en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:27:46 -0500 info@apa-atlanta.com 60 http://apa-atlanta.com/ APA Atlanta http://apa-atlanta.com/ http://apa-atlanta.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg 200 148 dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1038&REPLY_ID=3018 Member Personal Blogs! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:57:29 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1038 Quote:
This player (sl 5) claims his biggest problem is speed and how he almost always overshoots position or comes up short. It was then that I started to go over how you should be shooting 80% + of your shots with approximately the same speed and stroke (Monks 2-7-2 speed). I proceeded to show him that even with that speed of a shot and as long as you have an angle then you can get the cue ball to travel to almost anywhere on the table. Then when going over a couple basic position play shots I showed him the different results you get when you shoot the same exact shot at the same speed but with a different stroke (Punch, Follow, Draw, or Spin). Before going over this with him he was trying to play position going either 2 rails and having to avoid the side pocket or by spinning the ball off the rail slightly. After going over the Punch stroke he was able to get position without english and he could do this consistantly.

I agree with ebranen, that this player who already shoots good, with a little grasp of the concepts and a slight improvement in position play, he will move up to a 6. After he gets a little more comfortable with the different strokes and learns the natural roll of the balls and how to manipulate this slightly (not to over do it), he will end up a 7.

So a recap of Position play and progression through learning
It all starts with fundamentals (approach, allignment, stance, bridge, grip, stroke)
Then aiming and how to pocket balls,
then tangent line and the natural path of the cue ball,
then learning effects of slight draw/follow and english,
then pattern play of the best ways to control the cue ball (playing to the right side of the ball, playing the right path so your target area is larger),
Doing all of the above and pocketing balls cleanly while getting position,
More advanced would be reading/mapping the table better, recognizing key balls, break out balls, and when to play safe

Key things to avoid:
Getting sloppy (rattling most of your shots means you need to learn why its rattling and to adjust to pocket cleanly)
Fundamental errors - these are the most common yet easiest to recognize and fix (you know what i mean, that immediately after you do it you know what you did wrong)
Too much english - only use as much as you need and not more
Too complicated of position - keep it short and simple (the less the cue ball travels the more predictable the position - Stop shot being the most valuable)
]]> jrt30004 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1039 8&9 Ball Leagues Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:23:07 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1039
they used to call me jason - now you can just call me EVIL.]]> dave99rt http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1037&REPLY_ID=3016 8&9 Ball Leagues Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:15:34 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1037 Quote:
There are not a lot of nine foot tables in use outside of the Greater Marietta Area. I do not know of ANY places that have nine foot tables and no smoking at this time.

We are trying to start an in-house division at Twains in Decature, interested?

The only non-smoking establishments that currently have teams are Dave & Busters in Duluth and Mazzy's on Jimmy Carter (we call it Mazzy's III).

The non-smoking establishments where something might be in the works are:
U.S. Play in Marietta, Twains in Decatur.

We are also considering expanding Mazzy's III's involvement to have an in-house 9ball division there on Thursdays.

Anyone reading this--if any of this interests you, please contact me and let me know which does.

anita@apa-atlanta.com
770 667-1105 ext 12]]> panamared http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1034&REPLY_ID=3014 General Pool Discussion Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:12 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1034 Quote:
I don't think people should be as focused on how your opponent plays (you have no control over that), but your pool experience should be based on how you play.

I lost a few weeks ago pretty bad (15-5 I believe) but I shot good and felt good about how I played. Late last session I was shooting great and was up 3-0 in a race to 5, game 4 I didn't make anything on the break and he ran out, he proceeded to run 2 racks in a row and then drop the 8 on the break to win 4 in a row, the final game I only got one shot (which was kicking out of a good safe he played on me). I lost that match 5-3 in 3 or 4 innings with a safety in there. I have no control over how well (or poor) my opponent plays.

