This is how instructional videos should be on KZfaq. Quick, to the point and no ego. Excellent.

I can tell this humble gentleman poured his heart into this video, and it has helped me a lot. I appreciate the time you fine sir took to making this video and please know that six years later, you still helping beginners like me! Thanks you

Wow, not only was this useful, but the instructor was well spoken and organized. Excellent video...

That was awesome! I hope I can stay sober long enough to remember some of this when I go to the bar tonight.

Explaining that the ball cue would leave at 90 degrees from the impact point regardless of where it was before the shot and then deviate based on the spinning direction (or not spinning at all) it is priceless. I've been stuck trying to make sense of that for a while. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Thanks for as neat video. No ego, no trick shots, just plain talk delivering good info. Thanks.

Great presentation. And thank you for drawing the ghost ball. I've never seen anyone do that and it actually helped clarify things quite a bit.

Friend: Alright it’s your turn Me: Hold up **Takes out a piece of chalk and starts drawing lines**

Sir, that was a phenomenally informative video. Incredibly concise and comprehensive, you are truly an excellent teacher.

very rarely do you see an instruction like this that encompasses both the mathematical structure of a game as well as the physical. Awesome!

Ten years old and still golden. Thank you for the extreme effort you made for all degrees of players from novice to experienced. Thumbs up.

Hands down the best introduction to Billiards on KZfaq. It's apparent that you worked hard on this to give a clear and concise tutorial as quickly as you could manage. Thank you, sir. You have helped many amateurs who love the game improve on their ability.

The ''ghost ball'' concept is super important and helpful, as mentioned by another person below.

i watched this, went out and played, and KICKED ASS!!! THANK YOU! :)

This is by far the best instructional video I have ever seen. No fluff. No extraneous jabber. Concise and to the point. Thank you so much.

Even though this is "just pool" I feel this was the best 10mins I've ever spent in a very long time (if not ever!). Thank you very much for sharing. My life round the pool table will never be the same again 😁 God bless

A good help for beginners but also for better players. Thanks

About to go out and play, and was totally clueless about the game. Thank you for this!

Should really make this 10 seconds longer.... for monetization. Out of all the videos I've watched this one is the most deserving of that youtube money!!

10 years later, this video stood out and is still having a great impact! Thank you

This is a GREAT eye-opener for a beginner or even an amateur who has been playing incorrectly for years, myself included. Thanks!

so far, this the best pool tutorial for beginner and the best part is you didnt ask for 5 dollar... ;D Bless You... long life...

Thanks for the video. Short, to the point, clear and no showing off. Keep up the good work.

This is one of the most accurate 10 minutes instruct/tutorial videos I’ve ever watched on KZfaq! Great work!

One hell of a tutorial! By far the best UNDERSTANDABLE tips.

Wow. Love how clean, well put, and informational this video is. Great job! Totally going to recommend to all my friends who want to learn how to play!

good one! i like the visual you create by drawing with chalk on the table, helps me visualize better! thank you!

As an APA 7, I still come back to this video after many years to refresh my fundamentals and promote it to the beginner players on my team. Great , to-the-point instructional.

Loved this video. Loved loved loved the diagrams and visuals. The important elements--bridge, footing, elbow pendulum--were very well explained. I always think of where the balls need to "kiss"; never thought of the ghost ball position. Will try it next time I play. Watching this video makes me want to play! Or watch more videos.

Thank you so much for this lesson! I recently visited with a friend who taught me the rules of the game, but I had no understanding of how to make the shots. For me, everything was just random. I know I will enjoy the game more now. Can hardly wait to try again!

Bruh. This video is GREAT. To the point, no fluff, information you need to know. Bravo good sir.

Everyone is writing that he put a lot of heart and effort into this video, but we all need to appreciate the fact that this guy drew all over a perfectly good pool table.

*That moment when you realize this was posted on 2009*

I've been playing pool on and off for as long as I remember being able to see above the table with my own eyes. I'm not any good I can say but I sure know the theory of the game pretty well. I got to say, I really enjoyed this video and can tell the tremendous effort that has been put into it. 52k likes and up. Congrats! By the way, just realising this is from 2009. Wow!

I remember when this video when it first came out. It blew my mind how much info was covered in such a short amount of time.

Wow! Packed with high value fundamentals in 10 minutes! Outstandingly communicated. Thank you 🧿!

Excellent! Well thought out and delivered tutorial. I've been playing both pool and snooker for over 40 years and you touched on each area critical to good beginner learning habits in a logical order. Knowing how to strike the ball does no good if you have an improper stance and poor stroke.

this was a well thought out and concise instructional video. I randomly came across it but thoroughly enjoyed it. well done.

If only all instructional videos were this good. This is chocked full of amazing precise explanations …and it’s only 10 minutes.

One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen, on anything

That was really amazing, both as an overview of the fundamentals of pool and as an example of how to effectively teach anything

Thanks! :D My dad wants me to get into pool with him. My Dad can't explain instructions for his life, I was standing there feeling like and idiot as I failed badly... This really helped! :)

This is how you do teaching videos, youtube. Straight to point, clear, and no bullshit

13 years late to this video, but it still helped out a ton. Thank you!

This is a great instructional starter, Thanks for taking the time to create it.

This is what KZfaq should be. Excellent work!

I love when a KZfaq video provides concise & accurate instruction without a lot of useless blah blah found in 95% of other videos. Well done!

