Ball Bangers! wish they'd try to learn to shoot.

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BigLip

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im talking about those guys that just smack everything hard and hope it finds a pocket...

my favorite are the ones that actually act like it was intentional when it goes 6 rails into the side... :D

or...like the guy i was playing last night...if ever i fouled...no matter what the lay of the land was and how low a percentage shot the 9 was he was smacking away! hahaha it was too funny

and how about this? he shot at a pretty straight 7-9 combo...(i woulda just run out b/c it was easy w/ only 3 balls but anyway...) he misses the original pocket and makes an awesome one pocket bank shot cross corner and struts off and puts up his win...man i just laugh and laugh...

or even this...smack a shot...blow a easy out on an easy lay and leave you pinned on another ball and acting like that's what they meant to do...hahahaha "just what i wanted"

the only thing is...this is who i play w/ and he seems content w/ banging balls around...i want some real competition really trying to be good...i will be honest...at times i just cant get into playing games w/ him... :p
 
["Ball Bangers! wish they'd try to learn to shoot."]

No No No!

I like them just as they are. If I'm playing one in a tournament, I know in advance I will win. Don't know exactly what they will do to mess up, but I know they will do something silly. Then I win the first game of the match, and they get quite disgusted... so they shoot even harder and faster. Then I have an even bigger advantage! :D
 
BigLip said:
im talking about those guys that just smack everything hard and hope it finds a pocket...

my favorite are the ones that actually act like it was intentional when it goes 6 rails into the side... :D

or...like the guy i was playing last night...if ever i fouled...no matter what the lay of the land was and how low a percentage shot the 9 was he was smacking away! hahaha it was too funny

and how about this? he shot at a pretty straight 7-9 combo...(i woulda just run out b/c it was easy w/ only 3 balls but anyway...) he misses the original pocket and makes an awesome one pocket bank shot cross corner and struts off and puts up his win...man i just laugh and laugh...

or even this...smack a shot...blow a easy out on an easy lay and leave you pinned on another ball and acting like that's what they meant to do...hahahaha "just what i wanted"

the only thing is...this is who i play w/ and he seems content w/ banging balls around...i want some real competition really trying to be good...i will be honest...at times i just cant get into playing games w/ him... :p
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It's really very simple. If you really want your ballbanger friends to learn to shoot, gamble. It doesn't even need to be for money. Play them for push-ups or jumping-jacks. Trust me, they'll take the game more seriously when they know playing you will be a work-out.
 
I cannot stand to play them because they rearrange the table every shot, usually not for the better.
 
BigLip said:
im talking about those guys that just smack everything hard and hope it finds a pocket...

my favorite are the ones that actually act like it was intentional when it goes 6 rails into the side... :D

or...like the guy i was playing last night...if ever i fouled...no matter what the lay of the land was and how low a percentage shot the 9 was he was smacking away! hahaha it was too funny

and how about this? he shot at a pretty straight 7-9 combo...(i woulda just run out b/c it was easy w/ only 3 balls but anyway...) he misses the original pocket and makes an awesome one pocket bank shot cross corner and struts off and puts up his win...man i just laugh and laugh...

or even this...smack a shot...blow a easy out on an easy lay and leave you pinned on another ball and acting like that's what they meant to do...hahahaha "just what i wanted"

the only thing is...this is who i play w/ and he seems content w/ banging balls around...i want some real competition really trying to be good...i will be honest...at times i just cant get into playing games w/ him... :p
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what about those guys that won't bet unless they have NO chance of losing?????? :p :rolleyes: :cool:

VAP
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
It's really very simple. If you really want your ballbanger friends to learn to shoot, gamble. It doesn't even need to be for money. Play them for push-ups or jumping-jacks. Trust me, they'll take the game more seriously when they know playing you will be a work-out.
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You are hired! Maybe that's how I can get my stomach back. I'll play you even up 10 ahead for crunches! You get the breaks! :D
 
vapoolplayer said:
what about those guys that won't bet unless they have NO chance of losing?????? :p :rolleyes: :cool:

VAP
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what about those guys that won't bet unless they have NO chance of losing??????

Are they worse than the guys that can shoot a little bit, come in the room with $15 and try and win $600? I don't think you should go in without an equal amount to lose. That is a true NIT in my book. There are also the ones with a game who chose not to work full time and don't have any money to gamble. To tell ya the truth, we were all ball bangers at one time. JMHO
Purdman :cool:
 
landshark77 said:
You are hired! Maybe that's how I can get my stomach back. I'll play you even up 10 ahead for crunches! You get the breaks! :D
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You know Jenn Barretta?

(I am so kidding!)
 
Or, how about this: A girl plays on the tour (and I won't share her name!) when she misses, she walks away from the table and looks at the shot and says (in a voice just loud enough that you can hear) "I still left her a tough shot, she's not out". EXCUSE ME?!?

