evergruven
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hi all
I realize this question is probably an old one
but I'm so used to "how did you get into pool?"
I figure picking up 1p could be unique enough
plus I love reading all the stories here ^_^
personally, a few years ago I started really getting into pool
games I had been familiar with, mostly eight-ball, then nine
graduated from bars to making my way to the local pool hall
and I noticed the "real players" were playing neither 8 nor 9
it was a wacky-looking game, but fascinating..
so much going on, just a 4-5 inch gap the ultimate target
the seed had been planted
not all players watch pro pool
but when it comes to things I like
for entertainment, for education
I'm looking at the highest level-
I'm looking for the artists.
so efren, right?
"oh look, he plays that game I saw"
and the seed grew...
fast forward to the present
I mix it up- I enjoy all games
but one pocket really is special
it seems like everything is possible
high-octane offense, lockdown defense
shotmaking, kicks, caroms, banks, and billiards
every part of the table, and every ball can be in play
games can go by so quickly, and so slowly...
knowing one more shot can change the whole game
and there always appears to be one more shot
I think great players are smart, but humble
one pocket rewards vision, and creativity
I like that a lot about the game
-and look forward to exploring it more!
thanks for letting me share
I look forward to any replies
~sean
I realize this question is probably an old one
but I'm so used to "how did you get into pool?"
I figure picking up 1p could be unique enough
plus I love reading all the stories here ^_^
personally, a few years ago I started really getting into pool
games I had been familiar with, mostly eight-ball, then nine
graduated from bars to making my way to the local pool hall
and I noticed the "real players" were playing neither 8 nor 9
it was a wacky-looking game, but fascinating..
so much going on, just a 4-5 inch gap the ultimate target
the seed had been planted
not all players watch pro pool
but when it comes to things I like
for entertainment, for education
I'm looking at the highest level-
I'm looking for the artists.
so efren, right?
"oh look, he plays that game I saw"
and the seed grew...
fast forward to the present
I mix it up- I enjoy all games
but one pocket really is special
it seems like everything is possible
high-octane offense, lockdown defense
shotmaking, kicks, caroms, banks, and billiards
every part of the table, and every ball can be in play
games can go by so quickly, and so slowly...
knowing one more shot can change the whole game
and there always appears to be one more shot
I think great players are smart, but humble
one pocket rewards vision, and creativity
I like that a lot about the game
-and look forward to exploring it more!
thanks for letting me share
I look forward to any replies
~sean