*Table of Contents:* Intro [0:00] 1 - Z kick against Earl [0:20] 2 - kick off side-pocket point [1:49] 3 - hook follow shot for shape [2:50] 4 - 4-rail kick shot [4:23] 5 - jump over obstacle ball for shape [6:05] 6 - after-collision massé shot [7:03] 7 - one-pocket bank off point [7:55] 8 - one-pocket two-rail kick bank [8:53] ---- Alex Trebek tribute [11:05] 9 - thin inside cut for shape [11:47] 10 - 3-rail kick back cut [12:40] BONUS SHOT - 3-times-up-and-down straight-back bank [14:13] Wrap Up [15:40] ---- shot montage [16:09] *Supporting Resources: * - video collections of famous pool shots by Efren and others: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ - Efren "The GOAT is my hero" Reyes T-shirt and other merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/goat-hero/ - Efren "I Got Lucky" Reyes T-shirt and other merchandise: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/humor/efren-lucky/ - Z-kick aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/z-kick/ - Corner 5 System: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/corner-5/ - BU Exam III (Advanced Shots): - midpoint parallel shift system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/midpoint/ - contact point mirror kick system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/contact-point-mirror/ - Plus System: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/plus/ - 2-times and 3-times across bank shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/twice-across/ *Source Videos for Efren’s Shots: * - shot 1 - Z kick against Earl: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6yO1rt6fNSvoqg.html - shot 2 - kick off side-pocket point: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK2nxrCbptnbps4.html - shot 3 - Hook follow shot for shape: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5WupsiYqKmzhdI.html - shot 4 - 4-rail kick shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKBmrKiId8_UpNo.html - shot 5 - jump over obstacle ball for shape: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXaMrJOcdK2TYNY.html - shot 6 - after-collision massé shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKWfyK-epdfFgbw.html - shot 7 - one-pocket bank off point: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJOt17egddOrqco.html - shot 8 - one-pocket two-rail kick bank: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zql1lMRxkpbYdLA.html - shot 9 - thin inside cut for shape”: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6OXutSsp7K7YdI.html - shot 10 - 3-rail kick back cut: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIuGo8iTYpiwgrg.html - BONUS SHOT - 3-times-up-and-down straight-back bank: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3iqpLSamdnIY8o.htmlm20s

@maninthemiddleground2316

2 жыл бұрын

Make another top 10 shots and see the 5 ball massive draw with preparation that Efren made @ 0:58 of this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4mH16Obm6jeZ7g.html

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@maninthemiddleground2316 If you are talking about the draw carom off the 6 into the 7, that shot is not as difficult as it looks if you know the 3-times-the-angle (trisect) system used for CB control or to aim carom shots. See: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/trisect/ and: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/carom/ Enjoy!

@maninthemiddleground2316

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards oh ok … thanks 😊 I know the draw itself was not that hard especially for Efren especially since he played a lot of carom before. For me it was mind blowing because Efren needed to compute that the next lowest ball will end up (preparation) where it did a part of me think it’s a fluke and another part of me thinks “well he’s efren … go figure” 😅

@MrGQ115

2 жыл бұрын

Dr Dave, who's Efren playing against on shot #3?

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrGQ115 Sorry, but I don't know.

The more practice I do the more luckier I get.. 😂 Efren is such a humble guy who will never even admit he's that good.. or great

Love it, Love it, Love it 1. Love Your selection of the magicians best shots 2. Love your explanations and technical thought process in executing these shots. 3. Love the fact that you (who arguably would be top 0.01% of pool talent in the world) showed how many tries it took for you to execute these shots. Efren had to - visualize these shots in a few seconds - adjust to a new table every time he played a game. Table quality was inconsistent and prone to errors vs what we have today - had to weigh in the risk of missing the shot and losing the frame/game

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I like your summary of Efren's "had to's."

There needs to be a documentary about Efren when he was Cesar Morales. Interviewing all the American players before they pass. Thanks to Pat Fleming and Accustats we have some matches from way back but I want to hear some stories!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@John.-3-16

Жыл бұрын

You have a very good idea. I loved it pls can someone make it happen

Dave, you are a top tier educator. Your videos are concise, detailed when needed but without unnecessary "for views" fluff in your speaking. The perfect type of video for referencing topics even after subsequent viewings. It's like watching a peer-reviewed article/video in the Journal of Billiards. Your enthusiasm for the game and for teaching is evident in how you not only describe and demonstrate the shot at hand, but also how you show various ways in which errors in executing the shot could occur and the consequences that would result. I recognize the time and effort going into filming these sequences and I just wanted to say thank you for producing such excellent content.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind and well-thought-out comments. I appreciate it. And you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

You just showed how great ER is by explaining how complicated the shots were.

