Fedor Gorst vs Aloysius Yapp: Decision Making That Wins Championships (Pool Percentages)

The 2025 US Open 9-Ball final between Fedor Gorst and Aloysius Yapp wasn't just a championship match — it was a masterclass in decision making at the highest level of pool. 🎱 JFlowers Cues — Premium quality without the premium markup. Check them out here: 👉 https://bit.ly/JFS-SENSEI 📈 Learn from MY sensei at the Slate Billiard Club Patreon. Use code SENSEI for 50% off your first month: 👉 https://bit.ly/SLATE-SENSEINATE 👓 Pool Glasses — Use code SENSEI for $25 off: 👉 https://bit.ly/POOL-GLASSES ☕️ Keto Brainz — Calm focus at the table. Use code SENSEI for 20% off: 👉 https://bit.ly/KETOBRAINZ-SENSEINATE 🧠 Muse Headband — Train your mental game. Use code SENSEI for 15% off: 👉 https://bit.ly/MUSE-SENSEINATE Many of us amateurs think "playing percentages" just means picking the easiest shot to make. But two of the best players in the world spent an entire final showing us it's so much more than that — it's about execution, ball pocketing, running out, and game-wide strategy. The hero shot vs. taking your medicine. Cinching vs. letting the cue ball loose. Knowing what to prioritize for YOUR game under which circumstances. Here, I break down the moments in this instant classic match that show how CHOICE is often THE defining factor in what determines the outcome of a game. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Playing percentages in pool is more than what you think 02:24 - Take your medicine 04:03 - Make them earn it 05:23 - How indecision can cripple execution 08:19 - Split the difficulty of the runout 10:59 - Diving deep into pool improvement 11:26 - Work with what you got 13:36 - When confidence kills the run 16:49 - Simplicity is your friend 18:05 - Sometimes low percentage is all you have 22:31 - When to take chances 25:23 - A CHALLENGE FOR YOU 27:41 - Supporting this channel! — Pool on my mind. Exploring the mental, cultural, and strategic side of the game. Creating for the love of it—beyond just drills and quick tips. Learning pool the hard way– so you don't have to.