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I just got word last night about Tony from a mutual friend. I met Tony about 6 or 7 years ago when he was in Fairfield, CA. I didn't know him long but spent quite a bit of time with him as I was also helping him with a couple of projects he had going. He was a character, but I found him to be...

Are there any members going to Family Billiards in San Francisco this weekend or other West coast swing events? :grin-square:

Bava...with tv subscriptions declining, you'd think no one was watching. But it's not completely interest that's gone, it's just relocated elsewhere. Same with pool halls. Slate deliveries may give a clearer picture for your data analysis as there's a lot of home rooms/tables.

I don't think people realize how expensive pool can be as a past time. I believe this is indicative of how good people actually have it. After you invest in the light stuff, like cues, chalk, gloves, etc...the major investment comes once you start playing. You either make a big investment in...

It's called promotion. What pro pool players must understand if they expect to make a livelihood out of pool, is that like all other professional sports, you are in the entertainment business. No pro sport making good money with TV exposure exists for the hardcore, or the purists. It's for...

Often what separates the creame de la creame, in any competition, is the ability to adjust. As someone who plays a few 9ball bar tournaments (race to 2) every week, strategy must be adjusted for those short races where anything can and does end up happening. When it does, you can blame the...

I'd like to see pool and cue sports in general become more accessible to kids, like other school sports. Cue sports have many practical applications of mathematics and science, such as geometry, physics, and even astronomy. Many life lessons can be learned on a pool table too. Cue sports...

To Hustle When I was growing up, I heard the word “hustle” a lot in reference to movement or action. “That kid has hustle”, or “Come on, let’s see some hustle!” I therefore equated hustling as giving or putting in more than the other person to get ahead, and hustlers as those who did exactly...

Yes, thanks for sharing this way back when, PJ. And thanks for the link carteradams. Been on the look out for this book for a good while.

Love this thread! Since I'm just getting good at some of them, they're all my favorite. But right now I'm having fun cutting into a side pocket with inside spin and having the CB change directions off the short rail. Enjoying seeing others examples!

Great experiment you did a couple years ago, gregcantrall...very insightful! Thanks!

When watching pros play, it's important to remember a couple of things. First, they do a lot of things extremely well. Trying to duplicate everything about their game all at once is probably not going to work out too well. So try to pick things one at a time to learn and master. Second...

You got it, but you're an old timer here. :thumbup:

It's just a little tap, tap, tappy. A taparoo.

Lordy, or snap your shaft on the table skirt! Good catch! lol