I think it's time someone cleaned up this sport.

SilverCue · Feb 7, 2016

With all the scandals around pool, I think it's time someone cleaned up this sport.

I think this is a good place to start

https://youtu.be/QsBPsxJdSvg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lsKDGoU1e0

336Robin · Feb 7, 2016

Pool needs fun for sure

Since pool is a skill some folks tend to get testy and forget to have fun so I think we need to make sure we add fun to it, fun draws attention.

SilverCue · Feb 7, 2016

Were you following the fun challenges between Venom and Darren Appleton and Venom on Facebook?
Looks like Darren was also trying to challenge a few others.

sonny_burnett · Feb 7, 2016

I actually had more fun shooting straights in my basement than in any pool room.

Great stress relief.

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larry732 · Feb 7, 2016

There is nothing wrong with this sport except for a few bad apples. Billiards is a beautiful game of skill, that you can keep learning forever. Todays Billiard Parlors are a fine place not only for a player, but the intire family for an afternoon or evening of fun. The poolroom I play in, Shooters in Southington, CT. have as many as 90 seniors that play in three different leagues during the week. There is also a women's league on Saturdays with over 100 sign ups. On weekends there are fathers bringing in children to learn the game. Its time to forget the stigma that was associated with the old time poolrooms, that were a place for bookmakers and gambling. The rooms today are built for family recreation. Now I feel better putting my 2 cents into a wonderful pastime.

336Robin · Feb 7, 2016

and much more

I agree with a lot of what you said Larry. I would like to add that as Pool Rooms went to Sports Bars to survive I think its time to consider another transformation. At the place I play Chandleys in Statesville, NC we have a huge venue and this allows us to also segue into....Event Center.

When you find a way to involve the local community that can also help people learn to love the game.

You have to use other events and reasons to get them in there in order to keep interest up. Not everyone cares for pool but some will if you give them the chance. Getting away from total bar scene would be a good thing. Events draw eyeballs. Cornhole, Dance Events, Event Center for rent, Food, Meeting Rooms etc.

larry732 said:
There is nothing wrong with this sport except for a few bad apples. Billiards is a beautiful game of skill, that you can keep learning forever. Todays Billiard Parlors are a fine place not only for a player, but the intire family for an afternoon or evening of fun. The poolroom I play in, Shooters in Southington, CT. have as many as 90 seniors that play in three different leagues during the week. There is also a women's league on Saturdays with over 100 sign ups. On weekends there are fathers bringing in children to learn the game. Its time to forget the stigma that was associated with the old time poolrooms, that were a place for bookmakers and gambling. The rooms today are built for family recreation. Now I feel better putting my 2 cents into a wonderful pastime.

Cracktherack · Feb 7, 2016

Start with prohibiting pattern racking like you see in this video, promoted as "runs a 6 pack."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CRbIGy5PE

Note the 2, 3 & 4 at the back of the rack every time, the 5 & 8 as wing balls and the 6, 7 up front. The soft break pockets the wing ball and sends the 2 up by the side. If the 1 doesn't go in, you have an easy 2 to get started.
I see him shoot one tough shot the whole 6 racks and it was a 1 ball.
When his run ends, notice the 2 failed to come off the bottom rail with his soft break.
This is unsportsmanlike conduct, heralded as great play. He should be disqualified.
If you're as good as he is, why do you have to cheat?
This is what needs to be cleaned up in pool.

john coloccia · Feb 7, 2016

Has anyone actually watched the videos?

iusedtoberich · Feb 7, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvtFcK8BaY8

SilverCue · Feb 7, 2016

john coloccia said:
Has anyone actually watched the videos?

Looks like you and 336 Robin did.

I think the others just sat on the wrong end of a broom

Poolmanis · Feb 7, 2016

That reminded me for one game i played money with (finnish)baseball bat and won!
My students were too much for equipment and I wanted to make sure they understand it is Indian, not arrow that makes job done

I played that bat only because one of my students had it with him.

sonny_burnett · Feb 7, 2016

john coloccia said:
Has anyone actually watched the videos?

