Recent content by alphadog

So I have a friend who is ultra competitive. He usually wins our league in wins ,points,average , b-n-r's , ero's. A week ago he is explaining to me that the league operators are changing the way some statistics , like average , is computed. I am listening to him and wondering why he is...

When I find my way out , I can try and research that.

If they "have a hole" , as many times as they feel warrants it.

Do you even play pool? ALL OF THOSE THINGS HAPPEN IN OTHER GAMES.

I think the only shot in 1 pocket that doesn't come up in other games is following a ball in

I wish that was true. The best 9 ball players have vast skill sets. The proof is in how fast they can rise to the top in 1 pkt.

What is the story on thr stage IV shaft?

Is that a $999.99 ballpark special?

I would be surprised if most snooker pros do not know how to avoid the dbl kisses. That being said I commented years ago about how often I see them shoot shots which are inherently prone to the dbl kiss.

It is gambling when you call a ref over and they stand 8 feet from the table with their hands behind their back and as they start to twittle their thumbs they say "OK, go ahead". The shooter triple hits the cueball after which they call " No foul " and then ask what foul you were worried...

Lassiter said you have to play well and get lucky.

My FR is higher then 525 and what Mike did was correct. My point is how much difference there often is within the different levels/flights in tournaments.

Oh , yes you were criticizing. A well thought out post.

Some who play in Fargo handicapped trnmnts realize they are often far from "fair". No FR and I play in my first Fargo trnmnt at ....Fargo Billiards. I am with Dsnny Olson and Mike knows I am looking for a 1pkt game so he gives me a 526 FR. The top bracket starts at 525.😉 I know Mike is just...