinner on the pool table. His father says Keith was "born to play pool." The question is, how will his incredible talent effect the life ahead of him?
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"I saw that there was money to be made here"... "College these days is really expensive" And a fantastic recovery!
When he said: "i wanna go play", then i realized that "playing" pool wasn't something he was having fun with
What's more remarkable than the pool ability this boy has? Answer : The family is together. The grandparents are also in very close contact. They have more kids than the average american family. The dad is spending countless hours communicating to his son. What a great a family to grow up in!!!
I wouldn't say he's a prodigy. Just a child that is very interested in something that their parents do everyday. Most often these children wants to meet their expectations of their parents. I hope he further develops his talent.
So many people mentionining O'Sullivan but the boy is actually not playing snooker.
Wow these prodigies' parents are so supportive. It's absolutely amazing watching this
So many dads dont spend enough time with their kids, your doing what a dad should do, keep on molding your son's future. Best of luck to your family.
gotta love the parents recognizing his talent and making the most out of it, but at the same time not forcing it upon him
when I saw this I could not believe my eyes!, he has a great talent bless his heart.
Wow. For someone at that age playing pool, that is truly amazing!
The great Willie Masconi started in a similar way. He was shooting pool before he could stand up and to reach table, having to stand on a stool or stack of boxes. For those of you who don't know, Masconi was the greatest pocket billiards pool player that ever lived. He held the World's championship for nearly a dozen years back in the 40's and 50's. He still holds that World's record for the number of racks(and balls) run without a miss. It was several hundred; don't have the exact numbers.
Wowwwwww. What a talented kid. For real. You guys really are great parents for supporting him with whatever he clooses to do in life
Concentration like a 30 year old, but you can still see his 5 year old traits! What an awesome little boy! Just don't grow up too fast!
4:26 Did he just say the F word?
Wow, he is awesome! Definately awesome parents for encouraging, but not forcing him to play.
WOW im watching this and I see Gloversville ny!! I grew up there for 15 yrs! almost brought I tear to my eye seeing it again!!!!
what a great dad :)
This kid is AMAZING!!! Continue playing and get better and better. GOOD LUCK :)
wowwwww!!!! this kid is just unbelievable... he is gonna be a champion one day... mark my words!!!!
he is sooooo good for his age, his parents must be so proud of him!!!! :D
Love the honesty! Best of luck to your family. Your son is AMAZING!
Good for him. Keep it up, Keith!
Its amazing. He has highly developed coordination for his age.
Love this keith. He is born to play pool hope one day he'll be a star
Ok. I write this as a pool table supplier for over 20 years. A full size uk pub table is 7ft by 4ft overall. Smaller tables also used and allowed in league play are 6ft by 3 ft 6 overall.
Its amazing to see what children can do
What a great story.....Kid has skills....Parents have morals.
amazing...they start so young sometimes.!....
Brought a smile to my face of how excited he got when he made the shoe shot. Kid has a talent!
We believe in you, officialODi! Maybe you can pick up a few tricks from Keith Jr.'s game!
Both kids are so cute... but that baby! I just want to hug him!!
Are you kidding me? Wow. That's amazing.
Awesome video! What an amazing kid and an amazing family! Good luck you guys!
love the + father/son relationship! The non-fearfullness is palpable! He learns that it's ok to make mistakes, b/c he leanrns how to improve his game! : )
I watched this video and this showed me that a little work can get you so ahead
awww look at that lil dude play pool...that has to be one of the cutest things ever.
"I wanna go play" lol
haha, the very last shot. "and here's our other, less successful son"
I Think its cool that I see these people almost every weekend
Dad takes care of the babies playing pool and the mother works !! that's family !!
2:55 AMEN!! Good on ya dad. Keep it fun and interesting. Beside college you may just give this kid a professional career when he's done with college. That is awesome, he is soooo good
Trick shot at 2:00 ... holy shit.
He is amazing!!!
This kid is amazing!!!
when he said he wanted to play they let him and if you didnt see when he got a trick hard and done he was super happy
everyday hes hustling
Great kid... Amazing family
parents like this are awesome!
I like these parents
very cool
love this keep up the good work lil man!!!!!!
True love, Immortality, or Wisdom just to name a few...
amazing :)
i love how he has to stretch to chalk up
In whatever this kid does or doesn't do make sure this kid doesn't lose his gift. This gift is the most important thing he has. Pool is not going to become obsolete and this kid will be able to make a living either playing or teaching pool. He will never be out of work regardless of where he goes. This is something only he has and no one else has. Make sure he does not lose this.
Unbelivable !
4:25 i think he learned some other things from his Dad to
that's a five year old kid... remember dude 5??? still a lot of time like what his father said., I want him to slow down, concentrate and enjoy it... ENJOY... that's what being kid is all about
This Kid is Really Amazing !!!
30 years old and I still cant break worth poop. Raised my arms in a V when he made the shoe shot. Skilled kid with parents who seem to be level headed.
don't be so judgmental people... like what his father said... he will wait until his son will be 8 years old and let him to decide if he wants to compete in pool and as of now he wants the kid to enjoy the game... and that's what being kid is all about., play and enjoy.
Take the kid around the country and into pool halls right now, and he'll have his college money by the time he's six years old! P.S. Can I borrow him for a few weeks while I go to Vegas?? ; )
AMAZING!!!
simply do not have the words to say well done
"theres money to made here" first time that comes to the fathers mind :D omg this world
John Morphy, you got a new enemy ;D
Holy crap...I live like 35 minutes from gloversville! Never new we had a prodigy so close by haha. Keep it up kid!
Aw he's so cute! And I love how chill the parents are, they don't force him because they understand he's five. Awesome! :)
Yeah people are saying that they can beat him etc but hes a little kid when he becomes your age he will be 100× better than you are sorry to burst your bubble but thats the truth
4:15 The father talks about giving him time to enjoy playing until he can decide about beeing competitive or not.
absolutely fantastic
love this keep up the good work
damn that kid is better than me!
Nope. America pool tables have bigger pockets that UK ones
This is the best ever.
Aww he so cute i wish i could give him a hug
Cool kid
I am that good at video games... What am I doing with my life :(
This little dude is the coolest.
Good job Keith, see you on the big screen in a few years!
"I wanna go play" #1 parenting.
That's special, being able to beat a 5 year old. Are you proud?
awesomeeeeeeeeeee keith jr!!
That's freaking awesome
That is just wrong! If you had kid, and your kid had talent that you saw and helped develop and someone tells you that you want that kid only for gain, you would punch him in the face.
I can't imagine a 5 year old beating me in pool
just amazing.
great talent! great parents
BIIIIIIG POCKETS, PLAY RONNIE WHEN HE'S 60YO
hahah na ronnies boy would plays on a proper size table with small pockets
WOW he started at 2 years old. Well good luck kid follow your dreams and I hope your little guy makes it.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
like most prodigys i guess
want him for money? excuse me but uhhh... isn't this their child?! and money? am i not mistaking that the father said he wants to put money away for his SON'S college? also, the father said specifically that he doesn't not want to force him to play professionally until he can make that decision. and uhhhh... the father enjoys just hanging out with his son and playing pool. but nahhhh, the parents want him for money.
RESPECT !
Play pool is in his blood. What his dad said ... so inspired
so what your'e saying is your'e jellow
LMFAO! XD
greatness!!
Hay man that's really cool. It's so crazy how young and good! He is. Keep up the hard work little man, and enjoy everything about it. Have a good day u guys!