Opinions on this book please

[bbb]

HOW I BECAME AN APA 7...by michael imler (not me)...:clapping::clapping:
https://www.amazon.com/How-became-A...TF8&qid=1463578115&sr=8-2&keywords=apa+7+book
i got a chuckle when i saw the title
your thoughts are always welcome,,,,,

 

[GoldCrown]

HOW I BECAME AN APA 7

I can't criticize as I have not read it....however think I'll wait for part 2.....How to become an
8 or better. :grin:

 

[Bob Jewett]

... your thoughts are always welcome,,,,,

In reading the free sample I was reminded of Mark Twain's gem of advice on writing: "Eschew surplussage."

 

[DaveM]

Comes with a patch!

 

[sixpack]

In reading the free sample I was reminded of Mark Twain's gem of advice on writing: "Eschew surplussage."

Biggest casualty of self publishing is editors....something else Twain would rather eschew.

 

[Allen Brown]

Thanks for the link. I'll have to get this book that way I'll be ready to get on the table with Rhea.

 

[sixpack]

I applaud his efforts and hope that this book is well received in its intended market.

I would particularly like it if all apa players read it and they all became 7s. Oh the humanity!

 

[Allen Brown]

I applaud his efforts and hope that this book is well received in its intended market.

I would particularly like it if all apa players read it and they all became 7s. Oh the humanity!

Do you think the point cap would be raised if that happened?

 

[Bob Jewett]

... Oh the humanity!

I completely forgot to celebrate Herb Morrison's birthday on the 14th.

It would be interesting to have everyone advance to a 7 in combination with The Rule of Twenty-Three.

 

[jasonlaus]

I played in the same area as Mike for years. He wrote some articles for Billiards Digest I believe. Nice guy and it seemed like he was a good writer - I never paid attention to the articles - cause I never played much 8 ball.
Last time I played him, he didn't get to shoot much that's been probably 15yrs ago or more. I could see where he would be a good teacher though.
Jason

 

[jasonlaus]

Read the Amazon reviews.
The book also talks about gambling, I wasn't gonna say anything until I read that in the review

- one of his methods he uses in gambling is to talk(at work) like he can beat you playing even, then when you call him out he needs weight. So we finally agree and I give him 2 games race to 7 for $300. I win the flip and put a 5 on him, break dry and he gets out. He breaks dry and I finish the set.

Then he wines about playing my game(9ball), so we switch to 8ball - I have him like 4 - 2 when he starts whining about being tired yada yada, I tell him I'd been up all night in the middle of a 3way(yes 2 girls) and haven't slept at all:grin: so, I let him out of the second set and he stiffs me on the $$$.

It took months and I had to accept a dealers case as payment which he got at a big discount - but it was better than nothing and I picked it out. Lol

Maybe he will read this and challenge me to a rematch - gonna add a zero and make him post if he does:thumbup:
Jason

So, there may be some fantastic gambling advice in there lol might buy it myself

 

[Lesh]

Do you think the point cap would be raised if that happened?

Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.

 

[dardusm]

I have an old VHS video called Mastering Bar Table 8 Ball by Michael Imler. Has to be at least 20 years old.

 

[cueenvy]

Read the Amazon reviews.
The book also talks about gambling, I wasn't gonna say anything until I read that in the review

- one of his methods he uses in gambling is to talk(at work) like he can beat you playing even, then when you call him out he needs weight. So we finally agree and I give him 2 games race to 7 for $300. I win the flip and put a 5 on him, break dry and he gets out. He breaks dry and I finish the set.

Then he wines about playing my game(9ball), so we switch to 8ball - I have him like 4 - 2 when he starts whining about being tired yada yada, I tell him I'd been up all night in the middle of a 3way(yes 2 girls) and haven't slept at all:grin: so, I let him out of the second set and he stiffs me on the $$$.

It took months and I had to accept a dealers case as payment which he got at a big discount - but it was better than nothing and I picked it out. Lol

Maybe he will read this and challenge me to a rematch - gonna add a zero and make him post if he does:thumbup:
Jason

So, there may be some fantastic gambling advice in there lol might buy it myself

Jeez he sounds just like a pool player...

What's the difference between a pizza and a pool player?
A pizza can feed a family of four!

 

[jasonlaus]

I have an old VHS video called Mastering Bar Table 8 Ball by Michael Imler. Has to be at least 20 years old.

He shoulda video'd our game - he coulda called it mastering 9 ball and 8 ball, watch me rack for the Master. LOL
Jason

 

[Nine ... corner]

Thanks for the link. I'll have to get this book that way I'll be ready to get on the table with Rhea.

:rotflmao1::rotflmao1:

 

[Neil]

I don't play APA, but since when is an APA 7 a Master player?

 

[Bob Jewett]

I don't play APA, but since when is an APA 7 a Master player?

Since 7 is as high as the scale goes? I'm reminded of the amp in Spinal Tap. We should start a league that goes to 11.

 

[nine_ball6970]

I don't play APA, but since when is an APA 7 a Master player?

Different leagues have different definitions of what a master level player is. There are some 7s who are Open players in BCA and some of them are Grand Masters.....

The best league I have played in for 8 ball is NAPA. You never max out on your handicap so the races just get tougher and tougher. If I am playing someone who is a lower end APA 7, the race could be something like 7-4.

 

[Neil]

Since 7 is as high as the scale goes? I'm reminded of the amp in Spinal Tap. We should start a league that goes to 11.

My bad then, I thought it went to 9 in 9 ball, and 8 in 8 ball.