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Hatch is a stud! Brian in VA

Here's a freebie. http://www.grasslandonline.com/Mosconi-Cup-2009_live.aspx Oops. My bad, it's recorded from the first 2 days. Brian in VA

I don't think I've ever watched Dennis Hatch play before, even at the US Open. This guy is a rock! I'm so impressed with his game but even more so with his attitude. They just had an interview with him between matches and the guy is just thrilled to be there and is really juicing up the US...

Advanced Pool is, IMHO, the best read on how to play the game at a higher level. When I read it for the first time about 9 years ago, it changed my game dramatically enough so that people in my league were asking what I had done. That, in turn, got me to get an instructor to work on my...

This is very sad news! My condolences to his family and all of his many, many friends. I was fortunate to be introduced to him about 3 years ago at the US Open in Chesapeake. He was a true southern gentleman, soft spoken with courtly manners, and incredibly humble. When I told him I looked...

Congrats again Jennie! You both deserve a big smile on this one! We're all so glad for you both! Brian in VA

Thanks to all for the opinions! I agree with the majority here which said that the shooter causes the bad rolls to occur due to poor shot selection, poor speed control or failure to plan every aspect of the shot. I believe that a bad roll can occur due to randomness (the break shot in 8 or 9...

That's terrific news John! I look forward to every edition. Sorry I haven't submitted anything new to you; been awful busy of late. Will try to get something done soon. Brian in VA

One of the players on my 8 Ball team (BCA league) and I were talking about bad rolls last night. His contention is that he gets more than his share of bad rolls and it's very frustrating to him. I started thinking about this and wondered what constitutes a bad roll? For example, I can...

That is absolutely terrific news Jen! Congratulations to Keith and you! Proof positive that good things happen to good people. I hope you both are well and happy! Brian in VA

Thanks for the laugh Maniac! I was doing this in my head when I came to your post and cracked up. Welcome to the forum, Big Arm! Maniac's caveats notwithstanding, this is a great place to talk about the game. Brian in VA

In addition to keeping a "practice log" with results achieved on various drills, you can also switch up every once in a while by going to something that will measure your game. I use the Q Skills challenge (do a search on here to find it) to measure progress in my overall game. It tests...

KoolKat - The score was tied at 6, to my recollection. Johnny didn't seem to show any emotion at first but Kim was very disturbed. I heard him say to Scott Smith, "So you're going to be in here walking around with that watch?!" and whenever he would rack or approach the table, he would...

I was there and I can tell you that the shot clock threw both players off their games. I don't have a problem with the shot clock but I have a problem with it being used in a random manner. The Archer / Davenport match was 2 games ahead of the next match over - Johnny kept saying that to...

Thanks a million for your play by play! Rep to you Nathan! Congratulations to Mika for back to back wins at the US Open for only the 2nd time! Well done sir! Brian in VA

That may be the best looking case I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing the pics! Brian in VA

The pros in this event were legit although not world class. The US Hardbat champion made it to the semi-finals but lost while giving up a 17 point spot to the young guy who eventually won. Best 2 of 3 with me only having to get 4 points against 21? I like myself against just about anybody...

I'm planning to get at least one day there, too. And we also have our CCB tournament at Q-Masters on Friday. Brian in VA

"You shoot like I make love. Everything goes in but the balls!" "You're missing like somebody is looking for you!" Brian in VA

Don't forget to checkout eBay. I bought my Brunswick Anniversary on there 3 years ago. My table mechanic and I moved it from Baltimore to Richmond VA and set it up. I like the idea about deciding what style you want, determine how much you're willing to pay and then start watching. Good...