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    John Schmidt's and Corey Deuel's comments on aiming systems

    At a recent TAR podcast, two US Open champions expressed some interesting viewpoints about aiming. The podcast link can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8KsVm9ePlk&feature=related and the comments on aiming systems goes from 24:15 - 29:15 . BTW, John Schmidt just won the Predator...
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    Efren vs. Dallas West

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F-ZRteOuhI I really enjoyed watching this one!
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    The new Billiards Digest "Vault"

    In case you don't already know about it, the Billiards Digest web site now has a new "Vault" link wherein BD subscribers can view photos, videos, archived magazines, instructional articles, et cetera. Some parts of the "Vault" such as the Videos section have very little content but could have a...
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    Playing speed

    Many times I've watched video clips of you guys playing 14.1 and I've been amazed at how some of you manage to run your racks so quickly. Most instructors would say that you should frequently walk around the table and plan your pattern after every shot. In contrast, right after some people...
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    What is it about playing pool that makes it so addictive?

    In reading another thread about a guy who wants to become a professional pool player, it was mentioned a few different times that pool is a very addictive sport to play. Some people have said they can play all day long, every day of the week. What is it about playing pool that makes it so...
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    AZB fund

    In view of some threads recently in which certain posters were asking for financial assistance, it occured to me that we might be able to create a fund within the AZB community to help fund worthwhile causes. Consider that AZB has a membership of over 13,000 members. If just 1000 members were...
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    WPBA Colorado Classic in Ignacio??!!

    In reading the Colorado Cue Times monthly newspaper, I noticed that the first annual WPBA Colorado Classic is being held in Ignacio next month. Ignacio is a very small town with a population of 670 people and is located about 300 miles from Denver. Wouldn't it make more sense to have this...
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    Colorado Cue Club has closed

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    Pool photography

    Yesterday, I thought I would try out my new camera and zoom lens by taking pictures of the players where I play at. Since I'd like to get more involved with pool photography at the places I go to, I would be interested in knowing what type of camera equipment (camera and lenses) other...
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    Video: Earl Strickland vs Keith McCready - 1988

    You might enjoy watching this golden oldie that I discovered today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHQw9T5uvyk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouuzpvWypqY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzFyl8biULU&feature=related...
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    Rules regarding 3 consecutive fouls in 8 ball?

    Does three consecutive fouls in 8-ball constitute a loss of game? Different players that I've played with have their own interpretation of this. Under the IPT, I believe this is a loss of game. What's the BCA ruling on this?
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    Live streaming of IPT Pro-Am 8-ball championship

    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ipt-pro-am-8-ball-championship Tournament hours are 12pm-7pm on Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday, with the final match starting at 3pm. Gabe Owen is currently playing Ike Runnels. Enjoy!
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    Playing runout pool -- video clip by Mike Sigel (1992)

    I found this link that was added a week ago: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15266577n4smRR7x?jsonParams=%257B%2522user%2522%253A%2522dmgwalsh%2522%252C%2522veohOnly%2522%253Atrue%252C%2522order%2522%253A%2522mr%2522%257D&context=CHANNEL&viewType=user The initial link contains a 5-minute...
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    AZB video library

    On the AZ Billiards home page, on the right side of the screen, there are several video clips that you might enjoy watching. The AZB video library includes: Mosconi vs. Balsis (1963) Frank Taberski and Ralph Greenleaf highlight reels Willie Hoppe DCC and Mosconi Cup Interviews with Joe Balsis...
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    "Nightline" broadcasting a segment Danny Basovich tonight

    FYI: ABC News "Nightline" will be broadcasting a segment on Danny Basovich tonight. 'Kid Delicious' Traveling across the country, pool hustler Danny Basovich made hundreds of thousands of dollars playing the game. As word of his skill with the pool cue spread, however, the 29-year-old New...
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    Is there a modern computer program to calculate ratings for league play?

    I'm asking this question on behalf of the owner of a pool hall that I play pool at. During league play, I found out that the computer program that my pool hall uses to calculate a player's rating is 18-years old and is prone to errors. This computer program calculates ratings strictly by...
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    IPT 8-ball videos of 25 matches

    FYI: For you 8-ball lovers, the IPT web site, http://www.internationalpooltour.com/Videos/ , has 25 complete matches available for viewing, all for free. All you need to do is register. Enjoy! :)
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    Ball-in-hand ethical question

    The other night, while playing 8-ball in a pool league, I miscued badly and failed to hit the object ball with the cue ball. My opponent then took his shot from the misqued cue ball position instead of taking ball-in-hand. After my opponent missed his shot, I asked him why he didn't take BIH...
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    The addiction of pool

    Quite a few posters admit to being addicted :eek: to AZB and to playing pool. I thought the following article on the addictiveness of video games might be of interest as I suspect that the addictiveness of video games might be similar to the addictiveness of playing pool. If one can...
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