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I think the rules have developed to the point that they're at because most people want to be honest and they will play that way. Without a ref watching every shot, there's nothing but honesty and honor keeping people from cheating. Fortunately, the number of people willing to be deceptive is...

Don't really need a chalk anyway. Most tables are pre-marked with these things called "diamonds". All you need to do is aim at them and the ball goes right to it. Almost every time! :grin:

I foul sometimes and don't notice or don't have position to see. Usually on soft shots. Though once I was told that I brushed the cueball with my tip on a warm up stroke - missed that too. I need to get my eyes checked. So what happens if I don't see see the foul? And what happens when a...

Great post. I found another of Helaine Garren's photographs which she called the best photo she took there. It captures a terrific moment, I think we've all lived through. IMG not working? but here's the link: https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*iuzrUipJdxwTcMsDOSUvdQ.jpeg What do you...

From my understanding, you have to be getting consistent views in the millions to make a living off of YouTube. And then you can make a very comfortable living. You might be able to add a couple hundred dollars to your monthly income with a lot of work and luck but you could easily make more...

I like that a lot. Thanks!

Might make a slip-stroke weird to execute.

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I think the only way to deal with nerves is to frequently put yourself in situations where you're nervous. After a time, you'll expect the nerves, you'll be familiar with them and they'll stop affecting you. My wife is a professional musician, she says everyone is nervous before a concert. But...

Hypothetical. Race to 7. 9 ball. You set the stakes. I'm asking for one on the wire, all the breaks and the last 3 plus one additional push during each rack. What's your bet and your speed. Just asking :wink:

Unfortunately, I've seen that miss too many times!

Go Corey! Make USA proud!

I was cheering for Corey but this makes me wish Shane had won. Class act all around.

We won Summer 9 ball so we're qualified for the LTCs in June. Week 5 of Fall session and we're first in both 8 and 9 ball so far but we're having some problems filling out our roster (oddly enough). Personally, I went up to a 6 in 9 ball last winter and am struggling to win against other 6s...

One thing I've done for years to get a good feel for cueball control is to play a game with myself where I put a single ball on the table and try to scratch off of that ball. Keep score of how many you can make in a row. Start with CB behind the string and OB a half diamond off the center foot...

Were there any accu-stats calculated for the match. That would be a good way to measure the affects of luck.

Terrific observations and I think you are absolutely correct on your assessments. There is a cultural difference in the US - where using a rest is considered a "crutch" - that is not present in other cultures. I was in Vegas this August for the APA Nationals and couldn't help but note that the...

I think it really comes down to comfort. When I was first learning, the closed bridge was very uncomfortable. My fingers just didn't stretch that way but I was determined to include it in my skill set and spent time away from the pool table just holding a pen or pencil in that hand in a closed...

8 requires a very different mind and skill set than rotation games. You not only have to know how to run out but also when you can't run out and when to stop pocketing balls. I've seen so many great shooters fail at 8 ball because they end up running all their easy balls and leave their...

Pool and Reality TV were just waiting to find each other. So much drama in a money game. Best of luck and here's hoping it's a big success.