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eddie0776

eddie0776

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With all the talk about how good or bad some people play, I think we should post up some videos of how we play. I have several on youtube I will post as soon as I figure out how to.
 
I think a better idea would be to set up a series of AZ benchmark tests. You would know who passed and failed the tests watching videos linked to their profile.

Then again, that sounds like a recipe for disaster. Chest-puffing is here to stay no matter what.
 
nrhoades said:
I think a better idea would be to set up a series of AZ benchmark tests. You would know who passed and failed the tests watching videos linked to their profile.

Then again, that sounds like a recipe for disaster. Chest-puffing is here to stay no matter what.
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N ot a bad idea...

Pete
 
I know we have players on here, but we have some keyboard warriors too. How can we set up this benchmark? 9 ball ghost? 10 ball ghost? straight pool? I am no pro, but not afraid to show how I play either.
 
There are some videos in the instruction area of people, I only have one of me where I was playing my son on a 7' and I also missed a ball on purpose to let him shoot, so it's not a very good example as I usually play on a 9 footer, and at least "TRY" not to miss hehe.

I have not beaten the ghost past the 7 ball one, but also have not tried often with the 9-ball or 10 ball ghost.

I do have over a 60% won games stat in the Masters USAPL league I play in which is an invite only league with better players, and am ranked 2nd in the "top shooter" stats. Funny thing about that top shooter is the guy above me I beat both times we played with me giving him a spot due to our ratings. Although I do not have the best won/loss ratio in the league, they count how often you play and by how much you win in the top shooter standings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFBzXAXuuy8
 
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How do you post a link to youtube? When I copy and paste it, it's not a link just letters.
 
Only watched the first link, but great playing. That looks like a really nice poolroom. They don't always play that kind of music I hope
 
hang-the-9 said:
You look like you are very used to playing on that table. Don't post this in the instructor forum though, one stroking and coming into the shot sideways LOL, good results though :thumbup:
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I Have played this way for 26 years and have tried to change I just can't. I had a shoulder replacement in 2001 and have limited mobility in my left shoulder so the longer I stay down the more it hurts. But thanks!
 
PocketSpeed11 said:
Only watched the first link, but great playing. That looks like a really nice poolroom. They don't always play that kind of music I hope
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No thank God! Very diverse group. Most of the time I use my ear buds due to the music. Great room though.
 
eddie0776 said:
I Have played this way for 26 years and have tried to change I just can't. I had a shoulder replacement in 2001 and have limited mobility in my left shoulder so the longer I stay down the more it hurts. But thanks!
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26 years of playing! You look hardly that old in the video LOL. You play good, just not very "standard" :-)
 
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My speed

Here is a pic of my speed!
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Oh wait..... I did not read this correct....
 
hang-the-9 said:
26 years of playing! You look hardly that old in the video LOL. You play good, just not very "standard" :-)
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Thanks! I wish I was that young I'm almost 40 now. No I'm not your standard player, but it works I guess I generally beat the ghost in 9 ball.
 
I think beating the ghost is an interesting (and practical) metric of how well someone plays. It would make handicapping easy. I beat the 9b ghost but not the 10b. He beats the 7b ghost but can't go any higher. So he gets the last 2.

But, what do you think a standard 'ghost race' should be? Beating the ghost in a race to 5 is not the same as in a race to 11... or even 20.

I'd think 11 is a good figure, since it's sort of the highest race you'll see in a pro event outside of a TAR match. If you can beat the ghost going to 11, you probably can beat it going to any higher number... until fatigue sets in.
 
CreeDo said:
I think beating the ghost is an interesting (and practical) metric of how well someone plays. It would make handicapping easy. I beat the 9b ghost but not the 10b. He beats the 7b ghost but can't go any higher. So he gets the last 2.

But, what do you think a standard 'ghost race' should be? Beating the ghost in a race to 5 is not the same as in a race to 11... or even 20.

I'd think 11 is a good figure, since it's sort of the highest race you'll see in a pro event outside of a TAR match. If you can beat the ghost going to 11, you probably can beat it going to any higher number... until fatigue sets in.
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In the video I was playing 5 ahead for a bill. I like 5 ahead because you have to win not edge out....you know what I mean? Hill Hill with the ghost vs 5 ahead beating the ghost is something different.
 
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