Back in the '80s when I was playing everyday I was a very good shot maker. One time I was playing a guy named Bucky and was really in dead stroke and pocketing balls from all over the table. Bucky says"This guy aint safe under the table"
What's the biggest compliment anyone has said about your game.
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Went back home (good stories aparently) for a visit and hit up my old pool room. Well unless you like 5 dollar one-pocket with the old crows then you're $hit out of luck for matching up.
It so happened that they did have a golf game (LOve this game!!!) going on this tight diamond table up near the front. I asked to jump in next game and they agreed. So it was me against 3 of the top players in the room. We played $5 a man and 50 cents a foul... 3 fouls you go back a hole. I end of running the first two holes my first turn at the table. Then i lay my ball perfect deep in the jaws of the side pocket (3 hole). The table played safe for a fair bit and the scratch kitty was up to 5 bucks.
After battling back and forth I catch a break and run out the last three holes without a miss!!! It was too bad I had to run because I was feeling great and I definitely got everybodies nose open (I was the wise cracking noob the last time they saw me 12 years before playing the cocky teenager role) and they were upset that I couldnt stay around...
On the way out this sqatty round guy Ive known for years says to me, "You know you weren't suppose to win that game right??"
I turned to him and said, "We all learn how to win eventually dont we??"
He smiled at me with that one-sided corner of the mouth to the ear grin and chuckled a bit. I told him I would be back if he wanted a piece and he agreed so... I still got a game waiting for me if he shows up. Well... He many want some weight but ill tell you this... He can have my extra 15lbs!!! :lol::lol:
It so happened that they did have a golf game (LOve this game!!!) going on this tight diamond table up near the front. I asked to jump in next game and they agreed. So it was me against 3 of the top players in the room. We played $5 a man and 50 cents a foul... 3 fouls you go back a hole. I end of running the first two holes my first turn at the table. Then i lay my ball perfect deep in the jaws of the side pocket (3 hole). The table played safe for a fair bit and the scratch kitty was up to 5 bucks.
After battling back and forth I catch a break and run out the last three holes without a miss!!! It was too bad I had to run because I was feeling great and I definitely got everybodies nose open (I was the wise cracking noob the last time they saw me 12 years before playing the cocky teenager role) and they were upset that I couldnt stay around...
On the way out this sqatty round guy Ive known for years says to me, "You know you weren't suppose to win that game right??"
I turned to him and said, "We all learn how to win eventually dont we??"
He smiled at me with that one-sided corner of the mouth to the ear grin and chuckled a bit. I told him I would be back if he wanted a piece and he agreed so... I still got a game waiting for me if he shows up. Well... He many want some weight but ill tell you this... He can have my extra 15lbs!!! :lol::lol:
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I take very few compliments seriously. The ones that warm my heart have come from players whose ability and experience I really respect. Both Corey Harper and Frank Almanza have said some very nice things about my game (and ongoing improvement) and these guys are not easily impressed. I have learned more from playing these two than almost anybody else. Their ability, experience and intelligence on the table is nothing short of amazing.
Chris
Chris
Aww gee-whiz :blush:
Once an instructor said to me "you think like a 7 (apa based) but you shoot like a 5. 
That I am an incredible cutter/backcutter of balls.
As a friend says D you'll make a backcut on 1 ball to push 14
Balls to your opponents pocket.
As a friend says D you'll make a backcut on 1 ball to push 14
Balls to your opponents pocket.
I never got many compliments on my game, more often hearing how lucky I was.
One thing that several people have said to me that I did like was that I have great concentration. I do get focused when I'm down on the ball.
One thing that several people have said to me that I did like was that I have great concentration. I do get focused when I'm down on the ball.
I never got many compliments on my game, more often hearing how lucky I was.
One thing that several people have said to me that I did like was that I have great concentration. I do get focused when I'm down on the ball.
How about you bank like god?
When you play Jay, you just hope like hell he doesn't get out of line, because his percentage on bank shots is like 100% from what I've seen.
Jay plays good - especially when there is cash at stake.
Chris
Chris, thanks for killing my action, lol!!
J/K. I appreciate your comments. Actually I think the small group of guys we assemble occasionally is a pretty good one, all the guys can play and it is pretty competitive. We've played 5-6 times and no repeat winner - that says something.
Hope to see you soon at the next event.
Two more that I've had was gambling with SVB I asked for the 6 and 7 and he said that was too much to give me which I thought was really cool even though im sure he would still walk all over me with that spot but we werent playing for much, only race to 5 for 50 I think. Then I had a solid AA (vnea) who has a pretty bad memory that he would never forget to not ever leave me a bank and so help me god he still hasnt forgot, he tells me every time he sees me.
"I'll play you...but I want the 6 out"
I agree the more I practice the more talented they tell me I am
it takes years of effort to make it look effortless
Best compliment I had. I play one of my customers for a pizza once in a while, he is quite a bit better than me in one pocket. He told me," It used to be fun to beat you, but now you give me too many headaches to make it worthwhile. We need to raise the bet."
"Nice rack"