World Top 200 Players by Fargo Rating (April2026)
- By sjm
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Yes, at least among American players, Shane was his generation's greatest workaholic. Back in the 1980s, I was told by an insider that, if play and practice were added up, both Sigel and Strickland tended to spend nearly 100 hours a week on the pool table. Shane followed in their footsteps for sure.That is the norm for amateur players though. Shane is not normal. He's probably put in more hours on the table throughout his career than any other pro. I doubt he puts in 8 hours a day in 2026 but he definitely used to in the past. Borderline 'tism if you ask meno disrespect
I love the old story about Reyes, told to me by Mike LeBron. Per Mike, when they would go to the poolroom together in New Jersey to practice, during the walk from their parking space to the entrance of the pool room, Efren was already screwing his cue together.
In today's game, Gorst and Filler are known practice room workaholics, too.
It sure seems to me that the truly great ones just can't wait to practice and, once they start, it is hard to get them to stop.