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I agree with Scott. My favorite practice session is to start with a speed drill to get my stroke focused and smooth. This takes about 3 minutes. From there I use the Qskills challenge to combine practice of ball pocketing, position, and thinking out more than 1 or 2 balls. I play at least 10...

I ran a BCAPL league for a decade or so with a one minute per shot rule. Each packet received an inexpensive kitchen timer that I bought from eBay in bulk along with instructions to use it. My rule was any team could ask the other to be put on the shot clock but both players had to go on it...

I certainly had my share of disagreements with Barry and how he did things; he was always willing to talk about them, too. Have to give him respect for that. The fact remains that his passion for the game and his love of family overshadowed all of those and in the end, he'll be remembered for...

I have to find time to do it, Dr. Dave. If this weekend is as I've planned, I'm going to take a shot - probably posting a score low enough to get others to try. :smile: Brian in VA

I can only point to Jack Nicklaus, arguably the greatest golfer of all time, who wrote in his autobiography, that he started off every year with a visit to Jack Grout his childhood teacher. They would start with a day of fundamentals, rehashing things he had been doing pretty effectively, for...

That's a long time in ICU. I hope he's able to beat this and return to his former health. Best wishes, Barry!

Here's my two cents. The fact that it's not constant leads me to believe that you aren't setting up to the shot properly and your base isn't the same every time. I do recommend an instructor who can watch you and provide clear assistance. In the meantime, work to develop a pre-shot routine that...

According to the rules that we use in a BCA league, a scratch on the break results in the incoming player having ball in hand anywhere, not behind the string line. Sinking the 8 ball on the break and scratching, your opponent has the choice of spotting the 8 and taking ball in hand and playing...

FWIW John, I think your handicap system is working very well if you have a 49/51 ratio currently in place. I say this because I've never seen one be that close over a period of time that gave valid numbers. How is your system computed? I'm thinking about starting a straight pool league...

Foul, no rail. Ball in hand. I've had to call this before during tournaments and it always ticks people off. The ball is either pocketed or hits a rail after being struck by the cue ball or it's a foul. Brian in VA

Just as it's equally ridiculous for people to look constantly for the negative. Look, I understand if we want to make the "game" better but I rarely see recommendations for doing so on here. Just my opinion, of course, your mileage may vary. Don't curse the darkness, people, light a candle...

You're so right, JAM! Barry has hung with this format and this year's was the best one yet!

I own 3 DP cues. Never had a problem and I like the hit very much. Your mileage my vary. Brian in VA

Congrats John! That is a terrific thing you're doing, sir. Brian in VA

Thanks for coming up with that. I have no idea why they said what they did last night, I can only report what they said. Perhaps that's why he quit so quickly; he realized he needed another century plus and didn't want to spend another half hour doing it. :grin: By the way, he did it so easily...

Not according to what was announced during the match but I wasn't at DCC so I can't speak to it. Brian in VA

I went to Greenleaf's last night to watch the match and it was my first time there as I live about 20 miles outside of town. Hadn't had a reason to stop in yet and this was a good one! The match was about an hour and fifteen minutes. Jayson had a 109 and out run to end the match, and then he...

Can you achieve "pro" speed in 5 years time? Yes, with natural talent and the willingness to put in the time. Based on your speed cubing mention, I think you have the correct mindset to get in the practice. (There are some people who just refuse to do drills as they are "boring." I think drills...

The VA STate 9 ball championships, run by Joshua Dickerson and now in it's 11th year, is open for residents of VA and the District of Columbia only. Proof of residency is required but for non-drivers that could be showing some other form of ID. These rules have been in effect since the first...

As someone who spent about 30 years in retail, I'm going to dispute this number. Those kind of margins aren't found in many retailers of hardlines; the products don't turnover as quickly so the margins end up much smaller. I'd guess that, if sold at "list" (which is the price no one actually...