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The 40s shot clock would be much better for the game quality wise, but they probably have it in 30s, cos it increases tension, and they want it to be tense, as it appeals for the audience..

That shot didn't have a natural shape; the cue ball was almost frozen and the shape for the next needed to be forced. It definitely wasn't a gimme..

Wont say much about the politics involved here cos I'm complete ooutsider, but gotta add that if you're having tournaments there where's only 31 players, lacking top pros, and still 20000$ added, something has been done well also. If 70% of the prize monies is coming from sponsors (or 60%...

They forgot to add that; "this doesn't concern Chuck Norris"

Lol, this sounds scary: "watch out for the prostitutes, if you ignore them, they get really offended."

Lol, yes, good post. I don't feel comfortable saying that "humans wont develope in Pool after they turn into their 40'ies", as for sure some players might become more wiser and realize for example something what they were not able to realize when they were younger and full of anxiety. But then...

I don't know how old Mike LeBron started, but sure there can be exceptions. What I meant, and what should be logical to everyone without further explanations, was that the younger you start, the better chances you have. The practice routines for a three years old are of course different than...

I hope you'll get "Straight Dave" in a cage with you.

But definitely, if you start at age 35, it's too late. I've always sort of thought that the practice should've been started before puperty, to really master the technique, but that's just my hunch.

I guess this "+10000hrs theory" means that it should be practiced in teens, before you turn into twenties. (also, naturally, the quality of practice is important) If some old guy gets bored in his pension and starts playing pool, I guess nobody expects him to become champion anymore, no matter...

Yeah, John, wellcome back, we all want you here, but you promised to send 1000$ for charity. Which one are you going to choose? ;)

People crucify the cocky ones, but love the humble ones. That's the way it is, has alway been, and will always be. And that's the way it should be. Or do you guys think if Efren would write on AZ, he would be harrased away out of jealousy? I guess not, Ralf and many others neither..

Roy "Sherlock" Steffensen

Ehem, how can you ask when they are all dead? Why don't we ask Ralf, Thorsten, or few others?

Yeah, but the title wasn't "how to become a great all around player" nor it was "who's good in onehole". It was about becoming a True Champion. Mika and Ralf for example, might not be so interested in one pocket, as they are more interested to become True Champions, or remaining there...

hehehe, it was meant to provoke a bit, but seriously, yes, Mika will murder him, no doubt about it ;)

Great post.

But a true talent doesn't yet make a True Champion. Or have you "been there done that", in the same level as Ralf, Mika or dozen True Champions I could list? And don't get me wrong, I do respect you as World Beater, Major Winner, great talent etc, but it's just not the same as being a True...

Yeah, but forget about Rodney and Diliberto too. If you look at those Champions which shine year after year, not only in top 16-32, but in top 5 year after year, they are not just talented ballers. They are very determined and dedicated fellows. They don't have time to play all these different...

Yeah, but this topic was not about "who's talented in what", but it was "What does it take to become a Champion", and as I understood it, word Champion means something like Mika Immonen or Ralf Souquet, who doen't just win one but multiple Majors.