Recent content by Run Out Player

Hi Niel, I've been aware of AZB for some time but I haven't been actively reading the threads the last year or two as I slowed down and pretty much all together stopped playing. But I have the bug again and I think the break has actually helped me in that I have more patience and discipline...

"Point your thumb straight down to the ground...STRAIGHT DOWN!" Greyghost

I'd just like to clarify what is being advocated here on AZB... I understand not wanting to do it on 95% of your shots and keep your mechanics consistent & fundamental. I was told by probably the best player I've come in contact with that on certain shots that require english your can twist...

It appears to be a bit a catch 22... If playing professional pool actually paid a large portion of the pros a good living (mortgages & retirement) then maybe their would be a change in the public perception. "Man I want to grow up to be a pool player so I can have a nice house and car!" instead...

I know Pool has been coined "Gentlemen's game" but I'm not sure so anything has changed over the past 100 years. At least from what I've read in books about stories of people playing in past era's. There were scheisters' and good guys back in the day. Greanleaf mentored Mosconi, Hoppe mentored...

I think there is more to it than just the gambling. You don't see Ping Pong, Badmiton or Chess taking off either. Your average person can't understand or appreciate pool because they have absolutely no idea of the concentration and discipline involved. Your average person can't see or admire the...