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    Drills or games?

    The bad news is, it is not enough. A few hours a day is only enough to maintain not move a level. It takes competitive play and lots of well designed practice. Even top players if they lay off for any period of time will see their skills drop off. It just does not seem to be a skill that can be...
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    Important Tips for Beginners

    Since you are talking about beginners the first thing is, it has to be fun. I doubt any beginner has any aspirations of being a pro player or much really beyond knocking in a few balls. Teach them some simple fundamentals and basics as well as the why you are telling them this. Once the...
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    First time buying a table, need help and opinion.

    I have owned a lot of GC's because I was in the poolroom business. I have one in my house now I first set up in 1979 and it plays perfect. It came from a private owner and was never in a public room. I paid $300.00 for it. The house was sold and the new owner wanted it out like that day...
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    First time buying a table, need help and opinion.

    It sounds like you are buying it new. A couple of things to think about. When you buy a top quality table if you are a pool player and not just buying it as a decoration. You will possibly own this table the rest of your life. You really want something good. Also, of course price is always a...
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    10 tips for pool players to prevent spreading covid-19

    I think you know I am not saying that. It is a combination of not getting it and also the responsibility of not spreading it. You have to live your life but at least FOR NOW, it is wise to be a little more cautious. Perhaps in a few years we will just accept that half the population over 65 will...
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    10 tips for pool players to prevent spreading covid-19

    Personally, I would not go play in a public poolroom right now if you held a gun on me. Having said that if you don't have your own table and must go to get your fix of pool, consider just practicing by yourself for the time being and stay the heck away from everybody. This virus is not going...
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    got locked out

    I posted under the name middleofnowhere for like 11 years. The other day I updated my password and that was it I could sign in but not post or see certain features on the site. I tried everything but gave up. So I guess I am one pocket guy now, unless someone can tell me what went wrong and I...
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