So here is how it went down. We agreed to $200 per set, race to 8 eight ball, race to 5 one pocket and then race to 10, ten ball. I got up 6-0 in the eight ball and some conversation finally happens regarding some shit he went through that morning and it ended with him saying, "Don't let yourself get lured into a false sense of security."
We are playing on a nine foot Diamond (I haven't played on a nine foot Diamond in 7 years) I did manage to break and run a rack and felt pretty good about how I was hitting them. I win the set 8-3 and now it's time for one pocket (This is his specialty and I spent a month trying to learn as much as possible)
His unbelievably hot girlfriend shows up for pool league on the 7 foot diamonds and he tells me she said if he doesn't win, she will ditch him as her scotch doubles partner. (she won her nine ball match)
He wins the toss for one pocket and destroys me 8to-1 the first game and I'm certain I'm going to lose 5-0 but I make a nice break and win the second game. He wins the third game and I make another nice break in the fourth game. He tries to make a ball and misses and I manage to run 8 balls! First time ever.
We end up winning every game we break and it goes hill hill and he destroys me 8 to -1
I'm feeling soooooooo confident I will win the 10 ball. I know I have more fire power. Well he is breaking like SVB and playing safe like a pro every chance he gets. He goes up 4-1 and I finally start playing like him only my safeties often look pathetic compared to his. I did manage a break and run and made some sick outs.
It's tied 6-6 and I'm giving updates to all the pool players in our local Facebook page. Lots of pressure. He wins the last four games like a boss and takes the $400 off the light.
It was great action with no issues whatsoever. I'm stoked because it gives me a reason to train hard for a rematch.
Based on what you have read, what advice would you give? Thanks for following.
I know you got at least 2, maybe more ??