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. He GOaT lucky! :)

“I bow to the almighty magician “. What a compliment from this guy.

@sepg5084

Жыл бұрын

Compliment and complement mean different things

Not only was the the Z shot in a match against Earl the Pearl, it was on hill-hill! It was of the craziest run-outs ever in the history of 9-ball, after Earl missed the cut shot on the 1...

Part of the reason his intuition for the multi-rail shots is so strong, is that he was a champion 3-cushion billiard players before taking up pool. Great video, Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. I agree. Thanks ... and you're welcome.

Thank you, Dr. Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. FYI, I have lots many more compilation and re-creation videos like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Enjoy!

@commandernoodles2367

10 ай бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards , ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

thank you sir for recognizing our hero from the phillippines efren bata reyes

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :) FYI, I have more videos that honor Efren (and others) here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

@rammvlogs

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards yes sir thank you

..and I bow to you Dr. Dave for this video series..what made Efren the GOAT was he revolutionized the game...i think most players before Efren's time were kinda straightforward on how they approached the game. Efren showed them you can do more and be creative on the table. Pool is chess and golf at the same time. Skill and strategy and a bit of luck comes in play. What is often overlook in Efren's greatness was the fact he does this magic stuff on all kinds of table, whether it is on a tournament or your regular worn out table, on various conditions, whether indoor or outdoor, humid and otherwise. I saw some commentators say that the cloth, the room temperature, humidity matters also in doing a shot. So my question is, do the pros know how to judge the table that instantly in a match, or its just that Efren has this God level intuition?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

All players are good at adjusting to different table conditions, because they need to do it often, and it isn't that difficult. What separates Efren from others is his shot creativity and his ability to kick off multiple rails so accurately.

@jhunfang06

Жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards fact

Nice! Made me appreciate the genius of Efren even more. Thanks, Dr. Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to see even more Efren brilliance, check out the other videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ and here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ Enjoy!

Hello, I have recently started playing pool and your channel has been a wealth of knowledge and an incredible help! I have never watched pros and this was incredible. Your analysis was concise and informative please do more videos like this!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like my stuff and find it helpful. I do plan to do more videos like this.

Ah, I got my wish from Dr. Dave! Masterpiece teach!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I really enjoyed doing this one (except for the 95 shots).

Love this vid, Dr. Dave. Keep it coming. 😊

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. I'll try to do more like this in the future.

Thanks dr. Dave for these they are of real help

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it.

Thanks for making these great videos!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you like my stuff.

Thanks Dave I love how your mind works. Some players are real naturals, but I need it all broken down and built back up to really understand it.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like my stuff.

damnn good review, analysis, and execution of the goat's shot.. great stuff as always dave

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Be sure to check out the other videos in the series: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD

i love you dr, brilliant stuff

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. Thanks.

Well done. Lots of patience taking over 90 attempts to film a shot! Thanks again for the tribe to the great Canadian, Alex Trebek!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Alex certainly did Canada proud.

You deserve a million subs and views.. You are the greatest billiard teacher.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Imagine if he was just actually lucky every single shot he made, and was telling us for years “I just got lucky”

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

When he said "I Got Lucky" about the Z shot, he meant it. See: - GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html and - Was the Z-SHOT Efren’s Best Option?: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKt4uc6pg63Wlbw.html Enjoy!

@dvdhr1

Жыл бұрын

Lucky shots cannot be recreated

I think most of Efren's kick aiming intuition comes from him playing so much 3-cushion billiards earlier in his career. He is as much a magician in that game as he is in other pool games. I would love to see him play snooker

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. His kicking skill comes from his mastery of carom games.

@jmr1920

11 ай бұрын

i personally watched him in the mid 90s playing on a snooker table, but playing 9 balls lol. he was playing with some othera asian athletes (from 90's SEA games) with bets. francisco bustamante was also there and played.

i really appreciate all your videos..incredibly educational doc..!!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like my stuff. Thanks.

