Pool Tactics - World Rules pool | Pool School

In this video we look at three examples of pool matches played under World rules. Each demonstration talks through different approaches to winning a game of pool. The first example looks at clearing the table in one visit. The second example looks at how to play cautiously against an overly aggressive player and the final example discusses tactics between two cautious players.

There is no right and wrong way to play a game of pool so everything discussed here is purely my opinion and how I would play the shots. I'm sure lots of people would play many of the shots differently.

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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[tdmqsjournal]

Fantastic step-by-step walkthrough. Great video that studies the details of the game!

[paulriggall]

You want to keep as many balls on the table as possible. Wow man, that's blown my mind! I'm a fairly good potter and I play snooker mostly, when I play pool I just go for everything, if it goes then I'll have a go. I'm not like that with snooker but I've learnt (& always learning) a bit about tactics and they make sense and win you games. I'm really looking forward to playing against someone again after watching this. Thanks mate a really well made video.

[TheShaunyboy]

Yep another great video.

Very realistic and portrays how the majority (70-85%) of pub team pool players games can end up panning out. Once you get to the 1st/Premier divisions of pub leagues it really gets much more tactical and is more like a game of chess. One bad safety shot and it’s generally game over because the top 15% can find both good cue ball position and have mastered their cueing action for potting.

[jonakerlund]

Would really love more of these! it is very helpful to see "real" situations. Great Video man keep up the good work.

[AussieDad]

Now this is the video I’ve been looking for. Your commentary helps me see how I should be looking at the table. I see videos of the pro’s play and I always wonder what they are thinking and why the did a certain shot. Thanks so much!!!

[MrSegopa]

This video has help me to acknowledge that each game needs you as a player to read your run-out pattern before playing & decide on how you gonna solve the problem prior... Thanks again!!!

[jama]

This was fantastic, it shows a totally different way of thinking about the game that new players simply don't do. Very cool.

[jasonnieuwenhuis]

Really interesting how the English game is different. I’m an advanced level league player in Canada. I’m also an intermediate snooker player. A lot of how you’re playing 8 ball here is specific to a snooker style table with the rounded pockets. The tables we play 8 ball on have squared off pockets you can run balls down the rails no problem. Also your pocket blocking balls are irrelevant on our tables. We can just sink both balls and continue. It’s funny how a few subtle differences can change the whole approach.

[tomsharman]

I enjoy you just talking over mentally what's going on. Definitely helps with tactics. Would be good to see you just playing more games with commentary about what your thinking and aiming for. Really enjoyed it.

[angels]

Fascinating study. I really enjoyed that. How the mind works playing against yourself. I really must do this more often.

[MTCEFC]

That second game is my game plan in a nutshell. We call the bottom pockets 'park lane' and 'Mayfair'. If the other person clears up, fair enough. Otherwise, I'm covering the pockets and if I get the chance, snookering to get two shots.
Not saying it is foolproof. But it works for me.

[johnpaulclarkson]

This is the best vid for me I've seen. Definitely going to improve my game.

[mattsmith]

It would be great if you could do a video explaining some of the major pool rule sets for 8-ball pool. It seems everyone I play with has their own interpretation so it would be nice to understand the main ones and their differences so when playing with friends and family we can choose a rule-set that suits us. I've heard rules referred to as English rules, world rules and international rules but it's not also easy for a beginner like myself to understand the subtle differences. An explainer on this would be great if you needed ideas for more videos.

[tibiszatmari]

Best pool tactics video I've seen. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[hyriahun]

Thanks for taking the time to share your videos. I would say that any half decent player could have and would have taken on some of the shots you decided to play safe on and most pub players definitely would have. Personally, I think this video over did the strategy aspect of the game for the average pub player, where most of us play, but probably did so on purpose to reinforce the point he is trying to make. I certainly certainly took something away from this video as I am too aggressive so I think I'll incorporate some parts of this video into my game. If I played someone, who played like this, it would drive me mad and I'd probably wrap my cue around his 🤕

[pete-dofz]

Impressive strategy and clearly illustrated.

[AdvancedSports]

Thanks great video, very helpful to talk through the decisions you make

[loriw]

Great video. Very realistic to the type of play I encounter in my APA league. Thanks.

[demonicgolfer]

Couple of weeks ago, in a knockout match, I was in a doubles match teaming with my best friend and we was against the aggressive type of players.... Not caring for position n going for pots all the time whereas me n my friend are more controlled and actually think bout our shots.... Anyway they storm ahead but we kept calm and just forced them into fouls (we even fouled once cuz my friend feathered the cue ball and it didn't touch the object ball but we got away with it), eventually we pounced on a crucial mistake and took the win, classic case of being behind on the table but we never felt we was behind :)

[kizzyp]

More videos like this please! Great stuff