Dear Gentle Readers,
To me, Derby is about a couple of things - - streams and dreams.
Streams … if live streaming isn’t part of the answer to the problems that beset professional pool in America, it’s the lever to pry open the solution door. Streaming has improved so much in the relatively short time I’ve been hanging around here.
Dreams … Someday, when I’m fortunate enough to attend, I’d like to sit in the front row. I pledge not to be too yap-yap. Most of the time. Of course the lighting wants to be more flattering and the camera angles adjusted somewhat, but all of that can be worked out.
Quick query: why do some of the top players take aiming strokes at the bottom of the cue ball when they go on to hit center ball?
The Big Foot 10-ball Challenge table is in the streaming room only for this specific event. It will be swapped out for a 9-footer when the winner is crowned. My Big Foot question: is four days too long to tie up the Arena? It’s obviously a calculated decision … to go through a field of16 players in a single-elimination format doesn’t require that much calendar.
Now, if Big Foot merely extends the Derby streaming coverage, terrific. But if it’s taking viewing time away from one-pocket, banks and 9-ball - - the official Derby events - - should we take another look at how screen time is allocated?
Update: over 400 in the 9-ball banks tourney.
Greg Sullivan interview: “I’ll answer any questions you have; post them in AZ.”
Saturday’s words of wit and wisdom:
“Archer announced he’s going to reclaim his title.” (As the best player in America.)
“Don’t play position when you have position.” (Buddy Hall quote.)
Speaking about his charm, personality and cuteness, “Alex has always been my favorite player.” Alex made five balls on one break. Alex was caught on-camera, briefly, asleep in the audience.
“He played so fast he made the 9-ball before the 7 hung up.”
“There is a one-piece slate on the 10-foot table.”
“Shaw is unbelievable.”
“Tough safety or tough shot - - always play offense. You might get a back-door safety.”
“Kick and make contact - - you have a 30% chance of something good happening.”
“Whoever pushes out has the worst of it.” (So tie up balls.)
“The harder you shoot, the bigger the angle.”
After a terrific hill / hill safety battle between Bustamante and Morra, “The most exciting match I’ve seen in years.”
After SVB pushed out, “I think Shane is playing poker.”
“Pool is a sport, you have to be in shape.” (For long contests.)
“Snooker players have one-piece cues. With cases just as long.”
“Next best thing to snookering is distance.”
“You’d have to be mad at your backer to try that shot.”
‘Umble reportage is my life,
Sunny
P. S. Like a rather slow student, I still think the 7-ball is the 6-ball. (Cyclop.) But I shall persevere.
To me, Derby is about a couple of things - - streams and dreams.
Streams … if live streaming isn’t part of the answer to the problems that beset professional pool in America, it’s the lever to pry open the solution door. Streaming has improved so much in the relatively short time I’ve been hanging around here.
Dreams … Someday, when I’m fortunate enough to attend, I’d like to sit in the front row. I pledge not to be too yap-yap. Most of the time. Of course the lighting wants to be more flattering and the camera angles adjusted somewhat, but all of that can be worked out.
Quick query: why do some of the top players take aiming strokes at the bottom of the cue ball when they go on to hit center ball?
The Big Foot 10-ball Challenge table is in the streaming room only for this specific event. It will be swapped out for a 9-footer when the winner is crowned. My Big Foot question: is four days too long to tie up the Arena? It’s obviously a calculated decision … to go through a field of16 players in a single-elimination format doesn’t require that much calendar.
Now, if Big Foot merely extends the Derby streaming coverage, terrific. But if it’s taking viewing time away from one-pocket, banks and 9-ball - - the official Derby events - - should we take another look at how screen time is allocated?
Update: over 400 in the 9-ball banks tourney.
Greg Sullivan interview: “I’ll answer any questions you have; post them in AZ.”
Saturday’s words of wit and wisdom:
“Archer announced he’s going to reclaim his title.” (As the best player in America.)
“Don’t play position when you have position.” (Buddy Hall quote.)
Speaking about his charm, personality and cuteness, “Alex has always been my favorite player.” Alex made five balls on one break. Alex was caught on-camera, briefly, asleep in the audience.
“He played so fast he made the 9-ball before the 7 hung up.”
“There is a one-piece slate on the 10-foot table.”
“Shaw is unbelievable.”
“Tough safety or tough shot - - always play offense. You might get a back-door safety.”
“Kick and make contact - - you have a 30% chance of something good happening.”
“Whoever pushes out has the worst of it.” (So tie up balls.)
“The harder you shoot, the bigger the angle.”
After a terrific hill / hill safety battle between Bustamante and Morra, “The most exciting match I’ve seen in years.”
After SVB pushed out, “I think Shane is playing poker.”
“Pool is a sport, you have to be in shape.” (For long contests.)
“Snooker players have one-piece cues. With cases just as long.”
“Next best thing to snookering is distance.”
“You’d have to be mad at your backer to try that shot.”
‘Umble reportage is my life,
Sunny
P. S. Like a rather slow student, I still think the 7-ball is the 6-ball. (Cyclop.) But I shall persevere.
