Ask Danny Basavich

Baby Doll Jam, where are you? I miss you and the earthquake over here in Pittsburg.

Thank you for your confidence and never giving up on me. The
sports Illustrated article has been wonderful, I 've been on the radio live
and all kinds of offers for movies and books have been rooling in.Everybody
is loving the DVDS. One guy wrote to me that he bought the DVD set and in one week he beat his friends out of $2,000 which he had never done before.

I had fun making the DVDS and letting out all kinds of Delicious Secrets. I look
forward to the next set.

About the rack, Jam I believe you should rack your own and you put the balls up one time and pull the rack off and thats it, you break them as is.

Hope to see you soon.

Kid D

JAM said:
Hi, Danny! :D Been reading some great stuff about you as of late, especially the Sports Illustrated article. The author is an incredible writer and really hit the mark (IMO). :)

Here's my question. What in the world can be done about this racking dilemma problem? It doesn't matter if it's a loser-break or winner-break format, but sometimes players get into verbal arguments over the rack. I think a neutral racker for every match would be the answer to this dilemma, but I know it is not economically feasible.

Good luck in the tournament. The cream always rises to the top, and I know you're going to get there.

JAM
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frankencali,

From one big guy to another, there are some shots I get belly hooked, and in those instances I stand as close as possible to the table with my hip against the table and that usually gives me enough leverage to shoot the shot.

For an average fat guy when the cue ball is a little past the center of
the table and your body is up against the short rail ,it will help you reach
the balls easier if you lift up the leg you are not leaning on.

Kid D

frankncali said:
Danny
This is from one big guy to another.

How big of effect does being a big guy have on your pool game?
Can you pinpoint any one phase that you had to make adjustments?

I always wonder about long events and if I can last as long as the smaller
guy. In the past I have played for as long as 39 straight hours. I was a little smaller then. Last year I played in an event and noticed a little mental
breakdown at the days end. I had played almost non stop for 14 hours after
a full day before. It was a 3 man event and I was into the matches
of my teammates as well. I think this makes it even more difficult to stay sharp.

Whats your routine or general lieks and dislikes for a long event like this?
Do you eat at cerain times before or after matches? etc?

I really like the focus in your game and wish I could find the ability to
concentrate that much.
Good luck in all your future events
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mjantti, I know who you are.

I am willing to travel any where to play in a tournament. It is just a matter of time and you will see me there and i will see you.

Kid D

mjantti said:
Q for Danny: Have you ever considered travelling to Europe to play in a tournament ?
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Hey Railbird, I will be at Vally Forge playing in the mens pro event.

Thank you for your congrats. Its really makes me feel good. Walk up and say hi.

Hope to see every one there.

Kid D

Railbird said:
Hey Danny,

Don't really have a question for you, but I would like to personally say congrats on all your recent good fortune.
It's refreshing to see good things happening for someone with a good attitude towards the game and others.
Hope to see you in Valley Forge.

Best of luck for continued success!

Jim
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Get a grip,

Yes I have done it several times in my road years.

If you are on the road its better to do it if you know that the guy your trying to gamble with is a nice guy, and a known gambler, he'll appreciate it.

Kid D

Get_A_Grip said:
Kid,

Just curious if you have even walked into a pool hall, gotten some balls, and placed a bill on the edge of the table while you warmed up looking for a game.

I've read a lot about your playing on the road "undercover" and was just wondering if you have ever taken the "direct" approach and what the results have been.

Thanks,
Mike
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AzHousePro said:
Hey Railbird, I will be at Vally Forge playing in the mens pro event.

Thank you for your congrats. Its really makes me feel good. Walk up and say hi.

Hope to see every one there.

Kid D
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I echo Railbird's sentiments... Look forward to meeting you at VF!

Ross
 
ChuckPorter,

There's only about 12 shots in 9 ball, and me practicing them every day for an hour a day has improved my game tremendously. Rack up 9 bal, break and take ball in hand and every time you miss a shot, shoot that
shot 10 times even if its the easiest shot.

Don't feel stupid or embarassed because it will definitly improve your game. Then I have 8 to 10 practice safety and kicking drills that I try to practice a couple hours a week.

And you can find all this information on my DVDS .It contains 4 dvds on the 12 shots in 9 ball. Ones on break and ball in hand in 9 ball pattern play
and breaking, and the other one is about safetys and kicking drills and the
4th dvd is about road stories and six guaranteed hustle shots to make back
all your money you spent on the dvds and more.

