How to Play Pool! - Pocket Balls Like a Professional! 4 Million Views!

00:00:00 - 00:05:44 INTRO
00:05:44- 00:18:41 STANCE - FUNDAMENTALS
00:18:41 - 00:22:15 STROKE DRILL
00:22:15 - 00:26:46
BREAK 1
DO OR DIE SHOT
SHOOT OFF POCKET POINTS
PLAYING POSITION OFF BALLS
DOR OR DIE SHOT 2
00:26:46 - 00:29:33 VARIOUS STANCES
00:29:33 - 00:36:47 BRIDGES
00:36:47 - 00:38:57 FINE TUNE AIMING
00:38:57 - 00:45:14
BREAK 2
COMBINATIONS
DRAW LIFT BRIDGE
RIGHT SIDE/WRONG SIDE
00:45:14 - 00:50:43 SHOTS USING CENTER/SPIN
00:50:43 - 00:50:43 AUTOMATIC AIMING
00:53:28 - 00:56:13 FINDING CENTER
00:56:13 - 00:58:07
BREAK 3
INTENTIONAL FOUL
JUMP OFF RAILS
00:58:07 - 01 :03:28 HIGH ACTION

[gmanwaseverywhere]

I had the luxury of learning many of these billiard basics from an old friend of mine, now deceased, who owned a pool hall in St. Petersburg, FL for many years. The first day I walked into his empty hall, he asked me if I wanted to play. "Sure, " I said with a confident and cocky tone, "let's play some straight pool." I soon regretted my cockiness when he ran 56 on me, stone cold, with a cue I soon learned he had made himself in his cue shop in the back of his hall. That was 1981. Needless to say, I was in such humbled awe that, days later, I asked him to help me become a better player. Well, after he laid out some strict teacher/student rules I had to agree to, such as, "when I teach you the way to do something on a pool table, don't ever say to me that your dad or uncle or whoever said to do something their way because I won't teach you anything more, because when I tell you the way to do something, it is the right way. Period." I listened and I learned and he did remake me as a player by first correcting my long held bad habits, such as a weak stance, my poor stroke and especially my incorrect bridge hand positions, one of which he referred to as my crab claw. "Control whitey, " he'd say as he'd hold up the cue ball, "that's what it all come down to." Then he'd show me ball control exercises he had learned early. What a fountain of knowledge he was and I was so lucky to have him in my life as my teacher. We became friends for all the years since and I've looked to the heavens every time I pick up one of my cues I got from him, and now treasure, and I thank him for his oh so wise instructions. His name was Tom Gennari, a WW2 war hero and one of the greatest gentle men I can recall in my life. I am now 75 and miss his subtle kind ways of humorously pointing out how I could be a better player. RIP, my friend, Tommy Gennari.

Tor, this is, by far, one of the best videos on the basics of pool that I've ever seen. Beautifully done. Simply tremendous.

[chrishardee]

I've been playing pool for over 40 years, and this is by far one of the very best instructional videos I've ever seen. Basic fundamentals and practice (especially prior to league/tournament play) will always help with inconsistencies and increase your chances at finishing with a win. I always allow myself a minimum of 30min prior to league, or tournaments to practice my stance & stroke.

[Crazeyfor]

This guy might not be as well known as some of the top players, but these lessons are second to none. And I've been playing pool for 50 years.

[ChrisBarringer]

Been playing pool 26 years from wheellchair. Paralysed from chest down. Was a nightmare in the beginning but over time adapted. This video is really helpful. Everyday is a school day. Thanks for sharing 🤙

[veronicahawthorne]

Omg, I have watched probably thousands of instructional videos over the last 17 years or so, whenever YouTube started. This man is GENIUS. He explains everything so clearly, it all makes sense. I had to subscribe. I’m a good player, but I want to take my game to the next level and I’m sure his videos will do just that. I wish I could afford lessons from him, but these free lessons I think will benefit me a lot also. I wonder if this man ever shot professionally. He’s fantastic! I will be saving this video in my favorites and watch it over and over for years to come. This is the holy grail of instructional pool videos! ❤ Tor, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your vast knowledge of this wonderful game. 🥰

[mikeantoniades]

Today I watched this lesson. I was so impressed with the basic walk through of the basics. I spent a lot of time with the top English drill. I found it extremely helpful and the missing part of my game. It turns out today was also the first time I ran a rack in 8 ball following my new stance based on this lesson, arm/elbow alignment, rhythm and playing a lot of center cue ball shots. Thank you for making this video and for sharing with us all.

