AS A 71 YR OLD GRANDMOTHER TRYING TO LEARN NEW TRICKS TO BEAT HER 13 YR OLD GRANDSON I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT ALL KICK SHOT VIDEOS FOR WEEKS. i FOUND LIL CHRIS AND WAS SO ABLE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION AND i AM NOW A FORCE TO RECKON WITH! THANK YOU LIL CHRIS "OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS

@stanleyhutsell2879

3 жыл бұрын

Just split the difference on any kick shot then you have to determine little lock or a little right

@yesod7

Жыл бұрын

Go, Gladys!

@JerryLee..

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome grandma.

@peterdauwe4877

Жыл бұрын

❤😀

@triggerhappydad65

6 ай бұрын

God bless you Grandma!

Finally, a human who clearly explains and speaks proper English... And no music.

@markheithorn3905

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Good video.

Finally, I understand counting diamonds to make a bank shot! Thank you!!

After watching about five of your videos I can say without a doubt that you have at least one awesome gift. That gift is the ability to teach. There are very few in this world that have this teaching gift, at least not on your level.

@Mrfallouthero

4 жыл бұрын

He's a great shot too!

man this person is soo under rated he deserves more recomentations and subs

I've just learned that half of two is one. Joking, great explanation!

@nickjohnson410

4 жыл бұрын

I thought half of two is tv

@901tsharper

4 жыл бұрын

nah - you are right - You have learned that half of 2 is one and none of this matters if you have to use english - Waste of video time - Simple and usless!

@obby4792

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Johnson Now I’ve just learnt that from you 😂😂

@obby4792

4 жыл бұрын

Troy Harper come on man🙈🙈 what was wrong with that??🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Ive been playing pool for 50 years and nobody had ever explained this to me correctly. Thank you so much and watch out league players this year.

@lapnguyen2898

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many banks or kicks you missed in those 50 years.

Watching your videos has drastically improved my game. Keep them coming.

I kept reading over and over about numbering the diamonds, and couldn't make any sense of it. You're explanation was amazing. I'm digging all of your pool instructional videos. Glad I found this channel, and I'll be sharing with my APA teammates.

@genghisk4808

4 жыл бұрын

Its not hard to understand. All diamonds are reference points. There is a better system put there, the one I use was developed in the 60's. It basically math. Now, to really throw a loop in the mix, tap around 3-cushion billiards. His explanations can put you to sleep. It all else fails, try mirror image banking on all 1-rail banks...MATH!

"With enough practice, sometimes a guess is not a guess." .. True dat.

@prestigiousaristocracy4232

4 жыл бұрын

Funny, I scrolled down to comment about that same statement and saw this.

@chalvinbergado6804

4 жыл бұрын

thank you sir!. before that is my problem.i've been trouble like that. i don't have idea how to shoot the ball.

@grantcornwell1026

4 жыл бұрын

True with most things, eh.

@stormriderWI

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I liked that too. I'm gonna remember that.

@stevedoe1630

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the same time that “luck” becomes “skill”.

Lil' Chris!!! Your videos are very informative and I am always eager to practice your techniques after watching your videos! Starting with your bank shots! I want more!!! You rule! Thanx!

I love the way you explain these rail shots. Thank you very much for making such amazing learning content. ❤❤❤

I was able to apply this system tonight playing by myself and with others at the pool hall. You broke it down so well and simplified. I now have this in my arsenal. Thank you!!! 🎱

I have looked up and watched many videos on how to determine the bank and kick shots. You have been the most helpful on how to measure and determine the bank and kick shot. I’m going to watch this again and try this tomorrow and practice it. Thanks for explaining the bank and kick so it was easily understood.

I appreciate the conciseness of your explanation. Now I've got to try & put it into practice!

Literally been searching KZread for learning bank shots, and yours is the only one that truly helps with your clear explanation,,, THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

That was excellent. The clearest explanation I’ve ever heard.

THANK YOU for explaining this so skillfully. I’m a teacher and can say without any hesitation that is one of you gifts. Please continue to share your knowledge. I’m a novice and am so delighted to have found your work !

