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Yes, under WPA rules, this shot is legal. Under BCAPL rules, it's not. Historically, it's not. In fact, more often than not, you will get into an argument prior to taking this shot. I understand the logic behind why the rule came into existence but I think creates more problems than it solves.

This isn't entirely accurate. There are plenty of infractions the shooter can incur behind the head-string, especially if he's doing it intentionally. If I were a referee, I would insist that the head-string is crossed. Any shot taken that had no intention of crossing the line can be viewed...

Yeah, there was a similar debate on azb a couple of years ago that also included Bob Jewett's input. I think this is an unfortunate reinterpretation of the headstring. In my opinion, the base of the ball should determine if it's playable or not and the debate should end there. When it's just...

Man up. It's time to stop blaming other people for your shitty play. If there's something he does that bothers you so much that you play bad, consider it a free lesson. Stop treating your game like a frail little porcelain doll that can't get exposed to anything other than perfect conditions...

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Perhaps it's easier to look at this from another perspective. In 9ball, it's permitted, even encouraged, to force your opponent to commit three fouls in a row. In 14.1, the spirit of the rule is different. Here, it's employed to force a shooter to perform a legal shot and proceed with the...

Regardless how you read the rules, it's not allowed. If you're playing in a tournament, the referee will tell you no. If you're gambling, your fish will quit up. If you're playing with a friend, they'll never invite you over for dinner again. It's really simple. You have to shoot out of the...

And, for the record, I didn't need to watch a video to know you can play. When you know how to play well, you can tell how someone else plays just by what they say.

I agree with everything JAM said but would like to add, I often prefer Facebook when it comes to discussing anything, including pool. People tend to troll less when their accounts contain their real names. I like azb and continue to try and find opportunities to contribute but like JAM, it's...

You make an excellent point about shipping. I've had plenty of packages arrive later than they should. If I ship my cues to Las Vegas and they arrive 3 or 4 days late, what difference does it make? I vote for fewer variables. Or as Mark Twain once said, "Put all your eggs in one basket AND...

Yes, that's not to mention, it's sometimes very random what type of chalk bars do end up getting, if they have any to begin with. I don't play in bars nearly as often as I used to which is a shame since NYC now has several bars that have Diamond smart tables.

When I play in NYC, I never have a problem but there are occasions where I'll find myself in a different city playing pool and I stumble upon a room that lacks ideal equipment. I was recently in San Diego at O Zone Billiards. Great tables but everything else was suspect. I ended-up playing a...

I agree with everything said here. That said, there's nothing wrong with keeping a cube of chalk in your bag for those moments when chalk isn't available. I have a cube of Kamui. I haven't used it in ages but it's there in case I'm playing and no chalk is available.

Any time you are not holding your cues, you're taking a risk. It doesn't matter if it's in your suitcase, you check your cue case or you ship your cues separately. The risk will always be there which is why every pool player on Earth would prefer to transport their cues via carry-on. That...

I think you mean the other way around. If he had a ten pound bag for five pounds of shit, we'd have nothing to talk about.

In my humble opinion, it's not worth it. Now, this is just about my opinion so you can do as you will with it. Even if the table were free, I would view this as a bad idea. The time and effort invested in getting a table has to yield a scenario that's fully functional. That said, can you...

I managed a poolroom in NYC during the blackout of 2003. i can tell you first hand, lighting is pretty important, especially in those basement rooms. I would venture to say, without lighting, the game would be nothing.

As well, I don't think there's a single pool player on the planet that is above criticism. I started this thread because I firmly believe Appleton should have won. Was it a mistake in execution on the 11? Maybe. He could have used a little less spin, perhaps hit it a little softer. My point...

I love this app and I don't think you have to limit it to small tournaments. I've run events as big as 64 players without a problem. The only thing that would make it better is making it web-accessible. I don't like how you have to access it via iPad.