More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them

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FYI, I just posted part 3 in my "MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME" series:
1.) TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them
2.) TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS NON-EFREN POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME … And How to Shoot Them
3.) More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them

In part 3, I demonstrate and analyze 10 more famous pool shots by pros others than Efren Reyes. Check it out:


List of Shots [with YouTube timestamp links]:
- Intro [0:00]
1. Alex Pagulayan - OB jump to clear obstacles and get position [0:27]
2. Mike Dechaine - hop over obstacle ball for a massé break out [1:54]
3. Carlo Biado - reverse spin across the table for shape [3:54]
4. Corey Deuel - full table-length power draw for position [5:04]
5. Albin Ouschan - double-the-rail break-out position shot [7:08]
6. Shane VanBoening - kick-jump-carom for the win [8:00]
7. Jayson Shaw - massé kick [9:07]
8. Jimmy White - kick-bank combo [10:16]
9. Alex Higgins - two-rail kick carom for the win [11:38]
10. Chris Melling - carom for position [12:53]
- BONUS SHOT: Efren Reyes - 2-rail-kick back cut with bag on shoulder [15:51]
- Wrap Up [17:0
---- shot montage [17:45]

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy,
Dave

PS: I am thinking about doing a "Top 10 Most Famous Shots by Female Players" video next. If you have any shots to suggest, please post links. Thanks!
 
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awesome. i wondered what shots you would include and that ticked them off pretty well. the only ones i hadn't seen were the barbox ones. there's a few one pocket shots i could think of as well (grady, chohan, rafael, ellerman) but i guess they're not as famous as these

that old mosconi match is on matchroom youtube channel, quite a trip. quite a contrast too
 
skogstokig said:
awesome. i wondered what shots you would include and that ticked them off pretty well. the only ones i hadn't seen were the barbox ones. there's a few one pocket shots i could think of as well (grady, chohan, rafael, ellerman) but i guess they're not as famous as these

that old mosconi match is on matchroom youtube channel, quite a trip. quite a contrast too
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"One pocket" deserves an entire dedicated video series for Most Famous Shots. FYI, I have a good collection of them under "one pocket" here:
https://billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/
especially via the collection of great shots link.

Enjoy!
 
dr_dave said:
PS: I am thinking about doing a "Top 10 Most Famous Shots by Female Players" video next. If you have any shots to suggest, please post links. Thanks!
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Does anybody have any video links to suggest for this? I plan to do a lot of research on my own, but it would be nice to have some help.

Thanks,
Dave
 
i realize this won’t really help you but in terms of the greatest shot ever i always think of o’sullivan’s full table stop shot on this final red.

 
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Good stuff, Dave. These shots evidence both the skills and the imagination of pool’s finest players, and the fact that these shots were executed in match situations is what makes them so remarkable.
 
sjm said:
Good stuff, Dave. These shots evidence both the skills and the imagination of pool’s finest players, and the fact that these shots were executed in match situations is what makes them so remarkable.
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I'm glad you liked it. And well stated.
 
markjames said:
i realize this won’t really help you but in terms of the greatest shot ever i always think of o’sullivan’s full table stop shot on this final red.

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That's a good shot, but I think the last red in his 13th or 14th maximum -- left handed to the green pocket and draw/screw the cue ball back to a foot from the black -- was more impressive.
 
dr_dave said:
FYI, I just posted part 3 in my "MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME" series:
1.) TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them
2.) TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS NON-EFREN POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME … And How to Shoot Them
3.) More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them

In part 3, I demonstrate and analyze 10 more famous pool shots by pros others than Efren Reyes. Check it out:


List of Shots [with YouTube timestamp links]:
- Intro [0:00]
1. Alex Pagulayan - OB jump to clear obstacles and get position [0:27]
2. Mike Dechaine - hop over obstacle ball for a massé break out [1:54]
3. Carlo Biado - reverse spin across the table for shape [3:54]
4. Corey Deuel - full table-length power draw for position [5:04]
5. Albin Ouschan - double-the-rail break-out position shot [7:08]
6. Shane VanBoening - kick-jump-carom for the win [8:00]
7. Jayson Shaw - massé kick [9:07]
8. Jimmy White - kick-bank combo [10:16]
9. Alex Higgins - two-rail kick carom for the win [11:38]
10. Chris Melling - carom for position [12:53]
- BONUS SHOT: Efren Reyes - 2-rail-kick back cut with bag on shoulder [15:51]
- Wrap Up [17:0
---- shot montage [17:45]

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy,
Dave

PS: I am thinking about doing a "Top 10 Most Famous Shots by Female Players" video next. If you have any shots to suggest, please post links. Thanks!
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Does anybody have any female pro famous or impressive shots to recommend?

Thanks,
Dave
 
dr_dave said:
Does anybody have any female pro famous or impressive shots to recommend?

Thanks,
Dave
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I'll offer this shot, executed by Ga Young Kim at WPBA Soaring Eagle in 2018. It occurred in the final and Ga Young was on the hill. Kelly Fisher was mounting a strong comeback and played what seemed to be a perfect safety. Ga Young, who has a background in billiards as well as pool, summoned all her knowledge in her two rail kick of the two ball here. Kelly Fisher never even got to attempt pocketing another ball in the match, and Ga Young closed out the win for the title. The sequence and shot occur at approximately 2:03:30 on this video, and given the size of the moment, it was unforgettable.

13 Ga Young Kim vs Kelly Fisher - Finals - YouTube
 
sjm said:
I'll offer this shot, executed by Ga Young Kim at WPBA Soaring Eagle in 2018. It occurred in the final and Ga Young was on the hill. Kelly Fisher was mounting a strong comeback and played what seemed to be a perfect safety. Ga Young, who has a background in billiards as well as pool, summoned all her knowledge in her two rail kick of the two ball here. Kelly Fisher never even got to attempt pocketing another ball in the match, and Ga Young closed out the win for the title. The sequence and shot occur at approximately 2:03:30 on this video, and given the size of the moment, it was unforgettable.

13 Ga Young Kim vs Kelly Fisher - Finals - YouTube
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Thank you for posting that. I remember watching that match and being impressed with Ga Young's kicks.
 
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