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I like your videos because you play in the real world. Most of us miss shots. Thanks for your videos.
@GarrethandPipa8 сағат бұрын
this is one of the reasons people have issues with masse
@GarrethandPipa8 сағат бұрын
seems like playing defence is a better option if your not feeling the shot
@curtispletcher472311 сағат бұрын
I believe the rile guiding the shot at 28 minute mark is that he intended to to make the stripe in the side, so he chose strripes.
@MrPlomsone11 сағат бұрын
Awesome B&R on the 4th rack 🔥
@kenmuch252212 сағат бұрын
I got my Short Rail shirts today, now I can play like Efren Reyes😂
@Amateur_Pool9 сағат бұрын
@@kenmuch2522 lol... welllll... at least you'll look good! 😂🤣
@Jordvntorres13 сағат бұрын
I’ve been struggling with this exact shot for so long. Thank you !
@cadman472197213 сағат бұрын
One of the biggest issues we all make is letting the other persons raging affect our match!! It do t matter what they’re rated as, just play some pool!
@ronalddurham901815 сағат бұрын
Just started watching. My money is on Anonymous. Sorry Josh. I have just played too many good players that are ranked too low.
@jonathanbrashier416415 сағат бұрын
Don't need to give your name when you're Aquaman's long, lost, little brother! (fool ain't no 3 fo' sure!)
@braedanstubbs130815 сағат бұрын
Play the shot or play the safety. Commit to 1 or the other
@Amateur_Pool12 сағат бұрын
@braedanstubbs1308 I never said don't play the shot. You're just aiming to the inside of the pocket, instead of center pocket (the balls are just over 2in and the pocket is over 4in)
@2869may7 сағат бұрын
It's a 2 way shot... If you make it, great... if you miss, you leave a tough shot... It's a real thing... lol
@rickwilliams351517 сағат бұрын
I was rooting for the fellow lefty this time sorry lil Timmy. I have a similar loose type of game as Anonymous! To me your stroke looks jabby instead of a smooth follow-through on this one bro! You two need a rematch.
@antoniog981418 сағат бұрын
12:02 Whatup, ma boy! Practice these shots. Here, shooting a med stroke, 2 o'clock would've left you better shape going 3 rails since you were traveling into the shot line instead of going across it. Also, center ball on the 8 instead of throwing the ball. You'd be surprised how many players become dependent on throwing a ball and can't cut a simple shot. HA! case in point, 13:46. All he had to do was barely cut it into the 11, but he overthrew it.
@antoniog981418 сағат бұрын
Yo, Timid Timmeh! One way to improve your game, but you HAVE to put the effort into it to see results, is to stop thinking of your opponent. The reason I say you have to put the effort into it is because it's easier said than done. Every new player is intimidated by other players. I'd just play certain songs on my headset and tune everything out (I like 70s/80s rock). Don't play it loud, you don't want it distracting you. Forget the player and just focus on your game. Do this while practicing at home. Play the ghost, just run racks listening to the music. Get used to that. Pretty soon you won't need music to tune out the guy. You'll get to the point where you'll play tourneys and not care if you're playing Jayson Shaw.
@BCBbaseballplayer18 сағат бұрын
Do your local bylaws start people as 3s? We start as 4s in Cleveland
@norcalscooters667719 сағат бұрын
this guy is a 6 easy
@KravenBilliards19 сағат бұрын
Great video! always remember if you’re going to miss.. Miss on the “pro” side of the pocket!
@Amateur_Pool19 сағат бұрын
Thank you!
@ERDG51620 сағат бұрын
Josh I love the assessments made to win game 2. Smart move making his last stripe and leaving a somewhat difficult shot on 8. 👍
@Amateur_Pool19 сағат бұрын
Thanks! I thought it was safer than going for that combo
@davewhyte816920 сағат бұрын
safety dance works well against anonymous type bangers who like to shoot fast. nice shooting
@Amateur_Pool20 сағат бұрын
For sure! People who shoot fast and loose tend to easily be thrown off their game with a few, frustrating safeties. Unfortunately, I wasn't playing my normal game in this match! Thanks, Dave!
