Greetings All and lets all give eachother some tips (game tips not cue tips)

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Cameron Smith

is kind of hungry...
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I just wanted to introduce myself, as im sure everyone does when first appear on this board.
Im a 22 year student finishing up at the University of Ottawa. Im obessesed with pool as im sure most of the people on here are. I play mostly 9 ball but thats because nobody else in my area plays anything else (I prefer straight pool or 1 pocket).

I would like to also start a string of ideas for tips for your (our) game(s) (the idea kind, not on the end of your cue)

1. Ive found that playing chess is huge for strengthening your concentration. Furthermore it also gets you into a strategic state of mind.

2. Convincing yourself not to be concerned with the outcome of a shot, whether i miss or make it, helps the confidence. In most instances you know what will happen if you miss, you will potentially lose. So why bother thinking about it and just make the shot. This has helped my game imensely. Of course there are certain times that you will play two way shots.

3. Finally i have noticed that focusing on keeping your bridge hand and head still, seems to loosen up my stroke (provided my stance is steady).

Hope some of these will help atleast one person. I am interested to see what someone else hast to say.

Regards
 
Well . . .

Best tip I can give:

Never play poker with a man named Ace or shoot pool with a guy called Stick! :D :D :D
 
"Don't become obsessed with pool. If you are going to obsess on something make sure it is something like kindness or intelligence, not pool." - just a little "tip" Cisero Murphy gave me a long time ago.
 
Cameron Smith said:
I just wanted to introduce myself
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Tip #1:

If while reading a post, and the poster's comments makes sense, use the Search function [under advanced mode] and type in the "User ID" of the poster and read what they had to say. You'll learn a lot!

Tip #2:

Learn foundation of stance, pre shot routine, and post shot routine. The shot isn't over till the cueball stops. Stay down.

Tip #3:

Practice as hard as you play.

Tip #4:

Read everything on any message board with a grain of salt. Pick out the good, mind the bad, and absorb all the "in-between".

Tip #5:

<your post goes here> :)

Welcome to the board
 
Don't ever ever ever ever ever (pauses for breath) ever call someone a backstop.
 
Seriously, Buy "Banking With the Beard".

Might be the single best pool related purchase I've made this year.
 
Don't chalk your cue by spinning the butt of the cue with your foot like a dog scratching fleas...

Some pool etiquitte:
- Do not touch the table when your opponent is shooting.
- Do not stand in between the tables to spectate (this often puts you in the way of the people shooting on the next table).
- Don't break right after someone has lifted the rack off of the balls. Let them hang the rack and get fully out of the way.
- Don't speak to someone while they are shooting.
- Don't give shooting advice unless asked for it.
- Don't run the table on your girlfriend/boyfriend (if that person is a beginner). She (he) won't be impressed and wants to shoot too.
- Don't chalk your cue and then smack the end over one of the pockets to knock the excess chalk off. That defeats the purpose of chalking in the first place.
- Don't explain why you missed, it is a sign of weakness and nobody cares.
- Don't move to be right in line with your opponents next shot. Stay back from the table, sit down and be quiet until it is your turn. This gives your opponent the best opportunity to play their strongest game against you, which is what you want (so that you can improve your game).

That's all of the advice I could come up with right now.
 
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Blackjack said:
"Don't become obsessed with pool. If you are going to obsess on something make sure it is something like kindness or intelligence, not pool." - just a little "tip" Cisero Murphy gave me a long time ago.
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Not to worry, he's 'obessesed' with pool ... maybe a diet would help ...

Dave

PS Welcome to the cast of charactors Cameron. Please don't worry about me, I'm just one of the smartass commentary crowd around here sometimes.

PPS "folllow through and you'll do OK" - Ray Carter to me after we played a quick set, turned out to be very good advice for me.
 
Cameron Smith said:
Don't worry about it I tend to take everything in good humour.:)
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Excellent attitude my southern friend ! So I will relay another tip that I found very useful. Once I was contemplating what shot to play on a ball that was in the jaws of a corner pocket. My opponent is a fine player, and he asked me about what I was thinking (casual game, no money on the line). He went on to say that 'there is a lot more rail than you might think'. In other words, just play a 'normal' shot. The ball was not behind-the-rails-in-the-jaws, it was sticking out just a bit. I hit a standard shot and sure enough, there was lots of rail to hit.

Dave
 
lol what makes you think im southern. Im from Ottawa Ontario Canada. But if your from the Northwest Territories or Nunavut or the Yukon, then nevermind.
Thanks for the tip by the way.
 
supergreenman said:
It's somewhat dangerous to comment on a womans rack when she's bending over to set up the balls. :p :D
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Unless you're Mitch Laurance commenting on the Sardo "a perfect rack everytime"!:D

Terry
 
Cameron Smith said:
I would like to also start a string of ideas for tips
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I love this question. So, I have a canned answer (which I have upgraded here and there).

