Thought I would say hello to all and say thanks for the having this website as a resource. I just started visiting and I’ve found so much information I can’t keep up… Kudos!
I’ve been playing pool for about 2-3 years now, and play in a local APA league in my area. I recently put an 8 footer in my home and I’m trying to practice regularly (which is easier said than done)
I guess my first big question is what do I really need to focus working on as a beginner. Vague I know… I just started to do the L-drill and basically working on banks that are near the stack if that makes sense and some long rail banks just to get started mainly learning how to move balls near my pocket. The up table game confuses me a lot so I’m spending a lot of time on the initial beginning of the game(breaking for example). After all I don’t want to lose after 2 shots… but it happens I suppose. Cue ball control I know is another must and not really sure what drills help that. For sure just the little bit I’ve spent on straight pool and one pocket, has improved my league play.
I really am interested in one pocket, straight pool and have been trying to play them as much as possible. I actually believe they have improved my game the most. Now while I haven’t played much one pocket because I’d brand new to it, it’s the game I want to play the most. I’ve recently borrowed a book to read from an older gentleman at the local pool hall I met. I’ve also purchased several accu-stats videos of various one pocket matches for me to review and wonder if I’ll be able to do this magic on the felt!
I live in the Southern Indiana area near Louisville, KY and I would love to be able to find some people out there to play and learn from. Seriously it gets boring playing against yourself…
So thanks to all those who contribute and I look forward to learning from you.
Mr. John B – I got the opportunity to meet you at the last DCC. Was great to chat with you. I also work their (Senior Executive Host) and gave you my card. Don’t expect you to remember but when you come again I would love if you have any extra time for a few games or tips for that matter with you in the banking department.
Mr. Incardona – I also got the chance to meet you as well. If you remember you were eating with some gentlemen and I told you I recognized you by your voice because of the videos I had seen. =) Would love if your coming in this year to spend some time and get some knowledge from you as well.
Fast Lenny – I got to spend some time with Scott at the DCC, we had some fun(not releasing those stories either!), so I’ll be looking at those dvd’s as well and some matches you have up on your site. Look forward to doing business with ya.
See ya around
Matthew Kelley
I’ve been playing pool for about 2-3 years now, and play in a local APA league in my area. I recently put an 8 footer in my home and I’m trying to practice regularly (which is easier said than done)
I guess my first big question is what do I really need to focus working on as a beginner. Vague I know… I just started to do the L-drill and basically working on banks that are near the stack if that makes sense and some long rail banks just to get started mainly learning how to move balls near my pocket. The up table game confuses me a lot so I’m spending a lot of time on the initial beginning of the game(breaking for example). After all I don’t want to lose after 2 shots… but it happens I suppose. Cue ball control I know is another must and not really sure what drills help that. For sure just the little bit I’ve spent on straight pool and one pocket, has improved my league play.
I really am interested in one pocket, straight pool and have been trying to play them as much as possible. I actually believe they have improved my game the most. Now while I haven’t played much one pocket because I’d brand new to it, it’s the game I want to play the most. I’ve recently borrowed a book to read from an older gentleman at the local pool hall I met. I’ve also purchased several accu-stats videos of various one pocket matches for me to review and wonder if I’ll be able to do this magic on the felt!
I live in the Southern Indiana area near Louisville, KY and I would love to be able to find some people out there to play and learn from. Seriously it gets boring playing against yourself…
So thanks to all those who contribute and I look forward to learning from you.
Mr. John B – I got the opportunity to meet you at the last DCC. Was great to chat with you. I also work their (Senior Executive Host) and gave you my card. Don’t expect you to remember but when you come again I would love if you have any extra time for a few games or tips for that matter with you in the banking department.
Mr. Incardona – I also got the chance to meet you as well. If you remember you were eating with some gentlemen and I told you I recognized you by your voice because of the videos I had seen. =) Would love if your coming in this year to spend some time and get some knowledge from you as well.
Fast Lenny – I got to spend some time with Scott at the DCC, we had some fun(not releasing those stories either!), so I’ll be looking at those dvd’s as well and some matches you have up on your site. Look forward to doing business with ya.
See ya around
Matthew Kelley
