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what do i tell self 3 and self 4? Self 5 won't care but self 4 can be a bit#h.

For further evidence mechanics in pool like golf are in the eye of the beholder. I have a disability that has prevented me from getting down on the ball and overtime, 30 yrs, I play almost standing straight up and I believe I play better now than I was 25 except for stamina and strength. More...

some of the toughest shots in the world are lockup safeties or even good safeties. If you were that good then you would try and out shoot them, but since you say that isn't the case then you must get lucky. So, shoot hard and draw your cue ball when in doubt and you give yourself a chance to...

some of us are.

back in the day when you spotted balls before money balls and on scratches and fouls the cue ball was placed behind the line; spot shots were critical if you wanted to come away with the cheese. Since often these shots presented themselves at the end of a long session (over 4 hours); I practiced...

if you don't want to play anyone go to a pool room and rent the table. You could also go very early and you will probably cut down on the bozo factor, but u should not think because u have a roll of quarters on the table that you "own" the table. Most bars want their customers to be happy and...

i prefer a loose grip myself. Choking is never an option; no matter if it's a noun or a verb.

it seems most are gainst the split unless they are involved and then it's ok to split. It's either one or the other. I used to make players mad because I would never split. I did this mainly because the railbirds would give the owner such a hard time when a split took place. In other words the...

how about owning your emotions and behavior? even though shane is not seeking an excuse or reason for his behavior, it seems others have taken up the mantle and I must say it's not very manly. how about he is just having a bad day or 2 instead of analyzing his behavior? just a thought ...

word. there is something to be said for not being in the rat race of guaranteed paydays, healthcare, 401ks and corporate sponsorships. granted these things become more important as someone grows older but while you are young and full of $#@; matching up everyday for your "daily bread" has a...

I take it your pool playing mates would not appreciate your educating skills and some might even ask you to dance outside. Having been in that situation before, loose racks not intentional but too many brews? Then smile and hit the second ball full with some inside draw. If you can control the...

the mad chalker!

maybe tn winters are not that cold, but I placed my cue in a case in the floor board of the back seat behind the the driver's side of my car for over 30 yrs with no adverse effects (hot or cold). I owned 3 cues over that time frame also. When the cue needed work, i took it to a mechanic or fixed...

unfair question. who is going to filter the "experience" from the science? who is going to keep "science" from the experience that each of us accumulates in life's day-to-day existence? it;s like posing the question: can a scientist be a man of faith or must he denounce religion? Must a priest...

it seems a simple notation of the site or book from which the material was plagerized or copied would demonstrate the author's intent: that being to educate and not "steal". after all, this is the essence of the problem: using others words as if they were your own and not giving credit where...

House rules are house rules. I think it's pretty telling that you think the rules do not apply to you or your kind. If you enter a business then you must demonstrate a minimal amount of respect. If you don't provide that respect then you get what you get. Being escorted out the nearest exit...

if you want to learn something from a movie, you should read the book or story that inspired the movie. 9 out of 10 times the book is better when seeking insight.

as a former rack boy and racker of many balls to the most critical of players (people with money wagered) I don't see what is so hard about getting a tight rack. Divots in the table, worn cloth, and other faulty racks are all equipment problems and can be remedied without inventing something to...

I remember when it was called 2 shot foul and when I found out about one shot foul I thought that was so much simpler and allowed for the player without the seasoning a better chance of winning. The old timers would call it 1 pocket nineball. Times change.

bullcrap. Kids today gamble more freely with their life and those of their friends. I would prefer they tried their luck at cards and pool for their "thrills" than the Jackass type stuff they see done on tv and the net. There is no magic lesson that we should teach our kids. You do the best with...