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J-man, Take a look at the middle finger and little finger on John's left hand. Note that they are spread as far apart as possible (most people could not get them quite that far apart - the reason for John's stretching exercises; you can over time stretch those fingers farther and farther apart...

V, You are a smart and perceptive guy....err wait, you knew that. Those who think pro's just spring from the womb running racks due to their natural talent are gravely mistaken. John told me about the lengths he went to to develop his bridge (doing finger stretching exercises every spare...

RB, Actually the challenge initially posted in the other thread was a generic one, sent out to any and all challengers; Shane just happened to be one who had the crust to answer it. Many in this thread have made it out like Earl was out to seek a specific advantage over Shane; not true. He...

JCP, I want to commend you on your detailed approach to working on your stroke. I will have to insist that you buy Mark Wilson's book as soon as it is available (hopefully later this year). You are EXACTLY his target audience (dedicated player, willing to work - you and I may be the only...

Gerry, I'm not sure of your planned route; but if you are taking I-70 to Indy, then south on I-65 to Louisville, your route takes you right past Betmore's Basement. It might be a good place to stop that Thursday before DCC. Danny DiLiberto may or may not be here (usually stops here on the way...

Sorry, I can't look it up (lent out my copies of "The Hustler", and "The Color of Money." Sounds like a conversation that Eddie Felson had in "The Color of Money" when he learns he needs to travel and play bar table pool to make money. The conversation would have been with Minnesota Fats or...

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I think JL laid off playing for about 8 months during her pregnancy, started back again about a month or two ago. She will be playing in the WPBA event in Michigan this week. Good luck to her; yet another comeback required of her (after 8 major back surgeries, she should be used to comebacks...

If you hack balls around once a week; try to find tourneys where the worst players can win instead of practicing to get good - its a GAME. If you practice daily, devote your life to getting better, become a student of the game, compete with the best players you can find, and are willing to...

Mr. W, A friend of mine says that such a tourney (that doesn't reward skill) is already down as far as it can go, and doesn't deserve to continue if that's what you mean by "down." Also, your description of shooters as "average" should be amended to "way below average" if they are satisfied...

Doug, Sounds like the worst tournament in the world. Why do they even play? I'm assuming most of these players are not pros. Don't they want to test themselves? Are they really thinking they are going to make money at pool? Have they no respect for the game? Have they no desire to advance...

BC, I will put $100 on Earl. I don't know if you will be at Derby City, I can post there if you'd like. The local pros know you, I'm not worried about you posting. I've always enjoyed your participation here. I hope the match comes off, and I hope its streamed. Should be a great match no...

JA, I forgot to mention that Danny did reflect that he was "almost ready to fight" if the need arose. Also a very good sign. I think he relies more on the knockout power in the right hand than the jab...I'm not kidding...

PSA, I'm not sure your conclusion is true (may or may not); but let me tell you a cool story that says something about this issue. Mark Wilson (just after he stopped playing on the pro pool tour - back when there WAS a tour) had a pool hall with a 10 footer. Mark had played regularly on this...

U-man, Hey, I always have been....just not with that big sandbagger JoeyA.

GMT, Very good points. I'm going to agree with all of them. I hope it is still okay to pine for the days when all relevant play was on 10 footers (that period lasted a hundred years, the new 9 foot fad probably only 50 or so); I think Earl is sincerely one of many who believes this. If you...

LF, Are you being serious? Fatboy participated in one of those DCC ring games with a bunch of champions. There must be a DVD somewhere with commentary and everything.

JA, Thank you for your keeping your tongue firmly in-cheek. The reason I don't try to "pass on" the information I receive is the same reason that medical advice in newspaper and television is always wrong. The subject matter just isn't that simple - by passing it on you falsely reassure half...