one pocket commentary

I liked the commentary for the most part as I do enjoy listening to the "old timers" share their stories/experiences. The only thing that I got tired of (but was endearing at first) was Cotten continuously describing the shots pointing to a screen that we cannot see and using terms like "this", "here", "there", etc. He must know that we as viewers cannot see him point to show his partner, doesn't he? That for me got a little frustrating, but I liked it overall.

Dave
 
12squared said:
I liked the commentary for the most part as I do enjoy listening to the "old timers" share their stories/experiences. The only thing that I got tired of (but was endearing at first) was Cotten continuously describing the shots pointing to a screen that we cannot see and using terms like "this", "here", "there", etc. He must know that we as viewers cannot see him point to show his partner, doesn't he? That for me got a little frustrating, but I liked it overall.

Dave
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I noticed that too Dave :o....I have sat in with Billy a few times..And when he'd ask me a question, or for an opinion, even though I knew the answer very well, I would often find it very challenging to quickly put my thoughts into words....Commentating is truly an acquired skill..(of which Cotton may currently be a little lacking..:rolleyes:)

PS..That may be why I more enjoy the written, rather than the spoken word..Editing is a Godsend..;)
 
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SJDinPHX said:
Commentating in pool, is much different than all other sports..In other sports, someone like Kosell or Gowdy, (or several others) may become popular strictly based on their own personalities..Neither one ever played the game, or even knew very much about the intricacies of the sport at hand.. Yet both kept their viewers interested, with their insights into the players and the human nature aspect. They were strictly talented "announcers" and showman!

Pool commentating, on the other hand, demands an excellent understanding of the game itself..Thats why it is usually done by former (or current) champions..Also, the ability to fill in the dead spots, with specific pool-related anecdotes, is the only way to keep avid fans of the game interested..

Very few people can combine a good speaking voice, and those other needed qualities...Billy I., and the few others who are good at it, simply can't be everywhere at once!..Henceforth, we must often suffer through some very good pool matches, with some very boring commentary!..:sorry:
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This is very true. In particular, I find it tough to listen to a commentator repeatedly suggesting shots that aren't really there. It happens when a commentator plays 1pocket but doesn't really play 1pocket, if you get what I mean.

Lou Figueroa
 
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