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  1. gregcantrall

    The distant rumblings and ramblings of a pool nut.

    Oh yeah I forgot the tightening of the abs is a G force technique. You keep more blood to the brain. Otherwise the plus 4 g turn doesn't cause you to black out. Can't remember the numbers but I did black out my pilot (only momentarily) as he was talking me through a loop as I had the stick of...
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    The distant rumblings and ramblings of a pool nut.

    Well I am amazed at the knowledge I am just stumbling back through as I enjoy my Sunday Funday morning. OMG I missed the rally but knew it would be huge. The display of creative intelligence on cardboard signs was giggles. The longest giggles (so far 🤷‍♂️) is QUIET PIGGY. Ben Meiselas puts a...
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    Practice what I Preach

    Oh no 😉 another morning after post. 🤷‍♂️ With last night's apa league weekly. It's nice to have the warm fuzzy feeling of victory. The re ass says mint the morning after still gets review. First things first 😉 To be a bar box 8 ball Master of Grand perform ants moments. 🤷‍♂️ Showing a break...
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    9ball break

    Are you speaking of Efren's handlers that carried 2 briefcases of money? I sat right behind them at Efren's first Reno event at the Sands. I watched Parica the year before maybe 84 🤷‍♂️. He spoke of another from the Philippines that he couldn't beat. That was the Ceasars Tahoe 9 ball in the...
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    9ball break

    When Efren first arrived in the USA he was new to 9 ball and didn't have a good break. He gave up the 8 And the breaks and still ran over all challengers. Well I heard Buddy Hall won a set. 🤷‍♂️
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    9ball break

    Long ago and far away, 😉 well when Diamond 7 foot tables first arrived in my hometown, I found a 9 ball break that on occasion made the 9 ball in the side. Using a template rack and setting the cueball 2 inches off center and hit it square so that whitey comes straight back about 6 inches. The...
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    9ball break

    I learned to read the gaps back in the day when 8 on the break was a win playing 8 ball. I would stifle the giggle when they thought that a gap behind the head ball was a good idea. 🤷‍♂️
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    Practice what I Preach

    Ah the morning after league night is contemplation time. 🤔 The I Ching provides interesting contemplation and perhaps insights. 🤷‍♂️ Even after a successful venture, assessment honest analysis is required. Diligence pays dividends.
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    9ball break

    Many many years ago, at a pool tournament in Portland (er uh Beaverton) on 7 foot tables I noticed that the powerbreakers were consistently coming up dry. Then I noticed that Don Wirtiman had solved the break. He was consistently making a ball on the break. A key actor was he was not hitting the...
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    Higher skill pocket billiards players - 9 ball or snooker players?

    Oh! Kinda like Efren being forced to play billiards in his homeland as he totally dominated rotation and couldn't get action. The skills he brought to the 9 ball circuit changed the skills required of professional players . 🤷‍♂️
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    Higher skill pocket billiards players - 9 ball or snooker players?

    I have not read all the posts, here is a video that provides insights into differences in the pool vs snooker comparison. Edit: oops forgot the link. 🤷‍♂️
  12. gregcantrall

    Ronnie doing Ronnie Things - Highest Break Ever

    4 - 0 at coffee break. Ah what a good morning epic.
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    Ronnie doing Ronnie Things - Highest Break Ever

    Uh Oh, Who knew? Well only suspected but first looks confirm the eye pattern of Un-Nooh. The comments are So good as well. Oh what fun. 🤷‍♂️
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    Ronnie doing Ronnie Things - Highest Break Ever

    Well I have been confused while trying to navigate the sight. The replay archives are of incredible value. I am just watching the first session between Ronnie and Un-Nooh. Got a first definite look at Ronnie's eye pattern on a long shot. It's hard to fathom how Ronnie could lose after going...
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    Ronnie doing Ronnie Things - Highest Break Ever

    Oh Wow, just figured out , I slept through the Ronnie Yize match. 6-5! Gotta see that one, next.
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    Ronnie doing Ronnie Things - Highest Break Ever

    Cool Hand Luke? "I got my mind right, now , Boss!"
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    Ronnie doing Ronnie Things - Highest Break Ever

    The finer details. 👍 Such an incredible accomplishment. Obviously time to promote the monthly subscription that gives me archival access along with the live event. Judd Trump vs Un-Nooh is in progress with Ronnie coming again soon. Shrug 🤷‍♂️. Wst.tv live is incredible value. HUGE lessons...
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    Best to Say Nothing at All?

    One last true story. 😉 I had been knocked out of the two day tournament on the first day and my wife and I were watching the big boys on Sunday. The wife of a competitor still playing told us of a cheap meat shoot that was about to start nearby. I went with her while my wife stayed behind...
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    Best to Say Nothing at All?

    There is not an "always" answer for me. 🤷‍♂️ It's a wide range depending on how the game or match went. Pre match I prefer a salute with no words. If they advance with hand extended I shake it. No biggie .Some of the handshakes will say, "shoot well", I prefer "good luck". Post match, their...
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    Best to Say Nothing at All?

    Uh oh a triggered memory of an occasion where I lost and was down on myself for my poor performance. The youngster that won was a rookie and obviously knew my reputation. So when I extended my hand.....he stepped inside it and Hugged Me!!!!! Oh wow, it brought me out of my self pity funk. I...
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