The tournaments here in the east coast (Canada) are FR based entries. It brings out alot of players for the events and they have cue raffles, 50/50 draws, 10 ball break n run that gets up to $700/ball. They also pay out to the top 3 low FR players
Wow! I haven't seen Paul in at least 25 years and have only messaged him in the past year or two. We go back to 1970 and spent countless nights talking all things pool,life etc. Best wishes to my old friend.
With follow thru to make both balls I'd say the stroke is pretty good and accurate. I line up the shot, take 4-5 waggles (strokes) then close my eyes and take 3-4 more waggles before hitting the CB. I can feel the cue/arm being relaxed and smooth.
I practice this stunning the OB into the top pocket or following the the OB with the CB. My draw shot needs plenty of work. I also try it one handed and with eyes closed for a little fun.
The Rocket started off with a 3-0 lead then basically an uphill battle from there. Let them play for 30 days straight and for big money and the outcome would be different IMO
I find at home I can sit on the couch or on a recliner when I get a little tired and at the poolhall I need a quick smoke break ( I quit smoking perse) and have only smoke 3-4 cigarettes a week. I still enjoy it and down from a pack a day. I get hot flashes from the hormone treatment and when...
I'm going on 73 and hate to say it but feeling it. I practice ( at home) every day and go to the poolhall every Friday and play with a guy that's 83. I'm good for the 3 hours that we play and am bagged after that. All the events I've played in lately I find I'm waiting a good 5-6 hours to play...
The changing of the guard has come and the current pros are vulnerable to defeat. They're up against young talent that have little fear,break build and once seasoned are gonna be hard to beat.