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I’ve never seen a pro snooker player not chalk between shots. I chalk every time.

On top of this 99% of games aren’t pros vs pros. They are two players with often different levels of skill. The better player can often just foul in various situations to gain advantage. In Snooker it is bad form to use any foul to one’s advantage. If a referee is used, he may call a...

I disagree that ‘playing at home isn’t a culture’ It’s part of ‘my culture’. Friends and I get together at least once a week at someone’s house to play. A half dozen of us play at each other’s homes. Snooker at my house and pool on their 9’ tables. Usually 4 of us. It’s ‘free’, no...

I’ve been in a couple of billiard ‘palaces’ in Shanghai,China that look like they are out of a 1960’s James Bond movie filmed in Monte Carlo. Hostess dressed to the Nines at the door and then escorted to a Snooker table. I must have disappointed them when I didn’t make a 147 or even a century...

All the more reason to lead a healthy lifestyle be it eating healthy, not being overweight, exercising. Covid should have driven home to people that facing a health issue is much easier when in good condition. Some out of shape 65 year olds can’t even rebounded back from the flu or a common...

I haven’t entered any establishment in 25 years, pool or otherwise, that allows smoking. I don’t compromise my health for anything. I don’t drink and have never smoked even one cigarette. At age 68 I feel as healthy and am as active as ever. I just got home after being out cycling…can...

I’ve only played Russian pyramid a couple of times in Europe, made Snooker seem easy. I sometimes play it on my Snooker table using American pool balls…a challenge. Rules are straight forward but strategy is still beyond me. Oh…the players…I never noticed.

I’ve only used 4 cues over 53 years. I more or less ignore all be hype over cues. $50 or $1000 cue…makes no difference to me. I usually have about 30 cues and half that many cases. Why? Because quality cues are often for sale at the thrift store for $10. I give away a dozen cues and cases a...

In the World? Maybe the USA. Cricket in India dwarfs anything. Worldwide over 2 billion fans who follow cricket religiously. And that's second to Football (soccer).Sports shows in China draw over 75 million viewers. .

This isn’t to dismiss your question but ‘we don’t care’. We don’t get into the minutia of such things. We play for fun. It’s better to just state that ‘abc’ ( WPA, etc) rules apply. We also don’t challenge shots or debate rules during a game. The shooter decides. ‘After’ the game someone...

Wow! What spin.

These lists need ‘qualifying’. China, Taiwan, Philippines, Brazil, Russia don’t exist? Do Americans never get embarrassed by their myopic view of ‘best lists’? Venom? Talk about a list losing credibility. However, it’s all in fun and gets us talking. I’d put Dr.Dave in the top 5.

This is good technique for any straight in shot. Years ago I was taught not to attempt a draw shot or anything else on a straight in shot unless certain of sinking the object ball. Missing is too much of a confidence zapper as you can’t hide or make an excuse,

Nice venue. I suspect a half dozen Snooker pros have been approached and offered incentives to participate. This will draw in the Snooker fans…like me. Be nice to also see vets Jimmy White and Doherty in it. I can’t see Hendry or O'Sullivan as players but definitely as commentators.

Once a ranking system is established to qualify for events as in snooker, then players will have to attend events to be eligible. Players can’t pick and choose what events to enter or they will fall too far down the ranking system. The first couple years will be more flexible as to who is...

I rarely buy anything on line . A couple of small items in the last few months from China…both under $10. Never paid the 5% GST ( no sales tax in Alberta…keep pumping out the oil).

I knew everything at 18…not just billiards but the solutions to all the ills of the world. however, have since forgotten much of it.

This is all a step towards moving to parallel with World Snooker. One can debate a few nuts and bolts but it’s basically creating a ranking and tournament structure that is consistent. This gives confidence for companies outside of the billiards world to invest in sponsorship. As prize...

Williams, Higgins, O’Sullivan 30 years and all 3 still winning in a major tournament. ( I’m cheering for Hawkins)

I worked twice in the USA on contract related visas as a geologist. The terms are quite specific. I wasn’t allowed to earn any income or gratuities other than specified in my job description. This would have included something like being paid $100 to make an appearance at a pool room or even...