Enjoyed it, thank you.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome.

Thank you Dr. Dave for your instructional videos and for praising our countryman Efren Reyes for his intuition....

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. And I bow to the GOAT.

Eversince the day youtube randomly brought me to this video.. Its been part of my daily routine to watch your video in Isolation Facility (Covid survivor here).. Can’t wait to see more videos from you Dr. Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I already have over 400 videos on my channel. Check them out.

That was like a few years worth of Rollie's videos rolled into one

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I hope people watch it as much as they watch Rollie's videos. This is still my favorite Rollie video: :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXx-qa2Jkq-vp6Q.html

@polakhomie

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards the day the hipster met the scientist. you guys are both excellent instructors in your own way. also, Efren is Jesus of pool. love ya dr. dave!!!!!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@polakhomie The "Hipster Doofus" and the "Mad Scientist." Rollie and I are actually more similar than you might think. We got along well and had a great time together filming that video.

@Zigarius1123

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards I love when you guys do videos! I was able to get the Z shot on my 3rd try because of both of you... although I knew how to get there because of Dr. Dave! I have about 60 videos of yours saved in a playlist so o can review anything I've learned from you. I've told at least 40 people to watch your videos

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zigarius1123 Wow! Z-shot in 3 tries. That's awesome! I'm glad to hear you like and benefit from my stuff so much. Thank you for helping to spread the word.

Thank you for this

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

I love these type of videos so much! Especially the way you explain perfectly where he was aiming on the ball/rail. I know it must be a lot of work (95 shots... ouch), but I hope to see this kind of video again on this channel. Thank you, Dr. Dave

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I do plan to do more like it in the future, analyzing pro shots and explaining why they chose what they did.

wow,, very informative.. thanks

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. You're welcome.

Great stuff. Well done

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the positive feedback.

lov the honesty

Awesome!... thanks Dr Dave👍🇳🇿🎱

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you’re welcome. FYI, I have a lot more videos like this in my “Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time” playlist: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Check them out.

@allgood6760

Жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards I think Efren Reyes is one of a kind I think he is gifted.. a pool prodigy👍🎱

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

@@allgood6760 He GOaT lucky! 🤓

Very good information and links thank you.⭐⭐⭐⭐🔥

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

Pretty Underrated video. Great job

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Cheers dave. Great vid

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This one took a long time, but it was really fun. I predict it might become one of my most-viewed videos ever. I hope so anyway.

@tonyde9ball

3 жыл бұрын

I agree itll get many many views. I definitely like these real world shot breakdowns. Efren is the perfect place to start. I look forward to many more vids like this.

Hi doc Dave, finally! Wow I waited a lifetime for this! 👏👏👏👏🙏 great! 95 shots... wow... great content ehehehe anyways can make more? Really interesting stuff. How about making a part 2? 🙋‍♀️😏👍👍👏👏👍👏🤘🥰

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I already have 4 parts here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

@Arclight24

3 жыл бұрын

More efren super shots please 🙏🙏🙏🎊🎉👏👏👏

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Your request is duly noted.

very educational and informative...... here in Philippines almost all good and A players learned billiards/pool basics on their own effort.... unlike tennis basketball volleyball table tennis etc have their basic training rules regulations and scientific techniques available on their trainors and coaches

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

efren is a legend forever

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

No doubt about that.

Nice Alex tribute :-)

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My wife and I have watched Jeopardy almost every day for the last 10 years so we will both miss him very much. He was most definitely the GOAT gameshow host.

I've been doing a version of Efren's Z shot for many years; however, the majority of Z shots I encounter are easier done (for me anyway) by using low left or low right (7 O'clock or 5 O'clock); this method, coupled with an off-rail aiming system of mine, I have a fairly good success rate. Occasionally, I need to use left or right high, but find low works better.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I think a Z-shot is more natural with a rolling CB with no sidespin. There is actually an aiming system that works fairly well if the angle isn't too large: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/z-kick/ Efren's shot required sidespin to clear the obstacle balls and create the angle required.

Love that. I bow to the Almighty Magician. Filipino pride

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

The undisputed GOAT has earned all the respect he deserves.

Awesome video! It would be cool to do one of these for some of the other spectacular shotmakers like Tony Chohan or Chris Melling.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I do have more like this planned for the future. Great minds think alike. Thanks for the input.

