Pool Videos Worth Watching

A beginner-friendly introduction to 8-ball and 9-ball pattern play. Covers how to read a rack and sequence shots rather than just pocketing whatever is available.

Episode 14 of Josh's pattern play series. Covers how to approach a tight, clustered table layout in 8-ball without selling out.

A pattern play mistake that shows up regularly in league 8-ball, broken down clearly. Worth watching regardless of experience level.

A draw shot drill focused on short-to-mid-range distances where backspin control matters most in league play.

Five specific techniques for breaking up ball clusters in pool. Covers when to attack a cluster and how to do it without giving up position or the inning.

Instruction on approaching the 8-ball with confidence in pool. Covers the mental and mechanical habits that make the money ball feel like any other shot.

Drill-based approach to building cue ball speed control for position play. Structured for all skill levels.

Stroke mechanics breakdown with no gimmicks. Good for intermediate players who want to identify and fix ingrained bad habits.

First episode of Niels's safety series. The 4 Squares drill builds defensive positioning and safety awareness for pool players who rely too heavily on offensive play.

APA and TAP league captains will find this directly useful. Covers when to call a timeout in team pool and how to use it as a deliberate tactical reset rather than a panic move.

Pool fundamentals video on ball pocketing and cut angles for beginners. Good for newer league players still building their understanding of cue ball and object ball alignment.

A concise breakdown of the dart jump shot technique in pool. Covers legal execution and consistency for league players who encounter obstacle balls in match play.

A solo 60-minute pool practice routine covering position play, safeties, and pattern recognition. No practice partner needed.

How and when to aim an object ball away from the center of a pocket to improve cue ball position. A practical pool technique for controlling shape on the next shot.

A drill targeting the side pocket scratch, one of the more common unforced errors in league pool. Addresses the cue ball path habits that cause it and how to correct them.

How to make the most of ball-in-hand in pool. Covers where to start, how to read the table layout, and what the highest-percentage first move looks like in 8-ball and 9-ball.

Aiming system for rail-first carom and kiss shots in pool. Useful for league players who currently take these shots by feel with no consistent method.

What changes mechanically when the cue is elevated, and how to account for it. Covers accuracy and aim adjustment for jacked-up pool shots.

200 notable professional pool shots organized into 20 categories. Useful both as entertainment and as a reference for what elite-level execution looks like across different shot types.

Covers the position play habit of approaching each shot along the object ball's line of aim. A core concept for consistent cue ball shape in pool.

An in-depth look at the aiming methods used by professional pool players, explained through shot geometry rather than feel or habit. Good for any player who feels like their aiming is inconsistent and wants to understand why.

Draw shot mechanics and accuracy for pool players. Covers what affects how far the cue ball draws back and how to build consistency with backspin.

Tests whether a softer cue tip actually produces more spin on the cue ball. A physics-based answer to a common pool room debate.

What separates players with reliable cue ball position from those still guessing at it. Anthony explains the speed control fundamentals that underpin consistent position play in pool.

Three position play mistakes common in amateur pool, clearly identified and explained. A useful checklist for diagnosing stalled improvement.

How to use kick shots defensively in pool league play. Covers turning a snooker escape into an offensive safety that puts pressure on the opponent.

A systematic approach to 8-ball safety decisions. Anthony treats the defensive shot as a multiple-choice problem with clear criteria for picking the best option.

An offensive 8-ball strategy for taking control when the table is in your favor. Focuses on game-level decision-making rather than individual shot execution.

How reverse english affects a bank shot's rebound angle in pool and when to apply it. Short and technical.

A repeatable one-rail kicking system for pool. Covers how to aim and execute one-rail kicks consistently rather than relying on instinct in league matches.

The wagon wheel drill for cue ball control in pool. Covers how to run the drill and what it builds in terms of directional cue ball management.

Seven pool shots that come up regularly in match play, broken down with enough detail to practice each one. A useful skills checklist for league players.