Yep. I didn't realize my best cue was in my garage.

Who was that guy?

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john coloccia · Feb 7, 2016

sonny_burnett said:
Yep. I didn't realize my best cue was in my garage.

Who was that guy?

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Florian? He's just some guy that does amazing trick shots with sexy models wriggling all over the table. Nothing special...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqziQX7eEv0

sonny_burnett · Feb 7, 2016

I believe you are correct. I have to admit I never saw a shot after his assistant arrived.

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ENGLISH! · Feb 7, 2016

larry732 said:
There is nothing wrong with this sport except for a few bad apples. Billiards is a beautiful game of skill, that you can keep learning forever. Todays Billiard Parlors are a fine place not only for a player, but the intire family for an afternoon or evening of fun. The poolroom I play in, Shooters in Southington, CT. have as many as 90 seniors that play in three different leagues during the week. There is also a women's league on Saturdays with over 100 sign ups. On weekends there are fathers bringing in children to learn the game. Its time to forget the stigma that was associated with the old time poolrooms, that were a place for bookmakers and gambling. The rooms today are built for family recreation. Now I feel better putting my 2 cents into a wonderful pastime.

I can't green rep you again yet...

so here it is...

GREEN REP.

But... there are still some undesirable things attached to the game that fosters the bad rap.

Cracktherack · Feb 7, 2016

john coloccia said:
Has anyone actually watched the videos?

Yes, and you have to admit he has a unique talent. Very entertaining.

john coloccia · Feb 7, 2016

Cracktherack said:
Yes, and you have to admit he has a unique talent. Very entertaining.

I have to admit that I really don't like trick shots (artistic pool...whatever it's called these days). Nothing against them, but I'm just personally not into it. That said, if Florian came to my area, I'd probably show up and watch, especially if he brought a model or two.

I wonder how many times that poor girl was clocked in the head with a cue ball?

KRJ · Feb 7, 2016

john coloccia said:
I have to admit that I really don't like trick shots (artistic pool...whatever it's called these days). Nothing against them, but I'm just personally not into it. That said, if Florian came to my area, I'd probably show up and watch, especially if he brought a model or two.

I wonder how many times that poor girl was clocked in the head with a cue ball?

Hey, you can't say that....errr, oh, you said "cue BALL". No worries.

(((Satori))) · Feb 7, 2016

larry732 said:
There is nothing wrong with this sport except for a few bad apples. Billiards is a beautiful game of skill, that you can keep learning forever. Todays Billiard Parlors are a fine place not only for a player, but the intire family for an afternoon or evening of fun. The poolroom I play in, Shooters in Southington, CT. have as many as 90 seniors that play in three different leagues during the week. There is also a women's league on Saturdays with over 100 sign ups. On weekends there are fathers bringing in children to learn the game. Its time to forget the stigma that was associated with the old time poolrooms, that were a place for bookmakers and gambling. The rooms today are built for family recreation. Now I feel better putting my 2 cents into a wonderful pastime.

Actually there are all types of pool halls.

There are the pool halls that are gang banger spots.

There are pool halls that are hardcore action spots that look like crap but are actually pretty safe but watch your wallet.

There are pool halls that are upscale with little to no action, college kids, business men, etc.

And there are pool halls that are a blend of upscale that anyone would feel safe going into and they have hardcore hustlers there also.

ENGLISH! · Feb 7, 2016

(((Satori))) said:
Actually there are all types of pool halls.

There are the pool halls that are gang banger spots.

There are pool halls that are hardcore action spots that look like crap but are actually pretty safe but watch your wallet.

There are pool halls that are upscale with little to no action, college kids, business men, etc.

And there are pool halls that are a blend of upscale that anyone would feel safe going into and they have hardcore hustlers there also.

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I think it's time someone cleaned up this sport.

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