Saving my life here man haha. I knew there had to be an easy way and I've heard the diamond halving explained before but not this simply. As a new player, this is incredibly helpful. Can't wait to get to the table tonight and practice these!

This was the first video of yours i watched. And im sorta hooked now. Banks were my nemesis. I have only been playing serious since the fall. Heart and other issues brought me to the game. And you have helped take me to a low 3 player to a borderline 5 with improvement every week. Well you and Corona as now i have a table in the Barn. Please keep teaching!!

Wow, this really opened my eyes. I've always had general success from just the "feel" of where I should go, but not consistent. This info is a game changer. This makes it repeatable with consistent results. Thank you Lil' Chris!!!

Just found this video series and am very impressed. I've been shooting pool for a long time but you have explained in very "Easy to Understand" principles of the game and I'm very happy to have found this. Liked and Subscribe..... definitely!!!

You're a bad ass!!! I was listening to headphones before a tourney in a couple hours and came across this video, it will definitely help, thank you!!

Absolutely EXCELLENT lesson. I can't wait to try it because I know it works. I will be viewing it a few more times before I practice it. Thanks and Blessings to you!

Cheers man... I've been struggling with rail bank shots a lot... This really helps

I have been playing pool since I was 8 years old. I'm 48 now, and hold my own with the local big dawgs. However I have never used the diamonds on the rails. This may just take my game to the next level. Thank you very much!

@TangFiend1

4 жыл бұрын

Love it

@xtinct6584

2 жыл бұрын

So, did it work? 😂😂

As someone who's been playing at a pool hall weekly for just over a year now and athough your videos are mainly covering basics at the moment, im picking up some new tricks and helping me consolidate things I've picked up along the way. Ive won some amateur tournaments but ways struggled at a slightly higher level and money matches. Your videos are helping me reach that next level, thank you.

Great explanation and demonstrating I’ve learned so much watching this rather than actually just playing. I liked and subscribed automatically! Keep up the videos.

Great system for showing proper angles for bank shots.

The Good LORD has blessed you with Great talent and teaching skills !

Wow!! This is so helpful. I appreciate your speed of sharing the information. I've seen so many videos on this and none of them are like this. Thank you!

One of the best, easy to understand, no bs explanations of banking I have seen.

Best explanation of parallel shift method I've ever found.

@martinlepper4522

3 жыл бұрын

I agree....need to use the word parallel. Nice lesson.

Lil' Chris I learned how to play by lots of Practice, and the fact I was a Surveyor I learned by Dissecting the angles not spots, Spots makes it easy for a beginner to understand. You explained the Angles by using the spots. Very easy for a beginner to understand. My Compliments !! !

@YerryBalenzuela

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to dissect the angle. Any recommendations on videos or searches

@alvinglenn458

2 жыл бұрын

@@YerryBalenzuela I just stumbled onto this video. I don't have any recommends other than to search KZread for Pool ..... Remember there are other Billiard games where there are no Spots/diamonds ..... Watch the Videos you find download them and watch over and over .... Good Luck .....

@robertway5756

2 жыл бұрын

Having been one myself, whenever I see a surveyor or rodman by the road I yell "GOOD!!!" 😄

Finally someone who explains this fully and clearly enough to understand! Thank you!

Very simply explained Chris, until I saw this I never even knew what those diamonds were for so I always guessed on bank shots. Some I would make but more often I would miss and just come close which don't help at all. You just helped my pool game a lot and I hope to put it to a table tonight at my local 8 ball tournament. Thank you Sir!!

Finally a video that my slow brain can actually process. Thank you great job explaining the system you use. I am going try this today.

Great Explanation. Seen this system before, but you do a great job of explaining it.

@LilChrisPoolPlayer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you Chris for posting this video and the great explaination. I have been not bad at bank shots just by guesstimating but this is the proper way to figure it out. This will help me improve my game. Cheers

Love the way you teach, and giving multiple examples.

Tried this in every pocket during power play, this man got the perfect system.

