I used to be better, but I haven’t played in a while.
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My favorite is when they say that and by their choice of patterns you can tell they haven't played good a day in their life
LOL
Or "I have not played for a while", then they run 2 racks.
Almost every one that I have seen said that had beginner mechanics and shot making as they are talking about paying for college with pool.
I'm going to be 52 and I am playing as good as I ever have before, probably better. Having a kid that is a level over you will do that, gotta try to keep up a bit so he is not teasing me so much about being able to beat me.
I might get old but I won't grow up.
So true! Performance fluctuates. Sometimes a 600 player will play like a 700, yet other times he/she might play like a 500.
Most of the time we play our average game, sometimes better, sometimes worse. It's called regression to the mean, and everyone has to deal with it when it comes to performance.
So when someone asks, "How good are you?", the best reply might be... "Rack 'em and let's find out."
I haven't played in a while but ....ok....flip it!
I will take a studied look around then move in close and softly say, "I am the best player within a 4 foot radius. "
I used to just freewheel and would only play dogs. Over the years I had opportunity to work a lot of things out and did. Walked away from the larceny - not for tougher action but to really work on the pool. Didn't look back. That made the biggest difference. No bravado just competence.
Now though, especially with pool bombing, I miss playing. I'd kick but if there was butt to kick.
CanadianGuy
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alot of guys say this and they always sucked, sometimes you know they always sucked because you've known them for a while,
that gets annoying
the statement holds true for alot of guys though
that gets annoying
the statement holds true for alot of guys though
George the Greek
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I won some money here and there and lost money as well. I played ( snooker) for the most part ( 6 reds) and knew what I could handicap my regular contributors. I treated them with respect and had small action on a regular basis.
At 66, I can have a hot night or more likely 1-2 hot sets and play like I did decades ago, but the overall consistent level of play is just not there.
I find I have to rely much more on my safety play to win, which likely is at least as good if not better than it ever was.
The safety / defensive game was not yet a well accepted strategy 40+ years ago in 8-ball or 9-ball, plus most younger players (including myself back then) generally played and still play way more aggressively with no fear of missing.
I hustled my way through college ... but did not got to college. But I was better then. But haven't practiced....Therefor I should have stayed in school. I should practiced more ...so I'm only as good as I am now. I said it. HAPPY NOW?
For artistic pool shots I have fun with how much time it takes to set up. The struggle from reading those primitive diagrams to developing the technique. Now I can just feel a table.
For competition pool I experienced the discipline of organized sports. The best memories were the shots that had the biggest reaction from an opponent.
For competition pool I experienced the discipline of organized sports. The best memories were the shots that had the biggest reaction from an opponent.
