Pool Maxims...

Tramp Steamer · Oct 3, 2013

Sloppy Pockets said:
Tramp, you're tough. Fair, but tough. Ever thought of being a moderator here?:wink:
BTW that Mattana bloke made a mini list. Two maxims. Maybe you can let him off with a warning, he does a lot for pool.

My maxim:
Learn where center ball will get you before you even think about spinning the ball.

You're absolutely right, Sloppy.
Okay, new rule. Two maxims, max.
Anymore than that and you're banned for five minutes. :smile:

Tramp Steamer · Oct 3, 2013

Cuebuddy said:
"Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser"

Good one, Cuebuddy. Kinda like coming in second in a gunfight. :smile:

Delaware Lar · Oct 3, 2013

"no bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool, nothing else, this is Ames mister"

pt109 · Oct 3, 2013

A good stroke is like water coming out of a hose.

...uh, I'm allowed two?

Never gamble with a man named after a State....

....or a ship

GriffinG · Oct 3, 2013

In the game of pocket billiards, ignorance really is bliss.

pt109 · Oct 3, 2013

TX Poolnut said:
Pretend every shot is a movie and you always stay down to watch the end credits.

I like this one...thought I'd heard them all.

jburkm002 · Oct 3, 2013

The one I hate the most on league night. Misses shot and sticks you. Completely unintentional.
"GOOD LEAVE"

StraightPoolIU · Oct 3, 2013

If you have position don't play it.

JohnPT · Oct 3, 2013

Shoot straighter play better.

Blue Hog ridr · Oct 3, 2013

Pool Maxims will keep you dry when your hands are sweating.

Or is that a different product?

AlexandruM · Oct 3, 2013

Keep it as simple as possible.

Pre-Flag Master · Oct 4, 2013

Draw for show, follow for dough!

(Not that I particularly think that way, but it's catchy. I do think it's harder to land right with follow than with draw - for me anyway.)

softshot · Oct 4, 2013

Don't run seven if you can't run eight..

BobTfromIL · Oct 4, 2013

Based upon personal experiance:

Doesn't make any difference how hard or soft you hit it, it will still end up on the rail

or so it seems

ENGLISH! · Oct 4, 2013

From my Dad, 'there's always a shot...you just have to find it.'

CreeDo · Oct 4, 2013

One I made (though probably someone has said something similar, in dfiferent words).

The right shot is the right shot, even if you miss it.

(and conversely: The wrong shot is the wrong shot even if you make it).

Basically, play the percentages and don't think just because you missed the shot,
it was the wrong shot to take. Don't be that guy who misses and immediately stands up and says
"I shoulda shot this other thing instead". Sometimes the right shot is not the easiest one
to make, or the right shot is just one option out of several missable shots.

8pack · Oct 4, 2013

When playing a Beautiful Woman,never run the table.

ENGLISH! · Oct 4, 2013

CreeDo said:
One I made (though probably someone has said something similar, in dfiferent words).

The right shot is the right shot, even if you miss it.

(and conversely: The wrong shot is the wrong shot even if you make it).

Basically, play the percentages and don't think just because you missed the shot,
it was the wrong shot to take. Don't be that guy who misses and immediately stands up and says
"I shoulda shot this other thing instead". Sometimes the right shot is not the easiest one
to make, or your the right shot is just one option out of several missable shots.

Good one.

I could not make my new friend understand what you're saying here before he passed away. It does not always have to be percentage based. Sometimes, actually many times the more or even very difficult shot is the 'right shot' given the point & time in a game. Many times shooting the 'right shot' at the right time will win you the game even if you mis the shot. I could not make my new old friend understand this aspect. He'd shoot the easier 'wrong' shot that he was nearly certain to make & lose when he had no real shot a shot or two later.

Again, a good one.

Best Wishes,
Rick

fasted71465 · Oct 4, 2013

Don't choke now

CreeDo · Oct 4, 2013

Pre-Flag Master said:
Draw for show, follow for dough!

(Not that I particularly think that way, but it's catchy. I do think it's harder to land right with follow than with draw - for me anyway.)

That's a great saying and there's definitely a reason it exists

I never met anyone who drew more precisely than they followed in terms of speed and direction.
If you have a practice table try this... line up a perfectly straight in shot as shown and hit with
follow 10 times, trying to sink the ball and scratch in the same corner pocket.

Then repeat with draw, trying to scratch in the corner nearest you.
I can almost guarantee you'll succeed more with the first drill than the second.

I think the reason for this is that follow requires more force to go the same distance, since the friction
from the cloth fights you. More force usually means less accuracy. And it's less forgiving of a little accidental sidespin.

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AzB Silver Member

WO double hemlock

dogger of balls

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Brent

"Prove it!"

World Famous Fisherman.

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Cue Ball Man

Simplify

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