Not Going To Be Able To Run 100 again

Johnnyt

Johnnyt

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I've tried and tried for a few months to run 100 one more time on the BB. Highest tries were in the 40's with 2/50+ and one 63. It's not going to happen (100), get too sore and tired too quickly. I need more than 45 minutes to an hour each session to get in a good stroke stroke. Oh well, can still run a few racks of 9 ball at 75 years old. Hope everyone had a great Thanks Giving. Johnnyt
 
If you can run a few racks in 9 ball and a 63 in straight pool at 75 then I think you're doing damn good! I'm impressed.
 
I don't believe you. You will wake up one morning feeling better than normal and then we will see the I got to 200 at 75 post.

Keep hitting them good, I only hope to still be able to see the table at 75.
 
maybe you need just your goal to running your age (75) instead of 100. sometimes our brain needs to adjust to our body's limitations. i know 63 wasn't your goal but still 63 mens you can still hit them pretty good. keep on strokin!
 
Johnnyt, how about setting your goal to run your age? That way you'll have 25 more years to run 100!
HappyJack
 
Thanks for the kind words and pep talk. I guess everyone hits a stopping point where they really can see they just don't have it anymore. It's really a sad thing to hit.

I never was more than an "A" player and never wanted to be a pro for one minute. When I was about 15 my Dad took me with him, into NYC from the Island to pick up a top player at that time. When I saw how this guy was living (bed, dresser, small table and a hot plate) I knew pool would just be a hobby/part time job for me. I was making more money on the docks and several other things than most blue collar workers were making with OT.

I can't remember the players name, but I owe him. Johnnyt
 
At 67, I find I lose my "in stroke" feeling after not playing for two days. It takes me c. 4 racks for every day I've skipped playing, to get my previous comfort level back. e.g. Miss 3 days and in c.12 racks I'm back to where I was before the short layoff. I define in stroke or my comfort level as the cue feeling as if it's a part of me; not something distracting in my hands. You??? :shrug:
 
Bob 14:1 said:
At 67, I find I lose my "in stroke" feeling after not playing for two days. It takes me c. 4 racks for every day I've skipped playing, to get my previous comfort level back. e.g. Miss 3 days and in c.12 racks I'm back to where I was before the short layoff. I define in stroke or my comfort level as the cue feeling as if it's a part of me; not something distracting in my hands. You??? :shrug:
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Sounds about right for me too. Johnnyt
 
Johnnyt said:
Sounds about right for me too. Johnnyt
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I'm just the opposite. I can not touch my cue for three, four days, and then pick it up and run out the first rack. I think it all boils down to really knowing what ones fundamentals are and having a solid PSR. I don't have to "get in stroke" , I start out in stroke because I do everything the same everytime.

While I'm done competing, I still have some goals that I would like to accomplish on the table just for my own sake. And am working towards them. Might not get there, but I'm going to keep trying as long as I can.
 
Neil said:
I'm just the opposite. I can not touch my cue for three, four days, and then pick it up and run out the first rack. I think it all boils down to really knowing what ones fundamentals are and having a solid PSR. I don't have to "get in stroke" , I start out in stroke because I do everything the same everytime.

While I'm done competing, I still have some goals that I would like to accomplish on the table just for my own sake. And am working towards them. Might not get there, but I'm going to keep trying as long as I can.
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I use to be like you and run a rack right from the get go but, this arthritis makes every joint in my body stiff. My elbows look like Popeyes. Johnnyt
 
Keep it up..

I'm 65 and it sounds like you would kick my butt on a table, so keep up the good shooting. I would say your way ahead of the average shooter.
 
Johnnyt said:
Thanks for the kind words and pep talk. I guess everyone hits a stopping point where they really can see they just don't have it anymore. It's really a sad thing to hit.

I never was more than an "A" player and never wanted to be a pro for one minute. When I was about 15 my Dad took me with him, into NYC from the Island to pick up a top player at that time. When I saw how this guy was living (bed, dresser, small table and a hot plate) I knew pool would just be a hobby/part time job for me. I was making more money on the docks and several other things than most blue collar workers were making with OT.

I can't remember the players name, but I owe him. Johnnyt
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A few years on the road for me, were enough to see what would be in store later in life, I didn't learn as quickly as you did, but I did turn it around. I know this though, no one plays this game at a high level of play ,if they don't stay at it all the time,,least I needed to do that. I like heading down to my table down stairs and getting what ever I can come up with. Only the mediocre play their best all the time
 
I can't imagine playing at 75.my back aches after a few hours play now. As for running 100. It will come. I haven't played straight pool in God knows how long then one morning I really got the urge to play. 157 on the first attempt whilst in my boxer shorts. Sometimes it's best to not expect and just play because you want to. Lay off the 14.1 for a while and start to get the urge for it... You will soon be making threads about the 200 never coming.
 
Great story young man, I am 88 years old and still play a decent game of pool. I also teach pool in one of the larger pool rooms in Connecticut. When I teach I usually ask what they expect from this game and some times I hear that they want to be a pro. I try to explain to them , at best you will be a low end pro, pay your way to tournaments and hope to win a few dollars. Be happy that you can excel at a very tough sport and enjoy the game. My warm up routine used to be 20 minuted, now it takes that long before I can bend low enough to start. Being able to play well as you get older requires exercise and intensity. Good luck and nice story. Larry, AKA, N.Y. Larry.
 
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Great story young man, I am 88 years old and still play a decent game of pool. I also teach pool in one of the larger pool rooms in Connecticut. When I teach I usually ask what they expect from this game and some times I hear that they want to be a pro. I try to explain to them , at best you will be a low end pro, pay your way to tournaments and hope to win a few dollars. Be happy that you can excel at a very tough sport and enjoy the game. My warm up routine used to be 20 minuted, now it takes that long before I can bend low enough to start. Being able to play well as you get older requires exercise and intensity. Good luck and nice story. Larry, AKA, N.Y. Larry.
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88 ...God Bless You. I spent from 1941 to 1980 in NY. Wonder if we ever played? Johnnyt
 
Jeez, not that I think your greedy or anything but I'm a youthful 66 and if I could run 40's and a 50 it would fulfill a bucket list objective. I just want to go from banger to player.
 
Good job!

The best I ever did was 75 and that was in practice.
I had several over 50 in tournaments.
I had 2 runs over 50 in the last game of the last tournament I played in 1978.
I never played 14.1 again but I think I could have broke 100 if I played in 1997 before I quit playing pool.
A friend wants me to teach him how to play 14.1,
but I don't think I'll ever break 50 again. :(
 
You need to check into one of those CTE classes because some never miss another ball after that. 200 hun may be in sight for you. Throw in TOI and you are good to go.
 
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