[thegodofisraellivingwords]

I enjoy your lessons. You break it down so simple, that anyone can catch on. You show us where we have to hit the ball. I love that! I am a 67 year old man learning how to control the cue ball. I just want to say I am very thankful for you. It has definitely help me on my journey. Thank you!

[MrMick]

I'm 57 years old and a occasional pool player, this is one the best 1 hour videos I have ever seen I have learnt so much has to improve my game when I practice what was taught. Thankyou very much.

[Deep_Divers]

After viewing all the videos I could find from Tor on line I decided to purchase his video collection which comes with a ball pocketing training booklet. I am not disappointed. His style of teaching is excellent and I especially like how he shows what most new players do incorrectly. The videos are top notch and will take me quite some time to put into practice as there is just so much information. Great job Tor!

[cakins]

Many years later and this is still the GOAT of free pool lessons on YouTube.

[pricepugeva]

Thanks for the pool billiards lessons. Really appreciated it. It helps me learned how to play well and also identified areas that need improvement.

[jzag]

Thank you, Tor! You’re videos have truly been helping me be more consistent, and confident. I’m starting to understand my own game much better!!

[PoolDreamsTV]

This is so great. I wanted to do the stroke drill again. I found it in like 10 seconds looking up Tor Lowry fundamentals. Great channel and stellar content and organization 👍. Thank you ☀️

[justcallhoward]

This instructional video stands above all the rest. You break down the most complex ideas into several easy steps. I've been playing pool for many years and have taken lessons from different players but no one breaks it down like you, brother. Excellent work!

[InterWebGuy]

Outstanding job of covering things a beginner should be aware of as they start to build their playing skills. Good refresher for experienced players too.

[khuramsy]

Awesome lesson. Mastery in teaching. And some real practical issues covered here. Totally appreciate your efforts in putting this together. We'll done.

[jeffgilroy]

Great teaching video, easy to understand and well produced. Been playing for long time but never really put any effort into my game. Now I am looking to put sometime into my game and this video was a great find.

[rosariocosme]

THANK YOU .! FOR GAVE ALL THESE LESSONS I BEEN LEAN ALOT FROM YOU SKILL ALWAYS WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND AFTER PRACTICE ALL YOUR DRILL.THANK YOU .! GOD BLESS YOU.

[elizabethdawncrable]

In the last few weeks I have watched multiple teaching videos. This video is by far the best of all.

[ammoalamo]

Thanks again to Tor for the great instruction. There is nothing quite like it available anywhere, in terms of the entire available sets depth of instruction. Before I found Tor's lessons I tried to learn from the Dr. Dave videos, but those did not give me the full understanding of the game. With the Dr. Dave YouTube vids I was learning snippets, whereas with Tor I began to learn the whole game of rotation-style pool, including drills to improve basic skills.
I think the inflection of Tor's voice adds a unique element to his lessons - he is neither demanding, nor strident, nor angry, nor overly critical of areas where he knows many people fail to play properly. It makes for a calm, relaxing lesson that is easy to absorb.
I bought the Secrets I - III package shortly after I discovered them sometime after 2007. The price was very reasonable, especially compared to other video instruction that usually was sold on DVD.
What I like most is the huge number of free YouTube videos that Tor offers, almost the complete basics set, and large snippets of every skill set he teaches. You can watch or download from YT and judge for yourself if the great instruction and modest prices of a complete set will fit your needs.