"Toasti" worked me like a farm animal...

[Kickin' Chicken]

I agree...

I am going to go all in on these drills. And will likely order the complete PAT system, as well.

I will post the last "must make" shot later today plus a bonus that I observed during a Mosconi Cup match.

If a player were to practice the drills posted in this thread, and get very good at them, I believe they would become difficult opponents to face.

Stay tuned for the last shot, plus the bonus.

Best,
Brian kc

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

I want to thank you guys for the information - I was not aware of the PAT books or test. I just ordered a book from mike@billiardcoach.com and I'm going to give it a run.

I want to get more consistent in difficult situations - so I guess drills are what's needed to get there.

Chris

How much are the PAT books/tests? I don't see anything on Mike's web site. Is there a PAT link we can look at?

 

[cookie man]

I am going to go all in on these drills. And will likely order the complete PAT system, as well.

I will post the last "must make" shot later today plus a bonus that I observed during a Mosconi Cup match.

If a player were to practice the drills posted in this thread, and get very good at them, I believe they would become difficult opponents to face.

Stay tuned for the last shot, plus the bonus.

Best,
Brian kc

Brian, if you stick with the drills whatever you paid for the course will seem like you were stealing from Toasti. Your hard work now is the real payoff.

 

[TATE]

How much are the PAT books/tests? I don't see anything on Mike's web site. Is there a PAT link we can look at?

I don't know a lot about it, but from what I gathered there are 4 books representing different levels. The books are about $28 each shipped. He suggested I skip the first one. I gather you master the drills, then take the test.

You can e-mail him for the info. Anyway, I like the idea of being able to measure the skill improvement with a test.

Chris

 

[peter_gunn]

I don't know a lot about it, but from what I gathered there are 4 books representing different levels. The books are about $28 each shipped. He suggested I skip the first one. I gather you master the drills, then take the test.

You can e-mail him for the info. Anyway, I like the idea of being able to measure the skill improvement with a test.

Chris

If anybody want's my program for calculating points for PAT just ask.

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

I don't know a lot about it, but from what I gathered there are 4 books representing different levels. The books are about $28 each shipped. He suggested I skip the first one. I gather you master the drills, then take the test.

You can e-mail him for the info. Anyway, I like the idea of being able to measure the skill improvement with a test.

Chris

I found the PAT series info shown below. The books and the DVDs are sold separately. It would have been nice if they were sold together for a bundled price so that they complement each other.

LEVEL 1 DVD : For beginners, as well as for enthusiasts whose progress has stalled. Learn the basics, such as aiming, improving the quality of your stroke (draw shots and follow shots), big position playing, and more.
LEVEL 1 Companion Workbook : This workbook for beginners includes 10 drills, exercises for basic strokes, and training games – and you can record your personal performances. Because of WPA’s endorsement of PAT, national and international comparisons of anyone’s skills are only now possible, since everyone is taking the same tests. This workbook lies flat when open, for use at a pool table.

LEVEL 2 DVD : For advanced players, a challenging training program to bring your basic skills to a higher level. Including speed drill, frozen rail drill, 9-Ball situation, and more.

LEVEL 2 Companion Workbook : This workbook for advanced players includes 10 advanced drills, as well as exercises (such as for 9-Ball) and intermediate-to-advanced workouts. IPAT is a system to develop and assess the skills that one needs to play pool at a high level. This workbook lies flat when open, for use at a pool table.

LEVEL 3 DVD : For expert players, and anyone interested in the fine details of world-class technique. Features stroke straightness, bankshot drill and many more techniques. FREE Bonus Audio CD includes a discussion of the psychology of pool, and an interview with World Champion Thorsten Hohmann.

LEVEL 3 Companion Workbook : This workbook for expert players, and for anyone interested in the fine details of world-class technique, includes 10 drills, exercises for advanced players, and high-level training games – all of which can help you compare your playing levels against others. The IPAT system is an excellent way for serious pool players to plan short-, mid- and long-term training programs. This workbook lies flat when open, for use at a pool table.​

 

[SpiderWeb]

Kickin',

Serious question here (NOT trying to stir up the sh*t pot).

Did "Toasti" teach an aiming system? If he did, was there any kind of pivoting of the cue before the final stroke? Or, did you notice him pivoting his cue at all before the final stroke? Just curious.

