I bought the 12 hours of downloadable instruction. I’ve watched the entire secrets to pool II. I did the 2000 stroke drill and a few 30 made in a row shots I had trouble with. I have done all the 3 and 4 pattern drills in secrets III, and have done 2 of the level 1 pocketing drills. That was a month ago today. I hadn’t played in about 15 years and wasn’t ever really very good, but loved the game. Before I started the series of instruction I played this game. I made it to 3 wins before I lost 4 times. Yesterday I made is to 10 wins with 2 loses, then quit after I made another 16 in a row. Today I started 4 balls and have won 4 so far and lost 2. I’ve been practicing a lot and not playing very much at all. It has improved my game drastically in a month. Thank you so much Tor for not sugar coating how to get better. It’s work a lot of work. No such thing as shortcut.

You have a gift for teaching, Mr. Lowry. Your lesson plans are well defined and clearly explained. Kudos and appreciation.

Hey Tor thanks alot for this video .. I'm currently at 6 ball pattern level , 2 years I first watched this video and I won a huge amateur tournament in toronto Canada, made $3800 for 1st place. Then beat a guy for 1000 gambling the week after. I have always been a great shot maker, banker, jumper, breaker, but this video got me next level , cant thank you enough !

This is the best pool video I've seen in KZfaq. Good work guys.

After playing seriously for the last five years I'm now a 10 in BCA. Your lessons were a big part of that. I always recommend your vids whenever i can. Keep up the good work brother.

Best pool instruction vids on KZfaq

You have the best instructional videos on KZfaq, I've improved my game a lot by following your tips. Thanks a lot, Tor. GREAT WORK

I been away from pool for a long time and I'm 46 yr old trying to play again this will help a lot thanks.

I have to say I love your videos and highly respect what your doing for the progression of the game , I hope you continue your great work and know you have a fan for life here

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen on KZfaq - Thanks!! Can't guess how many times I have to go to plan "B" or "C", or worse yet, rely on a "hero" shot to nail a run out. This is a great method to get better dialed into executing plan "A".

Amazing! This could be the standard for everyone to incorporate into their practice routine!

Thank you, Tor. You certainly help me plan my shots better.

Running out balls in rotation isn't difficult by itself for almost any decent player but the added factor that you have to plan out how to table is going to be run before you shoot the first shot definitely adds pressure whereas in a normal game we can modify the pattern as we go when we get out of line. Easy at first glance but it requires you to develop good patterns and the confidence to execute it exactly as you planned it....no mulligans. I have beaten the regular ghost game a on few occasions (race to 9, ball in hand after the break) which is something that took me many years but this pool skill level test is a different beast! I was playing at 4 balls today and at one point I was up 7-2 and I was nervous! I knew the ghost was RIGHT THERE if I got out of line on a single shot. I highly recommend this exercice to everyone, it has already showed me many weaknesses in my game.

Thanks Tor, I do this a little bit different than you. I break 3 balls...now it's 4 balls, if one of the balls goes in, I spot it. The reason for my breaking is because I noticed that you have a tutorial on breaking that I wanted to practice. The first day, I practiced for 4 hours and the highest I got was 3 balls only one time 4-1, the second day, I got 3 balls three times and 4.5 hours . The third day, for 3 balls had several games 4-8, then I tried 4 balls and got crushed!! BIG TIME, it took about 4 matches just to get my first win 4-1. The next day, was at least 8 hours and all sorts of practicing your stuff...4 hours with 4 balls and my high is 4-4...not too bad. Today, I played and practiced, BCA pool league was tonight and I've been doing a combination of choking and beating myself. AFTER doing a pre-shot routine, paying attention to patterns and pocket lines, I played much, much better than I have been. I'm looking forward to the next practice session and next week. Oh, one other thing, I used to think that I played position but could never understand why I was always out of alignment....DUH! Now, I know! You're a great instructor! ...6 weeks later I'm still on 4 balls but I can score 4-5 fairly often. Still practicing about 25 hours per week and my win percentage at pool league is much, much better

Great! I will incorporate this in my practice routine which includes 3 ball and 4 ball break and play where the cue ball lands. I find that one pocket is the best practice for me where every shot is offence/defense shot and cue ball control is absolute.

In literally one practice session, this improved my game by miles. Thanks. I smoked my friend last night 8 games in a row.

This is pure gold, I really lover your work. I've watched your videos for many years and I still enjoy them. Thank you sir

This practice was very revealing. I am not nearly as good as I thought. I immediately see that my cue ball control is not good enough and my shot making needs work. I can see I'm getting by on luck in my matches, as I frequently roll by my intended shape and end up using a different pocket. By recording the misses during the ghost match, I have shots to practice immediately. Some shots that I thought were easy don't work like I thought, and are actually not easy at all. Some key balls I have been picking aren't that easy to make shape from. It's a great exercise! It helps structure the practice session and motivates me to make it to the next level! Awesome work.

