I really don't get it, what is your problem man? I loathe confrontations of all kind, but this is getting really ridiculous! You word games are a waste of time. Objective this, contrivance that...People are trying to improve at this game so hard, and all you do is shoot things down.
Please enlighten us all, how YOU think one should go about telling someone about how to improve their speed control? I don't need to see you beat the 10 ball ghost or anything like that. Just tell us one tip, give us one tidbit of your wisdom.
I get it, since the CTE thing is closed off to you, you go after the next 3 letter acronym. Surely it can't be that simple? I was thinking about burning this whole forum bridge, you know go out with a bang, but I'll start with you. Please put me on your ignore list. I have no time for people who are only looking for a fight, and contributing nothing.
For what it's worth this is what I found, having spent most of my spare time the last few years working on my game. I don't play games, don't care about your alliances or your buddy, buddy systems and shill accounts:
Speed work is stroke work. Simple as that. If you have a good stroke, your speed control will be at least decent. Pull back, pause, bring cue forward and push the cue trough the ball. When you start feeling the "push" your speed control will improve, at least mine did. Oh, and vary the length of pull back and follow through, soft shot=short pullback, short follow through etc.
Well, I'm off to spend about 3-4 hours doing drills, mostly line up and cross variations on the snooker table (along with other such exercises), followed by a "sparring" straightpool match against the best pool player in the region (IMO) as he doesn't play many tournaments these days. I do this almost every day, and I go through great lengths to make time for this. It's not just a hobby for me, anymore, it's my passion. What are YOU doing to improve your knowledge and skill at the game?
Oh, I forget, it's AZB,you know everything and all beat the 15 ball ghost blindfolded. I'm not lying when I say I learn something new every day in this game or carom or snooker, even if it's just details. But on here everyone knows everything allready...bah humbug!
Well, I'm a bit sorry to have upset you so. I've usually found your threads & posts to be on the insightful side.
I hope you continue to learn & get better.
Best Wishes for You & Yours,
Rick
PS I have no idea where you got the idea that I have any other membership. I've served my bans & never even tried to get another account. Some people in this world are honest. I would be interested to know what other member you think that I might be. That should be interesting
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