@poolmaster372721 сағат бұрын
I played my first 9ball tournament on Tuesday but played garbage because I haven't played on a 7 ft in 3-4 years but even though I was actually playing the worst I've played in a while I still got 3rd of 25. Any tips for going from 9ft diamonds to bar boxes.
@Amateur_Pool20 сағат бұрын
Phew... That's a tough one! The shots are easier on the 7ft table but the shape can be tougher/ more precise! I think you'll be fine once you settle in and get used to the smaller table. it's likely in your head (you were thinking about the fact that you don't play on small tables so you probably lacked your normal confidence (this is just my guess). Try to go into it, excited about the fact that the shots will be easier, and I bet you'll play better! Still a great job placing 3rd though! Nice work!
@pewdipie596321 сағат бұрын
Yeah, he definitly seemed like he had enjoyed some nose candy
@Amateur_Pool21 сағат бұрын
@pewdipie5963 lol... I dunno him well enough to say that.
@alansaville900322 сағат бұрын
Bad hit!
@skarlock256922 сағат бұрын
Idk.... looks like a tap league 3 to me lol
@Amateur_Pool21 сағат бұрын
@@skarlock2569 lol
@skarlock256921 сағат бұрын
@Amateur_Pool it's terrible but 3's like this are rampant in tap. I love spotting people like this, 3 games in a match, when we should be playing closer to even....
@skarlock256920 сағат бұрын
@Amateur_Pool per example in city championships, a well known "3", played my team mate. My team mate won the lag but broke dry, the "3" ran the table then broke and ran. Match over.
@mmafan100722 сағат бұрын
He shoots better than many 5s I know
@Amateur_Pool21 сағат бұрын
@@mmafan1007 ya.. he's a solid player, for sure
@taylorwest668022 сағат бұрын
bad on his captain to not go to the director to tell him he is not a 3 to start. should have been at least a 4 or 5
@timothyphillips7992Күн бұрын
Hey Josh, I really appreciate you talking about the confidence of your stroke. It is such a vital part of the mental game. It let’s me know I’m not the only person that struggles with that issue
@Amateur_Pool23 сағат бұрын
@timothyphillips7992 we all struggle with it. In my opinion, once you reach a certain level with your stroke, confidence is probably 70% (or more) of your game.
@birdmunКүн бұрын
@26:50 I wondered about grazing the 5 and putting the cue on the short rail in line with his 11
@Amateur_Pool21 сағат бұрын
@@birdmun for sure.. there's quite a few things I should have played differently in this one. I adjusted my game to account for my lack of confidence here.
@birdmun15 сағат бұрын
@@Amateur_Pool I apologize if my comment seemed like armchair quarterbacking.
@Amateur_Pool15 сағат бұрын
@@birdmun not at all... I welcome those insights...
@RandyP-jx5ewКүн бұрын
Enjoyed it good luck
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@RandyP-jx5ew thank you sir!
@dumbref1459Күн бұрын
No way he’s a 3
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@dumbref1459 he's not. He knows he's not. Everyone knows he's not, lol. It's his first season so, he'll go up quickly
@dumbref1459Күн бұрын
If the first shot is an indication it’s going to be a short video😂
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@dumbref1459 💯
@jackwolfe9674Күн бұрын
Dang it Timmy must have rated him a 3😅
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@jackwolfe9674 no doubt.. it's weird because everyone knows he's not a 3. This is his first season so, he'll go up for sure.
@nickGmtgКүн бұрын
Loving all the vids Josh
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@nickGmtg thanks, Nick!
@nickGmtgКүн бұрын
Loving all the vids Josh
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@nickGmtg ❤️
@JerryLee..Күн бұрын
That's awesome! I am stealing this. 😅
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@JerryLee.. go for it.. it was fun
@wesguitarra91Күн бұрын
@9:13 I'm guessing if had you made the 6, you would've taken the 2 next with inside english to get on the five and shape the 8. It was going good
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@wesguitarra91 ya.. it was going good... until I messed it up, lol
@STI923-wo8lvКүн бұрын
There is a difference between Contact point and Aiming point.
