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True. False. -Andrew

Royce and mark187187 are both on the money. As both said, the larger tip means you get more of the semicircle, meaning the outer edge of the tip has a steeper tangent line, even though the curvature is the same. But it doesn't matter because the miscue limit is still the limiting factor in...

He's built like a lumberjack too. Actually I don't know any lumberjacks... He's built like Paul Bunyan. On facebook he said the sales business wasn't nearly as lucrative as he'd hoped and he was going back to pool. -Andrew

It's an illusion caused by the camera angle. If the camera were directly above the cue, it would look like he was aiming at the 1, but the camera's off to one side a bit. The body movement on the shot is mostly irrelevant. No amount of body movement or english or crooked stroking can allow...

It's fine if you and he both know each other's game. But if he doesn't know you, he's not going to want to give you weight without playing first or at least observing your game. -Andrew

Shouldn't the opponent have the option to replace the balls? You wouldn't want the fouling player to gain an advantage from this based on where all the balls come to rest; the opponent should get to put them back if that occurs. -Andrew

... the correct item arrives in perfect condition, faster than I expected. Thanks, Seybert's. You've inspired me to do some free advertising for you. -Andrew

It's not a foul, it's a push. If it were a foul that would be fine too, but there would be no point in doing it since it spots up. Unless that would tie up balls on the spot, in which case I think it's a legitimate strategic play. -Andrew

Everyone who regularly gives or receives weight knows that if the guy giving up the 6-ball pockets it on a foul or a push, it spots. If the guy getting the 6 pockets it on a foul or push, it stays down. This shouldn't be something you have to specify beforehand; this is just how giving a spot...

Mike, this response shows strong character. Seeing that you've acquired a negative reputation, and feeling the sting of the consequences of that reputation, would cause a lot of people to respond with anger, bitterness, and defensiveness. You've chosen to respond with acceptance and increased...

Absolutely this. If playing for money rattles him, and he wants to learn to do it well, he has to bet amounts he can easily afford to lose, and keep at it until he gets comfortable and learns to produce his A game for the cash. -Andrew

No, I'm doing the math to figure out what ball they're on. The live score includes "points remaining" which is enough to know which balls are left on the table. -Andrew

Anyone know when the next match against Highfield will happen? -Andrew

He certainly does, but it's harder when you have to actually make the other player foul, and he doesn't care if he sells out as long as he makes a good hit. Alex needed snookers by the time all the reds were gone, and he did seem to try for them on the green and brown (several innings passed...

I think chesscat was trying to imply that 3 snookers required with only 2 balls on the table is a situation that's usually deemed futile. -Andrew

Well, you said "make it in professional snooker." I interpret that to mean make a living from his snooker income, sustainably. If he qualifies, then he's already exceeded lots of expectations, and he's already accomplished something many snooker purists have said he couldn't do. But he hasn't...

It's good that you factored in the spectators (or lack thereof in this case). But someone should have been thinking about the calcutta. Whoever bought you and the other guy in the finals should have been consulted. If they also agree to split, then no problem. If they want to play it out...

Everyone would take the game if the "unknown backer" was actually known, trustworthy, safe, and rich enough not to be hurt by a loss. There are no downsides left. -Andrew

Can't believe nobody has pointed this out yet. The first option in the poll might as well have said "the easter bunny". There's no such thing as a pool celebrity in this country. If people watched pool, the best players would become celebrities. Or at least, the most animated among the best...

Excellent. Bring your D game and your A wallet. -Andrew