Very well

I think in my opinion on how Efren has great intuition on kick and bank shots is because he plays no pocket billiards ALOT, which requires kicking and carom. But overall, he is a legend! 😎

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Efren has played, practiced, and excelled at many different cue sport disciplines. That is definitely one reason for his success.

@l1ghtnisnisnat

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Maybe One Pocket games too!

Tip for anyone curious on how to build that kicking intuition. Find a pool hall with a bunch of old timers that can't see well enough any longer to make long shots but still like to gamble and play the three foul rule, basically every shot against you will be a world class safty.

I made a Z kick shot with the ball infront of the pocket a couple weeks ago in a game of 8ball at a bar, I tried the Efren Z bank yesterday almost went in first try just not hard enough lol I was using bottom English on my attempts before now I know tops 🙂 thanks for making this

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I'm glad you liked it. I've made a Z kick on the first try in practice before league once ... just to intimidate my opponent :) Even bangers can get lucky and make Efren-like shots every once in a while. That's part of the why this game is so fun. Everybody could have their own highlight reel if there were enough video available.

think of the movie "sully" with the ntsb investigation, having pilots try the situation sully was in, they say that it was still possible to get the plane back to the airport, but when given the exact parameters that sully had they sucked it, same here, you get a deeper appreciation of the goats ability to work solutions in that moment, but when you try it for yourself its a totally different story, great video! very nice. 👌

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!

Don't question the GOAT hahah.. Hillarious!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I bow to the almighty GOAT!

It's interesting to look back and pick out the Successful shots, and say Wow, he made it on his 1st try under tournament pressure. But I wonder how many unsuccessful tournament shots that were missed there are. A video reel of Failed tournament shots would be just as Interesting.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It would be interesting to see all the misses, especially the easy shot misses.

Dr, you briefly talked about the history of your pool table in a video with Rollie and how it was owned by a mentor of yours. Can you make a longer video talking about that pool table and your mentor? I love history, and I would enjoy a video about it. Thanks!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your interest. I don’t know if I will ever do a video on this topic, but I do have some information and photos near the bottom of the page here: billiards.colostate.edu/dr-dave/interview/

Imagine, you've studied and learned all these in University and KZread. Efren started playing when we was 13 yrs old and already started hustling when he was early 20's if I'm not mistaken. There was no KZread back then.

@mushy18100

Жыл бұрын

He started younger and earlier than 13. He would sleep on the billiards table and would cut classes just to play billiards with the pros during his younger times.

@bigdavedayday1581

Жыл бұрын

He started playing at 8 yo

Really liked the video. I also really loved the music used during the montage sequence. Can you please tell me the name of the song if it's publicly available?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the vid. The song is called "Electronica-Breather." It is computer generated by my video editing software (Pinnacle Studio).

Most of these shots we thought were impossible, until Efren did it on a match.

Dr Dave - I want to add some more details to the shot you chose as you top one - shot no. 10. I have watched the original video many times and the fact that most people miss is that Efren actually called the shot as a “5 Rail Shot”. If you see the video, he shows that he plans to go up and down, come back and hit BOTH the pocket rails before he pots the ball. He then actually Taps his stick on the target pocket to show that he plans to do that. He also only celebrates when the ball touches the rail the 5th time. The fact that he was able to call that last piece of complexity makes him the GOAT - as you rightly said.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the added info, but isn't it 3 rails (not 5)?

@YouAreGodGodIsYou

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards My apologies. I was referring to your BONUS shot and not Shot no. 10. Efren himself called it as the '5 Rail Shot'. Please see this link at 1 min 18 seconds. He says 5 rails and then marks the rails, including the last 2 rails inside the pocket which he taps with his stick. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKV7xpNunsS1nLg.html&start_radio=1&ab_channel=RyanEvangelio

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Got it. Thanks.

"And the crowd goes Wild" on the 22nd attempt for the Z bank. Lol

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

The odds were not good for Efren either, but the odds don't seem to mean much to the Magician.

