the best pattern play video by Sharivari so far, congrats!

You have an excellent point, Sharivari. The side pocket is so hard to control that i forced myself to become a sports expert at it, in my own limitations, to be more effective as a player! I trained and trained to get as good as i could since i didn’t want to get stuck when left with no option other than that. You should do more of “avoid this” videos! Like the combo, banks, kicks and etc that aren’t used by pros when playing a serious game. Great point you brought out! Always a great video whenever you publish!

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Good point . However in my opinion , no one would choose the side pocket . There are a couple of reasons : 1 - if you are just practicing you can play any way you want it does not matter but in a match it is hard to completely avoid the pressure which would make you deliver the cue slightly faster and you do not even realize that . 2 - in most of the case people use LD or CF shaft which definitely makes the cue ball travel further than the ordinary one so they would more likely end up shooting into the corner pocket . Correct me if I am wrong .

@@linhanhdang8835 My studies have shown the speed of stroke is the key factor in distance of cueball travel, not high or low deflection. My mechanical device that allows same speed of stroke showed very little difference between lowest deflection and high deflection cues. I believe the different contact point on object because of low deflection makes people think the cueball runs more. With outside english low Deflection causes a thinner hit allowing more speed to remain on the cueball. This accounts for players saying they can “hold” the cueball with low D on inside english shots ( this causes a a precise thicker hit than expected with a high deflection cue) which in turn, takes more energy from the cueball. I demonstrated this to a top world class player and he said his perception of the dynamics were changed forever. Thank you for your openness to information. It will make you a great player if you aren’t already.

In my experience, the OB1+ Classic shaft (12.75mm) and the Predator 314-3 (12.75mm) have similar deflection. The Predator Revo shaft has slightly less deflection and feels weird upon impact with the cue ball. The Cuetec Cynergy Carbon Fiber (12.5mm) has slightly MORE deflection than the OB1+ and Predator 314 but feels just like a maple shaft when I hit the shot. I currently play with the Cuetec Cynergy with the Tiger Sniper tip.

dr. dave billiards did a fantastic video going into detail on it, recommend checking it out.

I use cynergy. 11.8. Hits great. Feels great. Great deflection. And doesn’t make that ring sound when hit like this cf in the video and has a ferrel instead of vault plate so I like it for aiming you can actually see it. I ordered a z3 the same time as the cf just incase I didn’t like it. Sold the z

The advantage of CF from my perspective is not deflection, it’s that it requires zero maintenance, and never warps. I have a revo 12.9, love it, cue for life.

@@mkyhou1160 the 11.8 hits even better. It allows a 12-15 inch bridge , aim object ball as though you are putting zero english on it, then pivot ( backhand only) with a ton of inside spin and magic! I noticed the 12.8 deflects doing this and causes an over cut at higher speeds. A shorter bridge can help with higher speed shots if using revo 12.4 ( or is it 12.8? . I forget. Too many shafts!

My pleasure!

Thanks again!

Thank you!

Absolutely. I was one of the people that questioned the going for position to get a shot in the corner pocket compared to the side pocket. To me, getting a good shot in the side pocket was dead simple. Getting position and a good shot to the corner was not difficult, but to me there are more problems getting position to the corner than the side. Getting position to the side was super simple Over running position to the side pocket would require a player to really not be paying attention. There is very little precise speed control needed, so I am not sure why anyone would seriously overrun this shot if they were going for the side pocket. In the end run it is personal preference and how someone feels more comfortable. I have no problem with getting position to the corner, but to say getting position to the side pocket is harder or the shot is harder is just not true for many of us. You mentioned you got easy position to the side pocket 19 out of 20 times. I have done this same shot at least 1000 times and probably got position and made the shot in the pocket 99% of the time. Getting position and making the shot to the corner about 85% of the time. There really is no right or wrong, it is what works for you. But shooting for position for a shot in the side is the easiest for me.

@@jamesdavis8731 very nicely said. I can tell you are a fine player by your comments.

Hi Larry. No, I would never go for that. Just if the corner is blocked by another ball, then your shot would be a good possibility to get shape for the side.

@@Sharivari thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.

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No, just a guy who loves the game.

@@Sharivari keep the tips coming , back of my mind I knew side pocket was harder , you clarified it !!

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@@Sharivari thank you ! I really enjoy your channel It’s the BEST billiards instructional videos I have ever seen !! Keep up the good work -Alex K

Totally disagree. For me, and many others, the shot in the side is the easiest.

@@jamesdavis8731 hmm.. interesting that shooting into a smaller pocket across twice the amount of distance would be the easier shot for anyone. Plus the margin for error on position is about a balls width.. you fall outside of that then suddenly you have a pretty difficult shot in the side. Any high level player would play that in the corner 100% of the time.

Yes indeed 😄

Sometimes, especially in a hot or humid room, your hand can get damp (sweaty) and the cue doesn't slide nicely along your bridge. The glove offers a friction free stroke every time. Hope that helps. 😀

I also play with the glove, it helps having a consistent, smooth stroke regardless of the period of the year, the humidity in the room etc etc. It also helps to keep the shaft clean especially with wooden shafts.

Did you watch the video or just read the title?

@@Sharivari Reg Dich nicht über so eine unqualifizierte Äußerung auf. Deine Auffassung ist korrekt.

@@myrontedrow3242 he is wrong. For many of us getting good position and making the shot in the side pocket is EASIER than trying to get position to sink the ball in the corner. For me, the side pocket position is much easier. The only way to get into any serious trouble is to seriously over hit the set up shot. It comes down to personal preference. I think a lot of players struggle with side pocket shots, and Sharivari might be one of them. I play a lot here in the Philippines and most Filipinos have no issues with side pockets at all. A friend of mine, from the UK, plays position for many side pocket shots and it seems to open the game for him. If you are good at hitting shots in six pockets, it is better than being good at hitting shots in four pockets. I struggled for years with many side pocket shots. Then after getting my ass kicked by him, and many other Filipinos, I decided to really work on side pocket shots. It has made me a much better player. So for many of us getting position for the side pocket is easy, or easier than position for the corner. Both should be practiced though.