Hi, I am a beginner pool player. I am starting to learn how to bank balls, as it is a situation that can dramatically improve your odds of winning. I have listened to various pros teach this technique on KZread; however, you are the best teacher, for me, by far. Thank you for your time and dedication to education.

Your method sounds much easier than other ways I’ve heard. Going to try this out tonight!! Thanks!

This is the best explanation on how to bank ever. Thanks Chris.

Excellent video. After one days play, I’m banking like a pro astounding friends and myself. I’m nearly clearing the tables with ease. Now on to ball control like side spin English.

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. METHODICAL!

Very well explained! I've seen other videos on bank shots and kick shots and this one by far is the best one I have seen. Great job, thanks for taking the time to explain things.

Thank you so much. This is the best explanation on KZread on how to do a bank shot.

What a great explanation, this will take my game to the next level, gonna shock my friends with this 😅

I thought you did an exceptional job of explaining....diamond system across and lengthwise. Presented well .

@LilChrisPoolPlayer

5 жыл бұрын

pete boyce Very much appreciated!

@kenarmstrong5807

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Most videos don't cover kicks or banks when going to the short rail.

You explain it so easy,instead of making it more complicated than it needs to be.thanks

Yes! Glad I found you. Thank you! This explains it all great and now time for me to practice 👍🙏🏼💯

I found this the most easily understood of all the banking videos I've watched. I will play it many times until it actually sinks in. Thank you

I've just jumped back into the 9 ball world. I went from a 3 to a 5 in 2 weeks. Pretty stoked that it's all coming together. Dr Dave and yourself have been an integral contributor to my studies. Thanks, man. Keep up the great work.

@robertrains1436

2 жыл бұрын

You know if you don't mind racking I could take you out and show you how to play. But you'll be paying for the lessons. Don't worry I'll let you keep your deed and your title. I have a pair of pool socks haven't ever been washed 42 years and My girls throw them away. That s*** is so messed up but I made up with it for an $800 pool stick so whenever I just like to break 8 ball down about every eighth break I'll put 50 dollars on that

@johnwayne7383

Жыл бұрын

@@robertrains1436 weird flex bro...🤔

Thank you, this class may actually change my life!! Your a great teacher.

Another great vid! Explained thoroughly and perfectly. I watched your video on side spin and it improved my game. This will help even more! Thank you!

I watched 5 videos before this on banking...yours by far was the best!!

what an amazingly explained video. This method truly works

Thanks for putting together this video. Very clear explanation, good work. Can't wait to try it out! The photos from the Hustler and Color of Money are great.

Very clear and concise with very objective rules for his systems. You sir are a very good teacher.

Angle of incidence = angle of reflection, as long as you hit the ball straight with no side spin. This is a very good easily understandable video, thanks Lil' Chris.

Awesome, my bank shots are some of my weakest I feel. Appreciate this

@neonknight-1522

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh i didnt even know what banking shots was before watching this. 😂

Excellent vid!! So simply explained that even this old ex-grunt could understand it!! THANKS!!

Best, clearest lesson I’ve seen yet! Thanks!

