1thru9Everytime
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Learning the game. In addition to getting as much playing and practice time, I am watching instructional YouTube videos. Can you share your top five instructors with Youtube channels? Thanks.
Top 5 Video Instructors
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In no particular order
Dr. Dave
Tor Lowry
Sharivari
Nic Barrow
Barry Stark
Nic and Barry are snooker coaches, but a lot of what they teach can be applied to regular pool.
Dr. Dave and Sharivari both post on these forums.
Dr. Dave
Tor Lowry
Sharivari
Nic Barrow
Barry Stark
Nic and Barry are snooker coaches, but a lot of what they teach can be applied to regular pool.
Dr. Dave and Sharivari both post on these forums.
I also want to mention Gene Albright who is doing some great things for players by Skype. Also Alex Lely posted one here that he was doing Skype lessons as well. I even heard a rumor Fedor Gorst was doing some stroke analysis, send him a video and a small amount and he’d review.
My number one pick would be Dr Dave for video fundamentals and Geno for aiming/sighting. We’re really luck to have the Dr in the house.
My number one pick would be Dr Dave for video fundamentals and Geno for aiming/sighting. We’re really luck to have the Dr in the house.
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Thanks for the links.
I’ve taught guitar for over 40 years. Here are dozens good on line instructors. What I have learned is keep it simple. Teach one aspect and don’t get bogged down by cluttering it up with too many details.
The same with billiards. Keep it simple.
As a snooker player, I’m a fan of Barry Stark. However. his teaching is better suited for those a bit further along.
Two who I recommend are Tor Lowry and CJ Wiley. Their older instruction videos. Under 5 minutes and teach one point. Simple. Both are articulate ‘and’ being top pros, know their stuff.
Learning cueball control, run outs, etc are all fine but more of a ‘part 2’. It doesn’t matter what Your plan was on the table if you can’t make a shot.
The same with billiards. Keep it simple.
As a snooker player, I’m a fan of Barry Stark. However. his teaching is better suited for those a bit further along.
Two who I recommend are Tor Lowry and CJ Wiley. Their older instruction videos. Under 5 minutes and teach one point. Simple. Both are articulate ‘and’ being top pros, know their stuff.
Learning cueball control, run outs, etc are all fine but more of a ‘part 2’. It doesn’t matter what Your plan was on the table if you can’t make a shot.
Jerry Briseth. And Mark Otto, both have good DVD's under $40.00 that do not cost you your first born. JMHO.:idea2:
Also must not forget Dr. Dave on U-tube, and last John Barton the Cue Case Maker, who tried so hard to SPLAIN CTE also on U-Tube. IMHO.:rotflmao1:
Also must not forget Dr. Dave on U-tube, and last John Barton the Cue Case Maker, who tried so hard to SPLAIN CTE also on U-Tube. IMHO.:rotflmao1:
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I agree. Great list!
All are great, but I think Sharivari is at the top of the list. His videos just keep getting better and better.
2 You Tube channels with over 100 videos on fundamentals, systems, techniques and etc
I have 2 You Tube channels with over 100 videos on fundamentals, systems, techniques and stories of how I went from a high stakes road player to ESPN World Champion.
For all my instructional videos join my private membership and I'll help you as much as possible @ www.masteringpocketbilliards.com
Just Google my name on You Tube or a search engine and you'll see many complementary videos. www.cjwiley.com
Play Well, the Game is the Teacher
I have 2 You Tube channels with over 100 videos on fundamentals, systems, techniques and stories of how I went from a high stakes road player to ESPN World Champion.
For all my instructional videos join my private membership and I'll help you as much as possible @ www.masteringpocketbilliards.com
Just Google my name on You Tube or a search engine and you'll see many complementary videos. www.cjwiley.com
Play Well, the Game is the Teacher
You simply can't go wrong with Dr. Dave. Many of the others mentioned in this thread are all good as well. C.J. is great too, and because he contributes on here, that's awesome. It never hurts to listen to, and learn from as many as you can. Don't limit yourself to a number. Pocket billiards are games you can never stop learning more about. The day you are content with your game is the day someone will pass you by.
Also, start with fundamentals, and don't be in a hurry to learn too much, too fast. It's better and easier to retain what you learn by going at a reasonable pace. A goal I set for myself many years ago when I played more often and more competitively was to try and learn one new thing (no matter how big or small) every time I played. Then practice it. You can continue to learn something new each day, but make sure to practice as many of your newfound skills whenever possible. You'll be amazed at how quickly your knowledge and skill level ramps up with this method.
Also, start with fundamentals, and don't be in a hurry to learn too much, too fast. It's better and easier to retain what you learn by going at a reasonable pace. A goal I set for myself many years ago when I played more often and more competitively was to try and learn one new thing (no matter how big or small) every time I played. Then practice it. You can continue to learn something new each day, but make sure to practice as many of your newfound skills whenever possible. You'll be amazed at how quickly your knowledge and skill level ramps up with this method.
Of all the ones I've seen, I'd have to put CJ at the top of the list as the actual best pool player of any of them.
For "all around" best, I'd have to go with Tor Lowry because he is excellent in all areas: playing ability, teaching ability, communications skills with easy to understand terminology, and overall video production quality.
This isn't a knock on anybody.
It is just that I think that Tor Lowry presents his material in a much better manner and he presents it in a straight forward manner that I think is "choreographed" better...
For "all around" best, I'd have to go with Tor Lowry because he is excellent in all areas: playing ability, teaching ability, communications skills with easy to understand terminology, and overall video production quality.
This isn't a knock on anybody.
It is just that I think that Tor Lowry presents his material in a much better manner and he presents it in a straight forward manner that I think is "choreographed" better...
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Mark Wilson is another great one to check out. He did a great 3 part series on YouTube and his book is one of the best books you can buy.
IMO, Tor Lowry, Dr. Dave and Sharivari produce, by far, the best instructional videos, for the largest audience. Tor is to video what Byrne is to books.
They both give away so many basic secrets, that take years to learn in competition, it’s not safe to walk into a pool hall and expect to find any sucker. Dr. Dave is giving away a bit more specific secrets, with a technical explanation, that normally takes many, many years to learn, without the help of an experienced player. And Sharivari is giving us all a great look at a very good player, while explaining his thought processes.
If these guys don’t quit giving away all the secrets, we old guys won’t be able to win a race, no matter how big the spot. Make ‘em learn the old fashioned way, 5$ at a time!
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They both give away so many basic secrets, that take years to learn in competition, it’s not safe to walk into a pool hall and expect to find any sucker. Dr. Dave is giving away a bit more specific secrets, with a technical explanation, that normally takes many, many years to learn, without the help of an experienced player. And Sharivari is giving us all a great look at a very good player, while explaining his thought processes.
If these guys don’t quit giving away all the secrets, we old guys won’t be able to win a race, no matter how big the spot. Make ‘em learn the old fashioned way, 5$ at a time!
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