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    League timeouts: advice for team captains

    [/COLOR][/U][/B] I like that idea a lot...but it is not allowed in our in-house league. Is this an APA league, or another well known league? In our league: We get two minutes to coach the player. Three "coaches" per game.....same coach each time. The player asks for the 'coach'. No...
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    Happy Birthday oldzilla

    Just saw this....happy birthday 'zilla'. Oldzilla ...thanks for being such a tireless supporter of our game.:thumbup:
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    (FAQ) How do you use the tangent line?

    [/[/COLOR]U][/B] Depending on your life experiences, occupation, hobbies, etc...recognition and visualization of right angles/90 degrees/tangent lines at the pool table can be easy or not. If one can see that a picture frame is hung 'straight'...close enough in my book. I agree that given a...
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    About a diamond and a half..maybe two....

    That's my opinion too. Limits what can be done shape wise, without blowing the shot. What say the science guys? Is there an optimal distance that accommodates all shot types(cb action)? thanks
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    About a diamond and a half..maybe two....

    For me, this cb to ob distance apart seems to be the 'goldilocks' zone for making balls and manipulating the cb. Seems like most modalities work. Natural rolling cb, force follow, sliding stun, smooth draw, etc. Distances less than about 2/3 of a diamond apart make certain shots more...
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    My Comeback After 18 years Of Not Touching Any Pool Stick

    Welcome and enjoy the reawakening. You're off to a great start.:thumbup:
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    Barry Behrman Passes

    RIP and condolences to the family. You sir, left a wake when you passed through. Thanks for the interest you helped create in the game.
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    Rodney Morris Salute

    Rodney plays like I wish I could practice...so relaxed and casual pace..
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    Give a Shout Out to Person(s) Most Influential in Your Pool Life

    Don Harp of Riverside, Ca area. He played most roadplayers coming thru in the 60's and 70"s. Knew enough to keep a real job while playing some. Wayne Norcross..TD at DannyK's when I met him. Johnson City straight pool player out of New Jersey. Neither suffered fools. But, each was happy...
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    Arturo Rivera passed away

    RIP Arturo Rivera. Out at a Riverside tournament, I actually saw Arturo get upset that the was being slow played by his opponent...had to laugh. He was a good guy...just played slow. But that day not as slow as 'Vince' ..saw a few ring games with Arturo, Morro, Ernesto and King...
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    A quick shout out to my sponsors

    John....getcha a bass boat sponsor.. and Mercury outboards:eek:
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    Spare a thought for Danny Diliberto

    Best wishes. Get well soon. ..when you come to a fork in the road....take it.. thanks Danny-good advice
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    Playing Pool Rehabilitation for Loss of Index Finger and Thumb

    Absolutely, the best well wishes to you. You sound committed to overcoming this. I know that you will. Take care
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    Thank you all...

    Hi Tramp...glad you're back. I'm laggin', but add me to the list that has missed your 'messin' round.:grin-square:
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    Bentwood "BBC Royal" ball rack

    Welcome, long time no hear.. As ever, amazing craftsmanship.
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