Video: How To Run Rack of 14.1

Poolmanis

Poolmanis

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Hey. I started new series in my Youtube Channel where I play rack of 14.1.
(just one rack per episode to add more info on one video and keeping it between 10-20 min.)

I will try give tips and insights to all level players to play better and smarter.
Check it out and give feedback. Suggestions and criticism welcomed too!
Also share it with your friends who are interested to learn 14.1(maybe to with your local 14.1 league players).
Leave comments and like to Youtube would be nice. Sub channel also to not miss new episodes.

 
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The video‘s background (pool room with covered tables) brings back memories. At the room where I grew up (and once met the ‘Knoxville Bear’ BTW performing an exhibition), I frequently ingratiated myself with the owner by helping him cover the tables after closing time.
 
P.S. I think my point was: In the current day of ‘vacuum cleaner maintenance’, do room managers even bother anymore to cover the tables overnight? That 50’s era owner had a specific routine of brushing the tables before they were covered (he wouldn’t let me help, and insisted on doing it himself). Likely before Simonis cloth became the standard.
 
measureman said:
One video was enough.
Too much talk and the end pattern was not very good.
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measureman said:
Obviously, his english language/delivery skills are not exemplary. BUT, he does point out what is wrong with my game (in general): Namely, that too often we all skip over those details that are taken for granted. How many times have we all broken up a pack without being specific enough re:where the spread of OBs will end up?
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‘In essence, it all comes back to the ‘spirit’ of the game (GAMBLING). When ‘I’ broke up a pack, it was always like ‘throwing the dice’. Until I can get past that, I can’t progress.
 
measureman said:
One video was enough.
Too much talk and the end pattern was not very good.
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Thanks for feedback. I noticed too much talk myself too and i will try balance still get much info in one vid but also little bit faster pace.
End pattern. I am curious what was wrong with that? How would you do it?

I also try teach different break shots most of videos. Next video high english breakshot when object ball is further from rack.
 
Poolmanis said:
Hey. I started new series in my Youtube Channel where I play rack of 14.1.
(just one rack per episode to add more info on one video and keeping it between 10-20 min.)

I will try give tips and insights to all level players to play better and smarter.
Check it out and give feedback. Suggestions and criticism welcomed too!
Also share it with your friends who are interested to learn 14.1(maybe to with your local 14.1 league players).
Leave comments and like to Youtube would be nice. Sub channel also to not miss new episodes.

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Nice video. There is no way I would have the confidence to shoot the 5 ball all the way down the table in that situation. It appears you may have just enough angle to shoot the 13 ball with high inside going 2 cushions back to the middle of the table, where if you end up right you could’ve shot the 9 ball break out shot or if not, the 5 ball next to get a better angle on the 9 ball break out shot.

I admit when I watched the video, I didn’t have the audio turned on, so I was just basing it on what I could see. Perhaps you were explaining that there was just not quite enough angle on the 13 ball to execute what I just suggested?
 
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ChrisinNC said:
Nice video. There is no way I would have the confidence to shoot the 5 ball all the way down the table in that situation. It appears you may have just enough angle to shoot the 13 ball with high inside going 2 cushions back to the middle of the table, where if you end up right you could’ve shot the 9 ball break out shot or if not, the 5 ball next to get a better angle on the 9 ball break out shot.

I admit when I watched the video, I didn’t have the audio turned on, so I was just basing it on what I could see. Perhaps you were explaining that there was just not quite enough angle on the 13 ball to execute what I just suggested?
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I think it is 4 ball.. But anyways there was no 2 rail from 13. If there were i would 100% do that! I choose 4 because i know if i just make it i am 98% of time perfect on next ball. I can put my full focus just making the ball. Some other player might not feel same but im pretty sure if any player shoot 13 from there, they have lower % of continuing run than choosing 4 over 13. Really big pocket table 13 might be okay shot if cheat pocket but that table have under 11cm pockets so...
 
Poolmanis said:
Thanks for feedback. I noticed too much talk myself too and i will try balance still get much info in one vid but also little bit faster pace.
End pattern. I am curious what was wrong with that? How would you do it?

I also try teach different break shots most of videos. Next video high english breakshot when object ball is further from rack.
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It wasn’t really feedback, just criticism. He could’ve mentioned what he thought wasn’t necessary in the talking, or why your end pattern was no good. That would have been feedback. There aren’t many people who can run 100s that are willing to put themselves out there and take the time to make informative videos. Kudos!
 
