Recent content by sparkle84

This was in the 2021 American 14.1 tournament not the International. It would be helpful to give the time this occurred so we don't have to search the whole video to see exactly what you're talking about. Thanks.

Little off topic Billiards but I was wondering if you'll be playing in the International. Right down the road for you and a good opportunity to display your talents and maybe pick up a few students.

The key word in this thread is 'Micro'. Talking about tip gap or wrist movement, bridge, front or back hand, stance or any other aspect of fundamentals isn't really germane to a discussion about "micro adjustments" The amount of adjustment here is so small as to be non existent (1/64th of an...

Are you saying an adjustment is fine as long as it occurs only during the final stroke? Is that during the final back and forward stroke or just the final forward stroke? Either way, I don't think it's a good idea and I could be mistaken but I don't think it's what the OP is getting at...

Amen to that. Shaws table was ridiculously easy, as was Schmidts. At the Mosconi exhibitions I saw, in my home room, the table I played on almost daily, the conditions were definitely not conducive to running balls.

I don't know about the forum maturing but it looks like you've got your priorities straight. Talking about your life, not getting back into pool but good luck with both.

Where've you been my friend. It's been years.

There've been a few but the one I found most disturbing was Shaw's tirade against Earl in the 2016 World 14.1 at Steinway. His actions were deplorable.

A good percentage of the time the commentators don't have a view of the table and are watching the same screen that you are. They may have more viewpoints (multiple screens) that you may not see unless they switch it. IMO that's not the main problem with most commentary but I understand what...

You're doing a lot of things well. Good shotmaker, walk the table, check angles, excellent focus when down on the ball. You are pretty slow and deliberate, not good rhythm. May be something to work on as you progress. Your shot selection seems fair to good. It's tough to assess due to the...

I think you should post any decent run no matter the length. Plenty of people enjoy them and might learn something that helps them. Another possibility is they may offer advice to help you improve your own game. Glad you found out about follow on break shots. Many players never learn that it...

2 things. In 3 cushion, type of shot determines amount of English. ( As well as speed) As it relates to this thread however, comparing carom and pool tables is pointless. They play much different.

As others have stated, addressing problems quickly is essential. In order to do that certain skills are needed. From what I saw I think you'll need to rethink a few things. Correct me if I'm wrong but what stood out the most while observing you play was an almost complete lack of use of...

Gorst has 3 drills on his YouTube that are ridiculously hard.

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