Does playing Pool with Families or Friends mess up your real game??

[iusedtoberich]

No. When playing with family or coworker bangers, just have as much fun as you can and bang the balls around yourself.

 

[gregcantrall]

you had something to prove after bragging
you were not with family to have fun

Well, yeah ☺ The adults don't get the same as the children. The age and level of interest makes it a full spectrum of activities avaliable. The todlers get something to stand on and I shag balls for them as they roll em around by hand.

 

[skogstokig]

Definitely the time to practice a handy skill to have.
You don't have to be lights-out good with your opposite hand to play the occasional near the side rail shot that you can't reach with your normal hand.
Quickly switch and play the shot as if it's no big deal.
Often your opponent can't do that. Makes you better than him!

best i've done is a BNR left handed. but you gotta keep that oiled up, if you stop practicing it it will soon get rusty. i think extensions has made players less prone to play opposite handed these days

 

[GoldCrown]

It is hard for me to play with anyone who doesn't play well.

It gets old slaughtering baby seals and I lose interest.

I like playing people who shoot run-out pool.

I enjoy playing against strong(er) players. I'm not supposed to win... I enjoy the learning experience and knowing I have to concentrate/focus. I have a family member that loves to play however the phone is out and I do not like that. I'm good with beginners if they are listening and serious about playing pool not skeeball.

 

[gregcantrall]

best i've done is a BNR left handed. but you gotta keep that oiled up, if you stop practicing it it will soon get rusty. i think extensions has made players less prone to play opposite handed these days

While not family I made friends with the Vietnamese community in Bellevue WA. My skill level was significantly higher so I had a personal rule for the 9 ball ring games I was accepted in. It was to ride the 9 at every opportunity and never make 3 in a row without riding the 9. Well when that was still too strong I offered to play left handed. That didn't last long either. They did get their money's worth as they did learn at 1 and 2 and then go to Tacoma and play within the Asian community for 50 a game.
The Left handed play did last long enough for it to become equal to my Right.

 

[straightline]

While not family I made friends with the Vietnamese community in Bellevue WA. My skill level was significantly higher so I had a personal rule for the 9 ball ring games I was accepted in. It was to ride the 9 at every opportunity and never make 3 in a row without riding the 9. Well when that was still too strong I offered to play left handed. That didn't last long either. They did get their money's worth as they did learn at 1 and 2 and then go to Tacoma and play within the Asian community for 50 a game.
The Left handed play did last long enough for it to become equal to my Right.

Power strokes either way? My left hand is still weak like that.

 

[9BallKY]

My real game is messed up no matter who I play