Maniac

Can you imagine howmuch this mans game will go up when he discovers CTE!!!

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

5 of 5

And finally, here is our "must make" shot number 5 of 5.

I will post one of my own tomorrow that I saw missed during the Mosconi Cup. A very important skill is required, and definitely worth practicing.

Best,
Brian kc

CueTable Help

 

[TATE]

Those shots all come up quite a bit in the "endgame".

Here's one that is well worth practicing and comes up quite a bit when playing position on the 9 and messing up. It is surprisingly easy to miss...

CueTable Help

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

Bonus Shot

Nice one, Chris. Tough shot given that you only have the top of whitey to work with off the frozen rail.

One thing I want to mention is that just after Earl's 1st match yesterday at Turning Stone, he stayed at the table hitting some practice shots, and was joined by SVB. Earl was actually setting up and practicing 4 of the 5 "must make" shots I posted here. How about those apples? :thumbup: Did anyone else notice this?

Here is the bonus shot that I had mentioned I saw missed in Mosconi Cup play. It was missed by Corey in his match against Ralf. Corey was definitely a favorite to make this shot but the fact that he was shooting jacked-up and also trying to get back up table for his next shot, derailed his effort. Or railed his effort, as it were. The layout is an approximation as I did not go back to check the video, but it is close.

It is definitely worth practicing shooting jacked-up shots, IMO. As we know, they come up more often than we would like.

I hope you guys enjoyed this series of drills. I certainly enjoyed participating in Thorsten's class. There were a lot more drills and material covered in class but I can't give away all of the secrets to success.

Best,
Brian kc

CueTable Help

 

[JoeyA]

Nice one, Chris. Tough shot given that you only have the top of whitey to work with off the frozen rail.

One thing I want to mention is that just after Earl's 1st match yesterday at Turning Stone, he stayed at the table hitting some practice shots, and was joined by SVB. Earl was actually setting up and practicing 4 of the 5 "must make" shots I posted here. How about those apples? :thumbup: Did anyone else notice this?

Here is the bonus shot that I had mentioned I saw missed in Mosconi Cup play. It was missed by Corey in his match against Ralf. Corey was definitely a favorite to make this shot but the fact that he was shooting jacked-up and also trying to get back up table for his next shot, derailed his effort. Or railed his effort, as it were. The layout is an approximation as I did not go back to check the video, but it is close.

It is definitely worth practicing shooting jacked-up shots, IMO. As we know, they come up more often than we would like.

I hope you guys enjoyed this series of drills. I certainly enjoyed participating in Thorsten's class. There were a lot more drills and material covered in class but I can't give away all of the secrets to success.

Best,
Brian kc

CueTable Help

Brian,
You've given away just enough of the SECRETS of Toasti's clinic to make people want to attend them in the future.

GOOD JOB! and Thanks!

 

[TATE]

Nice one, Chris. Tough shot given that you only have the top of whitey to work with off the frozen rail.

One thing I want to mention is that just after Earl's 1st match yesterday at Turning Stone, he stayed at the table hitting some practice shots, and was joined by SVB. Earl was actually setting up and practicing 4 of the 5 "must make" shots I posted here. How about those apples? :thumbup: Did anyone else notice this?

Here is the bonus shot that I had mentioned I saw missed in Mosconi Cup play. It was missed by Corey in his match against Ralf. Corey was definitely a favorite to make this shot but the fact that he was shooting jacked-up and also trying to get back up table for his next shot, derailed his effort. Or railed his effort, as it were. The layout is an approximation as I did not go back to check the video, but it is close.

It is definitely worth practicing shooting jacked-up shots, IMO. As we know, they come up more often than we would like.

I hope you guys enjoyed this series of drills. I certainly enjoyed participating in Thorsten's class. There were a lot more drills and material covered in class but I can't give away all of the secrets to success.

Best,
Brian kc

CueTable Help

I saw that one and I was surprised Corey missed it. He shoots jacked up as good as anybody in the world. He had to shoot with right english to get shape, trying to throw the cue ball further right than natural, so the ball masse'd on him. An extremely difficulty shot that looks easy to the casual bystander. After he missed, he had that look on his face like a golfer who just missed a two foot putt.

Chris

 

[robleyf7]

hey mister KickenChicken nice drills i enjoyed them i will shoot most of them i need too start doing them all i have few thanks alot for showing us

Robley *AZB Horse 2010*