Recent content by sparkle84

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

If you want to improve you need to slow down and think. Pool isn't like riding a skateboard.

People should frame this and put it on the wall next to their table.

It's all a matter of what kind of player you want to be. What you're espousing above is the typical attitude of league players and life long B/C players. Better? It's only better if you're satisfied with being mediocore. So I suppose you're right, most people are unwilling to put in the...

Several dozens? Seriously doubt you've played much straight pool.

I think the other people were Earl, SVB and Ruslan. None of them spent much time at it. BC has said a lot of things about what he's doing (or wants to do) about this challenge thing. Very little (other than Shaw) has ever materialized. As far as a prize being offered, no dollar amount was ever...

Yeah, I'd love to see Kristina do it. She's a superb straight pool player. I'm still hoping also, but given his history don't see it happening.

https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/jayson-shaw’s-832-world-record-is-official.573803/page-9#post-8269394 Post 175 This wasn't the 1st time he's talked about other people making attempts (including women) but nothing ever happens. Wouldn't hold my breath.

Him, maybe. Others, unlikely despite all the past hype.

You need to get with a qualified instructor ASAP .... then listen to what he tells you.

While the general consensus is to stay perpendicular, if you observe a large sample of good players, you'll find that a large majority are usually slightly forward of 90 degrees. I'd advise maybe getting contacts or billiard glasses which might help with your head and upper body movement.

+1. Stalev had the best stroke I've ever seen. You described it perfectly. I heard he used a 25+ oz cue.

One note: These levels are incredibly sensitive. Don't bother trying to get the bubble exactly in the middle. Anywhere inside the viewing port should be ok. Otherwise you'll spend forever trying to get it perfect.

He may be speaking in generalities here. It doesn't apply to this situation. If you were to draw this shot you'd miss the rack entirely. Best thing is hit it with left and go 3 rails for the 2 or 8. With 2 balls over there it increases the margin of error for achieving a favorable result and...

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.