@turbodraw9138

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards You shoot really good yourself, there is nothing easy about any of those shots. Just really shows how intuitive and good Efren really is. This was a fun video. Thanks.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@turbodraw9138 Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

Why do you guys think Efren chose to use inside on shot 9 at 11:47? Here are possible reasonable explanations: 1.) He was trying to go off two rails into the line of the 8 from behind as I demonstrated? 2.) He meant to use a little less spin and go past the 8 to shoot it in the same pocket as the 7, possibly hooking his opponent if he missed the 7 (as a two-way shot). 3.) He meant to use a little more spin and go past the 8 between the 8 and cushion to shoot the 8 in the same pocket as the 7, possibly hooking his opponent if he missed the 7 (as a two-way shot). 4.) He meant to hold the CB for the 8 (using the drag shot); and since he came perfectly into the line of the 8, the bump didn't hurt him. 5.) He meant to bump into the 8 (i.e., the shot went exactly as planned). Do you guys have other possible explanations? Also, do you think he made the right choice, or should he have just used no sidespin and go up and down the table for easy shape as I also demonstrated? I look forward to seeing what you guys think.

@user-vz5ly3gf9m

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it shouldn't be the 1.) cause Efren is excellent at strength controlling, despite sometimes he might be unstable on accuracy of shots. On the other hand, 2.) makes sense about why he didn't use the common choice as you demonstrated.

@demetriusjelatis4753

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave! Great video! Facing a difficult shot towards the end of the rack there are three things to weigh: Make percentage, position, and the possibility of safety should you miss the shot. I don't believe Efren chose inside for positional reasons. On a shot like this when a player puts the emphasis on offense they typically cinch the ball and shoot with whatever speed and tip placement maximizes their make percentage. Most players would just cut this in with center ball and possibly go two rails playing shape for the 8 in the lower right corner as we view the screen. This is the easiest make, i.e. no spin and a smooth confident stroke speed. Shooting softly from this angle and distance makes accuracy more challenging both for cueing confidence and the possibility of drift (which can't be allowed on this thin of a cut). What that means is that Efren possibly baked in the possibility of defense into the equation. If he went all out with a center ball hit and two rail speed there is little safety possibility if he misses. The cue ball will be rebounding off the second rail back up table leaving the cue ball and object ball close together, and if he undercuts the shot there is a strong chance the ball will be hung up or near the corner. The way he played it looks like he was favoring the pro side, figuring that if he missed the 6 would rebound off the side rail to the head rail, and the cue ball would be sliding up table. With the cue ball ending up near the right hand side rail the 6 wouldn't have to rebound far to deny a shot. Also, by using side spin he lengthens the cue ball path so he can hit it with an accurate cue speed and prevent the cue ball from heading back up table again. The other possibility is he feels his make percentage is just as high with the inside spin. The deflection helps hit the ball thin, and he can aim to just miss the entire ball and then curve in just a hair to make contact. Sometimes it's easier to start thin and swerve thicker. The side rail may have played a role as well, he wanted to use a drag draw for confident cueing speed and to prevent table roll, and being bridged near the left hand side rail this may have been easier with right spin. My guess is it was a little of each of these things. But Efren was one of a kind and none of us will see the table how he did!

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@demetriusjelatis4753 Excellent post Demetrius. Thanks! Please copy and paste it to the AZB thread also so people there can benefit also.

This is a very dangerous channel. Making an avarage pool player like me to know some great tips for the game. Plus i notice your not looking at a shot that's pocketed its the toughness of the shot a situation your looking at. More power on your channel

Brilliant work Dr Dave 🤓👍. I was lucky enough to have Efren make the bonus shot on me to end our match 🙌.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You are lucky (but not like Efren). :)

@Rubster760

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards I get my luck from Efren. My opponent’s just don’t know that 🤫lol. Btw Dave, I have the proof Efren is a true magician. It’s during the 3 rail shot he did on me in my main video. 🎱🎩. See if you can catch it.

@Rubster760

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards the proof he’s a real magician is during the 3 rail shot. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHqIupack8qnnKw.html

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rubster760 That's the same as my BONUS SHOT (at 14m13s), with the addition of the pocket rattle to avoid the double kiss. Not bad.

@Rubster760

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards did you catch the magician in action closely? The cue stick on the ball 😁.

That was great dr dave i like your top 10 videos keep pushing, i have a problem on aiming long shots and i like the 'CJ Wiley ' aiming system but i can't understand the trick please have you seen that video please recreat that am in trouble by that

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like my stuff. If you are talking about CJ's TOI system, I am honestly not a fan of that approach. If you want to improve your aiming, I would recommend all the info and resources on the following pages: billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/how-to-aim/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/dam/#advice billiards.colostate.edu/faq/eyes/vision-center Good luck with your game!

