Ok thanks. Stand by for my 95! Best of the "also ran" club!
Placement Pool Challenge (PPC 100)
- Thread starter dr_dave
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Only on one layout out of 18.Fels had w.p.'s- whenever possible
I didn't realize there are stipulations on playing the shots a certain way...like 3 rails to position.
You're getting close to the perfect score. There are still 2 "golden tickets" remaining.
I look forward to seeing your video.
Thanks.Fels had w.p.'s- whenever possible
That's right. Only Layout 14 has an extra stipulation. You must go 3 rails (any 3 rails) to the 7 and the 9. That's how most good players would play it anyway, but it adds a little extra challenge to intermediate and lower players.
Special guest appearance by Chris “America’s Sweetheart” Robinson. He was giving a lesson on the adjacent table.
For anyone who doesn't know, Chris Robinson is hilarious. Super funny, cool guy. Maybe he's just nice to me because I play him even, but whatever...
Good shooting! So close to a "golden ticket." FYI, I've added your entry to the YouTube video description.
Here's the latest:
Current Standings:
1.) Daniel Pleunik - 100
2.) Dr. Dave Alciatore - 98
3.) Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 98
Lottery Drawing Entries:
4.) kanzzo on AZB - 97
5.) Poolmanis on AZB - 94
6.) Juan J. Rendón - 93
7.) Tom Davis (td873 on AZB) - 91
8.) Jeffrey M. Wolfe - 88
9.) Juan J. Rendón - 81
10.) András Koleszár - 64
11.) Cue ball control Sometimes - 59
Previous Replaced Entries:
- Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 90
- Juan J. Rendón - 81
- András Koleszár - 64
Current Standings:
1.) Daniel Pleunik - 100
2.) Dr. Dave Alciatore - 98
3.) Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 98
Lottery Drawing Entries:
4.) kanzzo on AZB - 97
5.) Poolmanis on AZB - 94
6.) Juan J. Rendón - 93
7.) Tom Davis (td873 on AZB) - 91
8.) Jeffrey M. Wolfe - 88
9.) Juan J. Rendón - 81
10.) András Koleszár - 64
11.) Cue ball control Sometimes - 59
Previous Replaced Entries:
- Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 90
- Juan J. Rendón - 81
- András Koleszár - 64
Here is my attempt. Shot a 68 on a 7 foot Valley with 4 inch pockets. I made several positional errors. Hope to crack 70 next time:
Nice job. Thank you for participating. I think a 70+ score (or maybe even 80+ if you take your time and focus a little more) is in your near future. Good luck!
FYI, I've added your entry to the YouTube video description.
Here's the latest:
Current Standings:
1.) Daniel Pleunik - 100
2.) Dr. Dave Alciatore - 98
3.) Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 98
Lottery Drawing Entries:
4.) kanzzo on AZB - 97
5.) Poolmanis on AZB - 94
6.) Juan J. Rendón - 93
7.) Tom Davis (td873 on AZB) - 91
8.) Jeffrey M. Wolfe - 88
9.) Juan J. Rendón - 81
10.) westcoast on AZB - 68
11.) András Koleszár - 64
12.) Cue ball control Sometimes - 59
Previous Replaced Entries:
- Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 90
- Juan J. Rendón - 81
- András Koleszár - 64
Current Standings:
1.) Daniel Pleunik - 100
2.) Dr. Dave Alciatore - 98
3.) Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 98
Lottery Drawing Entries:
4.) kanzzo on AZB - 97
5.) Poolmanis on AZB - 94
6.) Juan J. Rendón - 93
7.) Tom Davis (td873 on AZB) - 91
8.) Jeffrey M. Wolfe - 88
9.) Juan J. Rendón - 81
10.) westcoast on AZB - 68
11.) András Koleszár - 64
12.) Cue ball control Sometimes - 59
Previous Replaced Entries:
- Eric Charlton (easy-e on AZB) - 90
- Juan J. Rendón - 81
- András Koleszár - 64
I did the first 7 or 8 layouts a couple times just to familiarize myself with them. I’ve been working 65 hrs a week for a year now so it’s hard to find time to play much. When I do have time I usually don’t have the desire to put forth the effort to put up a good score. I might however record one just to get in the drawing.
I'd practice more often if I had someone set up the balls for me
. After a few attempts, I just don't feel like it anymore.I recognize that name. He was the young man I sniped the RDS challenge from a while back.
He appears to be a very straight shooter from the challenge video I watched. He must also really enjoy measuring himself against your challenges.
Do it when you can. Any scored (regardless of how low) gets you a free entry into the lottery draw.
I'd practice more often if I had someone set up the balls for me
After more than a few attempts, you eventually memorize most of the early patterns. I have the first 12 memorized and I place the balls very quickly without even thinking. I also think doing the same run-out patterns over and over is educational. I've learned a lot about my game and certain types of shots during the practice.
562 preliminary fargo rating...