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Maybe it's just me but I like music playing in the back ground when I'm playing. The room we have started to frequent on the weekends has one of those money hungry music boxes on the wall but few dump in the cash, myself included. < rant > Those boxes are a total rip off, IMO. Pump in tons of...

I still use the diamonds for reference (less than I use to too but still do on occasion) , and am trying to get my wife to use them to help improve her banks and kicks, but the 9 foot tables we have been playing have sloped rails (Gandy's I think?). Is there a specific reason they are sloped to...

I should probably add a poll to this but don't have time... I'm off to play some pool :D One of my reasons for asking: Many of the recent threads are related to "What game would attract the most viewers, etc, etc, etc.". For me it's 8 Ball. I grew up playing 8 Ball. As a matter if fact, in my...

All of the recent league talk has got me wanting to get involved with one. As I understand it, safeties are an important part of the game. I don't think I have never played a safety in my life, for several reasons. 1) I look at difficult shots as a challenge. 2) I look at difficult shots as a...

I live and work in the area and have just stared going there on weekends. If you see us (I'm be the handsome guy with the tall thin red head :-) ) and a pitcher of beer, stop by and say hi. I would love to play some C and up players. I'm and 8 ball player but am up for anything but it's...

I am looking for a common set of rules for 8 ball. I play mainly with my wife. I am always very forgiving as my level is far above hers and it's been so long since i've lost touch with with what's right and what's wrong ;) She is getting to the point where she should be playing it straight and...

Wife Swap! I frequent a forum for boat liveaboards. A member was contacted by a Associate Producer of Casting for Wife Swap to see if they would be interested. http://www.livingaboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=13;t=000267 Any pool playing families out there that would be...

I have been forced into temporary retirement from pool because of a hip injury she (my wife of 22 years) is convinced is the direct result of pool. Of course, we all know that's impossible! I'm on day 3 of not playing, she is on day 3 of playing a lot. I suspect her motives to be sinister in...

What does the following mean? "Anyone in the room can have the 8!" or "I`ll give you the 8 for $1000" YOLO (not a player... YET)

The dealing with slow play thread was helpful but this problem is a little different. I started playing a Saturday afternoon 8 ball tournament at a local bar. The problem is tracking down my opponent or getting him to get off the damn phone and play. They are calling friends, taking calls in...

Stupid question of the day... what does "hill to hill" mean?

The internet can be a dangerous thing. I my quest for knowledge, and the desire to improve my skills, I decided to get back to basics. Stance, grip, bridge and stroke. I watched countless videos and read oogles of posts and articles. My quest for the perfect everything was is the key to taking...

I am looking for some open tournaments in MD (Ann Arundle Co. preferred). Any bars or halls have regularly scheduled tournaments for individuals?

I know I'll probably get a different opinion (and flamed ;) ) from just about every poster but her it goes any way... I play mostly bar box 8 ball with a cue off the wall. The house cues are pretty bad but I have gotten friendly with a few and am doing ok. I'm looking for one (lets call it a...

Is there any testing and/or formula for ranking your skill level if your not a league player? I know I'm good, but how good? I see people posting that they are C, C+, B, etc. player but how is that determined? By some league ranking system OR more loosely based on others they have played? Just...

First a big thanks to everyone and the free advice given on this forum! Invaluable to people like me... A little back ground... I've played on and off for about 30 years... never a good player but always loved the game. Gave away my McDermott cue about 3 years ago... hadn't played in over 5...