One might argue that there's difference in an open tournament and a pro tournament. If I hold a tournament and don't ban pros from attending, but none show up, can I fairly still call it a pro tournament? The top four points leaders on the Joss tour have an average Fargo rating of 724. I would call the Joss tour a regional tour. I do agree that Zuglan does a great job with the tour though. The Turning Stone events are always one of my favorites (I'm just a spectator).
Opinions regarding a former top pro playing in and dominating a Poolroom‘s weekly handicapped tournament?
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Not yet, but it's early. Whatcha doing cowboy?
If you are going to keep this better player, you keep adjusting until it is tough for him to win. If he stops coming then you know he was only playing because it was easy, this is what I suspect will happen. Handicapped tournaments are made to equalize the playing field to some degree. Do not make it a tough road for the other 30-40 players, they are the ones paying the bills. Losing one player, out of 30-40 is not an issue.
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The break was using a template rack on a 7 foot table. The plan was for the rear ball to go to the foot rail and straight back to hit the 9 ball which remains where it was racked. My technique was setting the cueball approximately 2 inches off center and hitting the one ball square so whitey pops straight back. The 2 inch shift moves the path of the rear ball just enough that when it returns to the 9 ball it has a chance of going to the upper corner. Maybe even the side but the intention is the corner. It's a dangerous break because the 1 ball goes in the same direction making a 1-9 possible. if no.ball is pocketed my opponent could like it. Making another ball would be lucky. In my practice it was about 1 in 3 making another ball. Making the 9 ball is longer odds, maybe 1 in 10 or longer.
The 1 and 9 being close together gave a second chance at "I got lucky" If another ball is made. This time I got lucky and made it on the snap. Playing a Professional leads me to employing that break. I would not use it against a Banger.I got lucky but it was a calculated rolling of the dice.
I feel like I'm being conned into something. I learnt today that the smart move is to just say no
Marshall was a good friend in Seattle that wore the coke bottle glasses. His challenge was that he would shot without them if you would wear them! When he told me of the game I donned his glasses (just to see) and I got dizzy just trying. Major respect to Marshall.Keep a pair of triple thick prescription glasses behind the counter.
Win 2 weeks in a row, you play the next one as Mr. Magoo
The one handed was employed at The White Spot New Years Eve tournament. It was mixed Doubles Scotch 9 ball. The men were required to shoot one handed. Well on new years eve the other hand was needed to hold my beer.
I was quite proficient that way and consistently left my wife perfect shape only to have her leave me hooked. Grrrr finally she left me very nice shape. Well just right for me to make mine and leave her dead hooked. It was funny and Lenny announced over the mic, "immediately after the tournament, divorce court will be held for Jackie and Greg." What fun.As for the Left handed.....don't throw me into that briar patch. I am not the Lone Ranger in that regard. One night after close I was in the back of our minivan burning one with Cole. I turned Chatty Cathy and started bragging on my Left handed game that I was just finding. Cole asked, "how good Do you shoot left handed?" Well I was high is my excuse for my bold reply of, "As good as you". His expression told me... Oooops. His next statement of, "I can get the owner to let us back in" was followed by, "how much money do you have on you?" My honest reply of "about 200", was followed by a short(heart racing on my part) pause, then a smile and "let's have another hit." Felt like I dodged a bullet and learned to watch my mouth.
If I can get John to put up half, you got 5 tries to do it again and call the pocket with him racking.The break was using a template rack on a 7 foot table. The plan was for the rear ball to go to the foot rail and straight back to hit the 9 ball which remains where it was racked. My technique was setting the cueball approximately 2 inches off center and hitting the one ball square so whitey pops straight back. The 2 inch shift moves the path of the rear ball just enough that when it returns to the 9 ball it has a chance of going to the upper corner. Maybe even the side but the intention is the corner. It's a dangerous break because the 1 ball goes in the same direction making a 1-9 possible. if no.ball is pocketed my opponent could like it. Making another ball would be lucky. In my practice it was about 1 in 3 making another ball. Making the 9 ball is longer odds, maybe 1 in 10 or longer.
I got lucky but it was a calculated rolling of the dice.
My early ring game experiences mirror that. At first when I entered through the front door the call went out, "Ring Game!" The progress was slow but eventually, I would enter to see them checking watches followed by. "I gotta go", followed by a variety of reasons.
No thanks. Not my kind of odds.
It's been over a decade since I even tried That break. How about even money I can move the 9 ball in that direction?
I'll put up half
I am beginning to wonder if this is a handicap thread. Shirley I am exceeding the post limit.
Well if I was stoned I would be offering a words spot. Oh hell make that paragraphs. "I'll give you a 2 paragraphs and one off topic spot." Would be my challenge. Pretty sure I can roast em on the off topic end but have no chance on the word count.
Well if I was stoned I would be offering a words spot. Oh hell make that paragraphs. "I'll give you a 2 paragraphs and one off topic spot." Would be my challenge. Pretty sure I can roast em on the off topic end but have no chance on the word count.
Perhaps I should be barred as A Profesional......uh Shit Disturber.
Nah I have been on My best behavior.....mostly.
Nah I have been on My best behavior.....mostly.
You can clearly type 1 handedPerhaps I should be barred as A Profesional......uh Shit Disturber.
Nah I have been on My best behavior.....mostly.
Oh I get it!
Whatcha drinking?
I think the best situation for learning how to play with pressure is to play in tournaments where you are about in the middle of the pack. You can learn techniques and shots from the better players and work on winning when you should from the weaker players.
A 400 will learn nothing about actually playing by entering the US Open.
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It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
I understand that for some playing a stronger player can be daunting or get them nervous, but I find it exciting.
I play my absolute best against strong players. It's like there's no pressure for me to win so I figure I'll let my stroke out. I'm meant to lose, might as well have some fun. And then I think things like "wouldn't it be funny if I won?" Then sometimes I do, or at least give them a game where they have to buckle down.
Some strong players, can really get thrown off their game if they sense you aren't starstruck. The human mind is a funny thing and people watching can be fun in pool.
We have a local very good player who gives lessons and such, has students, well known. He's really good, but if you don't seem starstruck or nervous about playing him, he really struggles. He usually pulls out the win, but the dynamic is a fun one to try to figure out.I'm currently trying to fix a mental error in my game. I play great against really good players, but against people at my level or below I find it hard to focus and usually play badly.
Not everywhere.
Lots of ways to handicap.
Seen alot of ridiculous spots gambling and I know
1 The guy offering the spot knows he can outrun the nuts
2 The guy getting weight thinks it's a lock
3 The better player usually wins