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I think in watching Jayson it is clear he wasn't worried about making optimally correct choices. There is a balancing act between caution and aggression, between strategy and execution. It is clear with this attempt that he believed the key to big runs was to maximize his execution. He did...

I'm looking for 2025 sign up information and, while I see dates listed, I don't see a way to sign up just yet. Last year I got shut out of the pro-am and want to be ready. Am I missing something or is registration not opened yet? Anyone know when that usually opens up?

He ran his Fargorate!

Originally you said "it is my belief that those voting have little or no experience at all playing a 7ft pro cut Diamond. Therefore the final vote count is going to be just about absolutely meaningless." Now you say "maybe there is a point where things don't jive with what "pro speed" players...

Thank you for the positive feedback! 2025 is about to kick off. I'm hungry to make it my best pool year. I look forward to playing the Derby in a few weeks and am adding other good events to my calendar. I'm not for most people. Most people never got the pool bug. Of the few that did, many...

Either that or there are players who play professional speed on both, nail the answer spot on, and it just doesn't jive with what you want to hear. To be fair, I do think people can get carried away. Calling bar tables "kids tables" is an exaggeration for sure. Just wait until you're playing...

I feel like we keep asking the same question with different words. The toughest bar tables are way easier than the friendliest of big tables. This is another version of those people asking if a really, really strong MMA fighter could beat up a silverback gorilla. :rolleyes:

That's where I would put ball in hand.

I remember seeing this, setting it up, and deciding I'd never be able to do it. You almost have me curious enough to try now. I remember being surprised it was possible because I didn't think you could throw the ball much hitting it that firm and thin. Anyway, great shot Bob!

Fair enough. It sounds like we are in agreement on what is possible. I agree that you can reach 700-750 Fargo while working a job, and it sounds like you agree that 800 would be out of range without going full time. The only area we didn't see the same was where we draw the pro line. Players...

Thanks Boogie! I teach mental game in an interactive small group setting, three zoom sessions. I let the people I work with bring a list of challenges and situations to the table and build that into what we cover together. I think the value of doing this together is way more beneficial than...

I think he's looking for this:

Hey Russ, thanks for the reply! I have a couple of problems with the example of Irving Crane and Steve Mizerak. One is that my next sentence was this: "Maybe they got to 800, quit and started working. That's not what I'm talking about. I'm asking for examples of your players that were 700+...

Hey Jay, thank you for the post. You saw this first hand and I have only seen select videos so my views are obviously not as sharp. I appreciate you filling us in. One thing I wanted to share is I feel that Nick is unfairly pegged as a bit cautious. I think this is because of his nonchalant...

Thank you boogie. I rarely talk mental game because in my experience people drastically undervalue it. Possibly because most mental game advice is rather obnoxious and ineffective. I do have a mental game system that I believe is effective in that it really looks at the roots of where our...

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You're absolutely right. I was addressing the point that players who want to improve should welcome the competition. So if we are playing the 'should' game then the entire situation should flip on it's head. The weaker players should be begging the top players to join in, and the top players...

Just a reminder to question the source of advice. All of the strong players I've met have been unanimously in support of playing the strongest players you can as often as can if you are serious about improving. If someone hasn't achieved what you want to achieve it doesn't mean their opinion...

Agreed that it looked like a fluke. I'm actually surprised he didn't play the 9 ball on that shot. It seemed in the big ball position. I feel like he is at least 30-40% to pocket the 9 ball on that shot with a bit of inside, and he could always duck on the 5 as a back up. If there was a high...

I didn't vote because there was no option for 'toss up'. I think Mike S had a better tournament 9 ball record. He simply won more tournaments than anyone. Nick seemed like he would get unbelievably hot for stretches and would out perform everyone for a year or three now and then. I don't...