I only have one superstition. I have a bracelet that I absolutely HAVE to wear whenever I play for money or in a tourney. It probably sounds cheesy as hell but I just have to
Billiard Superstitions?
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Just a guess
Just a guess, too easy to pass as a twenty especially in poorly lighted areas. This applied to the old ones, I don't know about the new-fangled ones.
Two things that are very bad luck:
Someone else spilling my beer.
Someone else getting water or any liquid on my leather cue case!
Hu
FreeShot said:
Just a guess, too easy to pass as a twenty especially in poorly lighted areas. This applied to the old ones, I don't know about the new-fangled ones.
Two things that are very bad luck:
Someone else spilling my beer.
Someone else getting water or any liquid on my leather cue case!
Hu
lol.. I usually play better from the start if I am wearing a long sleeved shirt. A top player was getting ready to play in the finals, and I mentioned this to him since it was really hot out, and he in fact was wearing a long sleeve. He took me aside and said "man, I didn't think anyone else thought that... !!!"
But I think it's just cause I play pool during the winter time, and that's what I'm used to.
But I think it's just cause I play pool during the winter time, and that's what I'm used to.
Thats funny Josh but i feel better playing in a long sleeve shirt and also dress shoes,I guess its all mental and I am pretty mental.Josh Palmer said:
If you want your opponent to miss, give em' a "whammy". It usually only works at a crucial time in a game or match. If it's hill-hill and your opponent has ball in hand with 2 balls left, give em' a "whammy". Then start chalking up because something bad is going to happen to them. 
I don't remember who taught me this but I swear it works more often than not. First, extend your index finger like you are going to make a #1 sign. Then, extend your pinky finger. Your hand should look kind of like the devil horn sign people make at an Ozzy concert. Next, you aim it at your opponent and think "whammy" while they are shooting. One catch is that it won't work if they see you doing it (and they will probably wonder what in the hell is wrong with you). If you want a little extra juice, do it with both hands and give them a "double whammy". If you can do it with your toe's at the same time that is called "quad wham's" and is only recommended for the highly skilled because of the danger involved.
If you've ever seen a top pro inexplicably miss an easy shot it most likely because they were "whammied". Also, some people are just "whammy proof". Avoid these people at all costs. They must have some kind of "whammy shield".
I don't remember who taught me this but I swear it works more often than not. First, extend your index finger like you are going to make a #1 sign. Then, extend your pinky finger. Your hand should look kind of like the devil horn sign people make at an Ozzy concert. Next, you aim it at your opponent and think "whammy" while they are shooting. One catch is that it won't work if they see you doing it (and they will probably wonder what in the hell is wrong with you). If you want a little extra juice, do it with both hands and give them a "double whammy". If you can do it with your toe's at the same time that is called "quad wham's" and is only recommended for the highly skilled because of the danger involved.
If you've ever seen a top pro inexplicably miss an easy shot it most likely because they were "whammied". Also, some people are just "whammy proof". Avoid these people at all costs. They must have some kind of "whammy shield".
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I don't carry $50 bills, either. I was actually just talking about this in Vegas last week. Even the teller at my bank knows not to give me $50s.
I use fresh chalk and I don't share. People who don't know me assume I'm being rude even when I've explained to them that I'm just superstitious about cheap chalk on their tip becoming engrained in my good chalk. (OCD much?)
I play barefoot. If the floor isn't carpeted, I have thin cloth flip-flops to wear.
Yeah, I'm a weirdo...
I use fresh chalk and I don't share. People who don't know me assume I'm being rude even when I've explained to them that I'm just superstitious about cheap chalk on their tip becoming engrained in my good chalk. (OCD much?)
I play barefoot. If the floor isn't carpeted, I have thin cloth flip-flops to wear.
Yeah, I'm a weirdo...