Shoot to lose?

[Bellhemen]

that's a tough one I've been there..

I just start playing cowboy... no defense at all... take on the tough shot...

or try banking or kicking everything... expand your range...

some people get offended by that some just love to see you "go for it"

throw smart pool out the window.. in these types of games...

take the risky shots.. push to far... expand your limits while giving them chances at the table..

test your alignment...one stroke every shot.. drop and fire..

there are lots of ways to push yourself while also giving them chances..

they WILL NOT notice if you alter your pre shot routine LOL

Thanks, these are very good ideas. I'll also try shooting off handed. No defense and shooting off handed should make it a very competative game again.

 

[APA Gene]

I was invited out tonight by some co-workers to a hole in the wall to play some pool. I won about 10 racks in a row. My co-workers were average bar players. I offered them ball in hand, balls down, the break whatever they wanted but they wouldn't take anything. They wanted to win "fair and square". What do you guys do when your playing with friends that just can't compete with your game? I'm a pretty competative person, hard to imagine shooting to miss on purpose. Its one thing being king of the table playing with a bunch of people you don't know. Its another thing playing with people you work with, family, friends etc. Its supposed to be a fun evening out, but its not fun for these guys to lose every game.

The only thing I can think of is to play harder position shots. But I think that is easily recognized and your not shooting to win, and then its not "fair and square".

I usually play less safe and go for shots I would not normally go for. That will even it out unless I am shooting out of my mind! Of course, I will drink more which definitely lowers my skl (and my IQ, LOL) a few notches also.

 

[jbl7894]

I like to try and make every hard shot that I can. If you make it everyone is excited that you made such a hard shot. If you miss they understand it was hard and its not like you were not trying to make it. Most of my friends know that I play more than they do and most likely they will lose. I just try to keep it fun. http://runthetable.blogspot.com