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That was beyond crazy good and he kept one foot on the floor at all times.

I started this thread because I got "drilled" (I know I'm not alone in this) in a local 8 ball tournament by none other than Frank "the barber" Almanza. He's double tough to play because he's "old and crafty" with quite a bit of skill. When I lose I used to just get mad now I try to get even...

Thank you to all who replied. I understand there are considerations to any pattern I was just trying to see if there was a pattern principle to follow. I found this on Dr Dave's website. http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/strategy.html#8-ball Scroll down to "Here's a summary of...

Thank you Scott What was even more valuable to me was you showing me where (the reference point) on my hand the shooting elbow should be lined. Now I know how to fix it myself, which to me is the big value of having an instructor who can teach the student how to diagnose and correct their...

Blast from the past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_VESiQCKE8

Thank you for the post. I have seen the slip stroke either I missed it when reading or he doesn't mention it in his instructional book. Too bad some company doesn't (I'm sure its because the money isn't there now otherwise they would do it) sponsor a player or players to give exhibitions like...

http://www.amazon.com/The-Eight-Ball-Bible-Givens/dp/0974727377 8 ball bible has several position routes. If 8 ball is your game the book has other advantages

I'v been looking for a good source for game room posters as well particularly older eras 60's to 90's if you find a good site please PM me

When you say divide the table in thirds...is that length wise or side ways?

"Willie's game" was a good read. It must have been something to watch him play. Do you know if his height had some bearing on where he suggests a person should hold the cue or was that the standard instruction of the day? I tried it his way (I'm quite a bit taller than he is) according to...

When you have a bar table that is wide open with no problem balls and every ball has a pocket. Is there a recommended best guide as to whether you should clear balls more in the middle (not near a side pocket) of table or clear balls on or near the rails first? I'm familiar with the concept of...

Thank you to everyone for their replies. The more I think about it I asked an impossible question, since there are lots of factors that have to work well to play every shot.

i agree their are combinations of fundamentals that make a good game. My question probably doesn't narrow down to one physical fundamental. My thought is the fundamental "key" that the rest of the stroke is based upon would be a stable bridge. I see different strokes, but they all seem to...

Thank you for talking the time to reply When I say fundamentals I'm talking about grip, bridge, stance, eye patterns etc. Not to argue with your response, but to me pre-shot routine is more of a accumulation of fundamentals. The grip in golf is part of a routine. I'm not trying to be...

Golf instruction videos usually state "without a good grip you can never play good golf". What is pool's key fundamental?

I don't know what tables you're talking about, but you can watch youtube videos of the CSI bar table tournaments and get a good idea of shot selections used today. Those tables are so much faster they play like "ice" compared to the older ones. I was like you I took a long break from pool...

I'm from South Dakota (don't live there anymore) I was back visiting. Played pool at this one place with these guys who play in a city league. I asked them if Shane's success had given people more pool interest in the state. I said to them "you do know he's one of if not the best player in...

My one time seeing Earl Strickland was at an exhibition in Vegas during BCA. He was a perfect professional played his shots, was free with advice, complimented other players who played the "challenge" matches with him on their shots and he smiled for every picture. I heard on one of the...

Recommend not setting chalk on a paper towel. First time I tried this it set the towel on fire.

Jaay had a terrific stroke I remember him saying you should play with at least 10 inch length bridge so you could move the ball around with less effort if you wanted to play 9 ball well. At the time most people playing with a shorter bridge now it seems most of the star players of today use the...