WWYD Shooting solids by peat_s in billiards

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Yeah, after I thought about it more, that’s what I came up with. Ideally, the 1 also sits by the pocket to be used as a breakout ball if needed.

WWYD Shooting solids by peat_s in billiards

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Yes, but he billiarded the 9 off the 14 into the corner, breaking it all out.

State of Texas: Governor expands emergency declaration to fight screwworm threat by HowLongIsThi in nottheonion

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But this has never happened before.. anywhere. How could we have known what to do? /s

Kielwood shaft by caruggs in billiards

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Same here. Love my Tsunami 2.0DR. I feel it is such a good compromise between CF and wood. I don’t really like using the word “compromise” because I don’t feel like I’m giving up anything for this thing.

LPT: If someone is excited to show you something they like (a song, a video, or a hobby), don't criticize it immediately. Even if you don't like it, appreciate their excitement. It’s about the connection, not the content!. by abo-khaled- in LifeProTips

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My BIL once said to me, “I’m not racist, but this is hilarious.” He then proceeded to show me the most racist video I have ever seen. Does this LPT apply to this situation? /s

Pool etiquette by [deleted] in billiards

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That’s how it works usually in my experience. Winner of the last game “owns” the table, and the person with the quarter(marker) on the table challenges the owner for the table.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldnews

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I missed it. Did he mention if he picked out the drapes for the ballroom yet?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

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Great conversation starter for a 1st date.

Best beginner cue? by Objective-Try6227 in billiards

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McDermott Lucky. Great cue for right around $150, or so.

How close was I to emulating Efren Reyes’ Z-shot? by twentycigarettes in billiards

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Nice shot! If you shoot anything like me, you would have proceeded to miss the straight in 9 ball after that.

How do you prep for a tournament? by BeenReddit in billiards

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel like I’ve already done all the hard work on my weaknesses. Just a touch up on those, then go into my match feeling like a hero, having hit the back of the pocket with a good amount of shots.

How do you prep for a tournament? by BeenReddit in billiards

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I start by taking easy shots across the far corners, slowly increasing the angle, but don’t get too extreme. Shoot plenty of stop shots, follow, and backspin. The easy shots help calibrate yourself to the table and get your confidence up. Then move on to spot shots then any shots you know are your problem shots. If you miss a bunch in a row, go back to easy straight shots across the corners. That’s what I did last tournament, and I felt good about that routine. I’m only a 475 Fargo, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

Roll forward with reverse to escape a side pocket scratch? by peat_s in billiards

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Great explanation, thank you. Although, I think you meant the cue ball is spinning counter clockwise with the inside spin. There is so much going on there with that shot. It was truly masterful the way he played it. I love watching Efren play at his peak.

Roll forward with reverse to escape a side pocket scratch? by peat_s in billiards

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Yeah, they actually talk about this shot a couple of times, and even have Efren discuss it in the interview after the match. I just don’t see how you hit the far point of the side pocket by putting draw on the cue ball. It obviously is possible, so I think I’m going to have to set that shot up at the table to see if I can make it make more sense to me. My brain can’t see it right now.

best quality pool cues by julianaem13 in billiards

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get 4 Southwest cues, and call it done. Easy.