Recent content by sparkle84

Good post bbb. Yes, all my comments were made with the straighter shot in mind. Once Bob said the diagrammed shot was impossible and Dq then stated he believed the shot was straighter than he originally thought, I assumed (my mistake) that everyone was viewing the described CB path from that...

Perhaps you could diagram the shot he described along with the path of the CB.

Not sure we're on the same page here. Are you talking about the diagrammed shot? I'm talking about the straighter shot Dq admits to in posts 4&5. Either way, yes, the CB will, basically be coming off the rail at 90 degrees approximate. In both cases, follow has the same characteristics, it's...

Just a couple more points pertaining to this situation. First a question. Are you clear on what actually happened and why? Do you understand what I'm talking about in regards cutting a ball or rail and how that, along with speed, determines the direction of CB curve? If not, say so and I'll...

Yes that's a good way to describe it. In this situation, where the curve occurs after rail contact, I'm not really sure how we could even determine a tangent line.

Yes Bob, I'm aware of that. My reply pertains to the straighter shot which he talked about in post 4.

The CB never lies. Look at it this way: you just learned a new positional shot. Doesn't come up often, but when it does, it can be very useful. You've probably (when the shot's even straighter) experienced scratching in the corner you shot the ball in. That's caused by the same CB reaction you...

When I read the OP my first thought was what's this guys Fargo and what's his pool IQ. Not really enough information but I'm leaning towards the low end. Read the whole thread, which was mostly a bashfest. That's ok, I've done my share of that, though usually not to a new guy. Though it is...

A great player, a great friend, and above all, a great human being. Admired and respected by all who knew him. You will be missed.

I don't call this stuff physics or geometry. I call it "the way the balls work". I remember when you 1st became active here and were struggling and asking a lot of questions. Now 5-6 years later, through help from here and from figuring things out yourself on the table, you're starting ( I...

She on the other hand, hasn't missed a beat

Not sure how you can ascertain what I know or don't know. As to what Bob implied, we'll have to await his input, if he chooses to voice it. I'm not referring to the run as legit or anything else. Haven't watched any of these big runs and probably never will. I have seen snippets of both Shaws...

Note that 160x 5 is 800. So even with 5 fouls he still had a 160 run in there. The top 3 he refers to is in this thread. Pretty obvious if one pays attention. As you're pals with Shaw, who has had some atrocious displays of poor sportsmanship over the years. Just saying.

Gotta luv it.

That's ok. Just means you'll continue to run 20-30 balls.