"D" players need not apply? Just asking or do they pay more or less? :grin:
If you are an A B or C player
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Joe T
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Everyone is welcome, nobody is barred or handicapped. The goal is to unite some good rooms and players to form a solid base to grow from while trying to raise our general level of play. "American Billiard Club League"
Thanks for the positive response, Joe. I was just being a bit of a wise ass. I already had responded to the thread that at $20 any player should welcome the opportunity to play above their ability as a learning experience. A great deal to say the least. :thumbup:
Make it $100 and include a video tape
Hell yes I would. Seems like $20 for a few hours would be way too cheap, and not give enough incentive to the pro player. No show would be the theme...would you show? I would say, to make it a cool hundred and include 30 min play, and 30 min instruction on subject of pro's choice based on what he saw in he participant during the 30 min of play.
Also, include a video tape of the hour...it feels better walking away with something tangible for your money. Great idea. 8 hours=800.00
Shouldn't expect a pro to WORK for anything less than that.
Hell yes I would. Seems like $20 for a few hours would be way too cheap, and not give enough incentive to the pro player. No show would be the theme...would you show? I would say, to make it a cool hundred and include 30 min play, and 30 min instruction on subject of pro's choice based on what he saw in he participant during the 30 min of play.
Also, include a video tape of the hour...it feels better walking away with something tangible for your money. Great idea. 8 hours=800.00
Shouldn't expect a pro to WORK for anything less than that.
Absolutely.
I like everything about that story
Thanks, I enjoy the memory of it and also enjoyed writing it. I didn't know Nagy had died until I found out in this group. Or maybe I saw it first in a group called alt.obituaries where I visit on occasion for slightly off topic laughs. Anyway, one of those two place I found out about Nagy dying. I read all the stories about the guy, all good, and didn't hesitate to believe them as I often do with post mortum gushing. I didn't know the guy personally but I enjoyed playing him. I'm sure he's not the only nice guy on the tour, but I think the average guy would have either said no or tried to up the bet. Maybe the tux had something to do with it. Like when you wear a tux you cannot possibly cheat somebody or rip them off. Thanks for enjoying my story, I enjoyed that as well.
TJ
If I had enough money I'd be the world's biggest mark. Not really, but I suppose when one has the cash they will find themselves willing to pay for things they might not have considered before. I remember when I worked the games in the carnival for 6 months (not my thing at all), the people who paid to play the games were called marks - nothing shocking about that, but the word was tossed around a lot. One day the guy working the tent with me spotted a straggler coming down the midway and said, "Here comes a mark", and I remember thinking we were the marks, and I told the guy so. Of course he didn't get it. But it's sort of true. If you have to hustle for a living you're on the mark ladder somewhere. I have to admit I've backed away from big money games with equal or even slightly lesser opponents because the amount scared me. I admit that. So I can't say I'm a big gambler. Still, regarding the question, would I pay a top player to play him 2 or 3 hours a week - maybe I woud - but I'd rather gamble with the top player than flat out pay him. Let's keep it cheap though. Even if I lose every game, I like feeling like I'm playing for something. I am a mark who can't afford to always fulfill my marky desires.
TJ
Tap, tap, tap. The only reason it might be worth it is for the "c" player to say he played a pro, or just see the "speed" up close and personal. But gain anything, highly doubtful.
Are any pro's really gonna work for $10 per hour ? Hell, I got some gutters that need cleaning for $20 per hour
Gene was every bit as down to earth and genuine as people say. Super nice, the guy would play with anybody. He never passed judgment if you couldn't play, he treated everybody the same. He played with and trained lots of kids in the area, I was one of many. And boy was he amazing to watch! The guy would blast open straight pool racks like you wouldn't believe. He could pick a rack off too, if he felt like it. Though relatively unknown, Gene ran over 400 balls at one time. He will not be forgotten.
Cheap
$20 is way to cheap.. I play a local "A" player even sets for $50 whenever he comes in. I've never beat him yet, but the experience I get from the few hours or so of play is WELL worth the $50.. The $50 he wins keeps him coming back every once in awhile when the action is dried up elsewhere...
$20 is way to cheap.. I play a local "A" player even sets for $50 whenever he comes in. I've never beat him yet, but the experience I get from the few hours or so of play is WELL worth the $50.. The $50 he wins keeps him coming back every once in awhile when the action is dried up elsewhere...
How do I know if I'm a B or A or A+ or A++..... Etc etc..??
Is there a system that I can use To determine my speed/level of play?
Is there a system that I can use To determine my speed/level of play?