Trying To Shoot The Efren Corner Shot | Your Average Pool Player

When Efren Reyes came to America in 1984, no one in the US knew he was about to take them to the cleaners for the next 35+ years. He's absolutely the most creative pool player around, and this installment of Your Average Pool Player attempts to recreate his famous corner shot.
Playing a ball off the corner is not as easy as I thought it would be, especially since it doesn't act like a ball. The cushion acts more like a spring, so the spin you need to apply isn't backspin, it's topspin. Enjoy my attempts to make it. Please subscribe if you want to see more videos.
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[Dustin_John]

Efren, during one of his interviews, revealed that when he was young and used to visit the local pool halls often, he had a unique approach to learning. Instead of observing skilled players, he preferred to watch beginners. He did this because sometimes beginners would accidentally make impressive shots through sheer luck. Efren would carefully study and analyze these shots, and then incorporate them into his own pool-playing techniques. It wouldn't be surprising if the famous "L shot" he performs here was inspired by one of those fortunate shots he observed in the past.

[bradypeterson]

You keep doing these badass videos and you will no longer be an "average pool player"

[GunterJPN]

This is my favorite pool shot of all time. More than the Z shot, even though that had way higher stakes. The Z shot was something anyone could think of, it was just amazing that he hit it. This shot is so creative, and it makes the ball move in a way that a casual observer would never think was possible, and Efren did it like it was NOTHING. He deliberated much longer on the Z shot. On this, he just worked his magic, being the Magician that he is.

[frankcastle]

It was revealed that he aims low and strikes high because he can

[TraumaER]

One of the most underrated YouTube channel concepts ever.

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[queequeg]

He aims low and strikes high because it is easier to discern where center ball is as the cue gets lower. This can also be used as a technique to mask your true intent, that way other players can't reproduce your shots without further analysis, just as initially happened to you in this recreation. Hope this helped

[robertwilson]

Another great video, thank you. A few years ago a friend that I was mentoring on pool brought this shot of Efren's to my attention. I worked through it like you did in this video until I could make it pretty regularly. At the next Derby City Classic, one morning Efren just happened to be sitting next to the table I was hitting balls on watching me practice. So I thought of this shot, set it up and say "hey Efren, watch this." I shot it and he just gave me a big grin. As many issues that pool has, it's still pretty amazing that a relative wannabe like myself can have amazing experiences like this with the GOAT! Thanks again for your great videos!

[amaziahplays-roblox]

Thats what makes Efren Legend, , , he is not afraid to take risks and his confidence is off the charts.

[anorangewithacapybaraunder]

In my opinion, Efren will always be the greatest, most humble pool table champion of all time. While most pro's let their mouths do the talking, Efren let his cue do all the walking.
It's sad to hear he retired but at the same time, happy that he retired as the best pool table player of all time. He will surely be missed greatly.

[smile]

He aim low and hit high coz "A magician does not reveal his secrets"

[sugargino]

Im from the Phillipines,
and ive been a "tambay" **its how we call it here** in one of efren's frequented pool places in intramuros the LUCKY 13 Billard Hall.. it is told by 'tambay's' there that the reason why he aims low and hits somewhere on the cue ball is that during his hustling days he faces different types of good/great opponents and he tends to hide his shots from those players and onlookers alike.. It is what we call here as "TAGO-TIRA" tago means "hide" and tira means "shot", basically means hiding the shot..
I hope this helps.. Great channel by the way..
More great vids bruh..👊👌

[cantbreakdance]

2 months between videos in this 'series' is too damn long.... love these. Keep it up :D

[countrylife]

the greatest billiard/pool player of all time the living legend Efren "Bata" Reyes

[skymugen]

I had coffee with reyes yesterday. I showed him the video and he told me it was his habit aiming low

[PeterTranPrime]

I'll watch every single one of these videos you make, especially if it includes Efren.

[danveerbhurtun]

Should be more regular...but these videos are awesome

[BGriff-]

This shot had to be devastating to his opponent.

[gradymoxley]

It really shows the intelligence of this man that instead of a double bank, chip, etc. He used the corner of a pocket, jeez

[MrKockabilly]

Oh my, that was so ingenious and daring shot of Efren. How could you beat a man who literally knows every corner of the pool table. These are the shots that really separate Efren from the rest of world class players. Btw, in what competition did Efren do that and against whom?

[StavroginNikolai]

I know a few players who always aim low, regardless of which sort of shot they actually plan on playing. I've spoken to them a bout it and they said it's because they can see the cue ball better while aiming if their tip is low. Then they just adjust the height before striking. I don't know if I would try to use this technique, and I don't know if that's why Reyes did it back then, but it has a certain charm to it I suppose.