Author: Mike Fieldhammer
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Thirty-One Tips: 26. Know the Rules
Know the rules. Many players in the United States enjoy participating in pool leagues. We’ve got many choices including BCAPL, APA, VNEA, ACS, UPL, TAP, and countless other regional or local acronyms to pick. Trouble for an active pool player is to know which set of rules is being used at various tournaments as well…
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Thirty-One Tips: 25. Understand a Calcutta
Get into the action at a tournament through the Calcutta. A friend of mine asked me to clarify exactly how a Calcutta works at a pool tournament. I have been to many Calcuttas and I witnessed a first just last weekend at Fargo Billiards. The full field player auction of 82 players gathered over $10,000…
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Thirty-One Tips: 24. Practice with the Mechanical Bridge
Spend some time in practice with the mechanical bridge. Most players I know don’t like to use the rake. I will admit it is one of my weaknesses. My accuracy suffers as does my speed control. I know how to use the rest, I just need to practice. Part of the problem is my height. …
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Thirty-One Tips: 23. Hotel Departures
Have a designated “Last Room-Checker” for scanning your hotel room before departure. Leaving Fargo today, I thought of a quick tip to save some headaches and a few dollars. Life on the road for a pool player can be a grind. I have a tendency to over pack and bring things I often never end…