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Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum, I'm a 17 year old full time running start student in Auburn/Black Diamond, Washington

I've been playing about 6 months now 3 times a week or more, and i'm in love with the game. I'll play anything as long as someone helps me out with the rules and I learn quick.. I just got a pool cue for christmas from my parents and I love it.. I'm going to go play with it in a few hours !

If anyone wants to catch a game of pool in the western washington area pm me or email me and i'd be happy to get together.

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-Will
 
Welcome to the forum, Clouderold! :)

There are quite a few posters who are from the State of Washington. Are you near Vancouver?

Posting here will be a great way for you to network with other pool enthusiasts and players. Which game do you prefer playing, 8-ball or 9-ball?

BTW, that is a very nice-looking cue stick and case. What a great present!

JAM
 
Jam,

I am very farth north of Vancouver, it is about a 2 hour train ride if I remember correctly. I'm a bit south of seattle, there are a few pool halls around my area :)

I frequent many other forums and just love to get good advice and meet cool people. I enjoy both 8-ball and 9-ball thoroughly, I play 8-ball more often becuase I'm not familar with the complete rules for 9-ball and haven't had an official answer on what rules are true and what are not.. I'm going to do some further reading and get it down. I'm very good at jump shots thank to 9-ball :)

I am very pleased with the stick, it is great for my skill level. My mom went to a shop that she knows the owners (Beads and Billiards, in Federal Way for anyone in the area) and told them my skill level and knew she wouldn't get screwed on buying me one there. I couldn't be happier, it's good for my level because anything above that I would be more nervous about breaking.

Thanks for the reply :)

-Will
 
Will,

Welcome to the forum and to pool. I know some folks stationed at Fairchild, not sure how close you are.

To learn the rules, buy a BCA rulebook. You can find them at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558211896/qid=1135720691/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-2157930-7258353?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

This will give you the basic rules for most every game. Just remember every tournament, league, bar, house, etc. will have their own version. Just adapt and don't argue, you'll get in alot less fights LOL.

Learn from the start that this is a game, it's meant to be fun.

Jim
 
clouderold said:
Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum, I'm a 17 year old full time running start student in Auburn/Black Diamond, Washington


-Will
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What is a :confused:

"full time running start student"

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PoolSleuth said:
What is a :confused:

"full time running start student"

:confused:
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This means that I am technically a senior in high school but I take classes at my local college full time. I take a 20 credit load (math 126, physics 202, journalism 151, and chem 140 next quarter) and it is paid for for the most part by the state because I am technically still in high school and advanced into college early. This is my second year of doing it and I have not looked back for a second.

PLUS, they have tables at school!! lol, they suck but they are still tables.
 
jhendri2 said:
Will,

Welcome to the forum and to pool. I know some folks stationed at Fairchild, not sure how close you are.

To learn the rules, buy a BCA rulebook. You can find them at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558211896/qid=1135720691/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-2157930-7258353?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

This will give you the basic rules for most every game. Just remember every tournament, league, bar, house, etc. will have their own version. Just adapt and don't argue, you'll get in alot less fights LOL.

Learn from the start that this is a game, it's meant to be fun.

Jim
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I'm not sure where fairchild is, which is probably a bad sign:p

I've got a gift card for amazon so I will check it out and see what kind of good books I can find on the rules, that one is from 98 have the rules really changed much? I know that everywhere will have different rules but in general?

I know it's for fun, it's friendly competition between my bro, friends and I.:D
 
clouderold said:
I know that everywhere will have different rules but in general?
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You will find the rules of 8 Ball are, far, more different, from room to room, than 9 ball. I have played in 4 states in several pool rooms (including Seattle area) and I have never seen 9 Ball rules differ from BCA or Texas Express.

8 Ball, however, has so many variations that I must always ask what rules to play by when playing somebody new. I like BCA "ball in hand" rules the best. Which is catching on everywhere as the standard rules for 8 Ball, so it appears.

Welcome to the game. Its like a drug to many of us. We can't get enough. Looks like you are cut from the same cloth, as well. That makes you one of us... Welcome to the rest of your life :)
 
CaptiveBred said:
You will find the rules of 8 Ball are, far, more different, from room to room, than 9 ball. I have played in 4 states in several pool rooms (including Seattle area) and I have never seen 9 Ball rules differ from BCA or Texas Express.

8 Ball, however, has so many variations that I must always ask what rules to play by when playing somebody new. I like BCA "ball in hand" rules the best. Which is catching on everywhere as the standard rules for 8 Ball, so it appears.

Welcome to the game. Its like a drug to many of us. We can't get enough. Looks like you are cut from the same cloth, as well. That makes you one of us... Welcome to the rest of your life :)
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Thanks for the clarification :D. I have no problem with new/different rules just wasn't really aware that they would differ from place to place and am glad to find out now before I make an ass of myself playing somewhere.