Good explanation, thanks for your time and video

Hi Chris, thanks so much for sharing. Will be great info for helping players. If I could I'd like to point out that the adjustment is not a parallel shift, but half the distance of the parallel shift. It's easily demonstrated by picking the "spot on the wall" technique for kicking or banking. Once you have the spot (that is the 'true' line back to the pocket, if you move your object ball to another position, that spot should still take you to the pocket). If you do a parallel shift, you are no longer pointing to the "spot on the wall". If you do half the distance of the parallel shift you are. Your eyes may be making the adjustment for you but on your demonstrations if you measure, your stick is actually inadvertently moving to the half the distance point and not parallel (easily demonstrated by laying two sticks parallel to one another). This method is the case for 1 and 3 rail kicks (the parallel shift does work for 2 rail kicks - I'm not sure why yet... it shouldn't for the same reason). This method can also be used to pocket an object ball that isn't in the pocket. It just means you may have to make two adjustments (one for your cue ball position and one for your object ball position - but the method is the same and it's no longer a guess). For your shot demonstration, start with the cue ball, pick the closest diamond, if the cue ball isn't on the line to the pocket, shift 1/2 half the distance of the parallel to a point on the rail. That should take you to the pocket. But you want to get to the 8 ball and the 8 ball isn't on that line. So take the point that you just determined on the rail for the cue ball and make a line to the pocket you are trying to kick into. Look at the the position of the 8 ball from that line. It is also a shift of 1/2 the distance from that return line to the pocket and wherever the 8 ball is (not a parallel shift or guess). In your example of the kick on the 8, figure your cue ball point just as you did (but it is 1/2 the distance your stick moved, it didn't move parallel). From that point now make a line to the corner pocket. 1/2 the distance from that line to the 8 ball is actually the exact distance you would need to shift down table - it's not a guess. So if that distance is 1 inch for example, simply shift down table 1 inch. You'll find this method works on extremely difficult length of table kicks as well and kicks at balls that may be sitting near the middle of the table on table length kicks and banks. It's not uncommon for players to believe it is a parallel shift (instead of 1/2 the distance of the parallel), and I've had to correct some professional and road players as well. It made perfect sense when I put it into the perspective of the 'spot on the wall' technique for them. I think this will help anyone begin to make those shots much more accurately. Again, thanks for sharing. I just try and give accurate info when I think it can help. You did a great job explaining. I just wanted to correct that one step.. This will also help as you make your side spin video. I'm gald to see so many accomplished players sharing info. Great for the game, when accurate. explain it correctly.

@patriciarosica8739

7 ай бұрын

You are correct. And love the spot on the wall. Use it often

Best explanation I've seen so far. Thanks!

You taught us from the bottom of your heart ♥

I never noticed what the diamonds are for. Thanks for the lesson.

Good explanation. Watched a young man’s video on how to make “99.9% of banks shots” and yours is 100% better.

What bro robo said. Clearly explained. Well spoken you almost brought me to tears bro. I like the fact he did not over explain. Simple and to the point

Awesome, I love his explanation, will watch all from him.

Omw to pool hall. Very informative. I can go practice off this

Best rail banks and kicks video. God bless you.

Awesome. Love the bank shots. both methods. I learned both ways. Not an expert on either but still learning. You are by far my go to guy to learn stuff.

Saw the video yesterday. Tried it yesterday. This shit works.

@addab1924

4 жыл бұрын

Why bad words say this sh**

@lizerherrera5374

4 жыл бұрын

of course it does its solid mensuration.. parallel lines with same angles

@bororobo3805

3 жыл бұрын

It never occurred to me that the whole idea is just calculation of the angle.

Very helpful lesson. I LOVE a bank shot. Could you do a video on cutting a ball against the rail? If I'm saying that right. Lol. Thank you for what you're doing.

I found the video very informative and helpful. I have always enjoyed attempting the jump shot whenever the opportunity presents itself. I have always loved to play pool but never had a pool table in my home until this year. I will be following you and your videos because I need all the help I can get. Thanks again.

You just made my life a lot easier... thank you for this great demonstration

Great explanation. Very helpful. One point. When you are shifted, your shot had English imparted on it and hit the rail first. The actual shift isn't parallel. It's 1/2 the distance of the parallel between the cue ball and diamond line. An easy test is to mark the mirror image of the object ball off the table. Aiming at the mirror image, you'll see your shift is actually 1/2 the distance of the parallel and not the parallel. If you shift to the parallel and aim there, you are no longer aiming at the mirror image. If you aim at 1/2 of that distance, you are also still aiming at the mirror image (the true line back to the object ball). One final point. If your object ball is off the line to the pocket, you can also determine the exact adjustment by doing the same thing to the object ball. Take the midway point to the pocket then 1/2 the distance between that line and the pocket to find the distance you need to shift your aim point on the rail further. This gives you your exact aim spot back to the object ball. Still a very well explained lesson. If you look at where you are pointing on the rail and if you are actually hitting that point, you will notice that you aren't. In each case you actually hit 1 inch, 1/2 inch further than you pointed. Those distances were 1/2 of the parallel shift for the shots.

