NY Toddler is Cue-Ball Wizard at Pool Table

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. – A New York toddler still in diapers has a growing reputation as a pool shark with a mean bank shot — even though he has to stand on a chair to reach the table.

Two-year-old Keith O'Dell Jr. from upstate New York has pool shooting videos posted on YouTube, has his own Web site (Page Title) and is the youngest member of the American Pool Association.

The son of pool-playing parents, the toddler recently traveled to Las Vegas to put on a demonstration for the APA, the governing body of amateur pool.

O'Dell started playing pool on a child-size table, but has since moved up to a regulation table.

His parents say his learning hasn't been limited to billiard games. Pool is also teaching him colors and how to count.

NY toddler is a cue-ball wizard at pool table - Yahoo! News

He's cute like hell! Children that age with such fine skills (it's all about precision!) should take advantage of that skill for their future! He has good chances to become champion if he keeps it this way (as long as it is fun for him!)

Hmm... is he really a wizard or is he just good at hitting the ball straight?

Notice how the father had his finger right on the spot where the boy had to hit? Then as soon as the boy hit the ball, the father moved away?

If you can teach your kid to hit straight, then the rest can be done by you if you know where aim.

I'd pay to see him cue against Mike Massey.