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I play a Monday night in house league and one or two days with a friend, I have been slowed since July due to medical problems but am about 85 90% back. The reason I don't frequent the pool room more nights is I don't want to leave the wife home alone too much. Not fair of me. Daytime is...

I agree with what you are saying, but something has to be done. The tournament directors have to step in and say this is the way it is. If you complain then maybe you lose a game. All of this stuff is off the wall, but it's either change something or continue watching the rack mechanics do...

This is a very interesting thread, Just watched a match where the commentator said beware of anyone who is turning the one ball. Why I am posting is to ask why do we have to accept the way the game is supposedly played today? No one enjoys all of the maneuvering of the rack that goes on or...

Yes you explained it clearly, however a simple question has turned into a technicality issue, being able to sleep at night, and looking into the mirror situation. I have always called fouls on myself, I don't play for money, however if I did and the rule is your opponent has to inform you that...

Thank you, that answers the question. It's not a sportmanship question, it's what's the rule.

I forgot to mention in previous post re straight pool. In 14:1 as far as I know you don't have to notify the person they are on 2. You are keeping score and they know when they foul and they know that 3 consecutive fouls is a 15 point deduction plus 1 for the 3rd foul for a total of 18 points.

I play in a Monday night league where this is a rule but a lot are unfamiliar with. I have put myself on 2 by scratching on the break and then missing a kick. I had to tell the person that they should tell me because they didn't know. However, I was referring to playing for money. If I know...

Good point. If your opponent does not tell you when you go to the table that you are on 2 and you commit a 3rd foul, I am under the impression that you are still in the game because he did not tell you. Usually, this may only happen when someone is not familiar with the rule.

When the wife got to open the box, it was a new set of Centennial balls !

Damn, I'm 72 and I don't shoot that great ! Do you think if I got into a car wreck that that would help my game any?

I won't mention any leagues, but when I played in a league, I was surprised by the number of people that had a lot of years under their belt that met your description. I think some people are only interested in a social evening out and are not motivated to improve. If they do move up in their...

Customer service, in my opinion is the most important part of a company. When I hear that a company doesn't back up what they sell and provide the service needed to the customer, I don't buy from them. These may be isolated incidents, but if not, someone in higher management, better get a...

That's quite a haul from Bangor. Maybe we could meet up sometime up to TJ's. I've trucked up there a number of times when they have had some of the State tournaments. Strictly as an observer and lover of the game. Not up to that calibre of play. Speaking of TJ's, monday night Mike...

Hi CJ, Thanks for chiming in. When I get a chance I'll check that out. I wouldn't be surprised if I am doing something like that to throw me off. I don't know if I ever told you or not but I play out of the room where the Maine Event was held in 1995 that you played in. The owner, Kerry...

That's an interesting concept Fran, I've never thought of it like that before. Could cut down on some of the unnecessary thinking that goes on. I'll give it a try. Happy New Year Fran and thanks for your advice, Doug

This is a reply to Scott Lee's post. As I said, I don't know what I am doing wrong, I have replied to a lot of posts in the past and haven't had any problems. This is my 3rd attempt at answering. Hi Scott, Thanks for replying. I think I have a good handle on the think and see portion of the...

I've tried twice to answer answer a reply from Scott Lee and it won't take. Even though both have been long answers, it says my answer is too short and must be 10 characters long. I don't know what is going on. If this works then I'll answer this way instead of replying directly.

It's a lot better than the alternative!

I blew out my achille's tendon pushing a car at 72 in July. With the leg in a cast trying to heal non surgically. the lack of mobility caused a blood clot. I had a massive pulmonary embolism in my left lung, pneumonia in my right lung. Also went into A Fib. Spent 5 days in the hospital, 4 of...

Hi Fran, I like your comment on my thoughts being out of order which leads to being distracted. I feel that I see the table and have a good idea of what I need to do. I try and align myself properly and get down on the shot. I think this is where I start to interject problems into my game...