It's definately been an addiction, I'm down there a few times a week easily now, all from just a friend saying hey man want to play a game? He doesn't play much even but now I've drug my brother into it as well and we're down there all the time. I'm definately loving it though!!

BTW, I tried out my stick tonight and it was pretty nice, one thing is it's a little light for my taste, and the tip needs to be cleaned up so I'm going to go see my moms friend since she said she'd be happy to help out and I don't want to ruin my tip from not knowing what I'm doing. But man, what an improvement! I'm lovin it, and I'm sure I'll be into pool forever now, until the day I die I can see it... I'm sure I'll have a table as soon as I can.

Thanks again for the warm welcome everybody, I'm happy to be here!
 
clouderold said:
This means that I am technically a senior in high school but I take classes at my local college full time. I take a 20 credit load (math 126, physics 202, journalism 151, and chem 140 next quarter) and it is paid for for the most part by the state because I am technically still in high school and advanced into college early. This is my second year of doing it and I have not looked back for a second.
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You do not sound like an average 17 y/o, you sound like a 17 y/o with a target. What is it you are working toward, M.D., D.D.S., lawyer, or?
 
PoolSleuth said:
You do not sound like an average 17 y/o, you sound like a 17 y/o with a target. What is it you are working toward, M.D., D.D.S., lawyer, or?
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I'd like to get my doctorate, most likely in physics, eventually. I'm leaning towards engineering for my career but I have plenty of time in school before that will even start to happen. I've considered fire forensics engineering, as I have always been fascinated by fire and the way it works and how it spreads. A "significant other" of my moms friend does that for a living and I'm fascinated by the things that he has done and fires he has figured out what happened where they started and how they spread, etc..

I appreciate very much so that you have all accepted me into the group and been good to me:D

I'm sure I'll be a pro before long:p
 
clouderold said:
I frequent many other forums and just love to get good advice and meet cool people. I enjoy both 8-ball and 9-ball thoroughly, I play 8-ball more often becuase I'm not familar with the complete rules for 9-ball and haven't had an official answer on what rules are true and what are not.. I'm going to do some further reading and get it down.
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Try this site for rules: http://www.pool-table-rules.com/
and google around for APA and or TAP versions.
Also, many pool halls keep a rule book behind the desk to settle disputes (so much better than gunplay, don't you think?)...

8-ball rules vary greatly from place to place and from coin-op tables to regular tables... variables include what's open after the break (APA makes you take whatever drops on the break, TAP makes it open after the break always), what it means when the 8-ball sinks on the break, where you get the ball after your opponent scratches, etc., etc. However, everyone thinks they know the rules!

9-ball is pretty standard wherever you go, though I've met some folks who were / are confused on the pushout rules.

...and of course, there are many many more games to learn for the true addict like yourself (7 ball, golf, cut-throat, bank-pool), and proponents for each and every one as being the best game on a billiards table.
Two games eminently worthy of your time are one-pocket and straight pool (a.k.a. 14.1 continuous).
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only play one game forever, it would be straight pool.
Welcome.
 
clouderold said:
I'd like to get my doctorate, most likely in physics, eventually. I'm leaning towards engineering for my career but I have plenty of time in school before that will even start to happen. I've considered fire forensics engineering, as I have always been fascinated by fire and the way it works and how it spreads. A "significant other" of my moms friend does that for a living and I'm fascinated by the things that he has done and fires he has figured out what happened where they started and how they spread, etc..

I appreciate very much so that you have all accepted me into the group and been good to me:D

I'm sure I'll be a pro before long:p
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My wife is a Biomedical Engineer and specializes in Clinical Engineering and really enjoys it. She's been doing it for nearly 17 years and hasn't got bored with it yet.

You sound like a good kid. Keep up with the scholl and pool (in that order) and you'll turn out alright.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Jim
 
Cardinal2B said:
Try this site for rules: http://www.pool-table-rules.com/
and google around for APA and or TAP versions.
Also, many pool halls keep a rule book behind the desk to settle disputes (so much better than gunplay, don't you think?)...

8-ball rules vary greatly from place to place and from coin-op tables to regular tables... variables include what's open after the break (APA makes you take whatever drops on the break, TAP makes it open after the break always), what it means when the 8-ball sinks on the break, where you get the ball after your opponent scratches, etc., etc. However, everyone thinks they know the rules!

9-ball is pretty standard wherever you go, though I've met some folks who were / are confused on the pushout rules.

