I have to admit I don’t know how many times I need to relearn perfect speed control before it sticks, but I think this last time it finally has.

Very nice video! I've watched all of your close hit videos over the years. I still get confused though, and have to pause them before the shot to predict what will happen in the foul vs non-foul situation. I think to get good at calling and predicting on the fly, we'd all have to practice these like we would practice a normal shooting drill. The video alone I don't think is good enough for the player (or ref) to retain the knowledge long term. (Nothing to do with the video which is excellent, but more to do with the learning process).

The only critique I have on the video is on the one case with the very thin hit on the first ball, and the first ball went backwards due to the cb hitting it twice.... I think the emphasis should have been that the ref would make the incorrect call based on the teaching technique of the video.

epoxypop said:

Do you recommend using fine steel wool after sealing with shellac, maybe a few coats sanding in between with the steel wool?

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I don't like steel wool. I don't put coats on to build a finish, just to seal the grain. I'd sand only to get rid of any raised grain on the wood.

The same company was responsible for the counterfeit Louis Vuitton and Tiffany sets, both of which were offered for sale on eBay for outrageous sums… €10k in the case of the fake LVs. They are still being sold in the $500 to $600 range… and still falsely advertised as genuine.

Thankfully, I was instrumental in preventing one or two wealthy collectors paying the $10k price at the eleventh hour, but no doubt others were sadly caught out.