An overview of Anthony's Virtual Billiard Academy at PoolTeacher.com. Covers what the online school offers for players who want a structured pool curriculum.

A quick 8-ball tip for beginner pool players covering a shot type that comes up in nearly every rack. Good for newer league players.

When and why to use side spin in 8-ball and 9-ball pattern play. Drew focuses on the decision-making side of english use rather than just the mechanics.

Why most pool practice habits don't transfer to match improvement, and how to fix that. Aimed at league players putting in table time without seeing results.

A pattern play tip in 8-ball and 9-ball that Drew credits with changing how he reads the table. A good example of the perspective-sharing format the channel is known for.

A conversation with Dr. Cue about the mental game in pool, covering how analytical and instinctive thinking play out differently at the table.

A match night vlog where the prep doesn't go to plan. Relatable for any league player who has shown up ready and left wondering what happened.

A vlog from a major pool tournament where Mike meets Joshua Filler. A good look at what the pro tournament scene feels like from the spectator and amateur side.

Mike plays a 440 Fargo-rated player and breaks down what the match taught him. Honest self-assessment of where the skill gap showed up.

An APA 9-ball match where Mike plays with a self-imposed no-draw restriction based on viewer comments. A fun format and a decent look at how the mental game affects pool performance.

Uncut APA 9-ball match between an SL5 and an SL9. Shows how the handicap system plays out in a real match and what the skill gap between those levels actually looks like in practice.

Dr. Dave Alciatore talks about his path into billiards education, what he's learned from teaching the game for decades, and what he'd tell players who want to improve faster.

WPBA pro Samm Diep Vidal on what it takes to compete at the highest level, how she approaches coaching, and the push to get pool into the Olympics.

Kim "The Dragon" Young on navigating the psychological side of competitive pool, including dealing with hustlers and staying composed under pressure.

Chris McDaniel on mental strategy at the table, including the chair game concept and practical techniques for staying focused during a match.

A conversation about how to structure practice so it actually transfers to match play, and what most players get wrong about improvement.

Tony Piazza on competing against top-ranked players and building a pool business. Covers the mindset required to beat people who are better than you on paper.

Chisolm Woodson's case for why smart strategic play consistently beats raw shot-making ability. Useful for league players who want to compete above their skill level.

Eric Naretto won a state championship and then shifted his focus to instruction. He talks through what he learned competing and how it shaped how he teaches.

Emily Duddy on why she relies on routine over natural talent and how a consistent pre-shot process holds up under competitive pressure.

Roy Pastor argues that most players practice too long and get diminishing returns. A practical take on how to structure shorter, more effective sessions.

Florian Kohler on developing a self-taught trick shot game to world record level with no formal coaching. An unusual perspective on skill development and creative practice.

A look back at Mike Sigel's peak years and what made him the most feared player of his era. Good historical context for anyone who wants to understand where modern professional pool came from.

Kim Young on the fundamentals that defined his game at the highest level. A rare combination of technical detail and competitive perspective from one of the most respected players in pool.

Julie Mason-Comintini on her career path from professional competition to the Hall of Fame. Covers the arc of a full pool career and what it takes to leave a lasting mark on the game.

Rodney Morris on the road to the BCA Hall of Fame. Covers his competitive career, what drove him, and the discipline required to compete at the top level of professional pool for decades.

A conversation with Heather Bryant about her work with Brutal Game Gear and her connection to the pool equipment and culture side of the sport.

Mary Kenniston on her career in women's professional pool and her path to the WPBA Hall of Fame. A window into an era of the women's game that doesn't get enough coverage.

A conversation with Omaha John before the stories and characters of his era fade from the game's collective memory. The kind of interview that reminds you pool has a rich history worth knowing.

Jeanette Lee's career as one of the most recognizable figures in professional pool, and the personal fight she has taken on beyond the table. One of the more substantive interviews on the channel.