2006 AZ Straight Pool Challenge
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TheOne said:
Working on it. Had a 73 on wednesday but that doesn't top my best. Things will probably be quiet from my end, in terms of high runs for the next little while.
I made my 44 high break this year, second best was 31. I´m hoping I can crack 50 by the end of the year.
gr. Dave
gr. Dave
TheOne said:Added you, nice jump of about 10 places!
WillieBreak50, bottom spot is looming my old mate, I don't know, your own table AND pro lessons!
TheSingle,
Many thanks for rubbing it in; but DANG, this game is hard (you world-beaters make it sound so freaking easy it makes me somewhat ill). I played about 5 hours of straight pool on Saturday, but had no significant runs. If I don't do something soon, I might make a trip to the local pool hall; find the easiest table I can, and try to make a run at 50 before the year ends.
I will say that my recent lesson with Mark Wilson has paid some dividends already - he has given me a 3 phase, 6 week program to complete. You may want to hassle me again in 6 weeks to see if I can do better after some intensive practice.
TheOne said:I feel your pain willie, but without this public harrassment I fear you may underachieve!
TheSmallDigit,
Spoken like a true humanitarian; Mother Theresa would be proud of you (well, at least until she found out about those high school escapades).
You are correct though; there's nothing like a little public humiliation to make one serious about practicing (as breakup will find out in January).
Just remembered this thread ... I'm happy to climb out of the bottom group with a 53 a couple of weeks back. Had a 51 just this week during a match, but failed to knock a ball out from a breakshot. Still, it was 48 and out 
Anybody else got any new highs?
Anybody else got any new highs?
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Just last night went from high of 47 to .....48! oh the pressure!
Still working on it. But I haven't been playing much straight pool recently, mainly 8 ball 'cause I suck at it. Also I've rediscovered my passion for snooker.
I'll see what I can do tomorrow, but I doubt I'll top my best.
I'll see what I can do tomorrow, but I doubt I'll top my best.
Willie,Williebetmore said:
What's this 3 phase, 6 week program that you're in? Are there any tips on practicing that you can share with us?
hobokenapa said:Just remembered this thread ... I'm happy to climb out of the bottom group with a 53 a couple of weeks back. Had a 51 just this week during a match, but failed to knock a ball out from a breakshot. Still, it was 48 and out
Anybody else got any new highs?
Recently Ive had a few runs in the high 80's and 90's. I had a 112 (Unfinished) last week.
I have my DBS surgery currently scheduled for September 19 (subject to change). God willing, they will be able to give me some relief from this disease, and who knows how many balls my game will jump.
this month i got a 14-1 national championship, a 14-1 national ranking event, a 14-1 team competition, and a 14-1 housetournament, so i guess this month ill be playing straightpool untill i die.
hope ill be able to post a better result then these
match:22 in 2006
practice:42 in 2005
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had my first 4h practise session today. nothing greath. LOADS of 14's (note to myself, DONT MISS THE f**** breakshot), some 20's, i think highest was 25 or something. wasnt worth counting. I hope ill get to the 3th rack next practice. ive got to get 50 at the end of this season.
hope ill be able to post a better result then these
match:22 in 2006
practice:42 in 2005
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had my first 4h practise session today. nothing greath. LOADS of 14's (note to myself, DONT MISS THE f**** breakshot), some 20's, i think highest was 25 or something. wasnt worth counting. I hope ill get to the 3th rack next practice. ive got to get 50 at the end of this season.
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