Fargo rating progression rate

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dfreshlv

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As a relatively new pool player/hobbyist I’m curious as to how much one might roughly progress in Fargo rating within a year or a few years with several hours of focused practice per week and weekly league play/matches.
Obviously there are numerous factors at play but I’ve trained in a number of sports throughout my life and I am of the opinion that we have “soft caps” that we can reach with just a modicum of effort and discipline and then “hard caps” that require full commitment to the sport i,e. professionals.
If say right now I’m in the low 500 range is it realistic to think I could move up to the low 600 range in a year or two if I’m working on the right things? I’m just try to get a sense of what is achievable for an average player/person who doesn’t have the time or commitment to play pool 5 times a week or more. Any opinions are appreciated.
 
Maybe. There's also a hard cap based on physical ability.

A lot of people overestimate their ultimate/physical abilities...

I could practice basketball with the best coaches on earth for the rest of my life, but this 68 year old white boy with a 7" vertical ain't ever playing for the Nicks! 😁
 
dfreshlv said:
As a relatively new pool player/hobbyist I’m curious as to how much one might roughly progress in Fargo rating within a year or a few years with several hours of focused practice per week and weekly league play/matches.
Obviously there are numerous factors at play but I’ve trained in a number of sports throughout my life and I am of the opinion that we have “soft caps” that we can reach with just a modicum of effort and discipline and then “hard caps” that require full commitment to the sport i,e. professionals.
If say right now I’m in the low 500 range is it realistic to think I could move up to the low 600 range in a year or two if I’m working on the right things? I’m just try to get a sense of what is achievable for an average player/person who doesn’t have the time or commitment to play pool 5 times a week or more. Any opinions are appreciated.
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From what you've described, NO. League play is virtually worthless. If you're a low 500 you're better than most league players already and will learn nothing except maybe some bad habits.

Playing tournaments or matches with better players would be more helpful. But a few hours per week just won't do it. I'd say the minimum would be 15 hours per week and even then you'd need to be doing it correctly which you're unlikely to know exactly what to do.

The jump from 500 to 600 is immense for a part time player.
 
sparkle84 said:
The jump from 500 to 600 is immense for a part time player.
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This ^^^^

A buddy of mine broke 500 2 years ago. Right after that he put in his own 9' Diamond table. He told me his goal was to be at 600 in a year.

He plays league twice a week, the occasional tournament, and probably bangs them around at home an hour a day...

Now, two years later, he's at 515.
 
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