Tips:

Floss.
Keep your money in your front pocket.
Forget about lamb-skin condoms.
Little girls aren't any easier to raise than little boys.
Homemade pies are better simply because they're baked with love.
Don't throw stones at a man holding a machine gun.
When someone yells "fore" don't stand up to see where he's hit it.
When faced with an offensive shot and a defensive shot with equal
risk/reward, go for the offensive.
Don't believe for one second that German beer is all that. (Though some are)
Treat her like a lady.
"Staying near the center" is sure to deter your progress.
If you need help, ask for it.
Write a will.
Soda water helps to remove mustard stains.
Kirby vacuum cleaners are over-priced.
When aiming banks, don't forget about collision-induced throw.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Learn how to sew.
Read Google Groups.
Do not drive with the Sun Shade in place.
Call your mother once in a while.
Play tournaments.
Given the limited choice, buy two types of glasses: one for red wine, one
for white wine.
People have reported being able to see better with contacts.
Read to your children.
If you lose, don't lose the lesson.
If a guy moves into the passing lane to allow you to enter the highway, have
the decency to let him pass you.
Buy a BCA rulebook. It's a cheap investment.
Buy a meat thermometer. It's a cheap investment.
Buy your wife some flowers. It's a cheap investment.
Clean your shaft with a clean damp cloth once a week. Don't forget to dry
and burnish.
If you haven't yet, try the Magic Eraser.
Plastic disposable cups are not dishwasher safe.
Buy some AccuStats tapes.
Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.
Dunkin' Donuts cofee is hot. Really hot.
Names *can* hurt you.
Tip your waitstaff.
Singing a Karaoke song won't kill you.
If you don't know how to use aluminum foil in a microwave oven, then don't
try it.
Tournaments and pool halls can be searched at http://www.playpool.com. (Edit: I don't even know if Playpool.com has a webmaster anymore)
Go to the dentist every 6 months.
Get your hands on InsidePOOL Magazine.
If the shoe fits, buy them.
If you're going to get a fake watch from China, get a Patek Phillippe.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
It's possible to balance the grindstone with the dance floor.
Marily Chambers' videos can be found on Ebay.
For my money, I'd buy a Toyota.
Make sure your kid isn't the stinky one.
If it ain't funny, it ain't much.
Smile. It breaks down walls; it opens doors.

Hope this helps,

Fred
 
Cornerman said:
I love this question. So, I have a canned answer (which I have upgraded here and there).

Tips:

Floss.
Keep your money in your front pocket.
Forget about lamb-skin condoms.
Little girls aren't any easier to raise than little boys.
Homemade pies are better simply because they're baked with love.
Don't throw stones at a man holding a machine gun.
When someone yells "fore" don't stand up to see where he's hit it.
When faced with an offensive shot and a defensive shot with equal
risk/reward, go for the offensive.
Don't believe for one second that German beer is all that. (Though some are)
Treat her like a lady.
"Staying near the center" is sure to deter your progress.
If you need help, ask for it.
Write a will.
Soda water helps to remove mustard stains.
Kirby vacuum cleaners are over-priced.
When aiming banks, don't forget about collision-induced throw.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Learn how to sew.
Read Google Groups.
Do not drive with the Sun Shade in place.
Call your mother once in a while.
Play tournaments.
Given the limited choice, buy two types of glasses: one for red wine, one
for white wine.
People have reported being able to see better with contacts.
Read to your children.
If you lose, don't lose the lesson.
If a guy moves into the passing lane to allow you to enter the highway, have
the decency to let him pass you.
Buy a BCA rulebook. It's a cheap investment.
Buy a meat thermometer. It's a cheap investment.
Buy your wife some flowers. It's a cheap investment.
Clean your shaft with a clean damp cloth once a week. Don't forget to dry
and burnish.
If you haven't yet, try the Magic Eraser.
Plastic disposable cups are not dishwasher safe.
Buy some AccuStats tapes.
Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.
Dunkin' Donuts cofee is hot. Really hot.
Names *can* hurt you.
Tip your waitstaff.
Singing a Karaoke song won't kill you.
If you don't know how to use aluminum foil in a microwave oven, then don't
try it.
Tournaments and pool halls can be searched at http://www.playpool.com. (Edit: I don't even know if Playpool.com has a webmaster anymore)
Go to the dentist every 6 months.
Get your hands on InsidePOOL Magazine.
If the shoe fits, buy them.
If you're going to get a fake watch from China, get a Patek Phillippe.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
It's possible to balance the grindstone with the dance floor.
Marily Chambers' videos can be found on Ebay.
For my money, I'd buy a Toyota.
Make sure your kid isn't the stinky one.
If it ain't funny, it ain't much.
Smile. It breaks down walls; it opens doors.

Hope this helps,

Fred
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LOL wow not only will this help my game but it will also make me a better person too. More than could ever hope for. I don't know about the Karaoke one though. Im a musician which makes me a bit of a musical snob. So don't pay attention to me :)
 
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