Should I make a pool guide for bar players?
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Why the f*ck would anyone want that?
People who think they know enough about something that they share without anyone asking are usually the idiots who know the least.
Fool, drop this dumb sh*t. Use the forum to learn how to play and post about things that will actually help your game. You will be so much more cool that with your gay literature.
Schmuck.
People who think they know enough about something that they share without anyone asking are usually the idiots who know the least.
Fool, drop this dumb sh*t. Use the forum to learn how to play and post about things that will actually help your game. You will be so much more cool that with your gay literature.
Schmuck.
Actually, not a bad idea. Your say guide for bar players, not bar table players. Some bars in my area have 8 and 9 foot diamonds.
You will never be able to make a universal set of rules for bars.
It is not about the rules of the game, it is about the rules of being in a bar.
A few rules I would suggest.
Use quarters that are painted so some asshole does not claim them to be theirs.
Always have a bunch of friends with you so some asshole with liquid courage does not start a fight with you over a few lost games.
Always act like it was a lucky shot when you cut that ball down the rail becaue you know how to do that.
Chalk your cue and then tap it on the edge of the table or blow on it to get off the extra chalk you don't need. Smear hand chalk all over your hands up to your elbows and be sure and leave plenty of that on the table so you fit in.
Bang the balls, don't float the cue over for the next shot, hit it hard and learn how to go three rails for shape on the next shot and act like you got lucky.
You will never be able to make a universal set of rules for bars.
It is not about the rules of the game, it is about the rules of being in a bar.
A few rules I would suggest.
Use quarters that are painted so some asshole does not claim them to be theirs.
Always have a bunch of friends with you so some asshole with liquid courage does not start a fight with you over a few lost games.
Always act like it was a lucky shot when you cut that ball down the rail becaue you know how to do that.
Chalk your cue and then tap it on the edge of the table or blow on it to get off the extra chalk you don't need. Smear hand chalk all over your hands up to your elbows and be sure and leave plenty of that on the table so you fit in.
Bang the balls, don't float the cue over for the next shot, hit it hard and learn how to go three rails for shape on the next shot and act like you got lucky.
Sorry but I don't get it.
To everybody else:
I'm starting to doubt I'll ever write something like this. If there is already so much material made by better and more competent players and writers, then I think it would be a wasted effort. Don't get me wrong, I'd be happy to help anyone out, but I'm not sure if I have a lot of things to say about something many others have already analyzed years ago. Maybe I'll only write a longer post here about my personal experiences, and mix in some strategy and advice there, so at least people here could use it if they want to. Thanks to everyone for your responses :wink:
I am so lost you say your going to write a book if you have the time as if if writing a book is something someone just casually does during their free time. Most people write about things that they are very knowledgeable of yet you have stated that you know nothing about technical aspects of pool. I would work on building your understanding of pool and everything in general regarding pool. Then after you done that found something missing that you believe would be very valuable to players. Write it and let a few of your closest friends give you feedback before you make your objective public. This is pool the bs dont fly around here.
What a pointless and straight up rude response.
it might look that way, but you weren't here for Poolkiller's- oops I mean push& pools bar player manifesto last year. I'll try to dig up the thread.
Maybe he was...
Does anyone know what the best tip for my cue is?
lol touché. maybe you're onto something
A couple of points. I don't think this guy sounds anything like Poolkiller, but regardless I don't know if it's fair to jump down his throat until we have more knowledge. To the OP I wouldn't be interested in such a manual and neither would most others here. We're not casual players. Also I'm afraid casual players wouldn't be interested either. That being said you don't have to be an expert on a subject to write a book, especially one that is less about instruction and more about norms, etiquette, and rules. . That's why it's called research.
Actually a book of pool stories that happen in bars with players that make up rules and games that go on there may be interesting to read. Like someone taking a trip to visit bars across the country and playing/watching the locals, noting what rules they use, how good their best player is, how many times they use the pool tables as beer coasters.
Well this is a great idea! If I ever do this, I might write a booklet about my pool experiences since the beginning, including the players I played, the bars I visited, the equipment they had, the rules, interesting matches and everything. I might mix in some advice as well. Thanks for the inspiration hang-the-9 :thumbup:
No, but I can assure you that the best cue is the one you don't own yet. Always and forever.
Throw Momma
I think you should do this, but you may want to consider a Nome de plume.
I think you should do this, but you may want to consider a Nome de plume.
i say do it. lots of bars would love to have 8 ball bar rules. pros like to have ball in hand with a scratch. bar players stay behind the kitchen. there are other different rules.
go for it, try it.
go for it, try it.
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