My point is that although we all want to win, it goes beyond that. This is a great game that my goal is to play well. I also enjoy the competition, the team aspect, the friends and fun of the APA. But it all boils down to my striving to play this game well. Learn something every time you play...]]> dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1036 General Pool Discussion Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:30:59 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1036
Yes this post is going somewhere. I think it is important for players to play all the different games every once in a while to see a different perspective of this great game. Bank pool, one pocket, straight pool, billiards, snooker, reverse pool... These different views and skillsets will help you bring more to your normal game. This will even help you improve in ways you might not have come across just playing 8-ball and 9-ball.]]> dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1015&REPLY_ID=3010 General Pool Discussion Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:11:17 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1015 Quote:
I totally agree! I always appreciate your posts dantexan...always take something away from each one.

Good to see you out and about on Saturday too...]]> freeman108 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=999&REPLY_ID=3009 General Pool Discussion Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:06:24 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=999 Quote:
I agree with Anthony...Alice doesn't have a big ego that we sometimes run up against elsewhere (not pointing any fingers!) and she does take the approach of only changing what's needed. Quite affordable and a pleasure to work with. You do get your money's worth, and more.]]> AngelaSebree http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1035 General Pool Discussion Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:34:06 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1035
Hey fellow pool players. Some of y'all recognize me from my Art website: PoolRoomPaintings.com




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I've been down on my back for several months now and can't hardly wait to get back into the pool rooms. Maybe I'll see ya there.



]]> dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1033 General Pool Discussion Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:54:41 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1033
This was the best pool playing I've ever seen.

Some other notable comments I have are that Corey Deuel and Charlie Williams jump shots were just beautiful. Not only jumping to make the shot but to play position also! Corey jump a ball that was inches away, made a slight cut shot down table and drew the ball back a few feet - beautiful.]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1032 8&9 Ball Leagues Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:45:23 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1032 Wednesday, November 24
Thursday, November 25
Sunday, November 28

Happy Holidays!]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1031 Singles, Doubles & Triples Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:43:53 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1031
This is for Team Captains only,
it is free,
it is for those who are Captains of a regular Open [8], Ladies' [8], or [9] team during the Fall Session only.

We will send out more information approx. 1 month ahead of time.]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1030 8&9 Ball Leagues Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:41:58 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1030 Singles, Doubles & Triples]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1029 National Events Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:40:56 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1029
This tournament is for the winners of September's Preliminary Rounds, and last year's winners.

There are separate men's and women's categories.

Spectators are welcome.

For more detailed information please see the link from the national site, www.poolplayers.com look up U.S. Amateur and follow the link.]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1028 Singles, Doubles & Triples Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:38:25 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1028 National Events]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1027 Singles, Doubles & Triples Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:37:20 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1027 THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1026 Singles, Doubles & Triples Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:36:39 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1026 THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1025 National Events Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:35:32 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1025
It is an Exposition combined with a large Singles Regionals Tournament, to be held somewhere in Gwinnett County.

We are not sure if the Singles Regionals will start on Friday night or not yet. (To be in the Singles Regionals this weekend one must have won a Local Qualifier Board aka Singles Board by June 15, 2010).

Packets will be sent out to the Qualified players by mid-September with more information. If you believe you are Qualified for this event and you do not receive your packet by September 15, please call the National APA office. Your Local Qualifier Board # and the phone # and extension you are to call are on the Winner--Keep This Card that you were handed when you won the board.

APA-Atlanta players only--if you won a board in our area and you can't find your card, you may contact our office and we will look that information up and pass it on to you. anita@apa-atlanta.com is the easiest way, please include your NAME. I can't always tell who you are by your email handle.]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1024 Singles, Doubles & Triples Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:29:55 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1024 National Events.]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1023 Local Championships Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:28:06 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1023
This is a WEEKEND-LONG, single elimination tournament. While we do try to accomodate a limited # of first-round requests we do not guarantee that anything else you schedule for this weekend won't overlap.

This is a team tournament, open to the Division Cup Winners as well as teams that are granted entry based on their end-of-session standings. See the last page of the Local By-Laws (under Printable Documents) for more details on that.]]> THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1022 8&9 Ball Leagues Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:24:34 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1022 Local Championships.]]>