What is a "player"?
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BillPorter said:
Bill, that makes a lot of sense. I've heard one or another fellow refer to himself as a player, while giving advise to someone just beaten. In those cases, the "player" is letting the other person know they don't have a chance against them if they always try to run out and don't play smart against them. Hence, there is a certain confidence in their game being asserted. Most good players won't talk about themselves in this way, but some of them probably can't resist. When I see that behavior, it's a signal to me that this person is someone to be beaten, as they certainly take themselves seriously on the pool table, and they might be frustrated by clever safeties that can slow down their run out game. Important information to have...
Player
is someone that is rated at least a 7 (B to B+), who has been around quite a bit, and who gambles. Players have gambled for $500 a set or more usually in the past.
Ball bangers that graduate are NOT players, they are 'shooters', that's all.
Think of it this way, anyone that starts 'coughing' when asked to play for $20 a game is NOT a player.
is someone that is rated at least a 7 (B to B+), who has been around quite a bit, and who gambles. Players have gambled for $500 a set or more usually in the past.
Ball bangers that graduate are NOT players, they are 'shooters', that's all.
Think of it this way, anyone that starts 'coughing' when asked to play for $20 a game is NOT a player.
player means diff things to diff people
to me, whether it's pool, golf, darts, bowling, hop scotch, or WTF-ever, it is somebody that knows how to win. Someone that doesn't mind playing a little "ugly" before the game gets close to the finish line - but once in the home stretch - he can consistently perform at a personal high level. The player is seasoned, knows the ropes, is cool down the stretch, and you better know your sh*t and be on your toes if you're gonna see him pull out his wallet!
to me, whether it's pool, golf, darts, bowling, hop scotch, or WTF-ever, it is somebody that knows how to win. Someone that doesn't mind playing a little "ugly" before the game gets close to the finish line - but once in the home stretch - he can consistently perform at a personal high level. The player is seasoned, knows the ropes, is cool down the stretch, and you better know your sh*t and be on your toes if you're gonna see him pull out his wallet!
