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When using a mechanical bridge, why is it that some great shot makers completely bungle their shot when using the bridge? I know one guy in particular who you can count on to miss the shot. I know that you should anchor the bridge handle to the table so that it doesn't move and also position...

I have already achieved some success by following Fran's advice and another person that send me a private message. I will give it a couple of weeks and get back to them with my results. That's why I love this site, I find people are more than willing to share their knowledge and help with...

I have often thought about this. However, it appears that inspecting the rack is a great way to turn off a lot of people. I always give as tight a rack as I can, but when I play someone who doesn't do so for me, I either ask them if it is tight, or I will point out to them that it isn't a good...

Fran, I can always trust you to come through for me. I haven't had a chance yet to practice what you told me to focus on. Just reading it, I know you've hit the nail on the head. I miscue a lot and I just know I am lunging upwards and moving my bridge hand. Give me a couple of weeks of...

This is an interesting topic. I can relate to most of what everyone is saying. For instance, within the last month, I beat two players in a race to 9, playing 9 ball, that I considered better players than me. Had one of them 8-2 before winning 9-5 and the other I beat 9-3. The only thing I...

I have tried to slow my break down and become more accurate. It seems like when you try and rear back and hit it as hard as you can, I either miscue or send whitey for a wild ride off from the table. I have some old bad habits to try and break, lunging is one of them. I know the key is to...

In my part of the country there just aren't any qualified instructors. Believe me, if there were, I would seek them out. I'm not technologically savvy enough to send pics or videos. I do think I move too much and don't have a solid bridge. Do you just aim for the center of the CB, 1/2 tip...

He sure can hit em! There are some interesting points in that video to work on. Thanks for the info John. Dougster

I cannot get a decent 9 ball break and am looking for any help than I can get. I know that every table has it's "sweet spot" but it seems that the better players get a more consistent break no matter where they shoot from. I also realize that speed and hitting the one ball full on have a lot...

Hell,I thought this post was about an ex marriage. I made a mistake once and it took me 20 years to correct. I met a wonderful woman about 3 years later and am happily married now.

CJ, Could you explain what you mean by coiling the shoulder? I thought you were suppose to be loose, this sounds like you are tensing up. I don't understand. Many thanks! A lot of us really appreciate what you are doing to help out those that are trying to elevate their game. Dougster

Invest in buying nine 9 balls. Rack em up and every shot will be at a nine. Practice playing like this for a couple of weeks and then when shooting the 9, it'll be a piece of cake. Seriously though, I think in our mind we tend to treat the 9 ball differently then the rest of the rack. It is...

If you have a D-19, it's like an old girl friend -- hard to let go of. You need to look for a cue that someone views like an ex wife -- glad to get rid of. Good luck!

I know how you feel. I have a D-19 that I picked up a number of years ago. Had it refinished and just love that cue. I have a number of cues I would part with, but not that one. If I came across another one, reasonable, I would probably pick up and use as my player. For now, it stays in my...

When our local pool room has a big tournament, there is a local guy that brings his lathe in and sets up shop. Depending on the demand, you usually can get your cue re tipped in a couple of hours. If you want a special tip, that he might not have, I suggest you buy one ahead of time and bring...

I called Tommie a couple years ago about a cue he had listed. I found him extremely helpful and great to talk to and I bought the cue. You'll be missed my friend. Rest in peace.

When you are practicing, use page reenforcement holes, I call them "donuts" to mark your practice shots. You will be able to shoot the exact same shot every time. This will give you an indication of what your cue ball is doing in relation to the donut hole of the object ball. Also,when you...

The cat in my avatar is named Jasmin. Need I say more?

I had a similar experience a couple of years ago. I was in a pool room, just getting down on my shot and I got a blast of light from one of the lights over a table on the other side of the room. A rather large SOB had grabbed the light and started shining it around the room. I knew that this...

Many thanks for the info. I received an Apple TV for Xmas. I'm not too tech savy so I haven't done a whole lot with it except for downloading the youtube apt. When I downloaded the ustream app all kinds of good stuff came up. Presently watching Efren and Earl play. Also noticed they had the...