I love this video. Like many players in my league I'm a really good shot maker but struggle with cue ball control. I've just moved up to a 6 in apa, but I think I'm way to inconsistent to be at that level just because I leave myself in bad position to many times.

This is an excellent video. I always "play for position" so I have been able to beat guys that might actually be better than me. But I have never seen any instruction that explains the strategy so well and offers a training program as you have. Did I mention that THIS is an excellent video?

This my friend is one of the most informative pool video's I have ever seen. I learned alot just by watching. Done very well and if you listen and practice what is being taught here you will improve quite a bit. Thank you for your time and knowledge. Gary

I swear these guys making videos i feel sometimes they know as much if not more then pros then i scratch my head and ask why arent they winning titles and making money instead of making these videos. But im glad foe these videos even though i dont have a pool table to apply these fundamentals:(

Hey Tor, totally love your videos, they really do help me to improve my game, I watch every single one of your videos and they are all useful! We challenge ourselves with my buddies to do your drills and it's a lot of fun)) Keep up the great work and wish you all the best! ) Fan for life from Czech republic))

Great drills, thank you!

Forget checking skill level, this seems like excellent pattern practice! I'm pretty new to pool and love the challenges in 9 ball. This type of practice seems like it'd be great!

My league rates us from 2-5. After watching your videos i went from a 2 to a 4 in just 3 months. Thanks!

Awesome drill! Thank you for sharing! Pretending like you still have a ball on the table to play position on to take off the pressure of the last ball is genius.

I think the choice of pattern run outs are what each player feels comfortable with..He knows his/her game. I like taking the early shots.. where if I'm off a little..I have 2 or 3 other balls to pick from..not just one. Some of the run outs I would have started differently..I like the concept of this drill..Going to incorporate it in my practice sessions...Thx.

This video shows that patern play execution is more important than mastering spin. I've been playing pool for 20years even playing pool in my sleep in my younger years but hands down I like your playing style not using excessive spin just plain old execution..

This is a great drill for learning 9 ball run out patterns which happens to be exactly where I am at in my quest for improvement. I think I was being mentally lazy in not planning the complete run beforehand. This is great practice.

Thank you Tor, You always have the best practice ideas and drills.

Thank You Very Much Mr Tor u are The Best Teacher..

Master Instructor? Not a chance. In my mind for unique shots it's Robert Byrne. For learning real world aspects of pool and how to improve to a much higher level, it's Tor Lowry. Tor Lowry and Robert Byrne are Ninja Instructors.

An incredibly good video, thanks! Sadly, half-way thru the video, I was struggling trying to figure out how you were choosing which balls to pocket and in what order, then realized I missed two little words at 2:40 -- "... in order." Well, that makes the rest of the video make much more sense! Ok, clearly my true skill level is duffer :)

I wish I could get in touch with this guy he is a good teacher and I know with his help I could go pro in a couple of years I'm 28 now and running out of time to do that

Thx Tor you are doing a job. I love watching your vids because they help me work on my game with a goal.

As I just picked up this hobby , I bought a small 6ft pool table with mdf playfield to see if I realy like the hobby. I also bought Aramith balls (full size american balls). I usualy rack 10 balls , break and clear the table. I just pot the balls in random order but focus on positional play for the next 2 balls. When I play 9 ball , I feel a big struggle as the space seems to be too small and u get very bad clusters. Maybe 9 ball isn't suited for a 6ft table and maybe I should keep my focus on doing what I do now.

This is really interesting indeed, cause now I am gonna be able to use rails to direct my Balls... 😉 This run-out patterns is more important than anything. 🙏Thank you again for helping me improve my game 😉

This is certainly beneficial for teaching cue ball control and learning your angles, however, there will almost never be a time to use this "choosing which ball you will put in which pocket at the beginning" in real game play. I wouldn't get too hung up on that type of thinking. You will not be shooting random balls in sets of 3, 4, and 5 while playing 9 ball or 8 ball. In straight pool there will be too many other balls in the way, and they won't be spread out so nicely until most of the rack has been pocketed. In 9 ball you will have to shoot the lowest ball first and then the next lowest ball, etc. This practice shown here will certainly help you learn to control your cue ball and get it to where it needs to be for your "next" shot wherever it may be located on the table.

Greatest drill ever I stick with 7-8 now I can’t get 10 straight runs usually 7/10 but I don’t drop 1 ball anymore because 6 seems easier and I like this practice because it’s thrilling and challenging

I wish I can see you playing in a tournament or how you do against the pros .

very good practice drill, I finally got around to doing the skill level test last night, completed level four, (run 4 balls) before moving on to breaking and playing, I found that after doing test I was more focused on how I was going to run the balls before getting down to the 1st shot. I will let you know what level I get to before I fail. I have been playing for a few years and do play in tourneys so I I hoping to get to a top amateur level.

Very simple and educational. Thank you!

Brilliant practice routine, thanks.

Good practice drill and stay focused if your not you won’t retain what your learning

Great video. I played on a regular basis for almost 15 years and was at a pretty good skill level stepped away from it for about 4 years and now I’m starting to play again and this video is exactly the kind of thing I need to work on to improve my game again. Keep up the work. Also what kind of stick are you shooting with. It kind of looks like a predator

it is amazing. Await more videos from you. Thanks.

