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Do you want to ask your favorite pro pool player a question about how
they got started, tips that can help you with your game? Now you can
ask the pro's everything you've ever wanted to know.
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- I have started to play pool consistently for about a year now and I have noticed a huge improvement in my game. I typically play on bar sized tables with a medium speed felt and tricky cushions, on these tables I have had quite a few rack runs, among consistent accuracy and overall gameplay. I have had the privilege to play against Tom Rossman when he put on a show at my University and was greatly inspired. I am curious as to how I can take my game to the next level, ultimately competing professionally like you. I am not quite 21 yet so this is a minor barrier to leagues and where they are hosted. I feel like I have hit a plateau and need something though I can't quite put a finger on it. Your advice will be greatly appreciated!
- Cory Meza, Minot/ San Diego
- The APA is a great place to start competing once you turn 21! In the meantime, there are still plenty of regional events around that you can compete in. Check out www.billiardsdigest.com or www.azbilliards for listings of events. San Diego definitely has a few rooms that have good players in them. Try to make your way there and play against better players. Don't be afraid to ask questions. There are also many great books out there with drills. I know drills aren't always exciting, but when done properly, show great rewards. Position Drills are very important, particularly ones that include rail shots. Most importantly, I'm not sure what you're budget is, but there are great instructors like Jerry Briesath and Mark Wilson that will really open your eyes about the stroke and how to develop it. They will take a look at your swing and give you plenty to work on. Good Luck!
- Jeanette Lee
- Hey! My name is Robert I'm 15 years old and I'm good in pool i want to know how can i get in tournaments and become a professional.
- Robert Dunn, Wrightsville
- Glad to here you have such great ambition in billiards.
I would start by playing your local generation pool league and their championships tournaments. Get lessons from a pro then Practice Practice Practice!
Because of your age I would recommend playing the junior championships and other amateur tournaments. Then to transition to pro you would have to play in men's pro events and get ranked. Lucky for you most of these events are not invitational so you can have you or your sponsor pay the entry and put you in. To locate these tournaments you can check insidepoolmag.com or azbilliards.com and click on "tournament calendar" or just google tournaments.
Many players can assist you in the chat rooms on those sites as well.
I wish you the best of luck and don't hesitate to ask for further assistance!!!
- Rachael Abbink
- Is the McCullough book Colliding Spheres still available?
- Rod Neely, Blasdell, NY 14219
- Hi Rod, and thanks for your inquiry.
Detail on Colliding Spheres™ advanced concepts and principles for pocket billiards has never been available to the general public. The Colliding Spheres™ training methodology believes each individual is unique in many areas, but especially in terms of vision and body mechanics, so a one size fits all book of instruction would seldom meet the player to player needs.
In the past, world class players working with Colliding Spheres™ through a full time training program have received customized training materials after signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Robert McCullough, founder and owner of Colliding Spheres™ Training Services.
You can contact Robert via email at cspheres@cox.net. Robert is semi-retired and very selective on who he is willing to work with but has always been willing to share nuggets of wisdom to point aspiring players in a better direction. Anything Robert is willing to share with you will have great value. It certainly has for me and many other top pros. Post an email to him and get ready to be "wowed!" I'm sure he will respond.
- Belinda Calhoun
- I see many pros take a full length stroke (tip all the way to bridge hand) on almost all shots. I am a good amateur player, and have been playing for many years, but am trying to lengthen my stroke like this. Good idea or not?
- Rod Neely, Blasdell, NY 14219
- Hi Rod, thanks for your question, it is a very good one. The important thing to keep in mind when making the decision of whether to lengthen your stroke is that you must stay accurate when it comes to hitting the tip of your cue stick on the cue ball. There are many different styles of play out there, even among the pro's. I had a conversation with Karen Corr once where she said if she is off her game, she will bring her bridge hand in closer to the cue ball to shorten her stroke and be more accurate. I don't think it really matters how far away you are, as long as you can hit the cue ball exactly where you plan to hit it. If you can't, then don't lengthen it. Because as you probably know, if you are even an slightly off, it can throw the shot off. I hope this has helped!
- Dawn Hawkins
- how does the weather affect the way a table can play and how should i adjust to certain types of weather?
- trent stillson, nunica
- Hello Trent, thank you for your inquiry.
The most obvious way I see the weather affecting the way a table plays is when the air is either humid or dry. When the weather is humid, the balls seem to "boing" or bounce off the cushions faster but then roll slower on the table bed than if the air was dry. This humid condition can happen if a door or window is left open and its humid outside, or sometimes if an air conditioner is turned on it will change the way the table plays so you can be in the middle of the match and if the air conditioner kicks on you have to pay attention when you see a change in the ball speeds. The best thing to do is to check out your equipment before you play any competition on it. To check the speed of the rails set up some cut shots and pay attention to the speed of the cueball off each rail. A good player will do this and then adjust as quick as possible. I hope this helps! Dawn Hopkins
- Dawn Hawkins
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