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On a lag doesn't the ball have to touch the head rail?

For those who have cone shaped decorative pool table lighting but are unhappy with the light they produce, this is the solution. Two led lights for around $15/ea. They bath the table in a bright, white light. Carefully check the bulb and Light dimensions to ensure the will fit but they should...

I believe natural talent is a combination of passion combined with knowledge while developing skills early in their careers. I've always had the passion. If I had Youtube videos teaching me when I was young, my fundamentals would have been sooooo much better. Same in golf. Passion plus...

Thanks guys for responding. We have a 14.1 league so I guess it falls between casual and having a ref ( however, I have seen professional tournaments at Griffs with players racking their own). Until I hear different, I'm of the opinion that the player racking is acting as a referee and therefore...

I personally like “cue ball fouls only” as a way to reduce sharking. I've seen several occasions where a loser claim his opponent's shirt touched a ball just to create drama and throw the shooter off his game. A better rule would be ”cue stick fouls only” Where any illegal touching with a cue...

Is there an official rule or interpretation of a rule on this?

Thanks for your reply. However, what happens when the shooter or shooter's opponent is racking? I've heard if the shooter is racking, loss of turn but it doesn’t account where the moved ball should go. I've asked a number of experienced straight pool players and no one knew. Even the rules...

My question involves mistakes racking balls between innings playing straight pool. what is the penalty if…. 1. If the shooters touches or accidentally racks the 15th ball. 2. If the opponent touches or accidentally racks the 15th ball

Straight pool question. 1. Player shooting accidentally touches or racks the 15th object ball. What is the penalty? 2. Opponent of player shooting accidentally touches or racks the 15th object ball. What is the penalty? Thanks for y input.

Grady Mathews had this suggestion. Give everyone $10,000 and let them make their own games until one player winds up with all of it. Not sustainable but once a year it would be fun to watch.

If this guy played golf he'd be using a feather ball hitting it with a spoon, niblick, and mashie using willow shafts thinking he's really cool.

Great question! I've have marginal success with a break cue. When I was young the thought was to use a different cue so as not to screw up your tip. There’s something about a break cue that makes me want to smash the rack 100 mph resulting in a off center crappy hit. Just last week I went back...

Help. We’re playing 14.1. My opponent accidentally racks the break ball. What relief options do I have?

I spent Wednesday thur Sunday morning and had a great time. Awesome pool. In 9ball, I was really impressed with Ruiz who went on to win it . On Wednesday I saw him absolutely crush SVB, OUSCHAN, and Filler. They had no chance. He was Totally confident and in control. Filler was conceding the 8...

Was at DDC and watched Ruiz absolutely crush SVB, Ouschan, and Filler on Friday. He moved the cue ball as easily and perfectly as I’ve ever seen. I thought if he can play like that Saturday no one will beat him. He was only 90% Saturday but that was enough for a convincing finish. We’ll...

Guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty and guilty. Maybe that’s why I suck.

Loved my old Muecci but switched to a Cuetec CF and won’t go back. Love the silky smooth feel and hit but I can really zip that Muecci around the table.

Let’s face it. Becoming a professional pool player in the US is a losing proposition. It takes a ridiculous amount of talent and time to compete, must less become a world beater. The prize money can only support a player for a years or two while they are world beaters. After that, time to...

OK. This is a reaching but in a team event, no matter how bad you leave him, he's certain he will make it and has a good chance to pull it off.

Could it be to light a fire under SVB? I really hope Earl can catch a streak for old times sake….but it might say more about US players post CoVid.