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    Tor?

    Hey guys I've seen a lot Of tors zero x videos. They seem great. He seems like a great teacher. Have any of you worked with him? And had some noticeable improvements? Do any of you know how to get ahold of him? I would love to get some coaching. I had tried to get the 14 days with him. I...
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    How much does it cost?

    How much does it cost for you guys to live the pool player life, going from tournament to tournament. Is there anyone out here that can give me an accurate or estimated costs of life on road? I want to try this out. Any other things you can help me out with? Tips for saving money? etc
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    The "Circuit"

    How do you guys know where you are playing next. All the pros/semipros end up at all these various tournaments. I am not a pro but I would love to play in some of these events. I work a two week off/on schedule. I want to challenge myself and gain some skills playing the best players in the...
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    Pool Role Models

    Hey guys there are tons of great pool players out there. Some are good people and some are just good players. ( i.e. Earl...someone who is excellent at the game but seems like a horrible person in every other aspect of life.)Who would you say in the pool world is the best role model outside of...
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    looking to move to oregon

    me and my gf are moving to the oregon coast, lincoln city...area. we are looking for a place(room) to rent. Anyone out there got a pool table that wants to rent out a room?
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    lincoln city

    question... I am going to lincoln city(whenever that is) for the bca tournaments ...but I'm interested in going to the tourney with the real players also... does anyone know what the dates are for both of these?
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    Rhythm and Cadence

    In the book "Pleasures of Small Motions" the author has a section about preshot routines where he talks about rhythm and cadence. He talks about actually breaking down your motions into steps, small deliberate steps each with its own beat. 1234, 1234, 1234 ....Like a balloom dancer that...
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    one single idea

    A mind once stretched by a new idea can never return to its original dimension-Albert Einstein You play at a your current level, which is presumably better than how you used to play. What ONE thing/thought/tip/trick took you up to your current level. Yes we all know that progress is...
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    your stroke,

    what is the best things you personally have done for stroke? what drills and what not, honed your stroke to the best its ever been?
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    break cues?

    what are your guys' thoughts on break cues? Lighter? Heavier? Phenolic? Normal? I have a pretty good break and I am just thinking about getting a new break cue. My cue is a Madden from cue maker Jack Madden in Montana. http://www.johnmaddencues.com/ I have the opportunity to buy a Madden...
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    rules question....

    8 ball.... shooting the 9 in the side...jacked up over the 4 ball in the jaws of the pocket...on the stroke ..player makes the 9 but accidentally pockets the 4 with his cue.... I actually think the rule is it spots back up......but i had a friend do this in a tournament and his opponent...
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    travel costs and expenses...

    I think I want to join "the tour" .....by that i mean just travel around for a few months to the tournaments all the great shooters play at..... Not because Im such a "great" player...but because doing so will make me great... This being said .....how much would you say it costs for entry...
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    philipino players....book

    my buddy was just telling me about a book about the philipino players...and how they think and what not... does anyone know the name of this book?
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    Plateaus levels and progress...

    in your own journeys through this game what are some of the things that have taken you beyond where you were previously playing....what are some things that changed the way you seen the game and how you now see it... what are some key thoughts/skills that took you up the ladder and through the...
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    Pro skills amateur thoughts....

    I had a (big) tournament this weekend....2 day event....first match lost...then i climbed up the losers side....made it to sunday..won two matches on sunday...... 3rd match...Im playing against someone I think should be able to beat. First rack run out to perfect position on the 8 then i baby...
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    4 bears 2015 question

    I know the tournament director(ray) had a computer set up and he was kind of streaming some of the matches, I was wondering where i can find those games...I played SVB and it would be cool to watch the match
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    rules question...

    the 14ball is hanging in the pocket...the cueball is frozen to the 14......shooter shoots away from the pocket at his solids but accidentally makes the 14 with his cue....whats the call
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    Your Chance to be all you wanted to be

    If you were really dedicated and you wanted to become a champion and you had all the time in the world to achieve it how would you do it? Design your perfect 8 hour practice session if you had the time to actually do it. -and/or if you are someone who has already done it what was your...
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    Broken leg

    Well I fell down some stairs and snapped my leg....it wasn't pool,beer, or bookie related;). But I cant Put any weight on it for 6 weeks...what can I do to work on my game in the mean time any ideas?
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    bad ass pool stuff...

    i just got a light made for my table. its madee out of white would laminate. its really cool and is gonna be sweet for my table....I have a buddy who is good at 'tagging" and graffiti.....Im going to have him throw some art all over the light. its gonna look wicked cool. Know of an cool pool...
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