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Do you want to ask your favorite pro pool player a question about how
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- Jeanette, my question is regarding a Pro/Am tournament. I have seen them hosted in alot of places, but never here in Alaska. I am curious what it would take to get a Pro/Am tournament here in Anchorage. If possible you send me the requirements and I will start the legwork. Thanks Chris Colvin
- Chris Colvin, Anchorage
- Hi Chris.
Generally the pro/am events that I have played in have been hosted by the WPBA on the first day of our pro events. You can contact the WPBA if you are interested in bringing a WPBA event to Alaska. We'd love it! Otherwise, they are generally put on as individual events by a charitable organization. This would be
organized by the charity. I myself do not generally produce events
so it's difficult for me to answer this question. You might ask the BCA since they also produce "Challenge of the Stars" which is a pro/am event to raise money for the Billiard Education Foundation. I know I haven't been much help! I'm sorry. I wish you the best of success!
- Jeanette Lee
- Cool you responded. Ok that before was jus to see if you would respond. I have a problem. Now i have had plenty of breaks and runs and have made more than 3 a few times, but how do i keep from getting so excited when i see a break and run layout? They are not new to me but it jus makes me feel so good(i guess like a pro.lol) when i do it, but that comes into play and i miss shots that i wouldnt miss with my eyes closed if not on a break and run. Ive never played for 25000 or 50000 but pressure doesnt seem to bother me b/c ive learned to channel that and love the feeling, its the excitement that messes me up. What am i to do? Just keep practicing until i work the bug out?
- Michael Landrum, Pensacola
- You pretty much nailed it Michael. Practice makes perfect...But there is one thing you can do. Stay in the moment and finish the job. When shooting the last (few) balls, continue to play position and do not stop thinking about the overall plan. Even on the 9ball (or 8ball), play position. Always play the entire shot, and don't just pocket the ball. It tends to make your shooting arm a bit unsure if your brain hasn't told it what to do with both the ball AND the cue ball.
Keep at it, it'll happen!
Ewa
- Ewa Laurance
- Hey Ewa! im a pool freak. i wake up watching espn classic that shows all old matches and then go play and go to bed thinking of how to play better. i just started playing 14 months ago. im 22 now and can b and r 3 racks in a row pretty consecutively. i practice about 8-9 hours a day. The only leagues we have is on bar boxes, i dont care for that too much, b/c i learned on a 9ft. How do i get involved to become a pro? thats not a dream anymore it will become a reality for me. You and Mitch will be commentating on me! LOL. O one more thing you guys are married right
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- Michael Landrum, Pensacola
- Michael,
Glad to hear you tune in to watch us on ESPN and that you've fallen in love with the game. Sounds like you're really improving quickly!
There are a few different ways to go about making it to the pros. You can start by joining a league, such as APA or BCA. This way you get the opportunity to compete on a regular basis and get used to the pressure. There are also smaller to midsize tournaments around the country that you can enter and match your skills against others.
I would suggest doing this first, before you head out into the pros. If you enter the pros too early, it's easy to get discouraged, and the better players may get used to beating you...
So compete as much as you can around your area, then log on to the generationpool.com site for information on the major events. They also have some links on here so that you can do your own research.
I hope we get a chance to commentate on one of your matches soon!(And yes, we're married)
Ewa
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- Ewa Laurance
- what is the main differece between a good amateur and a pro?
- Seb Avila, San Jose, Costa Rica
- An amateur can play in amateur events. A pro on the womens tour WPBA has to qualify to play on our tour, and then still has to fill requirements to attain Pro status.
- Jeanette Lee
- Hello, I have a question.
Is there a way to get great practice without having your own pool table? I live in an apartment and not a house. I believe that if I can practice drills that would greatly advance my skills.
- John Hunter, Atlanta
- Sure there is. There is no reason why you can't practice your drills in the pool room. No rule says you only go there to spar against other players. Often this will also result in you finding someone else that loves the game- and want to improve- as much as you do and you may be able to learn from each other. Obviously, the table time will cost you some, but most rooms have a deal for regular customers, especially during slow times of the week. And it sure beats the cost of buying a table and paying for a larger apartment!
Good luck!
- Ewa
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