Test Your POOL KNOWLEDGE … Take New Pool QUIZZES
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Good score.
You are not the only one. It is actually difficult to not make silly mistakes when there are so many questions.
I'm scared to try the physics quiz. I majored in physics, but that was 40 years ago, and I might embarrass myself.
You don't need to know "physics" to do well on the pool physics quiz. You just need to be aware of all the important effects that come into play when shooting pool at a high level.
Good luck.
The only confusing ones I remember were as follows:
* You ask for "regulation" size table, not "standard" pro size tournament tables. Any 2x1 size table can be within the accepted size regulations.
* The correcr answer for 9ball breaking rule question needs to be worded exactly as the rule is written...."
"On the break shot, a minimum of three object balls must either be pocketed, or touch the head string line, or a combination of both.". Your answer leaves out, "or a combination of both". That's a bit ambiguous.
* I guessed on two bank questions (47 and 48, I think) where you asked about aiming an inside or outside bank thicker or thinner. I wasn't sure what you meant by inside or outside. When back-cutting a bank it has to be hit thinner, but I wasn't sure if you were calling that an inside bank or outside bank. Picturing the shots now, it seems that an outside bank would be outside of the natural straight on bank angle, and inside would be inside that angle. But the correcr answers don't follow that logic. Like I said, I guessed.
There's plenty of good information in both quizzes. And the repeat questions provide solid learning opportunities. So no problem there.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
That question got me too, I tried to picture what it was talking about but I ended up guessing.
Only one brain fart is pretty good.
Thanks. I've added the word "standard" to the question.
Good idea. I've made the change.
With an outside cut, the CB hits the OB on the outside of the banking direction. With an inside cut, the CB hits the OB on the inside of the banking direction. For demonstrations of the cut-induced-spin effects for each, see the 4:56 point in my "Aim KICKS and BANKS Like a Pro … The Only DIAMOND SYSTEM You Need to Know" video.
Thanks again for your feedback and input. I appreciate it.
After I reviewed my wrong answers and re read the questions, it made sense. It was difficult to picture some of them. The inside/outside bank got me too. Maybe cut bank/ backcut bank would have been better terms to use?
Thanks for the input.
FYI, I've changed "an outside-cut bank" to "an outside-cut (a back-cut) bank" and "an inside-cut bank" to "an inside-cut (a cross-over) bank" to make things more clear.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
So lets say the balls were the same in both shots, CB is on natural banking line near corner pocket, OB is on a natural bank line, and you're banking into the side. An outside cut is sending OB further down table (more towards the far corner on the same rail CB is on), an inside cut is sending it not as far down the table? I pictured it as just the opposite as I was thinking in relation to the OB hit on the rail.
Here are the standard definitions from the billiards glossary:
inside cut: term used to describe a bank shot where the CB hits the OB on the side toward the bank direction, relative to the aiming line. The CB imparts natural (running) cut-induced spin to the OB.
outside cut: term used to describe a bank shot where the CB hits the OB on the side away from the bank direction, relative to the aiming line. The CB imparts reverse cut-induced spin on the OB.
And they are both demonstrated at the 7:19 point in this video:
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Thanks, that cleared it up. I feel slightly less ignorant today!
And that, my friend, is an incredible accomplishment for you!Thanks, that cleared it up. I feel slightly less ignorant today!
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Hell, I don't even know half the stuff I don't know.And that, my friend, is an incredible accomplishment for you!
You're welcome. I aim to swerve.
I feel slightly less ignorant today!
That's always a good thing. I used to always tell my engineering students that I feel more stupid every day because the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.
Be careful Dave or I might start quizzing you.You're welcome. I aim to swerve.
That's always a good thing. I used to always tell my engineering students that I feel more stupid every day because the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.
Physics: 100
Terms: 98 (I think I should get 99, since I at least got the physics of the shot right)
Here's the important score: Dave taught me about 100% of the stuff I now know.
Fun stuff, Dave!
pj
chgo
Terms: 98 (I think I should get 99, since I at least got the physics of the shot right)
Here's the important score: Dave taught me about 100% of the stuff I now know.
Fun stuff, Dave!
pj
chgo
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Be careful Dave or I might start quizzing you.
If it deals with pool terminology or pool physics, I'm ready. Bring it on! If it has to do with pool player or pool industry history, don't bother ... I give up already.
Have you tried the new quizzes yet? If not, please give them a try and let me know if you have any feedback/suggestions/complaints.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nice job with the high scores!
However, I am disappointed with your miss. The 3-time-the-angle system applies only for very full rolling-ball hits.
Gotcha!
That makes 101% you've taught me. Thanks!I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nice job with the high scores!
However, I am disappointed with your miss. The 3-time-the-angle system applies only for very full rolling-ball hits.
Gotcha!
pj
chgo