Yea I think the World 9 ball And us open 9 ball are the 2 biggest events,then the Mosconi after that.

GideonF said:

... Here is an innovative bridge approach from snooker. ...

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Ronnie did the same in a long run when playing the three ball when he was badly treed by the five ball.

As for the OP technique, I like it for its innovation and have used it, but was talked out of making it legal.

The Williams/O'Sullivan technique is legal, but not so useful at pool.

cigardave said:

How good is your stroke,

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This brings a flashback.
I musta been pontificating when A youngster enquired, "how good Do You play?"
My reply was preceeded by an obvious scan of the room then reply, "I am the Best Player within a 10 foot radius.

hang-the-9 said:

... There is also someone, or a few of them, who takes diagrams out of books like Byrnes, or other snippets of information and posts it on Facebook and YouTube.

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Brief quotes for instructional purposes are usually within the fair use guidelines of copyright law. Of course the source should be acknowledged. Usually the "borrowers" fail to point out that the info is someone else's.

GoldCrown said:

Apple... I have a brand new Apple. Has beed sitting. It is pretty/unique if you can handle it. I currently have grey on a black Diamond and the combo is perfect. I'm reluctant to use the Apple but it does appeal to me somewhat. Has anyone used an Apple Green and regretted it?

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Here's what it looks like on my Gold Crown IV.

I think this is one of Grady's better instructional videos. Did he say, "fraught with peril", during the video?

Nice work.

In my early 30's my neck partially fused due to Ankylosing Spondylitis. Aside from eyesight issues I can't think of much more to screw up your game. I have a tough time sighting straight down the cue now. I can't stretch out for a shot because I will be staring straight down at the felt.

I had meniscus surgery on my right knee an now have a new hip on the right side as well. I will probably have to get the left one done within 2 years or so and I am only in my mid 50's. Getting old sucks and I am aging more quickly than most. Parts are failing left and right. The only thing that seems more robust is ear hair growth.

I can identify with the physical malady. Mine came from being launched from my motorcycle by a left turning car.
The recovery had me at the pool table for therapy every day as soon as I got out of the hospital. One handed at first as the left required a sling. I think it helped my recovery rate. My therapy Dr was surprised.