@abrehamhaile7722

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards thanks Dr.Dave i appreciate to given me you're time and diagnosis my fault .i hope i except new thing come on @dr.dave billiards. From you good luck dr.dave

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@abrehamhaile7722 I aim to swerve. :)

Efren is not a show off, he's an entertainer. He's the magician.

@DrDaveBilliards

10 ай бұрын

Well stated.

What's more amazing is after he shot the hook follow, he shot the next ball left handed.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

He got lucky. :)

12:46 - On the 10th shot, Efren took some time thinking about shooting the object ball by kicking off of the left rail before deciding on the final shot. I was curious what was the other possibility he was looking at.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

He was probably just considering kicks off a different numbers of rails, or he was deciding whether to go rail first or ball first at the final rail, or maybe it just took time to visualize the shot and aim required.

Hi dave. Is Pythagoras's 3 4 5 right angle useable in pool? Like 3 cushion kick shots etc. Sorry mate i didn't know where or who else to ask. Hope you dont mind.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

... not that I know of. A better triangle for pool is the 30-60-90 triangle. See: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/ and the 60 degree rule: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rail-cut/non-frozen-cue-ball-control/

@tonyde9ball

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards thanks for the quick reply. Yes its not easy to explain in text but ill put a diagram together and send it to you. I think ive found something very interesting. Do you have an email address we could correspond on?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyde9ball Here's my e-mail: DrDave@DrDaveBilliards.com

Lol the jeopardy made me laugh. Your work is appreciated sir, and the trickle of humor helps

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the trickle. :)

Hey Dr. Dave, normally I would just shoot you an email, but maybe my public questions may help others. I recently purchased SAWS (fantastic), and I'm calibrating my cue. I am having a hard time figuring out which sentinel ball the cue ball hits. With fast speed, and my head down, I can't look up in time to see which sentinel was hit first, and even if I do, it's really difficult for me atleast to determine which was hit first. So I am planning on using a camera set to slow motion to help. Is this the easiest way, or is there a more simple method?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I can usually tell because I focus on the gap between the sentinels before my final stroke (just as I would focus on the OB instead of the CB during the stroke for a normal pool shot). I can usually see which side of the gap the CB heads, even at fast speed. A friend standing over the pocket looking down can also usually tell. If not, a camera is a good idea.

Dr. Dave. I went to the link of your website on how to do the z shot, but it's impossible to understand what Jimmy is talking about. Went thru the comments and everybody is perplexed on what he's saying. And the image below it is a little better. Doesn't describe what english to use or anything. Can you do the pool community a favor and do a video on how to do the z-shot?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

That system requires a rolling CB with no sidespin; although, it is not helpful with Efren's shot due to the large angle and spin required on the 1st rail to cheat the angle. I now of know way to accurately aim Efren's Z shot. It is all about intuition, feel, and pure luck.

Just before I clicked the link I said to my wife I know what the first one will be...and it was. Blew me away when he did that in that match. I miss watching him, but he still plays some KILLER one pocket, even today. The one against Shane was good. Efren's balk line and 3 cushion experience really showed in shots like that first one. I asked the Accustats guys to put a Balkline game on, they did, and it is an excellent demo...wrong cloth...wrong table...the guy was using his regular pool cue and ran a BUNCH against the world champion of the time who hardly got out of his seat. When he did you could tell he was tickled with his 'opponent's' play, smiling from ear to ear.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I didn't let you down with the top shot.

@MrJdsenior

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards You have NEVER let me down, Dave. :-)

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJdsenior I'm glad to hear it. I'll try to keep my record clean in the future. :)

@MrJdsenior

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards I have faith.