This is a brilliant video Tor! Fabulous video! Ian, Uk.

Nice video Tory! Could you do a video on what type English you use to get shape on a ball? I guess depending on what side the cue ball is on. Thanks in advance Tory! Subscriber for life man!

Such a good drill!!

Tor, what are the pocket dimensions on what appears to be a standard Diamond 9 by 4 1\2 you shoot your new vids on? Thanks for all of the instructional content, not to mention FREE content. Sub for life...

Great Video from Tor Lowry

perfect explained! great video with tons of usefull information. THX

I wish there was something online or an app that gives you shot pattern quizzes and examples of different ways to play it like this.

I love it when efren was featured about cue ball control. Efren is second to none when it comes to cue ball magic :) he just knows how to control that cue ball like magic #PooLGod ☝️👍🤘🎱

Oh wow. This is actually the drill I use to practice, but except I do not choose a pocket for the balls. I would first throw 4 or 5 balls, then increase another ball when I run out. Like 9 ball but with less balls

Mr. Lowry, where can I find to print or save the center ball drills?

"One of the best videos to learn a consistent run-out. Diamond table is a plus+." -Filipino semi-pro

That what I am looking for 👍👍👍👍👍

What's the difference between "running the table" and a "win"?

Incredible. Thanks Tor!

thanks for sharing amazing info

I noticed your bridge forearm is usually on the table. Do you advise doing this?

My skill level on a Gold Crown table or any other table is very high but on a diamond table where 2 balls don't even fit inside pocket my skill level is not good. The shelf of the pocket is so deep today while shooting a guy missed the ball, it can sit on the shelf and hide behind the bumper, that is just insane, great for pros but no fun for new shooters. Unfortunately all the pool halls near me are diamond tables, usually the places are empty except for all the pro level players who never play with anyone.

Awesome!🎱

When do you anticipate openings for your higher end Patreon sponsorships? And Thank you for all your efforts to give those without means the opportunity to learn. Your karma is good

Thanks

Hi Tor..can you give me information on what hardness you using on your cue shaft ? Thanks in advance

This is badass!

Ok just to be clear - I'm giving the ghost 10-4 in a race (or giving 6 games in a race to 10)?

Tor when is your video coming out on backhand English.Thank you Steve from seattle

I'm a league 6 and I've somehow never understood how to think 3 balls ahead. T.H.I.S. I.S. I.T.! Exceptional content and communication. My spin on it: 10 games is tedious. I like to start on a 3 ball run with the goal of making three in a row. If I am successful, I move up to 4 balls, trying for three in a row. The caveat: if I fail 3 times in a row I drop down a ball. It keeps the pressure on of often being "on the hill". So far I can get to 5 balls but can't stay there. That puts me at a 4 ball ranking, which is probably what I would be doing the 10 ball sets. Either way, a big thank you. Lots of videos teach a neat trick or shot, but this will hands down have the most significant impact on my game.

Great video, thanks!

I love it when you say high action lol

Impressed.

Nice drill. But why throw the cue ball out if you just ball in hand it every time?

Great idea.

This is great! How would you adjust the projected skill level if this is done on a Diamond 7ft (pro cut) instead of the 9ft?

Loved the video but couldn't find the template.

why is the apprentice lvl patreon limited and sold out?

soy de venezuela estoy aprendiendo a jugar pool me gustaria aprender una rutina para entrenamiento como debo empezar para ir avanzando en mi nivel de juego

Are you saying that if I record my race, you will do an evaluation? Is there a cost?

Is winning 20 times without losing 8 times considered the 2 consecutive wins/matches, which is what's required to add another ball to the rack/pattern?

very helpful

Dumb question, maybe, but I can’t find em..... Where do you find the “training dots” - the ball marking spots that can be placed and removed from the table? A specific name, or link would be great. Thank you!

Situation 1 Why play 2 rails to the 14 instead of stun out?

Estarían perfectos si tuvieran subtítulos!!

Good

I just rack me as if I was playing another player and see how far I get with a normal break and I always get 3 balls before I mess up. I really enjoy playing

Wow! I'm between "strong player" and "top amateur" but I'm still gonna call myself an average player. Gotta hustle, you know.

I like playing pool... and I would consider myself a pretty decent player

How can I find the mentioned template after I get to the patron page?

My true skill level, I love to play pool. I don’t like to loose. Guess I’m Complex.

what if i struggle with potting balls? even the "easy" ones

this should help me win more pool coins

I can do 5 twice an 6 once race to 10 is that good??

Oh me gawd! I never thott of money second to last.

I can do 6 but I'm still not there yet

Man I tried this today, found it so hard to do, I failed with 3 balls, then I tried only 2 balls and failed also -.- my positional play is rly bad, i dont see those patterns

I've already earn usd500 on fight with my friends after watching your billiard tutorial.....hahaha