@Amateur_Pool20 сағат бұрын
100%
@jonathanjamison5611Күн бұрын
That's y I like this Chanel. U keep a 100. U don't keep shooting the same shot until u make it and then edit out ur mistakes.
@Amateur_Pool20 сағат бұрын
Right! If I did that, this wouldn't truly be a channel for "amateurs." I like to keep it real! BTW, GREAT last name! Both Irish, and one of my Fav. whiskeys!
@JamesWells513Күн бұрын
Great video! Shows the reality that most of us deal with more times than not when we on the table! Keep up the great work Josh!
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@JamesWells513 thanks, James!
@bobanderson2250Күн бұрын
We all have those days. I'm sure it is much harder getting loose in front of a camera. At least no one sees me!
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@bobanderson2250 lol, it can be tougher. It adds a bit of pressure, that's for sure
@JustMe-ut5rn2 күн бұрын
Hey Josh. I am glad you posted this. This is amateur pool. We all make mistakes and miss. I would rather see this, than an edited version where you make all of them. Going to Vegas in 10 days.. Would love to wear a #FreeJoshPowell shirt :)
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@JustMe-ut5rn shoot me a direct message, through Instagram or Facebook today. I would love to see you wear a shirt or in Vegas also.
@BeyondBorders31512 күн бұрын
watching you play and narrate the rack is almost like watching the big match between efren reyes and mike sigel, Mike was known for talking through his play and it was a great match to watch much like this
@Amateur_Pool2 күн бұрын
@@BeyondBorders3151 ❤️
@dfynt1G2 күн бұрын
Just want to put it out there that having the right teammates also matters... It helps no one when you're balls deep in a match only to have one of your "partners" say damn yall are still playing? That shit affects people and it damn sure did me...esp that teammate being a lower skill level..among other stuff he did during the match. Dont limit yourself either try other leagues or stop all together just have fun.
@jamesfry75212 күн бұрын
That's reality bro it's all good if you had fun !
@losoj302 күн бұрын
Ok Effern!..😂
@Amateur_Pool2 күн бұрын
LOL
@kellybonebright97092 күн бұрын
That’s why you need to warm up before a match
@Amateur_Pool2 күн бұрын
@@kellybonebright9709 💯
@jmgrif2 күн бұрын
Man does that ever replicate my play today! My last play with the same opponent was very much in my favor? Today however was like I never held a cue before? I try not to berate myself with poor play but I find that very difficult to do? I appreciate watching you play both good and not bad but not your best? Thanks for sharing! Cheers Mark
@LopingCSF2 күн бұрын
Probably still better than my A game 😢
@Amateur_Pool2 күн бұрын
@@LopingCSF 🙌 it's all about the practice time. You get out of it as much as you put in to it
@LopingCSF2 күн бұрын
@@Amateur_Pool Oh, I know. Just taking the opportunity to take a pot shot at myself. I'm not nearly as bad as you played here!! 😜(Nothin but love, brutha)
@Amateur_PoolКүн бұрын
@@LopingCSF lmaooooo... good stuff
@dumbref14592 күн бұрын
I still appreciate the analysis even if you didn’t bring your A game. I’m more interested in the thought process anyway.
@Amateur_Pool2 күн бұрын
@@dumbref1459 thank you sir!
@MikeBilliardsFun782 күн бұрын
those back cut are killer , many year ago in League Playoff got upset with team mate that could have kept it simple but solo shot his own game made game tougher then need to , i almost got game winning to advance yep the back cut for team to lose
@michaelnelson35682 күн бұрын
I can definitely relate, Josh. First game, cold will surely keep your stroke stiff. I'm glad you posted it. 👍
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I like your videos because you play in the real world. Most of us miss shots. Thanks for your videos.
this is one of the reasons people have issues with masse
seems like playing defence is a better option if your not feeling the shot
I believe the rile guiding the shot at 28 minute mark is that he intended to to make the stripe in the side, so he chose strripes.
Awesome B&R on the 4th rack 🔥
I got my Short Rail shirts today, now I can play like Efren Reyes😂
@@kenmuch2522 lol... welllll... at least you'll look good! 😂🤣
I’ve been struggling with this exact shot for so long. Thank you !
