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What are the pool amateur governing bodies up to these days?

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Bob Jewett said:
You seem to be asking about CSI, APA, ACS, TAP and NAPA. Is that right?

If so, the large events in Las Vegas seem to be larger than ever. The CSI annual event has about 13,000 players present. Several pro events in the Predator PBS are held alongside the amateur events.

I think CSI (BCAPL and USAPL) is the only amateur league using FargoRate.
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And it’s terrible. I played a couple sessions of it and went back to apa.
briankenobi said:
Tto echo what Bob Jewett said, amateur pool leagues are doing fine. They cater to the largest section of those that play pool, the amateurs. I attend many amateur state and national events either in a sponsor booth or doing those trickshot exhibitions as someone spoke of. And people are happy where they are. The overwhelming majority of those players view pool as a hobby. It's something fun to do with their buddies. It's a night or two out of the house to go drinking and play pool. That is all pool will ever be to them, which is perfectly fine. This is a perspective that many who complain about pool leagues and capped tournaments fail to see.
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Agreed. Not everyone has to be all consumed with pool like I have been for 35 years. Some people just want to show up on a league night play some pool..hang with some friends and have a good time. Those people are still buying cues and cases and all the things. I don’t put them down or complain about the handicap I have to give them. The handicap makes it interesting. The vast majority of people I play on an apa night wouldn’t be a fun or a challenge if it was a straight up match. Does it hold people back from getting better? Maybe. But pool leagues just like life is a double edged sword. Always a good and bad.
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AJ Manas

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sjm said:
Yes, he has to get mentally stronger, but I think that's not the biggest issue. He shoots as straight as all but a handful in the men's game, but he is missing some features, especially in the areas of defense, kicking, and the use of two-way-shots. Until he's playing all the right shots, he won't be in the process of mastering all the right shots.

It is not uncommon for a young, really straight shooter, to never get around to becoming elite in the skills needed to beat players to the shot (the break, defense, kicking, jumping, using two-way shots, tactical conceptualization and general risk management). Today's brand of 9ball, with very tight pockets and a very narrow break box, requires a lot of grinding, and the big winners are those that complement their superior offensive execution with the knowledge and skills to beat opponents to the shot.

Even if he becomes mentally stronger and has the work ethic of an SVB, Gorst or Filler, he won't get to the top unless he becomes a more well-rounded player.

Wishing him well in his continued pursuit of excellence.
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As always by SJM. Jayson Shaw started off as one of the games straightest shooters. He had to develop the other skills SJM refers to become an elite player.
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