Recent content by Banker Burt

Jam opens a great observation Teach them and they will come... As the House Pro at Hardtimes Billiards, Sacramento we are in our 11th year with Del Campo High School. With over a couple thousand students that have gone through our Billiards PE class, this has not only helped business but is a...

Lesson learned... You seem like a good guy, but gambling etiquette has no boundaries. Every one plays differently and some players have very clever "Moves." If the guy came to play, and was already stuck 200, it sounds as if he was hoping to get a little back. The game was made, someone won...

Feeling somewhat baited, into a lengthy debate, I chose to offer simple answers to your questions.

Etc Not a typo. I call it Edge To Center. Stan and I have only met once and we had a great conversation. It turned out that we had done our homework which revealed the same basic concept with quality results. It is funny how combining millions of years in experience amongst all pool players...

Not wanting to confuse things here but each of us are different, thus each of us have our own unique style. So is our perception of how to cue. With this said, I recommend experimenting with all previous suggestions giving adequate time to evaluate each. Then based on your analysis go with what...

Courtesy of Grady mathews web-site Louie Roberts

St. Louie Roberts Did not know Louie, but do know a loss is a loss regardless of circumstances. To his family and friends it will always be painful, but he will always be remembered for who he was to everyone. For me, I had the opportunity of seeing him play many times. There is nothing I...

"The picture is still crooked, Honey...

Getta Cue This was a fundraiser for UC Davis Breast Cancer Research. Andiamo Sports promoted the event with the Sacramento Kings and Monarchs. It raised over 300K. It was held at the Tsakopoulos Gallery in Downtown Sacramento. I was fortunate enough to be the tournament director. The high...

Best Thread Ever...! Someone on this thread made mention of a table book. I think you should pursue it. Just make sure you get permission from the artist (photographer) and/or give credit on reference page. as well get some legal advise, if you are so inclined to publish a book of pics. My...

These are all awesome posts! Here is my pool room at home. It has been a bed & breakfast stop for Grady Mathews, Mike Masse, Rafael Martinez, Chris MacDonald, Dave Piona, Dave Hemmah, Craig Oden, and many others. Though I would Share...

Training For what it is worth, spend some practice time just hitting the cue-ball around the table. Hit all types of (personally) preferred types of english and have the cue-ball land at exact chosen spots. Push to a rail and freeze it, 1-rail, 2-rails, 3 rails and all kinds of different...

Finally Good for you Jay. There are few people in our world that knows the info and can put it into realistic worlds like you. I am looking forward to hearing more of what you have shared with me over the past 20 years. Another note, I am sure you and Joey A are exhausting all possible...

Stand corrected No excuses other that I am over fifity and it was my first and only meeting with the Shuffetts. And yes, they were top class people. Family, parental support, a very respectful young Landon. Obviously we need more people like the Shuffetts' in our sport thank you for setting...

My name is Bart Mahoney. On another thread about 2007 vs. 2008 business performance, I was compelled to share some info about my position as the House/teaching Pro at Hardtimes, Sacramento. After personally speaking with a room owner from the east coast, who contacted me through the other...