One of the biggest issues we all make is letting the other persons raging affect our match!! It do t matter what they’re rated as, just play some pool!
Just started watching. My money is on Anonymous. Sorry Josh. I have just played too many good players that are ranked too low.
Don't need to give your name when you're Aquaman's long, lost, little brother! (fool ain't no 3 fo' sure!)
Play the shot or play the safety. Commit to 1 or the other
@braedanstubbs1308 I never said don't play the shot. You're just aiming to the inside of the pocket, instead of center pocket (the balls are just over 2in and the pocket is over 4in)
It's a 2 way shot... If you make it, great... if you miss, you leave a tough shot... It's a real thing... lol
I was rooting for the fellow lefty this time sorry lil Timmy. I have a similar loose type of game as Anonymous! To me your stroke looks jabby instead of a smooth follow-through on this one bro! You two need a rematch.
12:02 Whatup, ma boy! Practice these shots. Here, shooting a med stroke, 2 o'clock would've left you better shape going 3 rails since you were traveling into the shot line instead of going across it. Also, center ball on the 8 instead of throwing the ball. You'd be surprised how many players become dependent on throwing a ball and can't cut a simple shot. HA! case in point, 13:46. All he had to do was barely cut it into the 11, but he overthrew it.
Yo, Timid Timmeh! One way to improve your game, but you HAVE to put the effort into it to see results, is to stop thinking of your opponent. The reason I say you have to put the effort into it is because it's easier said than done. Every new player is intimidated by other players. I'd just play certain songs on my headset and tune everything out (I like 70s/80s rock). Don't play it loud, you don't want it distracting you. Forget the player and just focus on your game. Do this while practicing at home. Play the ghost, just run racks listening to the music. Get used to that. Pretty soon you won't need music to tune out the guy. You'll get to the point where you'll play tourneys and not care if you're playing Jayson Shaw.
Do your local bylaws start people as 3s? We start as 4s in Cleveland
this guy is a 6 easy
Great video! always remember if you’re going to miss.. Miss on the “pro” side of the pocket!
Thank you!
Josh I love the assessments made to win game 2. Smart move making his last stripe and leaving a somewhat difficult shot on 8. 👍
Thanks! I thought it was safer than going for that combo
safety dance works well against anonymous type bangers who like to shoot fast. nice shooting
For sure! People who shoot fast and loose tend to easily be thrown off their game with a few, frustrating safeties. Unfortunately, I wasn't playing my normal game in this match! Thanks, Dave!
I played my first 9ball tournament on Tuesday but played garbage because I haven't played on a 7 ft in 3-4 years but even though I was actually playing the worst I've played in a while I still got 3rd of 25. Any tips for going from 9ft diamonds to bar boxes.
Phew... That's a tough one! The shots are easier on the 7ft table but the shape can be tougher/ more precise! I think you'll be fine once you settle in and get used to the smaller table. it's likely in your head (you were thinking about the fact that you don't play on small tables so you probably lacked your normal confidence (this is just my guess). Try to go into it, excited about the fact that the shots will be easier, and I bet you'll play better! Still a great job placing 3rd though! Nice work!
Yeah, he definitly seemed like he had enjoyed some nose candy
@pewdipie5963 lol... I dunno him well enough to say that.
Bad hit!
Idk.... looks like a tap league 3 to me lol
@@skarlock2569 lol
@Amateur_Pool it's terrible but 3's like this are rampant in tap. I love spotting people like this, 3 games in a match, when we should be playing closer to even....
@Amateur_Pool per example in city championships, a well known "3", played my team mate. My team mate won the lag but broke dry, the "3" ran the table then broke and ran. Match over.
He shoots better than many 5s I know
@@mmafan1007 ya.. he's a solid player, for sure
bad on his captain to not go to the director to tell him he is not a 3 to start. should have been at least a 4 or 5
Hey Josh, I really appreciate you talking about the confidence of your stroke. It is such a vital part of the mental game. It let’s me know I’m not the only person that struggles with that issue
@timothyphillips7992 we all struggle with it. In my opinion, once you reach a certain level with your stroke, confidence is probably 70% (or more) of your game.
