Recent content by Sharivari

I pitched that to Emily when I had a second to talk to her. Would certainly be a cool side event. But if we are not organizing it ourselves it probably won't happen.

Haha, I can relate. Took me over half an hour to just set it up.

The Ultimate Skill Test: Can You Run 49 Balls Without Rails...

I've always been curious about what goes on in the minds of pro players during a match. When I first started playing pool, understanding their thought processes might have been too complex for me, but now, at this level, it would be invaluable for improving my game. This fascination has never...

In my opinion, you can break it down to a single rule: Most of the time, professionals aim to choose the shot with the highest percentages. This usually involves a blend of shotmaking and position success rates. Occasionally, they are willing to take higher risks when the potential reward...

Back then, I always picked a specific point on the table for my cue ball to end, and I was really good with speed control and precise cue ball control. The more I've learned about position play, the more careless I got. Principles like coming into the angle, staying a bit further away from the...

I am in London watching the cup live. What I've noticed is, that the attitude between Europa and USA is completely different. It seems to me that Team Europe is there to play pool, to have fun and to kick some ass. On the other hand, Team USA seems to be just trying to make the score look...

I often remember days or matches where I was playing my best possible pool and ask myself what the actual difference was on that specific day. And it's always the little things, like being awake and fresh, feeling good, being hungry for playing pool, and just enjoying playing, that eventually...

In the interview after the match he said he tried to play an attacking and defensive shot. I think he played the percentages here, knowing that something really good can happen if he plays his ball into the striped. And if it didn't, there was a good chance to leave no shot for Mika.

Hey there, I can't believe it's been six years since I first saw Chris Melling's incredible break and run in 8 Ball. In this video. I made a video montage as a tribute to this amazing moment in history of pool. If you're interested, you can watch the entire video to see me trying to recreate...

Because participating in tournaments is as important as practicing. You need that competition vibe to stay sharp and mentally strong. If you aren't going to tournaments because you can't win, then nobody would go to tournaments anymore. I am participating in the European Open, it will definetly...

That's awesome!

Yes indeed. that's what I am always telling people when they complain about me getting lucky. On a kick shot for example, you first must be able to hit the ball rail first and play it at a speed that gives you the highest chance of a good outcome. Vice versa, I don't complain when my opponent...

Alain Martel actually commented on the video explaining what his intention was when playing the shot: "I had the choice between two shots since I could not complicate the game by blocking other balls. First the masse by the rail around the 5 ball to touch the 2 ball, I didn't like that choice...

Your personal right cue alignment is most important for straight shots. It decided if a shot just looks straight to you, or if it is really straight. With the wrong alignment, the two 2D images that your brain receives by your eyes will be shifted, therefore a slight angle will look straight to...