@MrKlaus314

4 жыл бұрын

Ken Hall correct. I‘m a mathematician.

Great job in explaining it... I subscribed to your channel

Thanks!everytime I asked people how they manage to shoot like that they couldn’t explain,talking about physics and stuff.i just tried your way and succeeded,twice!

Thank you. I will certainly practice your methods, because they work. And it’s easy to apply, too.

Wow, this is just simplest explanation I've seen.. Thanks.

@LilChrisPoolPlayer

5 жыл бұрын

Zernan Hernandez That’s exactly what I’m going for! Thank you!!! 😊

I realize my message did not make any since the first time Deleted Wanted to let you know this video is VERY useful will put this into play. I have repeated this video several times so I can understand it better I normally visualize the shot, but the geometry is starting to make more since. Really never thought of the diamonds and pockets.👍💪🎱

Great advice !! I admired your coaching style throughout the vid .spot on 👌🏽

YES!!!!! Finally, a pool shot instructor that a novice player can truly learn and improve from. Ty Lil' Chis, 1st time viewer here. Of the countless pool (bank / kick shot) instruction vids that I've watched. This vid was by far the most basic, easy to follow and highly effective pool lesson for me EVER.

6:40 I got scared bcs I tought my eyes were blurry

@cameronwilburn6830

4 жыл бұрын

RIGHT I even rubbed them

Well u made so clear it appears easy but now I’m gonna have to try it 😬

@ImRicWooo

4 жыл бұрын

I tried it and it didnt work. It always came up short. I changed to using the half way point before the ball and it worked on my table. Mid speed.

My friend you dont believe how interested I got when watching your video . It was so helpful thanks so much for your gentleness explanation. All the love 🌹👏🏻

Just used this system tonight, made a great kick that caught everyone by surprise! Great lesson, thanks!

On all the tables i see there are pop rivets where the diamonds are. I didnt know they wernt structural but there like dots on guitar neck telling you measurements. Awesome

I had no idea that's how you used the diamonds. I just kind of figured it out intuitively with a lot of trial and error.

When I was a kid I would read books about banking but it was hard for a 10yr old to grap those concepts but this is very nice. Made it simple and explained not only how but why and I respect the why more than the how in anything I learn!!!

Finally a clear and concise explanation. Thanks so much

New to pool an watching a few of your videos has me killing my friends now . there so mad at me lol

informative and well-spoken but try turning autofocus off

Been playing for 30 years and never learned this. I thought it was too hard. Thanks.

thank you for simplying it so much. many other tutorials assume the viewers already know a lot though we at times dont

6 minutes in, in your first illustration, you moved the cue over parallel to the original position. Doing that would NOT result in the ball going in the side pocket. If you move it parallel without changing the angle at all, the point of impact on the rail gets shifted over, and the point of impact (near) the pocket shifts over the same amount. Since you're shifting the cue away from the pocket the angle becomes a little less acute. Slowing down your video you'll note that you only sink the ball because you're not actually impacting the cushion at the place your shifted cue pointed at.

@anthonyward2433

4 жыл бұрын

i also noticed this, he should move the handle end of his cue to the white and move the thin end half that distance. the very first shot he line up as soon as i saw it it was just a straight on double, then he did his measurements and it was off a bit but when he shot it hit it straight on. to be fair it wouldn't matter for 85-90% of shots at those angles since the pockets are wide enough so that as long as you dont miscue too badly it would still sink.

@tomhewett3593

Жыл бұрын

Tom TA and anthony's reply are spot on. Love 'lil chris' video's but disappointed he ignored this basic principle and then silently corrected for it when demonstrating the shots. As proof, follow this method and then the 'cross sticks' method he posted a couple years later and you'll see they aim you for different points - ugh! For this video's method to work when the object ball doesn't conveniently line up on straight lines between diamonds, follow anthony ward's suggestion and you'll aim a bit farther down the rail - as you correctly should. ;)