@26:50 I wondered about grazing the 5 and putting the cue on the short rail in line with his 11
@@birdmun for sure.. there's quite a few things I should have played differently in this one. I adjusted my game to account for my lack of confidence here.
@@Amateur_Pool I apologize if my comment seemed like armchair quarterbacking.
@@birdmun not at all... I welcome those insights...
Enjoyed it good luck
@@RandyP-jx5ew thank you sir!
No way he’s a 3
@dumbref1459 he's not. He knows he's not. Everyone knows he's not, lol. It's his first season so, he'll go up quickly
If the first shot is an indication it’s going to be a short video😂
@@dumbref1459 💯
Dang it Timmy must have rated him a 3😅
@jackwolfe9674 no doubt.. it's weird because everyone knows he's not a 3. This is his first season so, he'll go up for sure.
Loving all the vids Josh
@@nickGmtg thanks, Nick!
Loving all the vids Josh
@@nickGmtg ❤️
That's awesome! I am stealing this. 😅
@@JerryLee.. go for it.. it was fun
@9:13 I'm guessing if had you made the 6, you would've taken the 2 next with inside english to get on the five and shape the 8. It was going good
@wesguitarra91 ya.. it was going good... until I messed it up, lol
There is a difference between Contact point and Aiming point.
100%
That's y I like this Chanel. U keep a 100. U don't keep shooting the same shot until u make it and then edit out ur mistakes.
Right! If I did that, this wouldn't truly be a channel for "amateurs." I like to keep it real! BTW, GREAT last name! Both Irish, and one of my Fav. whiskeys!
Great video! Shows the reality that most of us deal with more times than not when we on the table! Keep up the great work Josh!
@JamesWells513 thanks, James!
We all have those days. I'm sure it is much harder getting loose in front of a camera. At least no one sees me!
@@bobanderson2250 lol, it can be tougher. It adds a bit of pressure, that's for sure
Hey Josh. I am glad you posted this. This is amateur pool. We all make mistakes and miss. I would rather see this, than an edited version where you make all of them. Going to Vegas in 10 days.. Would love to wear a #FreeJoshPowell shirt :)
@JustMe-ut5rn shoot me a direct message, through Instagram or Facebook today. I would love to see you wear a shirt or in Vegas also.
watching you play and narrate the rack is almost like watching the big match between efren reyes and mike sigel, Mike was known for talking through his play and it was a great match to watch much like this
@@BeyondBorders3151 ❤️
Just want to put it out there that having the right teammates also matters... It helps no one when you're balls deep in a match only to have one of your "partners" say damn yall are still playing? That shit affects people and it damn sure did me...esp that teammate being a lower skill level..among other stuff he did during the match. Dont limit yourself either try other leagues or stop all together just have fun.
That's reality bro it's all good if you had fun !
Ok Effern!..😂
LOL
That’s why you need to warm up before a match
@@kellybonebright9709 💯
Man does that ever replicate my play today! My last play with the same opponent was very much in my favor? Today however was like I never held a cue before? I try not to berate myself with poor play but I find that very difficult to do? I appreciate watching you play both good and not bad but not your best? Thanks for sharing! Cheers Mark
Probably still better than my A game 😢
@@LopingCSF 🙌 it's all about the practice time. You get out of it as much as you put in to it
@@Amateur_Pool Oh, I know. Just taking the opportunity to take a pot shot at myself. I'm not nearly as bad as you played here!! 😜(Nothin but love, brutha)
@@LopingCSF lmaooooo... good stuff
I still appreciate the analysis even if you didn’t bring your A game. I’m more interested in the thought process anyway.
@@dumbref1459 thank you sir!
those back cut are killer , many year ago in League Playoff got upset with team mate that could have kept it simple but solo shot his own game made game tougher then need to , i almost got game winning to advance yep the back cut for team to lose
I can definitely relate, Josh. First game, cold will surely keep your stroke stiff. I'm glad you posted it. 👍
@@michaelnelson3568 thank you