The Skill Shot In Pool | Pool School

In this pool tutorial we look at the skill shot in pool. This is a shot available in various rule sets that allows a player to pot one or more of their opponents balls in combination with their own. It is a rule that allows for a more positive approach to the game and makes covering a pocket less effective than it is in world rules pool. The video looks at various examples of how the skill shot can be used and how the different rule sets effect how to use it. We also look in detail at potting two balls into one pocket, using bothe screw back and top spin. The shots are carried out on a 7ft UK 8 ball table.

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Products used in this video

Elkmaster Pro Tips

Super Aramith Pro Cup pool balls (with carry case)

Balls without case

Triangle ProChalk

8 Ball Cue Rack

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[eddieb]

All of your videos are well thought out and beautifully presented.

[andyrandall]

best explanation ive come across yet, sharing to my team players for sure, you have a new subscriber 🙂

[jaybe]

I also play World rules, how about a video on tactical play/shots/getouts for World rules?

[harry]

I am a bit confused how screwback transfers forward spin into the object ball. Does it have something to do with the time the balls are in contact with screwback? In any case, I will give this one a go.

[ViableSolutions]

Thanks for the video m8. Keep the great videos coming.👍😉

[Ethxn]

You should make a video about the Pool Table Racking Cloth so we all know what it’s good for 😊

[dennisyee]

May I know what brand of table are you using

[dnbmania]

Which one of those triangles that you own do you prefer?

[joebel]

Hello, i have a question please, sometimes when i play a shot to pocket à ball in the middle pocket, i made thé objet ball in the pocket but it s return off 😐 i didnt found the explication on youtube

[Jay_Eddo]

Blackball rules are the best rule set.

[muhammadghazy]

I don't understand 3:06
You said it was a foul in world rules to pot an opponent's ball, how is it not a foul here then?
Just because you didn't pot your own ball?

[Leinsterken]

Correction is perfect boss. Good video

[johncoach]

Good video, but 'momentum' is not the correct word/thing. It's the 'spin' of the first ball that takes it forward after the hit/contact. That's why at a distance, the first ball has time to pick up some forward spin. It's been a while since I played in the UK (I moved to the USA 10 years ago), so I'd be interested in a video to explain the differences between all the (you mentioned 3) rule sets? Here in the USA, the main sets of rules used in bars and clubs is APA and BCA. There is never the '2 shot' rule here, or 'open' table. And they tend not to count fouls that are NOT on/with the cue ball, ie. touching or even moving another ball with clothes or stick.

[Jin.media-production]

Forget the skill shots, how the hell did you creat that intro?? I have been rewinding and rewinding the video but I just can't figure out how you guys did it and it can't be CGI, and if it is... then I am quitting my film school.

[RSDonovan]

Looks like it makes it easier! I don't like that rule.

[noel_]

Is there an argument for a skill shot black onto red 😜

[markmeehan]

I play world rules myself and prefer it to the skill shot but it’s good to know how to play both Incase great vid man 👍