@MrJdsenior

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards I don't know if I told you this story already, but I had a friend that about 25 years ago came one ball from winning the Australian Open Snooker tourney, when he dogged his last shot for the win partially because a cameraman moved on his line. He told me he was more irritated with himself than anyone else, though, because he got up to look at the board to make sure it was the winning ball, and then got back down and that happened. I asked him one day what I should do to improve my shooting and he said "there's too much". Accurate assessment, I'm afraid, but I about fell out of my chair he said it so serious and deadpan. Now to his demo shot. He froze a ball about 6' out of the corner on the short rail and put a ball close into the diagonal corner pocket. He than proceeded to shoot the cue from within about six inches of the frozen ball, up the table, draw it all the way back, and pocket the fine rail cut. Took him three tries. First he missed by probably about 1/2" correct side, then next was an almost head on hit on the frozen ball, the third was in the pocket. This was on a nine foot with fairly seriously cut pockets, maybe 4 1/4". I looked at him and said "Do you think that makes me like you more, or less?" His turn to laugh. Amazing player, though, his cue ball is insane, and he told me he is HORRIBLE now compared to when he was competing. The other thing I asked was "Is there really that much difference between where you were and middle to top pros?" His response was "Yes, a LOT". And then we have the Efrens, and Ronnies, etc. They are almost more like machines than humans in the accuracy and repeatability they bring to virtually every shot. And the knowledge! Cheers, I'll shut up now.

Should the side pocket point shot not be hit with top spin to send the cue ball rail first then make the one

@DrDaveBilliards

4 күн бұрын

I think the ball rolled into the point with topspin at the speed and tip position he used. But rail-first to the 1 would have been helpful.

🎱Don’t question the GOAT 🐐 🇵🇭 🥂Cheers !

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I agree in general, but even the GOAT misses shots and makes imperfect decisions on the rare occasion.

Hey Dave do you play tourneys or anything? I'd love to watch you play against someone

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

My instruction stuff keeps me busy, so I don't get out much. FYI, I have some video of me playing near the bottom of the page here: billiards.colostate.edu/dr-dave/

@Zaerek

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards yea, I'd imagine these videos would keep you plenty busy. Thank you for the reply and for everything you do for our beloved sport.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

The system you used like what efren taught me when I was in MCS. I was lucky I spotted him near the smoking area at the pool halL and asked him a picture. All of the sudden I ask how he aim kick shot perfectly ad he demonstrated the system u used. And he told us that he's been doing that at lucky 13 and mastered it as if like he's aiming a regular shot. He always start with an imaginary line where he want the ball to traverse. It is really effective way but unfortunately my skill level is not even closed to him. We need thousand hours to practice these system without putting cue stick as imaginanary line.

Hi. I want to give Drdave Billiard exam. How can i send u my exam video. What’s the procedure?

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Instructions for submitting BU Exam videos for an official diploma can be found here: billiarduniversity.org/testing/diploma/ Good luck!

efren is the absolute best

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

… without a doubt.

Reyes has forgotten more about a cue and a ball on a table than any 10 mere humans will ever know. He is the 💣.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

The unquestionably GOAT for eternity.

Nice recreation. One nit to pick, on the Z-shot you had the 6 where the 7 was and the 8 where the 6 was.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Oops.

:20 When you recreated the Z shot, the first thing I thought of was that Rollie made it in either 21 or 23 shots and whether or not you could beat that. Of course, you did it in 22 tries, so off I go to Rollie’s video to see who did it quicker. LOL.

@djamo1969

3 жыл бұрын

Update... Rollie beat you by one attempt. I mean Rollie, Rollie, Rollie. 😂

Goat..

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

GOaT Lucky! :)

I still can't comprehend how he made those shots in such a high stake competitive matches I just concluded that he is something extraordinary

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Well stated. Agreed.

How would you get the ball in the same position as you practice, half a centimeter in any direction make all different, we only learn the general idea how the ball goes.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Small changes in ball positions can make a big difference, but that's a good thing to learn during practice. Now, when I want to try multiple attempts in the same ball positions, I use donuts: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/training/teaching/

Rollie also did 21 attempts to pocket that shot. Efren said to Johnny Archer that it does take you at least 20-25 shots.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Efren told Shane Van Boening that it might take even him 23 shots. See: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZajxKd7crrVlqg.html

Newton formulated Newtonian mechanics. Efren mastered the intuition of it on the pool table.

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Newton = GOAT Efren = GOAT

I'm surprised there is a Billiard University, that's awesome.

People give a bit too much credit to the Z shot, he said he was not aiming to pocket it himself. The major accomplishment was that it was in the winning game of the set, and I think Earl's reaction to the shot and win is as great to watch. I think his best kick was the 3 or 4 railer he did between heavy traffic in shot 4 with all the adjustments needed.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Well stated. I agree.

