Recent content by Lucasi53

Ride the Nine is main pool room. Has 4 Diamond 9’ tables + about a dozen 7’ tables. Closed on Monday’s. Opens at 2pm on Tuesdays. Opens at 11am all other days. No Monday night tournament. Good place to play but no big action (that I know). Sara Rousey still lives/plays locally but Jason...

You can read a description of play by searching "golf (billiards) on Wikipedia. Some basics: 1- need to play on snooker table (game becomes too easy for good players on regulation table) 2- holes are numbered 1 thru 6 (usually starting on lower right pocket; #2 is lower left pocket; and...

Sounds like you have a good understanding of the game. Also your games include multiple players (not heads-up). A few basics - although sound simple - but always show up: 1- know the rules (playing in the same house should be automatic) 2- know each player's strengths and weaknesses (overall...

I'm thinking you understand the basics of playing golf and hoping to learn moves and strategy, part of the problem is there are no standard/BCA rules. HOUSE RULES apply - and there are literally dozens of variations (fouls, push/no push, rail/no rail, balls removed on fouls, spotting of balls...

Thanks for the responses.

Watching DCC action between Schmidt and Gorst, at different times Schmidt placed his hand on the table and "rubbed" the cloth towards his hole. He was not cleaning/removing anything, but rather "grooving" the felt in his favor. Never really thought about it before, but how is this allowed...

Correct thinking. Usually, the best defense is leaving your opponent a shot he "thinks" he can make (stealing a quote from my brother).

The game forces you to think. So many options. Every ball is "live". Balls can be pocketed in different ways and each player has their own strengths and weaknesses. Similar patterns occur, but again, each player makes their choice. So many rotation players find the game slow and boring...

Sad to learn that services for Michael were yesterday. Most of the top players and certainly those in the Midwest have played at Michael's Billiards in Fairfield, Ohio. Not a fancy place, but if you wanted a clean comfortable place to play with good tables, equipment, and good competition -...

After seeing Henessee at the Midwest Regional and his 7 hour 10-ball match (race to 13), these remarks about slow 1p are hypocritical. It was disgusting to watch.

In addition/clarify to previous post: 1-all players start the game by shooting from the "D". all players will shoot from the "D: following a scratch CB 2-each player must contact their ball first. other balls moved after legal contact will remain in new position - even if CB scratches 3-if...

The first rule in GOLF is "House Rules Govern". There are no set rules and every pool room has its own set. We played a "friendly" game for hours in Springfield, MO during the 90's at $3/50 ($3 for game/.50 per foul). Differing from others, some of our basic rules: 1-players would draw pea...

mental mistake My first thought was SF made a mental mistake - thinking ER would have the same shot/decision and forgot about the ball coming on the spot. PT109 said the same scenario presented itself a year ago with same result. This gave ER a free shot (although not easy). Didn’t make...

Much of the depth of learning must start with your definition of "beginner". Are you just learning about pool and interested in a game other than 8-ball or rotation games; or an experienced player with basic knowledge and ability wanting to learn 1-pkt? The books mentioned will help all...

The original question is asking about the cameras (using a small lens) that was actually mounted inside the pocket at slate level. It showed the object ball rolling into/towards the pocket (coming right at you). A different view, but usually worthless in my opinion. You do not see the actual...