Filler’s 3-Rail Kick in the Reyes Cup … Was it the Right Choice?

FYI, I just posted a new video that does a deep-dive analysis of Josh Filler’s missed 3-rail kick shot in the recent Reyes Cup to help gain insight into whether the shot was the right choice or not. Check it out:


Contents:
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:06 - Was It the Right Shot?
  • 2:36 - Top Player Choices
  • 4:25 - 1-Rail Kick Option
  • ---- 5:35 - faster speed
  • ---- 6:47 - even faster speed
  • ---- 7:21 - slow speed
  • ---- 7:41 - good approaches
  • 8:04 - 3-Rail Kick Option
  • ---- 9:29 - spin and speed effects
  • 10:13 - Slick Cloth Effects
  • 11:25 - Conclusions
Supporting Resources:
As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!

2026 Mosconi Cup Team USA

Last year in London, the European fans were brutal with Tyler and they were not quiet when he was down on shots, even after the referee asked them to!

The fans at the Caribe Royal need to be brutal with Europeans.

Even if the referee is asking you to be quiet, you need to continue making noise.

Treat this like a NFL game.
Sorry, but this is not accurate. Taken from my trip report following the 2025 Mosconi at Alexandra Palace.

European Fans
They were enthusiastic and sometimes rowdy but, with rare exception, they kept it tasteful. They could have easily sought retribution in the wake of the pathetic behavior of American fans at the 2024 Mosconi, but did not. Whether the 2026 American fans in Orlando return to civility is to be determined, but it can no longer be suggested that the European fans are less respectful of the players than American fans. For now, the opposite is true.

Yes, I was there in 2024, and the American fans at the Caribe Royale were brutal, not to mention profane, with the Europeans and, frankly, it was pretty embarrassing and devalued the event. Though not 100% successful, the referees did what they had to in order to keep things much more civil at the 2025 event.

All that said, I'd welcome maximum fan rowdiness, as long as it's not while players are over a shot and within the boundaries of good taste. Yes, we need to get fired up!

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