Learning how to WHINE with the best.
After barely beating him, did you whine and cry about how tough it was to beat him with the last four? If not, you are a slow learner.
The problem is not the spot but what you make of the spot. It will be difficult to offer such a game that he thinks is better than the last four at least in his eyes but in reality is not.
If you try that, you should have three choices, all of which are close to the same but none of which are substantially less (for you). You obviously want to continue playing this charlatan (insert "poolplayer" here) but you must continue to let him think you are a rube at least as far as pool is concerned. When he whines about your first choice which will be the best game in your favor, even better than the last four, you should feign surprise and ask for his superior explanation as to why this is a worse game for him than the last four. Continue on with your suggestions, holding onto your most reasonable suggestion for last. Remember only three.... Any more than that and he will know you are no longer a rube.
As I remember, you do not have giant size hands but they are not petite either. Your first suggestion could be this one: Every time I shoot, when the cue ball stops rolling, I get to move the cue ball 1 foot (at this time, jerk a 12 " ruler out of your pool case and lay it on the table)and say "we play even up". When he looks at you like you are crazy simply ask for his explanation as to why the spot is out of line. Listening and looking incredulous is important at this time as well. As a second stab at securing this magnificent spot you should look suddenly inspired and say well all right then while I know I need to adjust the cue ball at least a foot, I will accept a spot where I get to move the cue ball a little less, "how about the distance of my hand" (which is a full 33% reduction if I guess correctly). Never smile coyly (while making any of these offers ) at this seasoned veteran of matching up as he must continue to believe that he is dealing with a rube. Even when he accepts your offer, make sure that you whine a great deal and also when you win. It is imperative that you whine or he will think you believe you have WAY the best of the game.
When you do get a game that is similar or close to the last four that you can still be competitive at, what are you gonna do????? WHINE, just like your opponent. It is part of the game for him and you have to play like him.
You could also consider a three ball spot: Make a big deal about the DRASTIC reduction with this spot (going from the last FOUR to only three money balls). You might even consider telling him that you want 8-5 on your money or some other ridiculous odds. The wild 5, 7 & 9 but make sure you say the WILD 9 redundantly and with unadulterated glee. (Anyone who says they want the WILD 9 is a rube). Give the man what he wants. Better yet, FIRST ask him for the break, the wild 5, wild 7 and say the WILD 9 like you are going bowling with a group of Steven King's storybook friends), then making a second stab at the same game but with the same spot minus the break. Never give the better player the break even if he begs, but you already know that.
Pick another decent spot from one of the other AZers and you have three basic choices.
This is a make-up test Mike and I know you can do better.
Whatever you do, WHINE. Keep in mind that I don't recommend this for every opponent, just those who practice this repetitive but varied mantra. We have a dozen or more "gamblers" from New Orleans and especially Baton Rouge who whine with the best in the world and who feel whining is an art form. The pool sport chose you, you accepted; now go do your penance.
Have fun with the matching up.
JoeyA (BTW, don't take the 7,8 or 9 at any price unless you have another HIGHER gear besides the one you already showed him)
P.S. 2. : After you win, be sure and buy a drink, pay the time and WHINE. He really wants you to whine, it makes him feel good, if you whine well enough he may even play you one more time with the same spot, but be sure to whine with sincerity. Whine, whine, whine. Use it on anyone who practices it on a regular basis.
mikepage said:
After barely beating him, did you whine and cry about how tough it was to beat him with the last four? If not, you are a slow learner.
The problem is not the spot but what you make of the spot. It will be difficult to offer such a game that he thinks is better than the last four at least in his eyes but in reality is not.
If you try that, you should have three choices, all of which are close to the same but none of which are substantially less (for you). You obviously want to continue playing this charlatan (insert "poolplayer" here) but you must continue to let him think you are a rube at least as far as pool is concerned. When he whines about your first choice which will be the best game in your favor, even better than the last four, you should feign surprise and ask for his superior explanation as to why this is a worse game for him than the last four. Continue on with your suggestions, holding onto your most reasonable suggestion for last. Remember only three.... Any more than that and he will know you are no longer a rube.
As I remember, you do not have giant size hands but they are not petite either. Your first suggestion could be this one: Every time I shoot, when the cue ball stops rolling, I get to move the cue ball 1 foot (at this time, jerk a 12 " ruler out of your pool case and lay it on the table)and say "we play even up". When he looks at you like you are crazy simply ask for his explanation as to why the spot is out of line. Listening and looking incredulous is important at this time as well. As a second stab at securing this magnificent spot you should look suddenly inspired and say well all right then while I know I need to adjust the cue ball at least a foot, I will accept a spot where I get to move the cue ball a little less, "how about the distance of my hand" (which is a full 33% reduction if I guess correctly). Never smile coyly (while making any of these offers ) at this seasoned veteran of matching up as he must continue to believe that he is dealing with a rube. Even when he accepts your offer, make sure that you whine a great deal and also when you win. It is imperative that you whine or he will think you believe you have WAY the best of the game.
When you do get a game that is similar or close to the last four that you can still be competitive at, what are you gonna do????? WHINE, just like your opponent. It is part of the game for him and you have to play like him.
You could also consider a three ball spot: Make a big deal about the DRASTIC reduction with this spot (going from the last FOUR to only three money balls). You might even consider telling him that you want 8-5 on your money or some other ridiculous odds. The wild 5, 7 & 9 but make sure you say the WILD 9 redundantly and with unadulterated glee. (Anyone who says they want the WILD 9 is a rube). Give the man what he wants. Better yet, FIRST ask him for the break, the wild 5, wild 7 and say the WILD 9 like you are going bowling with a group of Steven King's storybook friends), then making a second stab at the same game but with the same spot minus the break. Never give the better player the break even if he begs, but you already know that.
Pick another decent spot from one of the other AZers and you have three basic choices.
This is a make-up test Mike and I know you can do better.
Whatever you do, WHINE. Keep in mind that I don't recommend this for every opponent, just those who practice this repetitive but varied mantra. We have a dozen or more "gamblers" from New Orleans and especially Baton Rouge who whine with the best in the world and who feel whining is an art form. The pool sport chose you, you accepted; now go do your penance.
Have fun with the matching up.
JoeyA (BTW, don't take the 7,8 or 9 at any price unless you have another HIGHER gear besides the one you already showed him)
P.S. 2. : After you win, be sure and buy a drink, pay the time and WHINE. He really wants you to whine, it makes him feel good, if you whine well enough he may even play you one more time with the same spot, but be sure to whine with sincerity. Whine, whine, whine. Use it on anyone who practices it on a regular basis.
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