Classes at the World Championships

Blackjack

Blackjack

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A lot of people have asked me if I will be in New Jersey at the end of August for the Straight Pool World Championships. My standard answer as always been, that if I could schedule an instructional clinic during that time, then I would be able to go. I am not able to take a few grand and just go to a pool tournament for a week. If I had the means to do that, trust me, I wouldn't use the money to go to a pool tournament.

:lol:

Anyway, I have an offer that is similar to the offer I made for Derby City a few years ago. I am offering a 14.1 Clinic at a greatly reduced price that is open for 12 players. The information is in this video -

Classes At Straight Pool World Championships

I am very reasonable when it comes to instruction rates -

If there is enough interest, then I will make the arrangements to get the tables and the times that we can do this. I have already taken the time off work to do this - so I will be available on those dates. I just a need a way to get up there and back. So here's what I am offering.

I usually charge $200 for my complete 14.1 course - during this event, I am offering the course for $100. That's the best deal you'll ever see.

:D
 
Blackjack said:
A lot of people have asked me if I will be in New Jersey at the end of August for the Straight Pool World Championships. My standard answer as always been, that if I could schedule an instructional clinic during that time, then I would be able to go. I am not able to take a few grand and just go to a pool tournament for a week. If I had the means to do that, trust me, I wouldn't use the money to go to a pool tournament.

:lol:

Anyway, I have an offer that is similar to the offer I made for Derby City a few years ago. I am offering a 14.1 Clinic at a greatly reduced price that is open for 12 players. The information is in this video -

Classes At Straight Pool World Championships

I am very reasonable when it comes to instruction rates -

If there is enough interest, then I will make the arrangements to get the tables and the times that we can do this. I have already taken the time off work to do this - so I will be available on those dates. I just a need a way to get up there and back. So here's what I am offering.

I usually charge $200 for my complete 14.1 course - during this event, I am offering the course for $100. That's the best deal you'll ever see.

:D
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David:

While I am not 100% sure I will make it there, if I do, count me in for 14.1 only.

I know you can't cash that statement but I am pretty sure I will be able to go. I just got back from Paris with the wife. Got her a Gucci purse. Am building up points and would like to redeem them at the end of August.
 
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dmgwalsh said:
David:

While I am not 100% sure I will make it there, if I do, count me in for 14.1 only.

I know you can't cash that statement but I am pretty sure I will be able to go. I just got back from Paris with the wife. Got her a Gucci purse. Am building up points and would like to redeem them at the end of August.
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I'll jump in.

R
 
Dennis

The instruction will be 14.1 (day 1 & 2) - I spend a lot of time on patterns and break shots.

This is the breakdown on how the 14.1 course is presented

Day 1 Topics

Minimizing Cue Ball Movement
a) Mastering the Art of the Stop Shot
b) Shot Selection
c) Common Position Errors
d) Keys to keeping it simple

Opening Break Shot
a) Do's and don'ts
b)Proper Execution

Safeties
a) Defensive strategy
b) Controlling the table
c) Intentional fouls

Examining The Stack
a) Finding dead balls in the stack
b) Identifying problem balls
c) Identifying possible Key Balls and Break Balls

Examining The Layout
a) What belongs and what does not belong
b) Connect the dots
c) Strengths Vs Weaknesses
d) operating within your comfort zone

Break Shots
a) Controlling the Cue Ball
b) Where to Contact the Stack
c) Speed Control
d) Controlling balls out of the stack
e) Side pocket break shots
f) Behind the stack
g) High Break balls
h) Low Break Balls
i) Rules of follow, draw, or stun


Day 2 topics Include:
Identifying Patterns & Shot Sequence
Clusters and problem balls
Secondary Break Shots
Insurance Balls
Clusters in The Rack Area
Dispersing Clusters
Bumping Balls into Position
Manufacturing Break Balls and Key Balls
Table Management
Clearing The Table
End Patterns

Day 3 - Mental Game and 14.1.

This is usually an 8 hour course, and I am cutting it down to 6 hours, so it will take me some time to divide it according to time constraints.
 
Sounds great. I am pretty sure I am going to the event, I just need to see how much time I can get away with. I know I am playing in the Mid Atlantic Four Ball Championship on August 24. Unfortunately I am a much better golfer than pool player.
 
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