WobblyStroke
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I agree with the sentiment but the list labels killed me lol
Why I Quit After Playing Almost Everyday for 30 Years
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dendweller
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I have a bunch of guys I golf with, they all talk about how they used to reach the top of the hill on this long par 4. I told them I never did, they didn't like that I wasn't in on it. They said sure you did, I said, no, never happened, maybe 20 yards longer than now but not the top of the hill. I have my doubts as to whether they all reached the top of that hill. It's helpful to my game (both pool and golf) to not have these illusions of what a world beater I was when I was young.The older we get, the better we used to be when we were young.
No.. don't know him. I looked at it from my point of view. I love playing this game. I couldn't see myself quiting for any reason. I've seen too many people continue playing after far worse then age. One guy in my area was put in a wheelchair and continued playing. He wasn't as good as he used to be, but he pushed through the handicap and got pretty damn good. Many of you might have seen him play in Vegas. Can't remember his name offhand. I did play him once.
Another man I seen lost an arm all the way to his shoulder. He learned to play with one arm using a "spear throwing" technique. Was he as good as he used to be? No. But he loved playing.
Here's another example... don't feel sorry for yourself because you are getting older. Many other things could be worse.
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CanadianGuy
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I appreciate and respect the position of the OP
I took 10 years off, and now play sporadically.
My 8 ball game is solid, maybe more so than when I was in my 20's.
I find that I play safe much more than I used to. Don't need to get ERO's, if it happens cool, but if I'm not out, I'm locking the cue ball up.
My 8 ball game is solid, maybe more so than when I was in my 20's.
I find that I play safe much more than I used to. Don't need to get ERO's, if it happens cool, but if I'm not out, I'm locking the cue ball up.
MTfish
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I decided to play league again this year after about an 8 year break from any sort of competition, just champion of my own living room (if you don't ask my cat). I'm playing very well for me, but have found out at 48 I can't do the long practice sessions I did at 18 when I started. I try to do a more structured practice session to make the most of my time. Always hated drills, but I get right to work on those now so I get the most out of the hour or so I can play before I get foggy and my back, neck, and shoulder get cranky with me. Also not looking to play long sets when I complete, Tuesday night VNEA is a lot more fun than it used to be. Hope you can find a way to enjoy the game rather than just give it up, but we all have our own priorities and obstacles to face. Best of luck.
remiller186
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Soooooo while I agree that shaky hands, joints that prevent you from having proper mechanics, or other age related health issues can impact ability to play top level pool, but let’s be honest, 35 year olds say the same thing. “I played way better when I was 20…”.
I’ll cut to the chase, age is nothing but an excuse outside the above health issues. More likely older people just have other priorities and don’t play as much. If the healthy older person played as much as they did when they were 20, they’d play the same speed or better.
No offense, you may have health issues and I hope you get better… I’m just so sick of hearing that age is a factor playing a relatively unathletic sport. If you can see, and your body works…. You can play top level pool. Rather hear someone say, since my eye sight went, or since I had that hip surgery… I just can’t play like I used to. Blame health not age.
I’ll cut to the chase, age is nothing but an excuse outside the above health issues. More likely older people just have other priorities and don’t play as much. If the healthy older person played as much as they did when they were 20, they’d play the same speed or better.
No offense, you may have health issues and I hope you get better… I’m just so sick of hearing that age is a factor playing a relatively unathletic sport. If you can see, and your body works…. You can play top level pool. Rather hear someone say, since my eye sight went, or since I had that hip surgery… I just can’t play like I used to. Blame health not age.
At 63, I play better today than I ever have. As a former pro athlete, the competitive drive will never leave my soul. I know my eyes aren't as good as they once were. But I still make impressive shots every match and control the cue ball better than most. I manage to practice once a week. I also go to bed thinking about pool. It's a disease. But I thank God every day I have my health, and my love and respect for the game endures. It's all in one's mind and their attitude and outlook. Better than sitting in the garden room window staring at the outside birds, smoking a Marlboro.
THIS is begging to go on a Tshirt! Much more my style than the hustlin' stuff.
Coos Cues
Coos Cues
I will be 65 next month and frankly am as good as I ever was. The key is not being very good ever.
Just played snooker last night for $100 a frame against a guy I drill in pool. I had to learn the rules just to play because I have only ever played the game one other time 30 years ago for one day.
I thought playing with my pool cue would be just fine. Wrong. They even offered me a cue and I declined. Dumb!! I hit ball with it after the match and it's so much better for that game. I honestly believe had I just used the snooker cue I would have won all three frames.
He got me two out of three frames. The last frame the difference was me forgetting to spot a pink earlier on in the match and shooting at another red. 6 point foul. He won by 5.
First frame he won by 6 and I must have missed easy color balls 6 times.
The frame I won I did so by 60 points though. Still lost a C note.
Just played snooker last night for $100 a frame against a guy I drill in pool. I had to learn the rules just to play because I have only ever played the game one other time 30 years ago for one day.
I thought playing with my pool cue would be just fine. Wrong. They even offered me a cue and I declined. Dumb!! I hit ball with it after the match and it's so much better for that game. I honestly believe had I just used the snooker cue I would have won all three frames.
He got me two out of three frames. The last frame the difference was me forgetting to spot a pink earlier on in the match and shooting at another red. 6 point foul. He won by 5.
First frame he won by 6 and I must have missed easy color balls 6 times.
The frame I won I did so by 60 points though. Still lost a C note.
How is the pool scene in your area
Dear Coos Cues,
If I understand correctly, you had only played snooker once in your life, and that thirty years ago. You had to have the rules explained to you this time. Playing best two out of three frames, you are tied at one frame each. You mistakenly shoot two red balls in succession without spotting the six ball, which you had just pocketed. Your opponent assesses you a penalty of six points because you should have spotted the six ball before shooting the second red. Your opponent has not warned you as you draw bead on the second red that you need to respot the six ball. So you incur a six point foul. When the scores are totaled you lose by five points. I think this means you would have WON by one point if you had not been penalized those earlier six points. Your opponent readily accepts your money.
Here’s some advice: Never get into any dealings about a genuinely serious matter with that opponent.
If I understand correctly, you had only played snooker once in your life, and that thirty years ago. You had to have the rules explained to you this time. Playing best two out of three frames, you are tied at one frame each. You mistakenly shoot two red balls in succession without spotting the six ball, which you had just pocketed. Your opponent assesses you a penalty of six points because you should have spotted the six ball before shooting the second red. Your opponent has not warned you as you draw bead on the second red that you need to respot the six ball. So you incur a six point foul. When the scores are totaled you lose by five points. I think this means you would have WON by one point if you had not been penalized those earlier six points. Your opponent readily accepts your money.
Here’s some advice: Never get into any dealings about a genuinely serious matter with that opponent.
Good point regarding that particular opponent.
But I also struggle to grasp how that can be a 6-point foul.
I feel like I need to call an exterminator to get rid of all the bugs in my stroke since I started playing again after lengthy hiatus. Lol.
I hear ya man. I had an olhausen with typical home pockets and thought I was hitting them ok until I put a diamond with 4.25 pockets in lol I had to rebuild my stroke from the ground up . It was terribleI feel like I need to call an exterminator to get rid of all the bugs in my stroke since I started playing again after lengthy hiatus. Lol.
I do not play as I once did for sure. At 71 I still like playing. There is nothing on tv worth watching. With Utube I watch a lot of pool. I do have knowledge that helps younger players. So that helps me think I am helping the game that I have played for 60 years and still like. It is awesome when I have them flash backs and do beat one of the better players in league. That feels so good [lol] play on.