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lfigueroa

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Have you ever... lied about the condition of your pool game to entice someone to play?

I was just curious if anyone (other than me) has ever said to a potential opponent, words to the effect: "I haven't been playing much lately," "________ beat me like a rented mule a few days ago," "I'm hittin' *real bad* right about now."

When actually: you've been playing at another room; the player that beat you was playing way over their head and just fluked in a critical shot the case game; or that you're actually in dead mortal punch.

Just wonderin' if anyone has ever done this?

Lou Figueroa
 
The only one I ever use is the old "I haven't been playing much lately." But even when I say that I do it with slight grin on my face. Everybody says that one don't they?

I was out on New Year's Eve with my wife at a local bar and we saw a couple of pool players. They came over and said hello and asked me if I'd been playing any? Of course I said, "na, not really" with that little smirk on my face. Without skipping a beat my wife chimed it - "what the heck are you talking about? I hear you hitting balls EVERY SINGLE NIGHT while I'm lying in bed!!!"

We all had a good laugh and I then explained to my wife that I NEVER EVER PRACTICE!!!

She now understands.
 
No ,but I've had other player's lie about my game.This one guy would always tell me I was shooting like God and he needed weight.This happened about every time I would ask him to play.Never won once against that s.o.b.lol
 
lfigueroa said:
Have you ever... lied about the condition of your pool game to entice someone to play?

I was just curious if anyone (other than me) has ever said to a potential opponent, words to the effect: "I haven't been playing much lately," "________ beat me like a rented mule a few days ago," "I'm hittin' *real bad* right about now."

When actually: you've been playing at another room; the player that beat you was playing way over their head and just fluked in a critical shot the case game; or that you're actually in dead mortal punch.

Just wonderin' if anyone has ever done this?

Lou Figueroa
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Since players don't believe a word your saying anyway, your best lie is too tell em the truth. Then they'll have no reason to complain....which usually happens later....:rotflmao1:
 
Once had a guy do that to me...

Him: Want to play some (not knowing that I know who is)?
Me: No thanks Tony.
Him: (Surprised I know who he is) Come on, I haven't been playing in months!
Me: I saw you here playing yesterday Tony.

I get a little tired of the hustle, but they humor me at least.
 
C'mon, Lou!!! I would never lie about my game to get a match! But if you want to play a little straight pool, I really need 50 points on the wire and 2:1 on the money!!! I swear on my grandmother's life!!! I don't have a chance without that!!! Honest Injun!!! I can say that... Native American heritage! ��
 
lfigueroa said:
Have you ever... lied about the condition of your pool game to entice someone to play?

I was just curious if anyone (other than me) has ever said to a potential opponent, words to the effect: "I haven't been playing much lately," "________ beat me like a rented mule a few days ago," "I'm hittin' *real bad* right about now."

When actually: you've been playing at another room; the player that beat you was playing way over their head and just fluked in a critical shot the case game; or that you're actually in dead mortal punch.

Just wonderin' if anyone has ever done this?

Lou Figueroa
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I always tell the truth!

I'm a banger and never play safe. I hit 'em hard and try and get lucky. This is all true but if you are going to beat me, it's because you shot real good.:smile:


Back in the 1980's, I told everyone I was the best in the world...and if you don't believe it, try and beat me and prove me wrong. Lots of people tried, but only a few per year proved me wrong.
 
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lfigueroa said:
Just wonderin' if anyone has ever done this?

Lou Figueroa
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When people approach me wanting to "play a little" or gamble, I tell them EXACTLY what it is: "I don't play all that well", or "I don't play well enough to gamble". Most will usually still want to play anyway as they're mostly just biding their time waiting for something/someone else to come along.

Life (in the pool world) is so much easier when you're not kidding yourself or others about where your game is at!!!

Maniac
 
Nah, not a believer in hustling. Though "I haven't been playing much lately" is a pretty tame line if you're gonna try to BS someone. It doesn't really tell the other guy if he has a chance to win or not.

People overrate the idea of shooting "cold" (without recent practice) or of being in a slump. No reason anyone can't bring at least their B game at any moment.
 
I"ve also said, you don't wanna play me, I'm playing to good now, you'll need weight and I'm not gonna spot ya, then walk away.:thumbup:
 
No pool players ever play pool. One of life's great mysteries. That lie totally cheapens the statement for those of us who have to work and really don't get to play other than weekends. (He said, at 10:43 during the workday)
 
lfigueroa said:
Have you ever... lied about the condition of your pool game to entice someone to play?

Lou Figueroa
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I think you should be asking 'who hasn't' understated their game, not only for gamblig but also for tournaments etc. You have to be a real idiot to tell someone you are on fire because that puts added pressure on you. In other words, it is better IMO to understate your game.
 
Lou, I am ashamed to admit that I have never lied about my current skill level.
Basically, because I never played that well to claim differently. When players ask 'how you hitten dem?', I usually reply 'about the same'. :(

lfigueroa said:
Have you ever... lied about the condition of your pool game to entice someone to play?

I was just curious if anyone (other than me) has ever said to a potential opponent, words to the effect: "I haven't been playing much lately," "________ beat me like a rented mule a few days ago," "I'm hittin' *real bad* right about now."

When actually: you've been playing at another room; the player that beat you was playing way over their head and just fluked in a critical shot the case game; or that you're actually in dead mortal punch.

Just wonderin' if anyone has ever done this?

Lou Figueroa
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I had a guy beat me out of $200 playing $5 nine ball look at me and say "you make me play like god"

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