Amanda :p
 
SonjaBlue03 said:
Or, how about this: A girl plays on the tour (and I won't share her name!) when she misses, she walks away from the table and looks at the shot and says (in a voice just loud enough that you can hear) "I still left her a tough shot, she's not out". EXCUSE ME?!?

Amanda :p
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I'm a ball banger, I smoke em. There are 6 big holes, the 9 might get lucky. Ride that 9 boys, that's the way to gamble at 9 ball. Before you all start a congo line to get at me, I'll be playing in the us open. You can get some there.
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
You know Jenn Barretta?

(I am so kidding!)
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Ok I'll play her. Same stakes. Has to be like around March. Maybe the SBE??? I'll be needing it then, LMAO!!!!
 
SonjaBlue03 said:
Or, how about this: A girl plays on the tour (and I won't share her name!) when she misses, she walks away from the table and looks at the shot and says (in a voice just loud enough that you can hear) "I still left her a tough shot, she's not out". EXCUSE ME?!?

Amanda :p
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Well, you're going to have to deal with sharking no matter where you go so you're going to have to deal with it one way or another. Personally, I ask them to keep the chatter to a minimum. If they're talking to themselves, this can be rather embarrassing for them. Much funnier and more effective, a friend of mine was playing and his opponent made a similar comment, he got up and said, "You know, you're right. I could miss this shot but I won't." He proceeded to get down and fire it right in the hole. I mean, he really seemed entertained by the whole thing, like he was waiting YEARS for someone to try and shark him. The moment your opponent thinks that chatter will only make you focus more, they'll stop.
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
You know Jenn Barretta?

(I am so kidding!)
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You musta whupped her reel good for those six-pack abs she's totin' around!! :p

Like my Georgia-speak?!? :rolleyes:
 
ScottR said:
You musta whupped her reel good for those six-pack abs she's totin' around!! :p

Like my Georgia-speak?!? :rolleyes:
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LOL, Actually, there are a few women on the WPBA that I'm friends with who I play for push-ups. Jenn isn't one of them though we are friends and we do play from time to time. She's one of the rare exceptions that doesn't need added motivation to play well. Besides, why would I EVER play HER for push-ups? She's gonna do them anyway!
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
Well, you're going to have to deal with sharking no matter where you go so you're going to have to deal with it one way or another. Personally, I ask them to keep the chatter to a minimum. If they're talking to themselves, this can be rather embarrassing for them. Much funnier and more effective, a friend of mine was playing and his opponent made a similar comment, he got up and said, "You know, you're right. I could miss this shot but I won't." He proceeded to get down and fire it right in the hole. I mean, he really seemed entertained by the whole thing, like he was waiting YEARS for someone to try and shark him. The moment your opponent thinks that chatter will only make you focus more, they'll stop.
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I didn't say I don't deal with it. If nothing more, it just fuels my fire. And other than saying "play well" after the lag or saying "good match" after, I don't speak to her.

Amanda :)
 
SonjaBlue03 said:
I didn't say I don't deal with it. If nothing more, it just fuels my fire. And other than saying "play well" after the lag or saying "good match" after, I don't speak to her.

Amanda :)
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Ummmmmmmm....what about "good luck'?
 
SonjaBlue03 said:
I didn't say I don't deal with it. If nothing more, it just fuels my fire. And other than saying "play well" after the lag or saying "good match" after, I don't speak to her.

Amanda :)
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I've tried that but always just want that person to shut-up. I find it's much easier that way. Personally, I think it's best that you embarrass them. At the very least, a good glare does the trick. I like it when I'm shooting, they say something and I get out of my stance to give them a look. It's my opinion that when you're at the table, it's your domain. It's your job to control everything that goes on within your domain. If your opponent is talking, shut them up. If they're walking around, get them in the chair. I mean, you should watch Earl Strickland. He controls his environment amazingly. He even gets the audience to obey! Now, that may be asking a lot but at the very least, get your opponent to respect your turn.
 
landshark77 said:
Ummmmmmmm....what about "good luck'?
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A wise woman once told me that to wish an opponent good luck is just cursing yourself. I think it's just superstition at this point, but I don't say it.

Amanda :p
 
Before being critical consider that maybe the ball banger just doesn't know enough to perform to your expectations. Did we all shoot as well when we first started as we do today? Offer polite suggestions that will hopefull improve their game so that they don't get on your nerves. If that doesn't work - take their money and don't worry about it!!!! :D
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
I've tried that but always just want that person to shut-up. I find it's much easier that way. Personally, I think it's best that you embarrass them. At the very least, a good glare does the trick. I like it when I'm shooting, they say something and I get out of my stance to give them a look. It's my opinion that when you're at the table, it's your domain. It's your job to control everything that goes on within your domain. If your opponent is talking, shut them up. If they're walking around, get them in the chair. I mean, you should watch Earl Strickland. He controls his environment amazingly. He even gets the audience to obey! Now, that may be asking a lot but at the very least, get your opponent to respect your turn.
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Now that, I have to agree with. In her defense, she's never said these things during my shot. It's after she misses.

Amanda
 
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