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Interestingly enough, when continuous pool was first becoming popular, adding more balls to the rack was actually suggested and considered by several pros. 14.1 almost became 20.1 True story.

Or maybe just take the advice and take your foot off the gas sometimes.

In case you guys didn't already know, we just interviewed Mark Wilson on ABR. It's worth a listen. IMO the right coach can help, but I think that the kind of help we need will fall moreso on the shoulders of each player. Nobody can sharpen your skills for you. That said, I also happen to think...

The slate can indeed bow, warp, sag and even twist or shatter for no apparent reason. But usually there is a reason. Many times it's gravity ( lack of support) or moisture related, but many times it's the movement of the wood. " when you're working with wood you are working with water" Wood...

Justin I was talking about the game "61" not being easy If you wanna play some 61 come on up to Red Shooz and I'll relieve you of some of that pesky cash :cool: I should have specified that some of us don't play it as a rotation game. Ever play " Chicago"?

With whom does the ultimate responsibility lie? The players or the coach? Did the players fail to do their job, or did the coach fail to do his?

What you need is more 61 in your life. Real 61. Face value 61. If you find it too easy, come on up to chitown. I've got some free money for you. Or, if you weinerschnitzels really need to play 9ball, at least play the "pool" game like it's meant to be played, with multiple players, backers, and...

The only real problems with pool are related to the pro level and don't effect the average joe player. That being said, I think we'd all like to see a solid pro tour.

Have you tried searching for "racking secrets" on YouTube? Some of that self-service education comes in handy

The "common" nine ball game can be won, has been won, and will continue to be won, in three shots or less. I'm not getting out of bed for less than 15 balls on the table. :cool:

I agree with the OP, a champion of one discipline is just that, a champion of one discipline.

Counters were removed from the rails and all of a sudden "a lot of games" faded away? wtf Where do you get this stuff man? Seriously. Ever heard the phrase "on the wire" ? ugh. read a book or something, please.

Getting back to the title of the thread... Affluent people do play pool , and there are plenty of them. Poor people do too, and it's not a problem. Because, there is public pool and private pool and the two are not necessarily dependent on one another. Pro pool needs a bath and an enema...

I'll get with ya joe, I need some of that Spinks to get my mojo right

wow. a whole gaggle of new posters lately. most interesting. cue advice is like shoe advice. you'll probably want to shoot with various cues and tips to find out what you like and don't like.

fixed it for ya :D

Truth? Surely you are polluted sir. You've read a few snippets about Fats on Wikipedia and now you know what his life goals were and what he was thinking? You personally polled his fans? You played him so many times, you know his speed? If you think Fatty played weak, you don't know much...

and English

Yes, his name is Barry Hearn He understands that the MAIN ATTRACTION is the rivalry, action, and suspense. (not the game) Exactly ZERO pool events in the world are produced at the level of the Mosconi Cup and its easy to see the difference in the results they get. Production and Marketing...

I'll just leave this right here...