So apparently I'm a D player

Straightpool_99 said:
Bad enough to get action, good enough to win. I like it. Stealing it, hehe:grin:
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thats why i said it, you dont have to steal it, its yours:), i said it earlier today too. Its a old line I actually forgot that popped into my head today. I wish I could play pool like I can craft words. Then I'd play to good to get action and not good enough to give up the nuts. or something like that.


on the square i'm a B+ player, at the Derby one night i was full of moonshine and didnt make 4 balls in a row(9 ball) in 5 hours, i ran 3 one time. was playing for $5,000 races to 6 in a partners game. I was F- player that night, i dont hold my liquor very good, i rarely drink.
 
Eagleshot said:
You are not a D player (based on the info provided).

D players don't beat the 9 ball ghost in races on a 9 ft table......ever

Work on your break and check to make sure the rack is tight.

Also try the BU exams Dr. Dave recommends for accurate "speed" gauging.

Do the 10 ball ghost drill once or twice a week. Your average will come up from 30 pretty quick.
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Ever, never, when ever. Eagleshot has a bit of game in him. We're gonna all chip in for a crying (micro-fiber of course) towell. ;)

If you're beating the 9 ball ghost with regularity, even if on buckets, you're at least a B+. On tighter pockets, at least an A-.
 
Straightpool_99 said:
I don't do too much drinking myself anymore, but I do enjoy a couple of beers. Strangely I seem to play pretty much the same when I am drunk. I made my biggest score ever almost blind drunk, the table was litterally spinning before my eyes. The amount I won was a pathetic 1500 dollars lol, but a big score for me especially at that time. I am small time, and I know it.:wink: I don't like playing single sets for high amounts of money, don't have the nerves or the cash lol.
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If I drink one beer i'm shot, cant make a ball. I have seen some guys play better the more they drink. I suppose its different for everyone. I dont like playing sets for high $$$ anymore because if you lose where or when is the next game going to be??? and who??. I perfer to play by the game nowadays or a ahead set(if i have to play a set). I havent been in big action in a year, most i bet in the last year was $400/game 1P-not bad but not big.
 
10 ball is all about the break and getting a good spread. I doubt anyone but the top pros could beat the ghost if they had several clusters to break out in every rack. Play around with break position until the balls spreads well and you should be on your way. Magic rack helps too.
 
Wait a minute, your name is straightpool_99. Forget all that carnival ball rotation crap.

Two questions for you. What is your high run in straight pool? In any given game to 100 points, how many balls do you honestly consider yourself a favorite to run?

9 ball.........10 ball....... :slap:
 
Straightpool_99 said:
I've been feeling really good about my game lately, defeating the 9 ball ghost in races to 10 several times, and coming close when I didn't so I decided to try the 10 ball ghost test. Couldn't find it before I went out but I seem to remember it was 10 ball ghost race to 10, scratches count -2 and all balls pocketed counts towards your score. I must add I rarely play 10 ball. edit: (table specs Brunswick Crown 9foot, slightly less than 4,5 inch pockets)
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FYI, here's the 10-ball ghost rules and rating system.

Straightpool_99 said:
So I'm using the magic rack and on my first break try to pocket the second ball in the side. I park my cueball in the center of the table and it gets kicked in the side pocket and I come up dry on the break. The 2 ball is clustered up with 3 other balls and the one is on the other side of the table. I pocket the one, contact the cluster but the two is not makeable. Score -1.
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It is actually better to use a controlled break with the 10-ball ghost drill to get a good spread and to mostly eliminate the risk of scratching. Because you get ball in hand after the break, there is no need or real advantage to pocketing balls on the break. Crushing the break can result in a scratch (either direct or via an unfortunate kick) and possible ball clustering.

To get a more consistent and reliable measure of your overall playing "speed," I would recommend the Billiard University (BU) playing ability exams. If you try them out, please consider posting scores (and videos if available) on the BU thread.

Regards,
Dave
 
Tramp Steamer said:
Go find a C player and play him a race to whatever. If he cleans your clock then you're a D player. If, however, you clean his, then you're at least a C.
We've all had to start somewhere. :)
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Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...sea.

Fish

Bait

Catch...I get it :eek:
 

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Island Drive said:
Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...sea.
Fish
Bait
Catch...I get it :eek:
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I will never see a seaside scene that's more serene
than pictured here upon my screen.
The sun so bright, the waters calm, a lonely sneaker's master gone.
Where could he be, this man from the sea? Gone home, perhaps, for a cup of tea?
Nay, dear friends, he's in a room. A darkened place that hints of doom.
For as we see he tries to be a wee bit better than a C,
but fails and falters, and remains a D. :)
 
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Straightpool_99 said:
I would say I am a clear favourite to run at least 30, thats for sure I play very conservatively, playing safe whenever I feel I'm on shaky ground, perhaps even too conservatively, I kind of use up a lot of innings and it has been backfiring on me a lot.

I play rotation games stricktly as a means of improving my shotmaking and for gambling purposes. I run 50s quite often but I wouldn't say I am a favourite to run it. My high run is only 71 and has been forever (ended on a safe, hehe), so I guess the name is kind of misleading, huh?:sorry:

When I joined AzB i picked a name with straightpool in it, but I had to pick a number. I didn't give a whole lot of thought to the name. So my mission should probably be to really earn my nickname:wink: I honestly feel that I'm on the verge of breaking my high run record, I have been close now several times recently, but I have choked every time :mad: . I do tend to take straightpool more seriously than 9 or 10ball, I guess maybe thats why. Perhaps I should add a signature line: "caution: misleading name".
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LOL, we play pretty close.:) My high is only 78 and mid 30s to 40 something would be the most I'd bet on myself running in any random game these days.

I play about 5 or 6 hours a week and that really plays hell with my touch, but I can't make myself like 9 or 10 ball. I sometimes wish I could. I'd get out and play these kids if I could endure that crash and bang game.

I'm not good enough for 9 ball. I'm jealous of the guys who can enjoy that game.

Great play! enjoy.
 
Straightpool_99 said:
dr_dave said:
FYI, here's the 10-ball ghost rules and rating system.

It is actually better to use a controlled break with the 10-ball ghost drill to get a good spread and to mostly eliminate the risk of scratching. Because you get ball in hand after the break, there is no need or real advantage to pocketing balls on the break. Crushing the break can result in a scratch (either direct or via an unfortunate kick) and possible ball clustering.

To get a more consistent and reliable measure of your overall playing "speed," I would recommend the Billiard University (BU) playing ability exams. If you try them out, please consider posting scores (and videos if available) on the BU thread.
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Well, according to the ranking on your site I'm a D-D+ player. Oh, Dr. Dave how could you :D Its official folks, the voice of science and reason on AzB has spoken!:wink:
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The 10-ball ghost rating system is not mine. I just have it summarized on my website.

Straightpool_99 said:
I will take your test. Won't post videos on the forum, though. The billiards community where I live is small, and I would be instantly identified. I love AzB, because I can discuss the sport I love and vent about stuff, while beeing anonymous. There are some unpleasant characters I've played with sometimes, and I certainly don't want them to harass me on the forum. This is my happy place:)
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If you practice the BU Exam drills and put in a good effort, I would expect your BU rating to be fairly accurate. There is much less randomness and variability as with the 10-ball ghost drill.

I look forward to seeing your score posted on your "happy place."

Regards,
Dave
 
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