105 Ball Run

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Ran 68 today. Stating to get back into practicing. Maybe, I will down load the run in a few days, if I do not do better. Got some good music in the back ground "Cream".
 
14-1StraightMan said:
Ran 68 today. Stating to get back into practicing. Maybe, I will down load the run in a few days, if I do not do better. Got some good music in the back ground "Cream".
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Good job Mike! I finally strung together a reasonable run of 41 last night.

Too bad neither of us had record breaking runs in our match last weekend. I would have been happy with your run of 36. :smile: I know you run 36 in your sleep so it wasn't a big deal for you.
 
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9BallJim said:
Good job Mike! I finally strung together a reasonable run of 41 last night.

Too bad neither of us had record breaking runs in our match last weekend. I would have been happy with your run of 36. :smile: I know you run 36 in your sleep so it wasn't a big deal for you.
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Thanks Jim:
41 ball run. That is good. You did that on another League match? Your game is getting better & better. Keep up the good work. You will win most of your matches with your improvement.
I had a good time. The table was really playing slow but it picked up when the air-condition finally kicked in around 3:o'clock. I think that I will try to set my other matches in the afternoon.
 
14-1StraightMan said:
Thanks Jim:
41 ball run. That is good. You did that on another League match? Your game is getting better & better. Keep up the good work. You will win most of your matches with your improvement.
I had a good time. The table was really playing slow but it picked up when the air-condition finally kicked in around 3:o'clock. I think that I will try to set my other matches in the afternoon.
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No. I was just playing at home Thursday night. I played again last night but couldn't get into the 30s. I had a 25, 26 and a 28. I still need to work on my consistency in making the break ball. I think I'm loosing accuracy trying to hit it too hard.
 
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9BallJim said:
No. I was just playing at home Thursday night. I played again last night but couldn't get into the 30s. I had a 25, 26 and a 28. I still need to work on my consistency in making the break ball. I think I'm loosing accuracy trying to hit it too hard.
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lately I've been taking extra time on the break shot. looking at it from all angles, giving yourself time to visualize the contact and rack explosion. Also, try standing back up if any thoughts of the rack enter your mind, the missed break shots for me happen if my mind isnt quiet and the object isnt the only point of concentration.
 
JesseAllred said:
lately I've been taking extra time on the break shot. looking at it from all angles, giving yourself time to visualize the contact and rack explosion. Also, try standing back up if any thoughts of the rack enter your mind, the missed break shots for me happen if my mind isnt quiet and the object isnt the only point of concentration.
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Good advise. Thanks. That's what I have been doing lately and it's working. I first look at how I want to hit the rack and then completely focus on making the break ball with the correct english and speed trying not to let the rack distract me.

BTW. I've watched many of your one-handed videos. They're incredible! I just about fall of my chair watching them. Your short-rack banks break and run is probably my favorite.
 
9BallJim said:
Good advise. Thanks. That's what I have been doing lately and it's working. I first look at how I want to hit the rack and then completely focus on making the break ball with the correct english and speed trying not to let the rack distract me.

BTW. I've watched many of your one-handed videos. They're incredible! I just about fall of my chair watching them. Your short-rack banks break and run is probably my favorite.
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Thanks! lol it was awesome, my wife walked in and 3 tries later I ran out and I got to get her reaction on tape.
PS. Mr. Grasso, I watched your 105 ball run again and it motivated me to go out and try for a new record! Watch out!
 
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JesseAllred said:
Thanks! lol it was awesome, my wife walked in and 3 tries later I ran out and I got to get her reaction on tape.
PS. Mr. Grasso, I watched your 105 ball run again and it motivated me to go out and try for a new record! Watch out!
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Jesse:
I was thinking today about you and your post (105 after 15 yrs of attempts). That is something and like I said: I am happy that you are now in my 105 Club but..... I got you beat. My high run is 116, which I ran 20 years ago when I had "Hawk Eyes". I waited 20 yrs to hit 100 again So, I beat you by 5 yrs.......... LOL In this pass year I hit; 105, 105, 106 & 108. I am so much of a better player now but the eyes are not the same.
 
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When I have watched this video back a few times. I could not believe that on that last shot that I took & missed to end the run. I did not see the possibility of the 6 ball banking back up the table in the corner pocket.
I set up the shot today for the first time and on the first try I made the bank and got perfect position on the 8 ball for a great break shot.
Of course there was no pressure on me but it was a better shot then what I original took. I never seen it. That is what you call "tunnel vision".
 
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