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Table without side pockets
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They already did something like that a couple of hundred years ago , it was called Fortification Billiards, something like chess pieces were placed around your "hole".
An actual hole in the bed of the table where the spots would be,or close.
If you came in the back way you were a "fulcator".
I like to watch Earl play but most, if not all of his "ideas" are solely for the benefit of Earl (or so he thinks!).:boring2:
His ideas are derived to be the great equalizers between him and the rest of the players. However, I think we all know that other than one 10ft table match with SVB on TAR, his success has been limited now that 10 ft. tables are more plentiful and actually seeing regularly play.
The cream has always risen to the top and it will as long as this ole world continues to turn. Earl will continue to come up with "equalizers" as long he can hold a cue no matter how much his skills (or mental status) deteriorates. Pros at the top of their game find a way to win over the long haul no matter what they are playing on or playing with!
Who knows, maybe eventually the 2 piece cue as we know it today will be obsolete and we will have 9 ft. cues in 3 piece.
Gary
Mmmm.. Whether it is the intentions of this player to create 'the equaliser' for me is unimportant.
What is important is the on-going debate and constant change of ruling to the break shot and the break rule...
If there is anything consistent with pool is the inconsistency of the game itself, depending on where we decide to play.
If wing ball is impossible to make on the break shot, then perhaps we can get on and enjoy great shooting without the moans? :thumbup:
What game?
I was thinking they should have a clown face in every pocket and the mouth randomly closes and blocks your ball from going into the pocket - then the clown laughs at you. I imagine Earl's head would explode after about 3 games.
I like to watch Earl play but most, if not all of his "ideas" are solely for the benefit of Earl (or so he thinks!).:boring2:
His ideas are derived to be the great equalizers between him and the rest of the players. However, I think we all know that other than one 10ft table match with SVB on TAR, his success has been limited now that 10 ft. tables are more plentiful and actually seeing regularly play.
The cream has always risen to the top and it will as long as this ole world continues to turn. Earl will continue to come up with "equalizers" as long he can hold a cue no matter how much his skills (or mental status) deteriorates. Pros at the top of their game find a way to win over the long haul no matter what they are playing on or playing with!
Who knows, maybe eventually the 2 piece cue as we know it today will be obsolete and we will have 9 ft. cues in 3 piece.
Gary
he actually still plays great. His skills have not eroded very much
Really??? Bummer, here I thought they were going to put 22" wheels on them and raise them 4 feet like a 4x4 to make them a little contemporary.
The no side pocket thing means no more side pocket scratches on the break for me, I like Earls idea. 2 thumbs up. :thumbup2::thumbup2:
If there's no side pockets then it's no longer pool. Sorry.
And perhaps that's the evolution of the game. :thumbup:
After all, the game has been around for 400 years in one format or another...
This sounds like a normal, everyday trick shot game to me.
My belief is that Earl continues to reach for a new gimmick that will ultimately put his skills on display. I think we all know Earl is a talented guy and while his physical skills may have only slipped a bit, his acting out is a huge detractor to the entertainment value to those of us who only want to see him play great pool.
I love to watch him play and admittedly, would get a chuckle when he had a meltdown the first few times I was able to witness it, in person especially. Now, I cringe when he goes on a tirade and berates his opponent, the crowd, and the game itself.
Regarding the break, Earl has never had a particularly strong break from the videos I have seen and from watching him in person hours on end at Derby City. A side-pocketless table isn't going to give him any advantages. He thought he would shine on a 10 fter too but I think we all know how that worked out. He was spanked at Tunica by a young Landon Shuffett on a 10 ft Diamond only to act an ass again.
My only point, is Earl is a great player even still and will continue to be for a good while mostly in part to the physical training he maintains to stay healthy. But, the gimmick tables, the gimmick cues have done nothing for him. What's he gonna require next...all players dress the same, with weights, tennis wrap, shooting glasses, towel taped to cue, finger extensions??
He uses or has used all of these at one time in varying combinations.
Lastly, Earl had a shining moment in the spotlight at the last Mosconi Cup to really redeem who he is and bring his mad genius to the world in a positive light. But nope, he sh!t down both legs with his behavior during match play and deferred any chance of that happening. He could have walked away a hero...but he chose to walk away with zero.
Gary
I agree about his skills. He is still capable physically but mentally, the wheels fell off a long time ago. His mental state is the great detractor to his over-all game!
Gary
Ironically, four-pocket tables were actually the standard for many games back in the middle 1800's.
In april 1864 the first technically 'public' competition of 3ball caroms was played on a 6x12' four pocket table.
Yes, that's a 12 foot table.
In april 1864 the first technically 'public' competition of 3ball caroms was played on a 6x12' four pocket table.
Yes, that's a 12 foot table.
Howzabout just building a 5'x10' Bumper Pool Table, 8 red & 8 yellow balls
spaced evenly along opposing end rails, first to finish wins. Any length Cue.
I would be a player. Bet Earl would too, since he's (also) goofy as a bed bug.
spaced evenly along opposing end rails, first to finish wins. Any length Cue.
I would be a player. Bet Earl would too, since he's (also) goofy as a bed bug.
I think this is where Earl is heading to....
...so why not just cut to the chase.
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...=fmILa5bZr08JN3ao_eUMUA&bvm=bv.68693194,d.aWw
I usually stick up for Earl...but Francois Mingaud he's not...
...so why not just cut to the chase.
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...=fmILa5bZr08JN3ao_eUMUA&bvm=bv.68693194,d.aWw
I usually stick up for Earl...but Francois Mingaud he's not...
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