This man knows how to teach pool. Best I’ve found. Thank you

That was some really great stuff there. I have been playing for years for fun but you just made me understand the spin better thanks. Also anyone who wants to learn they should definitely watch this cheers mate

The elbow motion works wonders! Involving my shoulder really made my shots inaccurate. Thanks for this comprehensive tutorial :)

Nice to go back and watch these videos from when KZfaq was still just KZfaq and not a conglomerated money racket.

This is how instructional videos should be on KZfaq. Quick, to the point and no ego. Extravagant.

that was awesome and concise and without any "youtube" voice. Thank you!

Loved it. So simple. Yet so much to learn from it. Thanks a lot

Trying to start playing again. Wanted to start in the fundamentals. Thanks mate.

I have seen many channels on pool but the explaination here is to the point. This ten minute video is more informative than others.👏👏👏

Im suprised how good this video is

AHHH That backspin shot was BOSS!!

This is one of the best tutorial videos of any topic on youtube. This is a masterpiece of clear and concise instruction

I am going to re-learn billiards after retiring from engineering, and spending 4 hours a day working fast food. I am in great shape for 85, so stand back and watch. Great video I am going to follow. Thanks!

Thank you very much for spending the time and energy in making this video. It was very helpful. Have a wonderful day and keep up the good work.

Dear Sir ... That is a Great Tutorial. Thank You.

KISS KISS! THANK YOU, for keeping it simple and to the point, without all the DRAMA and music, etc. The Best intro to basic etc video, of any topic, I have watched. (Note, Retired OLD VETERAN, so I watch to many videos. LOL)

This video was pretty low-rent but more informative than any other I've seen so far. Well-designed, succinct, thorough, and correct. Really nice job man.

That ghost ball really clarified things for me, nice work!

This is a short but very detailed lesson. Thank you very much Sir! This is very helpful.

The BEST video from a content perspective. To the point, no bs, no intro music, the "Please subscribe, like, bell icon"... He's not trying to hook you, make you spend more time than necessary, trying to sell you anything. KZfaq content creators, learn something from this man please. This shows the sincerity.

Concept of the "ghost ball" . . . that one tip alone will probably revolutionize my pathetic amateur game. Thanks!

Excellent! Talk about cutting to the chase!! I learned a lot.

Best tutorial ever!

The title of this video is concise and to the point, just like the video. This video is a great way to quickly learn the basics of billiards.

Thanks for the video... I’ve had a table for literally a couple decades.... but rarely take the time to practice but by luck manage to win playing opponents, but watching this video I’ve learned a few things that I was unaware of that will stick with me while playing in the future

Very good explanation... your preparation time shows. Only suggestion is to note APA, BCA, etc. have variations relating to choice of group in 8 ball, cueball placement following a scratch, etc. In other words, learn the specs for your league(s).

3:11 dude just straight up changes shirts in the middle of the tutorial.

If every instructional video were this succinct, informative, and accurate, I feel I could learn every skill in the world and come out a decent player.

Everything so elegantly explained .not even my physics teacher does it. Everything pertinent. I wish I could do something for you . But unable ..this thing that you do for people interested in learning is highly appreciated.thank you

Excellent presentation. Thank you!

Who’s here in october 2019 they’re getting beat mercilessly on pool

Amazing. What a natural instructor. Everything made sense and I learned a lot I didn't know.

I looked at 10 videos just to learn how to play pool even though i got the basic idea since i've played before. THIS VIDEO WAS AMAZING. All encompassing basic play but yet the ideas are laid out on how to become REALLY good. The ghost ball, the vertical line where the pool stick hits the q ball, how to hold the stick. Perfect.

Thank you, I just showed my wife what would have taken all day. xoox

My right ear seems to have learned a lot more than my left.

Best instructional video ever. Why can't every teacher be you?

That was the best 10 minutes I've spent on KZfaq all month... Thanks my friend & video crew! if you did it alone, double thanks2u!

very very helpful for beginners like me.........:)

Solid video my man!

13 years later and this is really helpful for beginner like me. Thank you, sir. Respect n god bless.

Brilliant introductory video. Even as someone who has played for a few years, this was a detailed refresher.

wow i've been playing with the wrong scratch rules my whole life. I thought it always went in the kitchen after any scratch

IM TRYNA LEARN HOW TO QUICKSCOPE

Incredible guide for a complete beginner like me. It even ignited more interested in the sport for me. Thank you, this was greatly appreciated!

Awesome video! The beginning with where to aim the cue ball with the center of the ghost ball was the single most helpful piece of advice.

who is new here ????? and playing it for the 1st time ?

Who’s watching this december 2019👋🏻👋🏻

We have an annual pool tournament at my workplace. Since I‘m organizing the whole thing, I have to introduce new co-workers to the rules and to the mechanics of the game on a yearly basis. The next one starts in march so I think I‘ll be sending a link of this tutorial to all the new participants. Great job on explaining the most crucial rules and techniques in under ten minutes!

Thank you thank you for teaching me sooo much about pool in just 10 mins. It's the most I've ever been told in a long time. The way you hold the cue the chalk diagram the points on the ball the force you strike with this is what I've been looking for in order to learn to play pool the right way and not just mess around and not learn anything. I'll remember to put this all in practice when I take my cue to the bar/bowling alley and spend time learn to place my shots.youve been a great video teacher and I'm only a youngling padawan but you are the master of pool.

1:35 velociraptors, get the hell out from there!!!

2:07 WITCHCRAFT how does he get the cue to stand like that

I’m a pretty decent pool player already; however, after seeing “10 minutes,” I said to myself that it was impossible. You sir, have explained this in the best possible way. Congratulations on having the best explanatory video I have ever seen!

I really like the "ghost ball" explanation as well as the proper way of holding the cue. This really helps. Thanks for this great video!