...and of course, there are many many more games to learn for the true addict like yourself (7 ball, golf, cut-throat, bank-pool), and proponents for each and every one as being the best game on a billiards table.
Two games eminently worthy of your time are one-pocket and straight pool (a.k.a. 14.1 continuous).
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only play one game forever, it would be straight pool.
Welcome.
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Thank you, very informative post! I'll check out that site. I usually play with my brother or someone I know, and we have our own little rules we play by. When I play at a place it's usually not a pool hall, it's a place with some tables most of the time..

I haven't learned straight pool, I'll have to look up the rules and see. I'm going to try to get out for a bit today and play! :D
 
jhendri2 said:
My wife is a Biomedical Engineer and specializes in Clinical Engineering and really enjoys it. She's been doing it for nearly 17 years and hasn't got bored with it yet.

You sound like a good kid. Keep up with the scholl and pool (in that order) and you'll turn out alright.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Jim
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Right on, I'm doing lots of research on what different engineers do, I'm mostly settled but who knows? I've always had a gift in math and sciences.. I just get it, I'm the same way with pool is what I've been told, "you do quite well for how short of a time you've been playing" is one of the most common things I hear when I go playing. I just, get it. Obviously, the two are connected quite closely, pool is physics and math..

Thanks, I appreciate it. I will definately put school before pool, I tried to challenge my math teacher to a game for my final grade :D He said he'd be happy to play but wasn't legally allowed to bet my grade..:p

Will do! Thanks again everyone.
 
Hey Clouderold,

Welcome to the forum! I haven't been on long either, but I'm prolific! :D I live near you and thought you could probably benefit from going into Harvey's in Renton when you get a chance. That's where most of the southend players go. My husband, Mike Zimmerman works there and won't let you be taken advantage of.

Congratulations on the cue, but make sure to stay in school. My 18 year old daughter took the International Baccalaureate degree program and she is at the UW now.

Make sure to pick up free copies of 'On the Wire' and 'On the Break'. Between the 2, you can choose what tournaments to go to on the weekends, if and when you get to that level. They have great instructional articles as well. (Oops, I gotta go write my article!) Let me know as I can make recommendations on lessons too. Make sure the tournaments are held in places that allow minors. I think all of the poolrooms do, except for maybe Parlor Billiards in Bellevue? After a certain time, like 9pm, you might get kicked out of Jillian's, The Garage, Belltown, Uncle Jack's, etc. because of your age. Harvey's is ok all the time for underage players. Make sure you introduce yourself to Mike. I'll look forward to meeting you in person.

Linda
 
rackmsuckr said:
Hey Clouderold,

Welcome to the forum! I haven't been on long either, but I'm prolific! :D I live near you and thought you could probably benefit from going into Harvey's in Renton when you get a chance. That's where most of the southend players go. My husband, Mike Zimmerman works there and won't let you be taken advantage of.

Congratulations on the cue, but make sure to stay in school. My 18 year old daughter took the International Baccalaureate degree program and she is at the UW now.

Make sure to pick up free copies of 'On the Wire' and 'On the Break'. Between the 2, you can choose what tournaments to go to on the weekends, if and when you get to that level. They have great instructional articles as well. (Oops, I gotta go write my article!) Let me know as I can make recommendations on lessons too. Make sure the tournaments are held in places that allow minors. I think all of the poolrooms do, except for maybe Parlor Billiards in Bellevue? After a certain time, like 9pm, you might get kicked out of Jillian's, The Garage, Belltown, Uncle Jack's, etc. because of your age. Harvey's is ok all the time for underage players. Make sure you introduce yourself to Mike. I'll look forward to meeting you in person.

Linda
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Linda,

Will do! I've been looking for a more serious place, the place I go to now is just down from renton on central it's called 'Gamebreakerz' They have 9 ft tables that are pretty nice, but the crowd there is not so friendly. Also, the music is pretty annoying when you're trying to shoot pool and be serious and they have top 40 gangster rap playing:rolleyes: How much does it cost per hour to play Harveys, and what are the hours if you know off hand, if not no big deal I can give them a call. I usually go with my brother or friends to play, so I am not usually looking for an opponent there, and for that reason am not too worried about being taken advantage of. I won't be betting anyone, if at all, for a long time. I will definately say hello to him, and let him know you sent me :)

I am loving the cue, thank you. That's great about your daughter, I am looking to transfer to the UW when I am done with my Associate in Science degree (next fall) possibly, what is she going to school for?

I am definately interested in taking some lessons at some point, I'm going to contact my mothers friend and check with her as well. She used to go to a lot of tournaments and I could probably go into a few with her just to watch... if that's allowed of course.

Most of the places I have been too haven't been a problem, I had seen about the place in Bellevue and wanted to go check it out but, as you said, it'll be another 3.5 years for me.. who knows if they'll still be around. I'll be sure to check with these places, I know that it wouldn't be a problem since I look "about 25" according to most but I don't want to get any businesses in trouble.

I look forward to meeting you as well! Take care

-Will
 
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