Tag: 31 Tips in 31 Days
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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…
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Thirty-One Tips: 22. Chalk To Help Your Rhythm
Chalk with your bridge hand. I’ve always chalked this way and was always aware of the differences, but a recent video clip of “Mr. 400” John Schmidt made the reasons clear. If you use your bridge hand to chalk, it is easier to keep a more efficient rhythm. This technique seems to aid keeping your…