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I am trying to get 1-Pocket going here in my home town. I am starting with a tournament this month. I don't expect a large turnout...maybe 16 at most, probably more like 8. Basically locals for now...as I said, I'm trying to generate interest locally. I have advertized a race to 2 or 3...

Sarah, Very good match...keep it up. It is nice to see some new young faces in the TV matches...especially when they win. Mitch mentioned that (either he or you) thought you had a slight mental block when it came to certain players. That is a common mistake by younger players and I am glad...

I just want to know where I can get one of those pink shafts for my cue??? Yours Truly...anonomous

tight pockets?? Did anyone notice they're playing on a snooker table? Look at the side pockets. Also the other videos offers (something about score a 30 break) describes the table. X-sides are a little easier on a snooker table, but those X-corners are a bear. L8R...Ken

Fast Action, Exciting, Entertaining Those are some of the factors that you absolutely need to provide to a TV audience. Like one poster said...4th and 6" = exciting; 4th and 6 yards = change channel. A good 14.1 match includes a lot of standard shot making and, at times, some safety play with...

I think follow though is important. I also believe that you don't need to 'scare' the table with so much follow through...IOW, only hit the ball hard enough to touch the table with the follow through, not rip it wide open. Another guide I always tell beginners is to basically aim to hit the...

Those Scottish tables look tiny. They can't be much more than 3x6. I bet that's quite a change if you've been playing Snooker all day...yikes...think about going the other way!!! L8R...Ken

The tournament director or 'payer' is required to report winnings (income) of $600 or more to the IRS (form 1098). I don't believe most do that, but they are required to do so. Also, if you should play in a couple of mini tournaments or a couple of different divisions and win $600 or more...

COLD WEATHER...come back in January Mark...when it does get cold. You won't be taking quite as many smoke breaks outside then, and you probably be drinking hot toddies. I had a good time and will always remember that. Hope to be talking to you again soon. L8R...Ken

I believe that's one of the Behnke boys from around Dubuque, Iowa. The whole family plays...4 brothers Mom and Pop. I think there might be a daughter in there too, but I'm not sure. They all shoot very well. They've all won Division Championships in our ISPA tournament. A couple of the boys...

We (Iowa State Poolplayers Association) have used Tom Rossman (Dr. Cue), Mark Wilson, Mike Masse and a few others in the past. I can recomment all of them. They are all quite knowledgible and very entertaining. I just attended the Legends of Pool Exhibition and Pool School with Johnny Archer...

I was in Des Moines too. The show was good and the pool school was great. I had a good time and would recommend the event to anyone, no matter what your skill level. It's worth the price just to have some one-on-one with these two LEGENDS. Johnny is smooth as silk and tries to emphasize...

Math is amazing, aint it I memorized those formula's from the first time I saw Ma and Pa Kettle do that...some 40 years ago. I now amaze others with the same display of mathmatical wizzardry. My daughter-in-law is an elementary teacher. She was amazed...so amazed in fact that she didn't...

BTW Jude, should you happen to beat the odds, say make two or three 8's in 15 tries, I think Jay might quit the bet...I think I would. L8R...Ken

Looks like great minds thing alike...I was typing my reply at the same time as Bob Jewett ;) and saying the same thing! L8R...Ken

I'm going to play devils advocate cause this bickering is fun to read. Jay said he would collect $100 evertime Jude did not make the 8 and would pay $1000 when Jude made the 8. If Jude breaks 10 times and makes the 8 ball once (10%) Jude would pay out $900 for the 9 breaks that the 8 didn't go...

I too grew up playing many different games...8 and 9 ball, 14.1, bank, Cribs and rotation. My boys are getting semi-seriously involved with pool now and I encourage them to play all the games as well. When we get together, we play last pocket bank 8ball for starters. Then some 3-man rotation...

The lettering on Black Cat's case looks like it is burnt (branded) into the leather. That is similar to what I did, but his work is much nicer. You can see he has a lot of practice and is very skillful. Mine is just single stroked letters. I think you get the idea of what can be 'branded'...

Yesterday, I was playing my weekly small stakes game with a friend. We usually play from 7:30 until 10:00 p.m. We keep track of wins and whoever has the most wins gets the prize...10 whole dollars...I said small stakes! Well, yesterday we were both off work so we played from 12:30 until 3:00...

supergreenman...check out the web site I referred to above. Those stats and others are offered within that site. Just click on one of the leagues using the stats and browse around. Good stuff. L8R...Ken