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So as sad as it may seem, I simply play pool to escape the everyday happenings of life. None of my real world problems exist while I am at the pool hall and it gives my brain just long enough to shut down and stop worrying about everything else. This is only sad because many have told me that if...

We play the below for 9 or 10 ball ring games Behind the line Honest offensive effort Made balls spot on break & fouls Return Option on scratch/foul Change Rotation every 5 rounds (Round is each player taking a turn) Money on 5 and 9 (10). 5 pays half value of the 9 (10). If we play for $10 or...

A pool hall around me has a bi-weekly one pocket tourny. They usually get 20-30 players of all skill levels. Races to 3 on 10 9fts. It is also handicaped but they do it interestingly. They rank from 4-14 and you have to makes balls equal to your rank. It helps games go faster. So if a 4 plays a...

Try this website. I don't think Jimmy has his own yet. http://www.motteycues.com/

I would have to agree with the above poster. In my limited experience with 2 and stop I would have to say that I like 9-7 better. Most of the time I have played 2 and stop it ends up becoming 1 and duck, you can't pocket the second ball if you can't also duck on the same shot. I would say 3 and...

I also find it hard to believe that Josey shipped a cracked cue. I have owned 2 Josey's and my points on the one are not exactly the same height, but I am not to worried about it. The play on the cue is just to good. Some kid offered me $450 for me cue that was bought for around $300. I told...

Just a little heads up, don't know if anyone else has mentioned it but Jerry Slivka is living in PA again. I don't know for how long but he has been here for the past 4 months plus. He is working (painting I think) and is playing golf. Some pool but not much.

Not sure but I heard that Paul has officially retired. I haven't talked to him about it but I plan on it next time I see him. My source should be pretty reliable but it could be bad info. I heard that Jim is currently teaching someone how to make cues. But to answer your question I don't...

I can't look at a Cue Table while I am at work, so its hard to understand what the angle is that you are talking about, but couldn't you hit it firm and throw it in the hole hitting the object ball a little fuller? This would keep the cue ball in line for position and you also wouldn't have to...

I was not saying that you should try and play him, I was just wondering what type of player you thought he was. I only asked because he is a very good friend of mine, he acctually has an account on here, but he is far from open class I would think and he would say that himself. He told me that...

Seeing that you are from PA I thought I would ask you this question. I am not sure what part of PA you are from but here goes. Do you consider Shane Jackson and open level player? I only ask because he competes in the Tiger Tour is ranked like 8th overall and I feel could win it on some...

Blackjack- In the article breaking to win, it appears that you are breaking from Diamond to Diamond. I will try and explain a little better. It looks as though you are breaking through the first diamond on the long rail straight throught the last diamond on the short rail. Is this correct or...

I agree, this can be the most difficult part. Its not as bad in 9-ball, but in 8-ball and one pocket it can be a nightmare if your partner doesn't have the same play style as you. I actually played 8-ball last night with a person of similar ability and his patterns are way different than mine...

I also agree with what mikepage said. I think one of the major flaws in C/B players games is there mental approach. Not having to shoot every shot allows you to mentally focus more on what is going on. I know alot of C/B players that can make every shot its just that they beat themselves most...

I agree that they should get to play. It is alot of fun playing them because it is difficult, but my biggest problem is that when a handicap tournament doesn't make it difficult enough on them. Recently I have had to play Jerry Slivka 3 weeks in a row at a local tournament. He won all 3 weeks...

Does anyone think that John Morra has a chance to get out of his bracket without losing? There are still alot of players that he could possibly still face including his match coming up against Ronnie Wiseman.

Isn't there a person named Tim that owns a place called the arena in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area

1. is dogging the 9 ball after running out to it. 2. is pace, i start to increase my playing speed which is a big problem. 3. is focus, from 1 stroking balls to getting up on my shot These are my 3 biggest problems and they make me play at least 2 balls worse. The funny part about it is they...

I would if i could but i am at work and wont be able to make it out to breakers till tomorrow. Just figured people on here might have an idea who he is.

a friend asked me to ask around for him. I am in the pittsburgh area and spend most of my time at breaker's. I could give you more detail if i had any but sadly thats all the information that i have. I figured it would be a long shot but i figured someone might have some idea. If i had to...