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"Take what the table gives you"

I think what they are trying to get across when they say "good setup, delivery, mechanics" are essential to being great is more along the lines of: When you have an ACCURATE, CONSISTENT & REPEATABLE process, it SHOULD allow you to become the best player YOU can be... Once you are making the...

You were definately right. I have never, ever, ever played 9 ball where it is loss of game. Key point is he is an idiot... By "pro tournaments" he probably means local bar league 8ball or something.

My friend had a circle rack similiar to this that included all 15 balls. The rules were to stay in the circle, shoot the balls wherever. If/when you miss - start over, cue ball out of the circle - start over, touch another ball - start over. I think my speed jumped about a full ball after...

Something I used to do was mark specific points (for repeatability) and practice the same bank with different angle/speed/spin. About 5 reps per shot type and move on to the next variation. This is a great way to fine tune your twist banking and the different ways you can hit the "same" shot...

I just got a Jack Madden and it is has the purest "hit" I have ever experienced. I guess it is all kind of relative, different strokes for different folks...

Personally, I would hit the shot with center ball. I feel I can adjust my cut angle for the CIT with much more consistency than adjusting for squirt and spin induced throw. Less variables to calculate = easier calculation, IMO...

I don't think it matters what the rule book says word for word in this instance. That can lead to too many arguments based on interpretation. The spirit of the rule is to prevent poor sportsmanship and dishonest play, and in this circumstance, the rule was used as an out clause for a coward...

Careful Sean, he still hasn't shared his secrets... :rolleyes::yikes::eek::barf: LOL

I second this motion... :bash: I can't wait for the thread divulging the magical secret that the cue ball spins all funny-like when you dont hit it center... :rolleyes:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=88014 Refer to this thread. It has very in depth info regarding your question.

The only reason you are being attacked is because of your clear lack of interpersonal skills and generally annoying insights. Do you remember the story about the boy who cried wolf? You should because your living it and your opinion is no longer respected, wanted, or required. I personally...

I have always used a medium to medium soft layered tip (Moori, Kamui) and shaved off about 1/3 of the tip before installing... I like the chalk retention qualities of a medium-soft to soft tip but when they are brand new and thick the hit seems to spongy. With that little bit shaved off the tip...

Yeah its crazy for sure! I work at a peaker power plant just south of you in Elgin/Bartlett. We are getting some silly readings from ComEd's lines and lightning would explain it... The good news for you is if there are any power issues my plant will get your heater/tv/fridge back on...

This storm is a bad mutha... Im just a bit west of Chicago, IL and we got at leat 14 inches and I got a 6 ft drift outside. I am offically snowed into work. :( No drinky for me till tomorrow... Enjoy them silver bullets!!!

I was able to pull this one off in a local bar tournament. I was down 6 - 4 in a race to 7 and my opponent played this safety on me. He was strong so I figured I would just go for it cuz he would get out. Looking back it was a terrible decision but it worked out. :grin: I ended up losing 7-6...

I am only 24, so I don't "officially" know the old-timer rules, but I definately agree with what you are all saying. Proper table etiquette is essential in my eyes because while some people may not like that you beat them, they're more than likely going to respect you if you act like a decent...

Thanks for the insight Big Perm... This bad back thing can be a crappy means for learning new tricks! About 6 months ago I ruptured the bottom 2 discs in my back and the pysiatica can be a "little" distracting. I will definately give this method a shot, as most other things I've tried are...

I will be purchasing the DVD's as a result of seeing this example. Great stuff and very well explained! Thanks a million to Mosconiac and Joe!!

I have never came across a thread where an answer wasn't provided. There are a lot of helpful and insightful people in this section whose advice/knowledge has helped me out tremendously. BTW, one could do a lot worse than to receive personalized feedback from one of these instructors...