Recent content by BarTableMan

I had an interesting conversation once with an undrafted football player. He mentioned that at the "PRO" level in any sport, the participants are "genetic freaks". They are all born fast, large, smart, dedicated and practice eager. Sooo...can you practice your game into an 800+ Fargo or...

Recorded and replayed anywhere?

No. Not intentional. Just weird.

I rewatched this "shark moment" numerous times. Horrible! You can even add in captions. She first says to the lady next to her "Watch this." Then sits right back down and says "It worked." Sit the F down and be quiet please.

Is a long draw shot easier with a 12mm compared to a 13mm or is it purely stroke mechanics? Is there science behind this answer? If a mechanical arm used both cues with the same force, would the cue ball draw back the exact same distance?

Not me. This was my first non league tournament. Don't know what an 'Open Speed Player' is.

I competed in my first Fargo rated tournament (650 and under), and I have never had a Fargo number. After the tournament my first Fargo came out as a 700. For an average leaugue player I thought this was excessive. I checked with Fargo and they said it's simple math. Games won %. 70% makes...

If you call "pushout"...can the shot result in ball in hand? Can you foul? If yes...explain how.

Derby for instance...if your are in the 700s Fargo you have a good chance of cashing? The rest...pretty much...NOPE. Am I close?

Just curious what the group thinks...in both cases (break cue and jump cue). Is getting a great outcome from each type of cue 95% shooter technique and only 5% the cue's production properties? Is this close for each type, or are some break cues that much better and some jump cues as well? (I...

I am very surprised not seeing Shane or Corey...8-ball masters.

Valley Bar Box Tip: Quiet down that loud hollow sound when the balls are made. Before you put the slate back onto the box...put as many pillows and blankets as you can inside the table. Make sure they do not interfere with the balls rolling down the tracks. My table is so quiet. Also put a...

Cue piston machine, template for 8-ball rack, same ball order and cue ball in exact same spot for the break. Will you get repeatable results on ball positions after the break or will randomness happen due to chaos for various reasons?

40 years in the APA now. I still love the weekly matches and having fun trips to Vegas 19 times now...too fun! I ignore any drama and just play pool.

You take an average league player (example 4 level APA) and have them practice for 4 hours a day for a year. They must do this on their own with NO outside help. No, books, no DVDs, no YouTube, no teachers, no more league matches, nothing. Does the player move up a level in skill? I say no...