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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    I actually also attended that exhibition , Allison was very, very late getting there, car trouble or a wreck stopping traffic or something ,but I don't think anyone cared, I know I didn't . I also remember her winning and Grady was very complimentary about her skill. She and Jean Balukas were...
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    If that is his book with the dedication , to Steve, Rat, Charlie and Billy from Cincinnati I am Billy. except I am from Columbus lol, He came to Ohio about 5 times in the late 1990s early 2000s and I have never laughed so long, or so hard in my entire life. Grady was either a true expert at...
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    Collection Of One Pocket Shots

    Very nice shooting I could tell by the suns rays on the floor many of those were made in a very short time
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    I think on a lot of shots, after playing thousands of games , most players spot the best shots pretty quickly, but I have had enough times where I thought of the best shot, right after I shot a weaker one, I was never in a hurry to play fast, especially when something important was on the line...
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    Play fast, kiss goodbye your gotówka !
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    yep new saws. sorry I have not had a chance to read your book yet, so I did not know. Looking forward to it, thanks.
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    You would have been Pavlovs' favorite lol
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    Please everyone, feel free to add any of your own ideas.
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    "Adages" and "Old Saws" for One Pocket

    If there is already something like this, please ignore. This is mostly to help beginners and lower ranked players , just to have some idea of what to be thinking . I will start with 2 very often overlooked concepts by beginners. 1. Get above the balls ! {In most cases , you want to...
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    Collection Of One Pocket Shots

    Very nice stroke, , and some while the judges are watching and kibitzing, thats extra points.! You covered a lot of the most accurate positions to get to, for higher runs . Very well done, I'm glad I didn't run into you with a pocketful of Benjamins , I had misjudged your game by about 3...
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    WWYD Out of Boredom

    wow, thats Efreny +
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    WWYD Out of Boredom

    It is amazing how often that happens. You get right to the edge and try try try but just can't get past, then a day later you jump past to a place you hadn't even thought of. I'm happy for you that you are still improving.
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    WWYD Out of Boredom

    Nah, you play too good for ball in hand. I just wanted to make sure before I posted a lengthy answer.
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    WWYD Out of Boredom

    Are you playing the cue ball from there or ball in hand?
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    Best dig out shot ever!

    New nick name "Burke and Hare"
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