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Sorry to say, but most pros I've seen aren't that great at kicking either, including 2 of the 3 you mentioned (and we know I don't mean Efren :)) It's clear they just haven't made it a priority. It's kinda embarrassing to watch pro pool from a three-cushion player's perspective when it comes to...

I agree, and this is exactly why it doesn't matter if fractional aimers cover the pockets with sheets or whatever - those antics don't prove anything except that they're humans with pool experience and normally functioning brains. Experienced players know where the pockets are if they can see...

Hi Spidey, I rewatched your CTE pivoting video from last December recently and you seem to express some different opinions there than in this thread. I'm wondering what changed? For example, in the video introduction you said: But in this thread you say this: and What new insights into...

If you're not reading the rack, you're giving up games unnecessarily. Maybe you need to reconsider why you find it distasteful? Do you think it's distasteful and not within the spirit of the game to check alignment of a kiss shot or a combination to see if it's on or not? Breaking is one big...

The sofa totally surprised me. I think it's even funnier that it's a snooker table :) I thought the 2nd link was going to be this one, but you got me again. It's actually in Miami, so I should go check it out sometime. Robert

So, Efren Reyes' favorite game is 18.1 balkline: Efren Reyes IPT Challenge interview with Inside Pool Magazine (I skipped ahead to 2:36 in that link to the part where he mentions different games, but the rest is interesting as well.) I love how there's an edit in the video after he mentions...

I think you mean a draw carom can be sent in any direction. Stun caroms are theoretically limited to 90 degrees with respect to the initial cue ball direction, as you know. However, their practical range stops very soon after a 3/4 ball hit (roughly 76 degree carom) if you need to get any...

Another great interview, Jim. Thanks for posting! Robert

It sounds like he was over-training and would have benefited from listening to you. It's important to give yourself recovery time and let the brain work its processing magic away from the table to consolidate what has been practiced and integrate it into previously learned skills and knowledge...

That video reminds me of my college days. I learned how to masse really well by using a cue ball on the floor in my dorm to practice the Coriolis aiming method. The friction was much less than a regular table so the curves were exaggerated, but since table friction doesn't affect the final...

Hi guys, I'm the offending commenter that Tennesseejoe was nice enough not to mention by name. :) No worries, Joe, it's definitely an important idea worth discussing separately from the pushout thread. I understand why pocket game players have an irrational love of stun caroms since I grew up...

Sorry, can't help you with the valuation. Just have to say that I love the crisp click of ivory balls! The sound difference is the first thing I noticed about them, and the phenolics are dull by comparison. It's nice to have balls that have uniform density and stay round, though (I'm sure the...

Aw, c'mon - don't tell me you missed the controversial kick-safe I suggested in my first reply! :) Shhhh...can't let 'em find out I was out mingling with the pool players again and playing on those tiny tables with holes where there's supposed to be corners. ;) Robert

I froze it on the rail as a best case scenario for your suggestion just to show it doesn't matter. I don't think being on the rail matters, since you would be hitting it high anyway in both versions I showed. Stun caroms are much less predictable than follow caroms because it's very difficult to...

The problem with bumping the 4 is nobody is going to make you shoot from there. Both of those things you suggested are exactly what your opponent is going to do when he decides to shoot and you'll be even worse off. If you are going to bump the 4, the just roll up to it and try to make any...

That's no good. Here's two possible reasons why (2-page diagram): http://CueTable.com/P/?@1AMdq1BUGa2CUmf4DWFb2ENGQ4FIUl3GMKx1HNyW4IENL1PAni1UMdq1UbQP1UOoo1UILt1kAni1kKQp5kKYN4kSjj4kbgO4kYjK4kYbH@1AMdq1BUGa2CUmf4DWFb2ENGQ4FIUl3GMKx1HNyW4IENL1PAni1UMdq1Ubgb2UIxU1kAni1kKQy5kJbs4kNdk4kObW@ I know...

Click here for a guaranteed way to raise your game to a new level Found this in one of the magazines BilliardShot posted (glad to see he hasn't left yet :)) Robert

I think you're first mistake here is the decision to push out at all. Why give your opponent a choice in the matter to take the advantage? This is especially important with a resourceful opponent. You give me any piece of that 1 ball and you're not seeing it next time you're at the table. There...

Wow, congratulations to Pedro and Hugo, and thanks for the update, Bob! Robert

Exactly! This is a standard 3-cushion shot where you would cut the 1st ball to keep it parallel to the rail to avoid a potential kiss (same as making it in the pocket), and make sure to come in "short" directly to the 2nd ball as diagrammed instead of taking a chance of getting the extra rail...