Question about Pros?

Zphix

Zphix

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I'll use the recent Cheesehead Classic Tournament as the example here but, if a pro player is in-between matches or they won't be playing a match for a while, what's the likelihood that they will shoot a few racks with you?

Like, if I saw Bergman just shooting around on a Diamond waiting for his next match and I wanted to shoot a rack or two with him, what's the likelihood that he would?

and hell, if a player talks to a pro like a regular person do they really engage in conversation or do they focus on the game solely? I think it'd be cool to just shoot balls at the table with a pro and chat like old friends =P

-Richard
 
Zphix said:
I'll use the recent Cheesehead Classic Tournament as the example here but, if a pro player is in-between matches or they won't be playing a match for a while, what's the likelihood that they will shoot a few racks with you?

Like, if I saw Bergman just shooting around on a Diamond waiting for his next match and I wanted to shoot a rack or two with him, what's the likelihood that he would?

and hell, if a player talks to a pro like a regular person do they really engage in conversation or do they focus on the game solely? I think it'd be cool to just shoot balls at the table with a pro and chat like old friends =P

-Richard
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Totally depends on their mental state at the time. Only way to know for sure is to ask them. But, make sure you don't ask them right after a loss.
 
And don't think less of them if they decline too. Every player has their own tournament routine. Some players like to just stay focused.

First pro I ever met was Luc Salvas, my friend and I went to say hi between matches not expecting to say anything other than "hi and good luck". He ended up chatting with us for 20 minutes. A super nice guy.
 
Time and place man. At a large tourney its not likely they will shoot a "funsie" game with you. They need to stay focused and in gear.

If they are hanging out a local pool hall, they would be more inclined.......
 
If you're in the tournament and you want to practice on the table with them, that's fine.

If they're practicing between matches at a tournament and you're not playing in the tournament you shouldn't be asking them to play, IMO.
 
Bergman is pretty laid back and cool guy I'm sure he would but some pros might not
 
I do not think that it is appropriate to ask during a tournament. What is the pro supposed to gain from playing with you and what would you gain that you could not by watching them practice or compete. Sounds like you are looking for a free lesson, or some bragging rights in case you luck in the nine. I would not entertain your request if I were a pro.
 
If a pro loses to a spectator how is that going to help his confidence? I'd never ask a pro to play at a venue he's playing in. I have chatted with them if they seem approachable though. JMO....
 
Zphix said:
I'll use the recent Cheesehead Classic Tournament as the example here but, if a pro player is in-between matches or they won't be playing a match for a while, what's the likelihood that they will shoot a few racks with you?

Like, if I saw Bergman just shooting around on a Diamond waiting for his next match and I wanted to shoot a rack or two with him, what's the likelihood that he would?

and hell, if a player talks to a pro like a regular person do they really engage in conversation or do they focus on the game solely? I think it'd be cool to just shoot balls at the table with a pro and chat like old friends =P

-Richard
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I think it's okay to make this request between tournaments....
...but not between matches.
 
mikemosconi said:
I do not think that it is appropriate to ask during a tournament. What is the pro supposed to gain from playing with you and what would you gain that you could not by watching them practice or compete. Sounds like you are looking for a free lesson, or some bragging rights in case you luck in the nine. I would not entertain your request if I were a pro.
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I see your point but no, that's not why I would want to play. Why do either of us have to gain anything? That sounds like something my dad would say and that's a few which is the antithesis to mine.

Your post was made with your assumption of my character and motives and they're both wrong. Before you comment, try to understand.
 
Pay to Play!!

I Always try to Bet Small with them.. $50 sets or $10 a Game, that way they are at least Paying Attention.
 
Zphix said:
I'll use the recent Cheesehead Classic Tournament as the example here but, if a pro player is in-between matches or they won't be playing a match for a while, what's the likelihood that they will shoot a few racks with you?

Like, if I saw Bergman just shooting around on a Diamond waiting for his next match and I wanted to shoot a rack or two with him, what's the likelihood that he would?

and hell, if a player talks to a pro like a regular person do they really engage in conversation or do they focus on the game solely? I think it'd be cool to just shoot balls at the table with a pro and chat like old friends =P

-Richard
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When I've seen pros practicing by themselves between matches, they seem pretty locked in to what they're doing.

I would leave them alone when they're at the table, simply out of respect.

I'd wait until I saw them walking the halls to go talk to them....then you can ask them about playing sometime and see what they say.

and I'd never approach them after they've just lost a match.
 
Mika always enjoys chatting up technical questions after he loses late in tournaments. Ask him sometime. Very approachable. :p:speechless:
 
While streaming at Chinook winds Lenny mentioned that Mad Max hung around after the open and was playing cheap $40 sets. I think that was cool of him to do so.

So, I'd think pros are different..just like other people. Some will play with amateurs, some won't. Guess it's up to them, isn't it?
 
poolplaya1976 said:
you sir are what's wrong with the pool world and why it will never get any respect
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:scratchhead:



I don't think you know how it all works. For most professional players, that's the only way they are going to get paid.

I would not want someone to practice with me between matches unless they wanted to rack for me while I practice my break shot.



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out of respect for the ongoing competition I would personally never ask if there were a tournament going on. fans don't hit balls with tiger during his practice round...for me fans or onlookers should probably take the same mentality during a pool tourney.
 
ProZack said:
I Always try to Bet Small with them.. $50 sets or $10 a Game, that way they are at least Paying Attention.
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poolplaya1976 said:
you sir are what's wrong with the pool world and why it will never get any respect
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So I guess you think Efren is wrong with pool?
People play him for small money all the time...and they love it, so does Efren.

It's called a courtesy bet.
 
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