Poolmanis said:
Check it out and give feedback.
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Nice video. I think the amount of talking was perfectly fine. Not everyone has a strong working knowledge of how balls will interact or grasp why more advanced players make the choices they do. Taking the time to explain this is only annoying to those who don't know the hotkey for skipping forward.
Shuddy said:
There aren’t many people who can run 100s that are willing to put themselves out there and take the time to make informative videos. Kudos!
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This^^^

The one thing you can count on when posting video proof of your own ability on AZB is a host of negative comments by those who won't back up their insight with their own camera...lol. As the old saying goes. "Those that can not do, teach. Those who can not teach, bitch on forums."
 
Good video.

Just as you did initially, I thought that the thirteen was a much better ball than the ten for your secondary break shot. You failed to get the right position on it the first time, but the thirteen still remained available and I felt you gave up on attaining the right position onto it before you had to. As your shot on the ten demonstrated, the ten wasn't ideal, even having a scratch issue, and you had to follow it up with a long, missable shot.

On the initial break shot that began the rack, you spent a lot of time considering both the attack angle and the cue ball rebound angle, making sure they were optimal. In my opinion, you did not have the same level of attention to detail on the ten ball.

You ran in and out of trouble in this rack. The adjustments you made were pretty good, but the end pattern was very forgettable.

Straight pool shouldn't be this difficult. That said, you demonstrated a good mind for finding secondary solutions when primary solutions didn't materialize. You obviously have a high playing IQ.
 
sjm said:
Good video.

Just as you did initially, I thought that the thirteen was a much better ball than the ten for your secondary break shot. You failed to get the right position on it the first time, but the thirteen still remained available and I felt you gave up on attaining the right position onto it before you had to. As your shot on the ten demonstrated, the ten wasn't ideal, even having a scratch issue, and you had to follow it up with a long, missable shot.

On the initial break shot that began the rack, you spent a lot of time considering both the attack angle and the cue ball rebound angle, making sure they were optimal. In my opinion, you did not have the same level of attention to detail on the ten ball.

You ran in and out of trouble in this rack. The adjustments you made were pretty good, but the end pattern was very forgettable.

Straight pool shouldn't be this difficult. That said, you demonstrated a good mind for finding secondary solutions when primary solutions didn't materialize. You obviously have a high playing IQ.
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Thanks for very good observation Stu. I know you are very knowledgeable on 14.1. There probably are not much I can teach for you but I really liked your insightful observations.
I think i did forget 13 idea after I did not have insurance left and i would hit middle of mass where is easy to get stuck. I definitely should check how it would play from 13 before giving it up!
Now when I watched video couple times myself too, I notice things that I could not see when on table.

I am actually rusty on 14.1 and trying to improve myself too.
 
Poolmanis said:
Thanks for very good observation Stu. I know you are very knowledgeable on 14.1. There probably are not much I can teach for you but I really liked your insightful observations.
I think i did forget 13 idea after I did not have insurance left and i would hit middle of mass where is easy to get stuck. I definitely should check how it would play from 13 before giving it up!
Now when I watched video couple times myself too, I notice things that I could not see when on table.

I am actually rusty on 14.1 and trying to improve myself too.
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You've got good instincts at the table, Poolmanis. The rack you showed was a good one for learning, highlighting the importance of attack angle on the secondary break shots. As you point out, you don't always have the safety valve you'd like, so getting the attack angles right will sometimes make or break you.

Incredible as this might seem, secondary break shot attack angles is an area in which the great Ruslan Chinakhov has improved over the past decade, and it is one of the reasons his 14.1 game has come into its fullest bloom.

Keep doing what you are doing. You have a solid game and studying the play with the kind of attention to detail that you demonstrate will help you to continue refining your already impressive methods. Good luck with your series of videos.
 
Rack 2 was better. As the balls were well spread from the original break shot, there was no need for any secondary break shot. The rack was generally well played. I'm not sure designing to shoot the side pocket shot from the short side was necessary as the nine and fourteen could have easily been separated without loss of the pattern, but it was a reasonable stylistic choice and was well executed.
 
Episode #3 is out. '
This time I cover inside english behind rack breakshot. I was route to get really nice end pattern but one positional lazy error ruined that and I had to go backup plan. Anyways you should be able to see my first plan from video too.

As always comments, suggestions and critics are welcomed. I am also looking for better camera for better quality in future.
I add link also to first post.

 
Nice to see that I also benefit from making these videos. I have put a lot effort to get better breakshots myself too so I can understand main themes of particular breakshot. I did shoot 3 runs. One yesterday and 2 today. 106, 84(miscued easy draw) and 112. :)
 
Poolmanis said:
Nice to see that I also benefit from making these videos. I have put a lot effort to get better breakshots myself too so I can understand main themes of particular breakshot. I did shoot 3 runs. One yesterday and 2 today. 106, 84(miscued easy draw) and 112. :)
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Beastly numbers! Nice shooting :)
 
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