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Jaden
Bare with me here for a second, this is all about pool. I was thinking and we're starting to get an established tour with the WNT and as it expands (if...) And it becomes more prevalent, couldn't we expand interest by having fantasy pool leagues?

What led me to thinking about it was the thread on pool organizations and the mentioning that amateur pool leagues don't promote pro pool and have no real reason to (I don't necessarily agree with that, but for arguments sake).

Why shouldn't we start fantasy pool leagues. Of course it would make more sense if there was a pro league that was formatted more like the mosconi cup type events. I had actually floated the idea of doing that anyways with city based groups similar to other pro team sports. Maybe as pool expands, Matchroom can do something to that effect and then it would be more feasible.
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AJ Manas

Jaden
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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Yeah it's reminiscent of the higher amatuer levels where a player can become a danger to win any regional tourney but NEVER uses or learns how to use side spin. Great shot maker, etc, but limits how high he can reach by not learning all aspects of the game.

I'm not innocent in that respect either, the first few years I took this game seriously I learned to use draw and follow along with tangent line and speed control to do anything on the table. That just doesn't cut it in general and especially in specialist games like one hole. Higher level aspects like throw, reverse object ball spin, etc are absolute necessities at the higher levels of the game.

And until you've mastered those and other aspects of the game, making the right choice in situations isn't even possible, because your game doesn't precipitate all the available options.
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