Just got back from Side Pockets with my two nephews. It was crowded as all getout. We were treated to our very own trick shot show and the energy of Dr Cue was just incredible! It was non stop action when Dr Cue started. He was performing on a Valley Blackcat table seven foot in length. Dr Cue had some trouble adjusting to the Valley cloth with masse shots but, once he figured out how the cloth played the action was on. Dr Cues grip on the cue was one of the loosest grips I have ever seen however, he had that PRO stroke. His most amazing shot to me was jumping the cue ball off the table into a youngsters tennis shoe about three foot away from the table on the floor! He also demonstrated his spring loaded cue sinking balls one handed! It was an incredible performance by Dr Cue!
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Rossman is really something special. There's a shot he plays that I'd never seen until I saw him shoot it in an exhibition. It's a variation on a shot most serious players are familiar with. The familiar shot is shown in the first table below. The game is eight ball, and you just made your last solid. The shot is the well-known timing shot on the eight in the side. But what if you face the utterly disheartenng position shown in the second table below? Rossman simply jumped over the twelve ball to pocket the same timing shot on the eight in the side. I have to admit, I was rather amazed the first time I saw that shot.
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He might have played that shot or one simular to it SJM. This man moves so fast and has incredible energy you have to see it to believe it! I was wearing out just watching him! He did play the machine gun shot and the speed ball shot where he hits about 12 balls in very fast like lightning fast. There were many other shots however, he was moving quickly and I could not remember them all. This was a real treat to watch Dr. Cue perform. It was a performance you never forget! He also used the Crazy 8 Ball to perform some amazing shots as well.
The timing shot is played as to graze the 8, sending it up the rail toward the side pocket. The cue ball goes across the table and banks back to the rail it started out on, kicking the 8 in the side. Now, jumping the ball over the 12 in the same shot would be pretty impressive to see. I've seen Dr. Cue perform his act a few times at one of our Indiana State tournaments. Whatever they pay him for an appearance, he earns every cent of it. He's also one heck of a nice guy, always willing to explain anything you ask of him. If you have a chance to catch his show somewhere, by all means, do so.
As well as being a world class trick shot artist, Tom is also a good instructor. I have 3 of his videos and have learned some valuable ifo from all of them. Great info on banking and the kick shots. RJ
Sounds like good time to be had by all, thanks to Tom Rossman! 
I read that he recently put on an exhibition in Baltimore, near where I live. I didn't know anything about it until after the event occurred. I'd like to see him some day. Too bad there isn't more advertisement to alert folks like me who would have traveled to go see this gentleman perform.
JAM
I read that he recently put on an exhibition in Baltimore, near where I live. I didn't know anything about it until after the event occurred. I'd like to see him some day. Too bad there isn't more advertisement to alert folks like me who would have traveled to go see this gentleman perform.
JAM
He's got a nice website out there at:
http://www.drcuepromotions.com/index.html
There's a place where you can check his schedule based on state, date, or list the entire schedule. Take a look and see if he'll be in your neck of the woods anytime soon. Looking at the schedule, he's a busy man.
http://www.drcuepromotions.com/index.html
There's a place where you can check his schedule based on state, date, or list the entire schedule. Take a look and see if he'll be in your neck of the woods anytime soon. Looking at the schedule, he's a busy man.
Not only is the man a great trick shot artist, he is also a very nice person. Some friends and I met him in Vegas last year when he was putting on an exhibition and got to talk with him after the show. A really nice and down to earth person from what I could see. As posted earlier, I have one of his tapes, and it is very good.
I've seen Tom Rossman's show on 3 occasions, and was just amazed as well as entertained (LMAO - he's funnier than the guys at the comedy club). I was fortunate enough to play a little 8-ball with him, and he insisted in trying to kick in the 8 ball FIVE RAILS! It took him a few tries, but he succeeded (the 8 was not that close to a pocket); each time he missed he left me nothing to shoot at. Made me realize I needed to keep the day job.
I have known Tom for several years and he is definitely a class act. The only person I know with comparable skill and friendliness would be Mike Massey. I have a friend who does camera work for ESPN2 at the trick shot shows and he said Andy Segal is another Class act. As far as Tom's show, there is an incredible amount of energy, and a lot of things you can learn in a very short time. If you get the chance to see him, it's time well spent. Sam
Tom has been my instructor since back in 1998. he has been down to my place on the following dates:
December 26, 1998
December 26, 1999
December 26, 2000
December 26, 2001
December 26, 2002
December 26, 2003 (only to visit/play)
He doesnt give individual lessons anymore, sure wish he did, i always enjoyed our time together. not sure if we will keep the December 26 streak alive this year, but he's welcome to come down and play on the Gold Crown anytime he wants.
DCP
December 26, 1998
December 26, 1999
December 26, 2000
December 26, 2001
December 26, 2002
December 26, 2003 (only to visit/play)
He doesnt give individual lessons anymore, sure wish he did, i always enjoyed our time together. not sure if we will keep the December 26 streak alive this year, but he's welcome to come down and play on the Gold Crown anytime he wants.
DCP