@janrevmax8185

3 жыл бұрын

Of course he was aiming to sink that ball. He was just being modest as always and wanted people to believe it was all luck.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@janrevmax8185 He GOaT Lucky. The better you are, the luckier you get.

@janrevmax8185

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Indeed.

But the thing is nobody will attempt this and been seen if not for Efren stone-cold nerve in the tournament ... Billiards enthusiast practicing Efren shot looks easy because you know already what the shot goes... but during the tournament, nobody knows what Efren will gonna do even the commentators

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. These shots are awesome not just because of the creativity and bravery, but also because he made them on the first tries in stressful match situations. Priceless!

I wish I would have been paying attention to pool in the 90s and 00s, but I had lots of other interests at work then. But from the videos I've watched and things that I've read, 25 years ago Efren Reyes was the "Tiger Woods" of the pool world - without the SCREWUPS! 🤣

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Efren is the undisputed GOAT.

Why does Efren decide to go for the tough shots when there are easier alternatives? Two reasons: 1) he's got style 2) if it's too easy, he gets bored.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

He likes to GOaT Lucky.

Is pool a science onto itself??? Or what? Thanks Dr. Dave for your studied research...

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

A lot in pool can be studied and understood like a science, but pool also involves lots of skill and art that can only be learned through experience.

@robertmeadows1657

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always considered pool an art form, like playing an instrument.

👍👍👍👍👍

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

I have played this guy before back in the day. Him and his entourage are brutal lol. Nice fellas tho.

@Tam0de

2 жыл бұрын

Which guy did you play, Efren or Dave?

Efrin played billards was pretty good at it they said why didn't you play more he said no money in it

As they say, easier said than done, or easier to watch than doing it in person.

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

He GOaT lucky on every shot. :)

i didnt even know that theres billiard university. proud of efren.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

billiarduniversity.org/

@msannechannel9815

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Wow imagine

i really like that side center pocket L shot. cant make it perfectly. anyway some other time heheeh

@DrDaveBilliards

10 ай бұрын

That "L" shot is not as difficult as it might seem if you give it enough practice time. Although, it is still really tough to pull off in a match situation.

My favorite didn't make the list and I think it's no way the hardest but it always gives me a warm feeling inside and a smile to my face when I watch the clip, something about the way he seems to always be having fun and enjoying getting to entertain folks. It's the one where he's playing 10-ball and has a really easy shot for the 10 in the corner with cue ball and 10 both being near the side pocket. He calls it in the side and banks the ten from the top cushion stunning the cue and the 10 going in from it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6uo1aOvY9Ozkc4.html he stars to smile as soon as he sees where the cue is going after the nine but not because (i think) he knows he's gonna win the match but because he sees the opportunity to play the shot he proceeds to execute.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I like that shot a lot too. FYI, I included it at the 7:18 point in my recent "DOUBLE-KISS SHOTS ... Real Game Winners" video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWyu1qeSd8fNkZM.html Enjoy!

@Flatulisti

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Had missed that vid somehow, thanks for the reply, I'll have to watch it

How is that even possible , efren also said on an interview in a podcast together with van boening that you can make the Z shot in 22 tries😂 and rollie also recreated efren Z shot and i think it took him also 22 shots if I'm not mistaken 😂 Efren really an alien and an advanced human being that knows the future 😆 he's from another universe lmao.

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@TOPpicksWorldwide0428

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZajxKd7crrVlqg.html Here at mark 37:20 , He said 23 shots not 22 hehe 😸 btw I'm a fan from Philippines

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

I beat Efren's prediction by 1. Does that mean I'm better than SVB? :)

@TOPpicksWorldwide0428

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Lmaooo funny😂 😂 i haven't seen any video of Svb pulled that off so ur right mr. Dave 🙌😸

@TOPpicksWorldwide0428

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpZ_x6xxmqy4cpc.html This guy also recreated the shot at attempt 22 😂

A lot of players would say, yeah I can do that shot, I do it a lot of times. But how many of us have been in such a pressure game with such high stakes

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. It is still fun (and educational) to learn and try the shots.

@Cons2911

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards yes of course. Just saying that those who brag about these shots being easy, its different if big money is involved :)

@DrDaveBilliards

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cons2911 Agreed. But it's not just the money ... it's the competition and the respect and prestige that comes with the wins.