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Behind the back. Yes for sure behind the back adds difficulty to the shot. I was thinking learning the normal way and then expanding horizons later. I like these kind of shots but always like trick shots that could actually appear in games. Thanks for the cool vids.

Beer shot. Set up the two balls about 3 in. From pocket. Not critical how far from pocket within reason. Critical is the amount of English. Shoot to opposite pocket with left as the cue will be going right. Maybe some people can make it without English. IMO left works. If the money ball moves...

Thanks Dweller. Sounds like you indeed play with integrity.

Rules change. Thanks Bob. Was really speaking of BCA rules and don't know how closely these two are entertwined. The AZ community is really fortunate to have guys like you and Randy G., Scott L., and other instructors and refs.etc. Buddy E. Is the only one I know personally and I bend his ear...

Take questionable hits? I think most of the time we are talking of regular joes in league play and regular joes in tourneys, not pros. So you advocate taking questionable hits, knowing the ref will rule for the shooter because they cannot see or make the call because of the closeness of the...

Flippin. Read next sentence! Starts with seriously though. Thanks for your input and trying to almost agree with me. Kinda sorta. I can live with the rules and play by the rules but don't have to agree with the rules. And of course this is why rules are always changing. Almost yearly.

Break cue weight. I have always been in the lighter moves faster fraternity. I think for people who for whatever reason can't seem to generate great speed then a heavier cue is their ticket. My recently and first ever dedicated break cue is a Joe Bouska (Amarillo Texas). I have tried many...

Okie response. Clarification from the great state of Oklahoma! What's up Buddy? Kris here. I think you answered everyones issues. But, however, I cannot get past this thing of not hitting the lowest ball first. A condition of the game. I understand the I can't tell and who knows which one...

Bad hit. The eight must be hit first. From a referee standpoint, if you can't tell because it was just too close then yes it's a good hit. If the shooter says I hit them at the same time he is saying he didn't hit the eight first. Bad hit. So don't say things like that. Just say I think i made...

Faulty equipment. It happens to everybody who plays. The more you play the more it happens. Everyone on our team has been trained to immediately look at your tip like what the hell is wrong with this damm tip! Saves face.

4 power? I suppose that would suffice on a bar box, but if you sometimes play on a big table I would step up to a 3 to 9 variable. Neither will fit in a standard case. One of the guys at the senior center had a 22 scope on his cue!?!? Some people are so stupid! I have the special mounting...

Most known. Not my favorite by any means, but Rudolph Walderone should get the nod on this one.

Playing for sodas! People sure are funny. When I used to play in bars a lot, I was always amazed that many people wouldn't play for a buck or two but would play game after game for a beer! They would have been way ahead playing for money rather than beer as beer is more than a dollar. They...

Nicknames are given! Nicknames are given by others. Choosing your own is a little egotistical. No disrespect. For instance, Chip Compton, OKC., has won last two years in La. In the big $54000 Calcutta!! Double dipping both times I understand. I call him double dip every time I see him. Not...

Angle, angle, angle. Some players make big mistakes with bih. What to do, what to do? My biggest complaint is people who don't grab some angle with ball in hand. It's a great opportunity to make things happen and break balls out, etc. You can also just free up some balls and hook em again...

$2 craps? $2 craps is getting hard to find. Is that $2 table at the Rio? Hope so. Very curious what the rooms may be renting for. I always enjoyed the Riv, except for the food. Katys used to be okay, but they went downhill the last few years.

Solo It's your soap and your water. Wash it as fast as you want!

Doctor? Correctomundo Randy! What do you call a doctor who finishes at the bottom of his class? DOCTOR!!

Violent shots! I would probably agree in most shooting situations. The OB probaly fell from the violent nature of the jump shot which moved or vibrated the entire table. If he had bumped the table hard with his leg we would probably call foul. If the OB fell before his jump shot occured then I...

King Kong Mr. Kong has always shown up at the Riviera and plays in the small action room right at the entrance of the first big room. The BCA event. Every year, every day. Great place to see some of the great players matching up. Met Frank the Barber one year. Very nice fellow. Also a well...