How Does Cuaba Play?

Great story, Great video! The video has character, and captures a feeling that is seen and remembered as part of many of our backgrounds.

Thanks! See you in November.

Will
 
Hey Brad, don't you ever miss? :grin:
You look like a world champion on that video. Or at least a bar table champion. Nicely done!
 
Nice video Brad. You havent told me what happened with your match that was supposed to happen in Dayton? lol. Who won, or did it even happen, lol. Ill see ya around bud, be cool.




Joe
 
Cuaba said:
OK, so last night I show up for 9-ball league night at the local pool room. The owner tells me the local paper is looking for a local pool player to feature in a story and an on-line video. For some reason, I was recommended.

I was hungover, I forgot my cue, etc. But I'll be in Asia next week so I said "let's do this now."

He recorded the 12 games I played. There were no set-up shots and no do-overs. All you see is me playing league matches. I had 2 B&R's, 2 short racks, and won 9-3.

I wish he would have at least got a b&r from beginning to end, but its edited down. And the best shot of the night was edited out. He interviewed me before & after the match and added it as a voice over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSJC1JvbCME

PS: the guy in the blue polo playing or sitting next to me in a few shots is AZ'er "Roger Illinois."
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I saw it in the paper and went to the site last night. Pretty neat. Glad you got picked.
 
I thought you lived in the land of smiles. I go there once a year or more and hopefully catch up with a fellow AZer. I never been to Samui though.
 
trustyrusty said:
Yeah, I think I told you to hit Billiards on Main when you said you were headed that way....do I get a commission? The fact that you awed a waitress with your playing ability and a tourney win I find a bit hard to believe, and I can't see you going to a nice dinner with the shoes I've seen you wear :eek: lol.

All kidding aside, BoM is a great room, and Mark (the owner) is top notch. Like I said, a must stop for me if I'm remotely close to Galesburg. BTW, that Jacoby that I have a link to pics for in my sig.....came from Mark at BoM. :grin: He ripped me off, of course, but I still like it. :rolleyes: :wink:
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Don't worry I'm probably the only person to walk in there with a hat on backwards, order off the menu, eat alone, get my waittress to meet me after she got off(hi Lacey :) ), definitely had some wild sneakers on, drop a $100, and enjoyed my meal and wine(lots of wine).

I caught a couple funny glances, the chef came out to tell me their specials and I told him what I wanted. He went and checked and hooked it up for me, I tipped accordingly. I like that little spot and I liked my 19 year old waitress a lot more later on that night!! I'm only 26, players mess up.
 
Back to Bangkok

Hey Cuaba, great video. I look forward to seeing you in Bangkok in a couple of weeks. We will both be in one of the national 9 ball ranking tournaments otherwise you can fine me at Hustlers. Toy is playing 8 ball with the national team and will be going to Vietnam for the Asian indoor games end October.

Cheers,
 
Looking Forward To It!

thaitom said:
Hey Cuaba, great video. I look forward to seeing you in Bangkok in a couple of weeks. We will both be in one of the national 9 ball ranking tournaments otherwise you can fine me at Hustlers. Toy is playing 8 ball with the national team and will be going to Vietnam for the Asian indoor games end October.

Cheers,
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Tom,
I'm supposed to be in Bangkok right now. But a big shipment I was expecting got held by Customs. It finally arrived yesterday, so I'll be in Bangkok next week.

I'm anxious to play in another one of the national tournaments.

All the best to you & Toy.
 
Nice video Brad:wink: Way to shut out the distractions i was two tables away and heard the camera going off 100 shots a second:grin: They couldnt have got a better person way to go!!
 
Thanks Man

gotgame said:
Nice video Brad:wink: Way to shut out the distractions i was two tables away and heard the camera going off 100 shots a second:grin: They couldnt have got a better person way to go!!
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Thanks for the kind words. I remember seeing you that night but I haven't spotted you in the video.

It was a distraction being filmed & photographed. I'm lucky I played as good as I did.

Most of the shots you see, I ended up getting out. But the way it is edited, its hard to see that. There are so many angles and breaks, and times when he cuts out in the middle of a run.

I'd love to have access to all of the footage and be able to edit it myself. I could make it look like I'm supposed to beat Efren.
 
Brad...Not with the way your cue flies up in the air! :eek::grin: Pool school could fix that, and THEN you might be able to beat Efren! :grin: Nice story, and great video! Well done!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Cuaba said:
I'd love to have access to all of the footage and be able to edit it myself. I could make it look like I'm supposed to beat Efren.
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Scott Lee said:
Brad...Not with the way your cue flies up in the air! :eek::grin: Pool school could fix that, and THEN you might be able to beat Efren! :grin: Nice story, and great video! Well done!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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I wasn't going to mention that... or the little steering move on at least one of the shots. :D

I did forget to mention that you did a very nice job on the voice over Brad. They picked the right guy.
 
Don't Remind Me....

Scott Lee said:
Brad...Not with the way your cue flies up in the air! :eek::grin: Pool school could fix that, and THEN you might be able to beat Efren! :grin: Nice story, and great video! Well done!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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You are correct.

20 years ago I was taking lessons from Mark Wilson and my fundamentals were much more sound. Now the bad habits are creeping back into my game.

But now I play for enjoyment and I'm not as motivated to try to play perfect.

After watching the video, it probably wouldn't hurt to work on a few things though.
 
Brad...It also goes to show ya...you don't have to have perfect form to pocket balls...and RUN OUT! LOL:grin: That said, Mark is probably shuddering when he watches your video! :grin: Truthfully, even now, 20 years later, all that could be corrected in a few short hours of lessons (and a couple of weeks of disciplined practice)!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Cuaba said:
You are correct.

20 years ago I was taking lessons from Mark Wilson and my fundamentals were much more sound. Now the bad habits are creeping back into my game.

But now I play for enjoyment and I'm not as motivated to try to play perfect.

After watching the video, it probably wouldn't hurt to work on a few things though.
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Another Critic?

JimS said:
I wasn't going to mention that... or the little steering move on at least one of the shots. :D
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Man, this is a tough crowd.

I forwarded the video to several friends, some of whom have never seen me play pool. They were impressed.

So far AZ'ers have told me I have a "stutter stroke", my cue "flies up in the air", and I have a "steering move."

The sad thing is you are all right. I should stick to trying to impress nits.
 
My Worst Fear

Scott Lee said:
Brad...It also goes to show ya...you don't have to have perfect form to pocket balls...and RUN OUT! LOL:grin: That said, Mark is probably shuddering when he watches your video! :grin: Truthfully, even now, 20 years later, all that could be corrected in a few short hours of lessons (and a couple of weeks of disciplined practice)!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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Man, if Mark watched that video he would probably cry.

You guys are shaming me into wanting to fix things.
 
Cuaba said:
Man, this is a tough crowd.

I forwarded the video to several friends, some of whom have never seen me play pool. They were impressed.

So far AZ'ers have told me I have a "stutter stroke", my cue "flies up in the air", and I have a "steering move."

The sad thing is you are all right. I should stick to trying to impress nits.
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Hey.. nobody loves ya like ya mama do... or like AZ does.
 
Don't fix a damned thing- I need the six to beat you as it is (maybe the seven if I'm having a good day...):wink:
 
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