If you wanted a lesson, by gambling with any player in the world, who would it be?

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2 weeks ago in Des Moines at Big Dogs, Jon Brown ran a big event 2k entry 1 pocket, Bigfoot 10 ball and Banks Ring Game to go along w 200 entry 9 ball Open. A lot of top pros there and I got to play Efren some 1 pocket on a Diamond, had a blast actually ran out the 1st game then he tightened it up a bit hitting into the rack and throwing balls that weren't wired into his pocket so smooth and worry free, we were playing $25 a game so no big deal I was prepared to lose a few hundred just for the experience. He gets me 3 in a row but I'm in each of these games w chances which I'm sure he's giving me opportunities just to see if I'm capable of getting out. I tell him one more as I don't want to hog the legend and let someone else play him, he gets me down like 4-1 and leaves a bank I hit the bank and proceed to get out going to the head rail on a few an a two railer here and there I'm not a slouch but not world class as you might guess! I'm smiling from ear to ear with what I'm sure is my goofy grin I thank him and his relative who handles his action and he breaks down his cue is very polite and they both leave. Cool thing was a bunch of friends from my area had watched so I have witnesses. I would highly reccomend approaching these level of players especially in a 1 pocket game where you will get the chance shoot and see how they approach problems and how they handle their position play and runout scenarios, I will say Big Dogs did I amazing job with the tourneys the staff was way overworked but friendly to the end, great equipment and the best pool experience to date and I've had more than a few. One of my best stories was sitting outside smoking and Dennis Orcollo sat down next to me and I told him who I was and from where and how much of a fan of his game I was, which he thanked me and replied "Do you play?" I replied " Yeah about a ball under you're speed" He gave me a quizzical look to see how serious I was then broke out a in big grin !!! priceless !! Oh yeah and coming into the room Sunday morning Efrens relative sees me and says out loud " hey you beat Efren twice yesterday" which made a few turn and look which I'm sure made me turn 8 shades of red !!! Great experience!!!!
 
justinb386 said:
If you wanted a lesson, by gambling with any player in the world, who would it be, and what game would you want to play against that player?

I do not know what the minimum bet would need to be (against the average known pro), but I imagine it would need to be at least a $100 sets (at the minimum, I am guessing, but I do not know how cheap some celebrity pro's are willing to play, against a fan of theirs).

I assume that being a fan may not make a difference though (depending on who you would want to play).

For me, I would love to play Alex Pagulayan (I think that would be a great experience), and it would be 9 ball, since that is the only game that I was ever decent at (but it would be a great honor to play him at any game).
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I would say Corey D. Many versions of our sport, the break is a big factor. He has been credited for lots of breaking techniques and I think I would love to peak inside his head and learn some of that from him.

Efren is the easy choice, for his creativity. But I dont think something like that can be taught. I recall a shot, not one he pocketed, but one he had to kick out of. He pointed on a spot on the table. Not only did he contact a difficult object ball, but put the cue ball on that very spot! To be that precise!! WOW is all I could say. The commentators didnt give it enough lip service. Its easy to say he was lucky, but I dont think that was luck. It was Babe Ruth like.

Heres another example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehVeRXactQ

Now really, you can see everyone was thinking he was BS-ing! But NOOOO, he got lucky!
 
Skratch said:
I would say Corey D. Many versions of our sport, the break is a big factor. He has been credited for lots of breaking techniques and I think I would love to peak inside his head and learn some of that from him.

Efren is the easy choice, for his creativity. But I dont think something like that can be taught. I recall a shot, not one he pocketed, but one he had to kick out of. He pointed on a spot on the table. Not only did he contact a difficult object ball, but put the cue ball on that very spot! To be that precise!! WOW is all I could say. The commentators didnt give it enough lip service. Its easy to say he was lucky, but I dont think that was luck. It was Babe Ruth like.

Heres another example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehVeRXactQ

Now really, you can see everyone was thinking he was BS-ing! But NOOOO, he got lucky!
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Efren is the greatest kicker in the history of the game.
 
franko said:
Ralf Souquet, a master in precision.
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I agree with your choice in "Ralf Souquet", but it would have to be an actual 'lesson' as (unless things have changed) he doesn't gamble.

I arranged a lesson with him many years ago during the Joss Finals at Turning Stone and it was a great experience. The only issue is that due to being in 'awe' of him, I barely remember anything he showed me. LOL
 
if i wanted to get a lesson,i would get a lesson,not gamble

if i wanted to gamble i would not pretend it was gambling

but ed kelly would be the one
 
I got to play Minnesota Fats many years ago in Illinois. It was a great lesson and I've continued talking crap while I play ever since.:rolleyes:
 
Minnesota Fats since he's the guy that beat that young hotshot from California, Edward Felson.
 
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