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Old 12-25-2013, 04:23 PM   Topic Starter
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Billiards catch all thread...tips, suggestions for a n00b
So recently after playing quite a bit at my work on breaks and what not I've decided to take up billiards pretty seriously...want to get good at it.

Love playing 9 Ball, it's my game of choice....just looking for any good suggestions, tips, etc. on getting better and transitioning from a complete nothing to a decent to good player.

Also looking for suggestions on some good equipment...mainly cues. I have no idea when it comes to billiard equip. so any good shouts I will take.

Probably going to invest in a table after the beginning of the year, assume the main way to get better is just playing a lot and repartition.

Figured this could be a thread to discuss all things billiards too, couldn't find one when I searched...
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Old 12-25-2013, 04:49 PM   #2
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So recently after playing quite a bit at my work on breaks and what not I've decided to take up billiards pretty seriously...want to get good at it.

Love playing 9 Ball, it's my game of choice....just looking for any good suggestions, tips, etc. on getting better and transitioning from a complete nothing to a decent to good player.

Also looking for suggestions on some good equipment...mainly cues. I have no idea when it comes to billiard equip. so any good shouts I will take.

Probably going to invest in a table after the beginning of the year, assume the main way to get better is just playing a lot and repartition.

Figured this could be a thread to discuss all things billiards too, couldn't find one when I searched...
Shoot softly. Seriously I see so many people that suck at pool that try to kill the damn thing.
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Old 12-25-2013, 04:52 PM   #3
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Shoot softly. Seriously I see so many people that suck at pool that try to kill the damn thing.
Yeah that's something I've learned lol.

Long shots are my big issue right now...my break is pretty decent.
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Old 12-25-2013, 05:17 PM   #4
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Shoot softly. Seriously I see so many people that suck at pool that try to kill the damn thing.
Trying to kill it is generally ok on breaks, but I love the people who can't strike correctly and the cue ball goes flying off the table 90% of the time.
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Old 12-26-2013, 05:13 PM   #5
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Trying to kill it is generally ok on breaks, but I love the people who can't strike correctly and the cue ball goes flying off the table 90% of the time.
Well yeah obviously on breaks. I'm talking about people that kill it every time and have no concept of shooting position.
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Old 12-25-2013, 05:22 PM   #6
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Shoot softly. Seriously I see so many people that suck at pool that try to kill the damn thing.
This.

And a well played safety is 10x better than some three rail crazy kick shot.

And practice. Like anything, it's about knowing how to execute, and you learn how to execute by having been in the spot before.

And play people that are better than you. Playing shitty players all the time will make you develop bad habits.
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Old 12-25-2013, 04:57 PM   #7
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So recently after playing quite a bit at my work on breaks and what not I've decided to take up billiards pretty seriously...want to get good at it.
Your breakroom has a pool billiards table? Or do you run over to a bar?

If TV has taught me anything it is that if you are good, you have to wear a tuxedo when you play. That's the main reason I decided not to get great at it.
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Old 12-25-2013, 05:22 PM   #9
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Your breakroom has a pool billiards table? Or do you run over to a bar?

If TV has taught me anything it is that if you are good, you have to wear a tuxedo when you play. That's the main reason I decided not to get great at it.
Yeah we have a game room...
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this.

how the F does he even do that. I wonder how many hours he's spent playing pool.
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Just go to the ChiefsPlanet Arcade and play the Billiards game. The realistic feel of the game will give you an edge on all of your future opponents.
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Yes, the imaginary edge is always best. Go with this.
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LOL sounds like a plan...

For 9 Ball players what do you find as the most effective break? Slightly angled or right off the side rail just off the second dot?
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