Oh wow, I posted before seeing it all. At around 1 hour 13 minutes the conversation goes to opposit handed. Sure validates my practice methods. 
Practice practice practice
- Thread starter gregcantrall
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"I can't beat your slow game." Is a favorite quote. It came after I won 13 games on the fly, with 45 minutes left till bar close. At $10 a game, I was down $80 with $110 to start. Next payday was over a week away. It was a gut check. Intestinal Fortitude is what Coach McHargue would call it.
Last night at leagues (I have been told) there was a comment regarding me playing slow. I got a giggle. I recall the Pros complained of Dan Louie playing slow. The real complaint was, he played so slow and Never Missed.
My Slow Game is in the realm of seconds that seems like hours to my opponent sitting.
Anyway The Lay O the Day. The balance of the cue takes a few seconds longer but is worth the effort. Fine 
for hone of center ball perception.
So if this opening shot is uh Sour Grapes, don't feel bad. We all started out as tad poles. At the beginners table I would suggest static layout that's as simple as possible. Learn to crawl then walk then run before attempting the crossing of free way.
Okay
No chalk
One handed
One rail to the red stripe 11.
Go!
Last night at leagues (I have been told) there was a comment regarding me playing slow. I got a giggle. I recall the Pros complained of Dan Louie playing slow. The real complaint was, he played so slow and Never Missed.
My Slow Game is in the realm of seconds that seems like hours to my opponent sitting.
for hone of center ball perception.So if this opening shot is uh Sour Grapes, don't feel bad. We all started out as tad poles.
At the beginners table I would suggest static layout that's as simple as possible. Learn to crawl then walk then run before attempting the crossing of free way. Okay
No chalk
One handed
One rail to the red stripe 11.
Go!
This shot provides the physical therapy for the left shoulder. Still recovering from the left turning car impact. The therapy is working as Lefty just hit a 6 to close the target. Next is 2 rails to the teal stripe 10 ball.
Oooops I forgot......It Should read
No Chalking
Grooming is OK
as the inspection and attention to the tip is ....uh like step 2 in the dance.
Lefty is pumped to put it mildly. He hit the Maximum to the orange stripe 13 on the King pad. Whoopee!
Of course he wants the trophy picture
The diamond system from Willie Hoppe is the starting place for me on this 3 railer. So 4 to 2 gives 2 on the third rail which gets me in the ballpark. The cue is crossing the line and just laid in celebration of a successful workout that took just at an hour.
3 rails
5 for king hole
3 for kiss
1 for white over the pad.
Maximum = 12.
Of course he wants the trophy picture
3 rails
5 for king hole
3 for kiss
1 for white over the pad.
Maximum = 12.
My Slow Game
"Oh wow, just amazing how good shots follow good thoughts." Oooops forgot the religion alert.
Nov 16th 2023 Thought O the Day is make the sleigh. Santa suit arrived yesterday. Volunteer Ed to make a Santa chair.
That there is the chair. All culled lumber. Should do well.
Oh yeah. Lefty just opened with a 5 then a 9 to own target 1, Oh what fun. Now to find 2 rails to the yeller 1 ball.
Here's the simple opening shot to the dirt color ball.
Nov 16th 2023 Thought O the Day is make the sleigh. Santa suit arrived yesterday. Volunteer Ed to make a Santa chair.
That there is the chair. All culled lumber. Should do well.Oh yeah. Lefty just opened with a 5 then a 9 to own target 1, Oh what fun. Now to find 2 rails to the yeller 1 ball.
Here's the simple opening shot to the dirt color ball.
I think of the practice uh Kic(s Like a Mule practice, that is. 
Like building a Loco Motive Engine. Starting with a Bolt and uh a Nut ☺ Just try it.......Perhaps after a while skills worthy of Exhibition. Letting out the Inner Exhibionist is a Whole nuther lesson.
Like building a Loco Motive Engine. Starting with a Bolt and uh a Nut ☺ Just try it.......Perhaps after a while skills worthy of Exhibition. Letting out the Inner Exhibionist is a Whole nuther lesson.
People are born with Ability
Skills only come with Hone
To start with the fine stone Hone before the grinding is complete is a common error.
Concrete and rebar aren't glamorous.
If you are doing the time....At least do it right. Start over. Every morning, every shot is my method.
Zero serving 14 .
Skills only come with Hone
To start with the fine stone Hone before the grinding is complete is a common error.
Concrete and rebar aren't glamorous.
If you are doing the time....At least do it right. Start over. Every morning, every shot
is my method. Zero serving 14 .
