Are there any?

For sure, its a game that really has no language barrier. You just get on the table and play! Anyways, I seriously think the game should be promoted to the youth community. Take away some of the grittiness that are associated with pool and it would be much more children-friendly.
 
vincentwu817 said:
For sure, its a game that really has no language barrier. You just get on the table and play! Anyways, I seriously think the game should be promoted to the youth community. Take away some of the grittiness that are associated with pool and it would be much more children-friendly.
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I totally agree, I think the sport would definitely benefit from more leagues, events, clinics etc aimed at the youth. I think youth would benefit from it too. There are things that pool can teach you that can be invaluable in life.
 
Slh said:
Lol how cliff Joyner can be considered as a black guy? Lol
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I hadn't heard of him before so I just googled him. He's definitely black, mixed but you can see it. He's like me, doesn't necessarily look black but he definitely is. He's a little lighter than me though.
 
LucasBilliards said:
I totally agree, I think the sport would definitely benefit from more leagues, events, clinics etc aimed at the youth. I think youth would benefit from it too. There are things that pool can teach you that can be invaluable in life.
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Yea, since I grew up in Taiwan, I'll speak from the culture there. Roughly 15+ years ago, pool rooms in Taiwan is where all the gangsters and drop outs hang out. Chao Fong-Pang was one of types of guys, but because of pool he got his life together and became a two time 9 ball world champion and now is a pretty good businessman and part time pool player. I know there are a lot of leagues and camps for basketball, soccer, etc. that are for kids. I mean how difficult would it be to set up 10 tables for a week, and get like about 100 kids to learn the game? Or even just rent out a section of a pool room. The thing is the bar-like environment needs to go. Or at least there should be more pool-specific rooms..
 
joey barns.... he is a great 1hole player from tx
what about ike runnels.... he isnt pro but play sum dam good 8 ball
 
doublej487 said:
joey barns.... he is a great 1hole player from tx
what about ike runnels.... he isnt pro but play sum dam good 8 ball
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I think Billy Palmer from Northern CA falls into this category; "isn't pro but play sum damn good (insert game here)". Billy is a monster with a full time job.
 
Melvin "Strawberry" Brooks was one of the top one pocket players of his day...Also a very knowledgeable commentator on a few Accu-Stat matches.
 
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