Summary

In this conversation, the discussion touches on recent competitions and the significance of learning from top players to enhance skills. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for structured practice and continuous improvement in both pool and content creation. The hosts delve into the journey of young snooker players, discussing the importance of starting competition early and the pressures they face. They explore the art of achieving a 147 break, emphasizing the necessary practice and drills for improvement. The discussion shifts to the Heyball scene and upcoming events, reflecting on the recent EDPL-DDPL Grand Final and the impact of travel on professional players. Throughout the conversation, the significance of mental toughness, commentary, and the evolution of techniques in snooker are highlighted.

Hosts

Michael Scerri and Marc Robertson are two legends of 8-Ball in Australia. They've won Victorian titles, Australian titles, major events and even a world teams title. Together with Marty Andrews (who has made a couple of state teams himself), they analyse the recent events, chat about players and look forward to what's coming up in the pool calendar.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:08 Celebrating Milestones and Future Plans

01:42 The Joy of Playing on Quality Tables

02:54 The Importance of Choosing the Right Cue

05:39 Coaching and Learning from the Best

08:12 The Value of Structured Practice

10:41 Personal Experiences with Cues

14:27 Fishing Adventures and Competitions

18:35 Insights from a Champion

22:38 The Need for Continuous Improvement

29:40 The Importance of Touch and Cue Selection

30:09 Asking Questions and Learning from Experience

30:52 Returning to Competition and Improving Skills

31:56 The Impact of Practice on Skill Development

33:00 Nine Ball Tournament Insights and Current Events

34:55 Snooker Rankings and Player Performance

36:17 Ronnie O'Sullivan's Form and Mental Game

38:39 Emerging Talent: Stan Moody's Potential

41:32 The Rise of 147 Breaks in Snooker

42:30 Drills and Exercises for Skill Improvement

50:54 The Importance of Practice in Pool

53:35 Skill Levels and Game Strategies

55:07 Recent Tournaments and Player Highlights

57:15 EDPL/DDPL Grand Final Recap

01:03:59 Key Moments and Player Performances

01:07:36 Turning Points in Matches

01:09:29 Analyzing Key Moments in Recent Matches

01:11:47 The Reality of Professional Travel and Its Impact

01:14:25 The Dream of a Private Jet for Players

Links

▪️ EDPL/DDPL Grand Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OfhNeWMkGg

▪️ Drills for beginners - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAkjPgzo_Q

▪️ 2 Ball Rail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvngtN40y4

▪️ End game mop-up (Lev 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIzXa4jpvys

▪️ End game mop-up (Lev 2,3,4) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbyqG4DIFU0

Keywords

Coaching, pool skills, community feedback, equipment, practice techniques, competitions, player performance, learning, snooker, young players, 147 break, drills, exercises, Heyball, EDPL, travel, professional players, Cue sports

Michael Scerri:

▪️ Michael Scerri 🎱Ball Pool - https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelScerri147

▪️ Get'n Nibz - https://www.youtube.com/@GetnNibz

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