Players touching the table with the tip of cue

All those advantages, touching the tip to table, diamonds, jump cues, time outs, using the stick to measure the mirror, and the bridge...yet you aren't out there beating pro's taking down tourneys with all those advantages.

:rolleyes:
I didn't want to go there but i tend to agree.Guy outta be a world-beater with these "cheating" aids we're allowed to use.
 
Why no rake/rest? Gotta hear your rationale on this.
I think the rest/rake/bridge should go because it is used to get you out of a bad positional play.
I totally agree.
We should also not allow a raised hand bridge without a palm on the table.
This makes it more fair for people with short fingers.
Also, I should be able to stand on an apple box because I'm height challenged compared to my opponent.
As it is I have to play in 90's Disco Platform Shoes!
 
I didn't want to go there but i tend to agree.Guy outta be a world-beater with these "cheating" aids we're allowed to use.

You guys aren't even arguing the proper point. The current pros use all of these "cheating aids"...I want to take these "cheating aids" away from them.
 
I totally agree.
We should also not allow a raised hand bridge without a palm on the table.
This makes it more fair for people with short fingers.
Also, I should be able to stand on an apple box because I'm height challenged compared to my opponent.
As it is I have to play in 90's Disco Platform Shoes!

One match. One cue. That's it. Simple.
 
I don't use any of these things I have listed...if they need to use them then what does that say about their game?
I have NO clue what speed you play so i have a question: Are you saying that if you play someone your speed and all these "aids" are outlawed you will win more often than not? Just wondering what point you're trying to make/prove. I'm guessing you play a lot of pool ALONE.
 
I have NO clue what speed you play so i have a question: Are you saying that if you play someone your speed and all these "aids" are outlawed you will win more often than not? Just wondering what point you're trying to make/prove.

I just want these "cheating aids" as somebody called them out of the game.

The jump cue is already debated and not allowed in some tournaments. Some tournament don't allow jumping at all...so I'm not way out in left field here. The soft break was taken away too etc...how many times have I heard Corey called a cheater? All he did was figure out the break...yet you guys are ok Corey's break being taken away...but no not these things.
 
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NO no no you don't. These are legit things I think need to be taken out of pool.

  • The tip thing is marking the table.
  • You should not be able to use your cue as a measuring device.
  • Chinese 8 ball and snooker don't have diamonds.
  • Lots of people think jump cues should go.
  • The rest/rake is used to get you out of a bad positional play...get rid of it.

One of those is already a rule, a bridge is used when you can't reach the ball, nothing to do with position play. Touching tip on the table is not done to mark it but to have a reference point in your head for aiming. I touch the rail a lot when I am thinking where I want to hit it.

I thought you already had two accounts banned, welcome back.
 
One of those is already a rule, a bridge is used when you can't reach the ball, nothing to do with position play. Touching tip on the table is not done to mark it but to have a reference point in your head for aiming. I touch the rail a lot when I am thinking where I want to hit it.

I thought you already had two accounts banned, welcome back.

Ya the reason you can't reach the ball is a result of your poor positional play. I would call 2 fouls on you in that scenario.
 
[COLOR="Blue"]I totally agree.
We should also not allow a raised hand bridge without a palm on the table.
This makes it more fair for people with short fingers.
Also, I should be able to stand on an apple box because I'm height challenged compared to my opponent.
As it is I have to play in 90's Disco Platform Shoes! [/COLOR]
One match. One cue. That's it. Simple.
Can I wear pants?
 
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Brags - How do feel about a dot on a shaft? A decal?
How about a mark on my ferrule?
 

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Ya the reason you can't reach the ball is a result of your poor positional play. I would call 2 fouls on you in that scenario.

What is the other player left me there, or there are other balls in the way to get closer? You are a silly silly person.
 
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Brags - How do feel about a dot on a shaft? A decal?
How about a mark on my ferrule?

What the heck is that for? Ya add it to the "not allowed" list.
So.... No Muecci Red Dot Shafts?
No makers marks on shafts?
No rings on shafts?
I have multiple rings on my shaft at spaced intervals.
 
I just can't imagine the mental torture this guy must go through if he hooks someone and they touch the table, use the crutch, kick it in and run out. Earl comes to mind as a visual aid here. ;)
 
What the heck is that for? Ya add it to the "not allowed" list.
I'll have to assume that this is on the "not allowed" list?
 

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Just wondering Brags, are you an "Old Schooler"? Someone who wants things to be as they were originally designed?

The game has changed and the equipment has changed with it. Styles of play have changed. Rules of the game change as well. Do you drive a vehicle or walk everywhere because those cars and trucks are cheaters way of getting from point a to point b faster?
 
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