Secret alert: The fingers are the fine tuning. To tune the fingers to a flawed foundation can lead to frustration and break downs at the tough shots. Just sayin
Right is alive with a 5 (finally).
At the 2 rail target.
Find the natural line.
Clock in the speed.
Simple, huh? Well as long as the line is available.
Building the Mosconi foundation is IMHO the best for a longevity. He performed at straight pool mainly. Which speaks of endurance.
Progress report Lefty adds 4 more and 18-5 is the score.
The fine begins with the line. Tune it down to the Nats ass. Then the speed. Absolute certainty of a precision strike to the white is required. Fine tune the mechanics at target 2. Well along with the colouration to dial in the perfect shot. Makes for entertainment and fitness.
Right is alive with a 5 (finally).
At the 2 rail target.
Find the natural line.
Clock in the speed.
Simple, huh? Well as long as the line is available.
Building the Mosconi foundation is IMHO the best for a longevity. He performed at straight pool mainly. Which speaks of endurance.
Progress report
Lefty adds 4 more and 18-5 is the score. The fine begins with the line. Tune it down to the Nats ass. Then the speed. Absolute certainty of a precision strike to the white is required. Fine tune the mechanics at target 2. Well along with the colouration to dial in the perfect shot. Makes for entertainment and fitness.
Saturday Nov 18, 2023:
The talking of Cole brought inspiration to my Right. Opening with a Maximum!!!!!
Now 2 rails to the purple 4 ball. Lefty serving zero 10. Grrrrr
The talking of Cole brought inspiration to my Right. Opening with a Maximum!!!!!
Now 2 rails to the purple 4 ball. Lefty serving zero 10. Grrrrr
Well that shot forced the use of the extension by Lefty. Proved to be good therapy. Physical and mental.
the extra length detection of off line movements proved educational.
Right closed the target Lefty got schooled. Now 3 rails to the dirt color ball on the King pad.
Right closed the target Lefty got schooled. Now 3 rails to the dirt color ball on the King pad.
The 3 rails with extension was therapeutic. Educational and challenging made it fun. Now I gotta run. Shirley ran overtime.
Sunday funday. No rules:
The Right was putting a large beat down on Lefty. Taking a 24-3 lead to Target 3. The Queen ball red stripe 11 on the 5 point hole.....So Lefty gets first shot. After finalizing the calculation that has proximity to the side hole as a factor... Lefty hits the target and snuggle to touch the brown 6 in the target 1 Trophy. Just a touch and Lefty wants bonus points. Okay humor him 3+3 so 24 serving 9.
Okay humor him 3+3 so 24 serving 9.
An interesting study in the three railer. With 3 variables.
Speed
Spin
Angles
Lefty put a scare on the Right as it just felt Natural and 3 points came easy. The Right finally resorted to Copy the Lefty.
Speed
Spin
Angles
Lefty put a scare on the Right as it just felt Natural and 3 points came easy. The Right finally resorted to Copy the Lefty.
Mon Nov 20.23
The Cold start needs to be slow and small. The small and simple is where I start.
The cue is on line for target 2, the red stripe 13. The balance ing of the cue is therapy. The white frozen to the teal stripe 12 is The Maximum trophy for The Right. (The small stuff)
5 service 12.
The Cold start needs to be slow and small. The small and simple is where I start.
The cue is on line for target 2, the red stripe 13. The balance ing of the cue is therapy. The white frozen to the teal stripe 12 is The Maximum trophy for The Right. (The small stuff)
5 service 12.
OH Hell No, is Leftie's response. The table hook puts lefty at the go get more equipment stage. So the shot changed to a more neutrality 2 railer to the 11 ball.
The proximity of the middle pocket to the second rail target made for a good study.
First I look for the natural angle then the speed and last but not least altering the rotation of whitey.
Station 2 Provides a sufficient set that Lefty wins with a sloppy 5 and leads 12-11 going to the Queen purple 12 ball. Hmmmmm??
First I look for the natural angle then the speed and last but not least altering the rotation of whitey.
Station 2 Provides a sufficient set that Lefty wins with a sloppy 5 and leads 12-11 going to the Queen purple 12 ball. Hmmmmm??
It's therapy.
Where was I? Ah yes. The choice of 3 rails by Lefty is in the delicate adjustments category.
Any who Lefty says, "don't look at the ugly target 2 finish. Oooops.
11 service 12.
Any who Lefty says, "don't look at the ugly target 2 finish. Oooops.
11 service 12.
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