I've been cleaning and found my Advanced Byrnes Book
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Do you take psychotropic meds??
That was Bob Jewett Who; early 20th century billiard scholar. I think he was from Hong Kong.
There are so many billiard communities across the world that its a challenge to keep up with everyone.
I've been looking for a scientific billiards community for sometime.
sounds like those guys tried their best to promote pool and invested in the industry.
today's generation: I can only afford to take pictures, post videos online and blog about pool.
I am ask how can today's generations avoid duplicating work of older ones.
What didn't work back then because of limits of the day?
What could work in today's world?
Do we really need a shot clock, or long races, or more cues for different type of shots?
As for my current goals, I will try to post a pool video on my youtube. I will do a quick render and add audio. I am thinking audio should be Hank Williams, not a bunch of bleeping. and I will record normal billiard collisions sounds.,
its easier to show people a physics problem than it is to write about it.
I've been looking for a scientific billiards community for sometime.
sounds like those guys tried their best to promote pool and invested in the industry.
today's generation: I can only afford to take pictures, post videos online and blog about pool.
I am ask how can today's generations avoid duplicating work of older ones.
What didn't work back then because of limits of the day?
What could work in today's world?
Do we really need a shot clock, or long races, or more cues for different type of shots?
As for my current goals, I will try to post a pool video on my youtube. I will do a quick render and add audio. I am thinking audio should be Hank Williams, not a bunch of bleeping. and I will record normal billiard collisions sounds.,
its easier to show people a physics problem than it is to write about it.
Biloxi Boy
Man With A Golden Arm
Let me guess, you must ABd? I do not know what they call it in other disciplines, or at other universities, but, in my world, every venture into research began with, or very early on, involved, what we referred to as a "Literature Search" -- old school, in the stacks, poring through The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature, armed only with three freshly sharpened No.2's and a brand new pack of 3 x 5" index cards. Ahhh -- I love the smell of cedar shavings in the morning.
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stopped at the MS and i am happy with current employment.
i miss solving original math problems which is why billiards became my main hobby.
i always secretly hoped there was a scientific discussion on billiards during matches, to discuss the limits of throw and cut shots while controlling whitey
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Anymore, only serious students of the game read anything. Honestly I think a book can convey knowledge in a concise way, but some things are easier to understand on video. It's like having a friend or coach explain things to you in person. Both have their place, but thinking anyone but the most dedicated students of the game will read a book is probably just wishful thinking.
Books with charts are good because you can lay them out and not have to keep pausing the video.
Biloxi Boy
Man With A Golden Arm
So you knew the answer before you posed the question?
I think Bob Callahan is legit but his posting is not as frequent as Bob Jewett.
Mars Callahan produced a pool movie.
Dr Dave definitely takes an academic approach to his billiards love and sharing it with others.
DrDave uses his college website for billiards.
Bob Jewett is quick to respond to rule book questions for users on the forum.
I bring it up because today's advanced shots are not included in the book.
chris melling 4 rail banking.
Alex pagulayan jump bump shots
banking off the short rail into the side pocket
venom hitting the cue ball while in motion.
Effren has the new corner pocket finish
Jennifer Barretta has spot on the wall
magic rack
and standard breaking in 9ball.
jayson shaw using long rail reverse English.
shane hitting three ball combos the long way.
a new book is needed today.
todays pros are planning multiple points of contact for the cueball
Advanced today is like Quantum of yesteryear.
the basics haven't changed, while the skill level in shot making has increased tremendously.
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You have shown in many of your previous posts that you have no real understanding of pool physics. Your last sentence proves it. It's only easier to show if you can't explain it. There are 1000's of "pro" players who can demonstrate certain effects on a pool table...only a very few who can actually explain it...and do it correctly!
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
I was watching the old Mosconi and Fatts video. I thought the drama over physics felt similar and would be appreciated.
I was wrong.
justnum...Again, your last couple of sentences just shows how out of touch you are with REAL pool. But, it's no different than it was when you first started posting...pretty much clueless.
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Scott