Keep up the hard work and dont ever give up no matter how old or what level you are at because every pro started as a beginner.

Kid D

ChuckPorter said:
Danny,

Was there any one thing that most improved your game? Also, what about your practice routines/drills. Care to share any/all?


Thanks.. Chuck P.
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Yo Danny!

Yo Danny,

No questions, just wanted to say that all the boys from Central Jersey are pullin for ya. I love to see a local guy do good.


Eric >Elite Billiards
 
Andy, It wasn't that long ago I was in your shoes.

Sometimes it is more pressure in the smaller tourneys now because every body expects me to play perfect.

But on the other hand, there's all kinds of secret mental exercises that I am practicing that most people are unaware of. I am exercising these mental practices as the matches go on. This prepares me for the pro events.

Sincerely Kid D

alinco said:
Hi Danny,

With all of your recent successes in pro tournaments, how do you handle playing in smaller regional events that still have plenty of talent? Is there added pressure that many people in the room "expect" you to win or play well? How do you get fired up to play a local challenger that would just love to take you down?

Thanks and maybe we'll see you on the Planet Pool tour this weekend!
Andy
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Hi Dave,Thank you for your support. Aiming in the center of the cue ball
helps me line up the center of the object ball which is the exact same
system as efren reyes except he does it at the bottom of the cue ball.

Kid D

DDKoop said:
Danny,

First off, congratulations on a great run as of late and I hope you have continued success. I really enjoyed watching you shoot at both Renaissance and the Ocean State open.

My question is about your aiming technique. I noticed that when you are stroking a shot you are aiming very high on the cueball and then adjust at the last second. Is there a reason for this and if so, how does this help when delivering the shot?

Thank you in advance and thank you for making yourself available for questions.

Best regards,
Dave
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cshots, I prefer the 9 footer but being on the road for many years I like to
believe I am just as good on the bar table.

I would like to say the bar table takes away my best two weapons,the break and my long shot making ability. (So now you know how to beat me. hahaha)

Good luck on a bar box.

Kid D

cshots said:
What size of tables do you prefer, bar box or big tables. Also, do you have one time you can think of where you played your best.
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stolz2

I'm not 100% sure but when I haven't had it, my winning percentage
has gone down. And my lips always stay soft. I also have a lot of nervous
ticks and putting it on seems to relieve some pressure and relaxes me. Maybe
it makes me forget just for a second about the pressure.

Kid D

stolz2 said:
Danny, I notice you put on "Lip Balm" alot during your matches, is there some special ingredient in lip balm that helps you play better? :D

Mack
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Rude Dog, no problem. Just read this forum and all the info is
here on a thread. It's around, or go visit your dentist or doctor or library.

Kid D

Rude Dog said:
I can't believe nobody has asked this one yet! Danny, can you send me the Sports Illustrated artice? I'm not a subscriber and I heard that it's not in the newstand issues. Congrats on all your success and let's hope there's more to come in the future. Peace, John.
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Williebemore,

The best player I ever played against is Mark Pantovic from Manhatten. Gypsy is his nickname. I have never beat him in my life. I'm 0 and
10.

My favorite game is 9 ball. I believe there's way more skill in 9 ball
than in one pocket. By the time I was 18 I was beating all the top one pocket
players in the world. And now I 'm 26 and I 'm still having trouble beating
the top 9 ball players in the world. There's way more luck in one pocket than 9 ball.

Kid D

Williebetmore said:
Danny,
Who is the best player you have every played against? What is your favorite game? Good luck.
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hey there crow, it's great to hear from you.

I saw Marc Masden last year. He's doing great living in Florida, he's actually working on a roofing project since all the hurricanes in Florida. Chris is doing great on the road with 2 pool players because I'm a pro player now and he hates the pros because of poor money. I'll see you in Reno. Go to google and check my web site. Write me at that address. See you soon.

Kid D

crow said:
Hey Danny,

Have you seen Marc Masden lately? How is Chris doing? Maybe I will see you in Reno this year, or even in Sac for the Jamboree. Oh BTW this is Kevin aka Crow I think you remember me. Anyways congrats and take it easy.

Kevin
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rayjay, click the box on the home page upper right corner. That will take you to Danny's site where you can get more info on the DVDs.

Mike
 
Kid

what have you done to keep your weight from balloning out of control more so than it already has? Also is there as much pillow biting going on in these hotels as i hear?
 
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