OT: Pool/Billiards
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Machinehead
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I suck but it's fun.
I play a lot of video pool since I suck.
I kinda suck at that too tbh.
I play a lot of video pool since I suck.
I kinda suck at that too tbh.
Kane One
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I always thought it was fun even when I sucked but now I’ve been getting a lot better and watching YouTube videos on it 24/7.
Mr Mxyzptlk
SHOOT THE PUCK ALREADY!!!!
I was in a bar pool league for year back in the 80s and 90s...even captained a number of them. Haven't played in a LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG time, but I do love the game.
TheWrongWay
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That's awesome and I'm glad you're loving it.
I haven't played since maybe the late 90s. Since you mentioned chess, I haven't played a game or tournament in over 20 years. Kind of staring me in the face how interests and hobbies can change over time for me.
I still do enjoy watching pool. I'll youtube Mosconi, Reyes, Caras, Sigel and I'm always awed watching the greats. The Hustler is always a great watch, too.
I can't imagine I'm the only one who played in the past and had a crush on Ewa (Mataya) Laurance
I've played extremely casually throughout my life and always loved it.
The YouTube algorithm gave me some snooker videos a handful of years ago. "World's fastest snooker player vs. world's slowest snooker player" or something along those lines. The fastest player turned out to be Ronnie O'Sullivan who has been an absolute legend at the game since the early 90s. I would watch tournament highlights religiously for a while, but it's been just as long since I've really followed tourneys or anything. Earl Strickland and O'Sullivan played each other a few times, very entertaining to watch.
Also re: crushes, give me Jeanette Lee any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Holy moly.
The YouTube algorithm gave me some snooker videos a handful of years ago. "World's fastest snooker player vs. world's slowest snooker player" or something along those lines. The fastest player turned out to be Ronnie O'Sullivan who has been an absolute legend at the game since the early 90s. I would watch tournament highlights religiously for a while, but it's been just as long since I've really followed tourneys or anything. Earl Strickland and O'Sullivan played each other a few times, very entertaining to watch.
Also re: crushes, give me Jeanette Lee any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Holy moly.
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Amazing Kreiderman
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The only form of billiards I play is this:
Carom. No holes. 3 balls. And the goal of the game is to hit the 2nd ball, then 3 sides, and then the 3rd ball.
Tricky to master but it's a great way to familiarise yourself with geometry. My dad had me play this as a kid and I've loved it ever since. Even won some regional championships in different age groups as a kid. Immensely popular in Europe, but not so much in the US from my own experience.
Carom. No holes. 3 balls. And the goal of the game is to hit the 2nd ball, then 3 sides, and then the 3rd ball.
Tricky to master but it's a great way to familiarise yourself with geometry. My dad had me play this as a kid and I've loved it ever since. Even won some regional championships in different age groups as a kid. Immensely popular in Europe, but not so much in the US from my own experience.
i've only played 3 cushion billiards twice. couldn't get to touch the 2nd ball even once as i kept missing by millimeters.
favorite players to watch are earl strickland, rafael martinez, jimmy mataya, and efren reyes.
Kane One
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I watched a documentary on pool and this version is pretty old.
FYI, Efren Reyes and Earl Strickland are playing tonight at Amsterdam Billiards. That’s where I play my leagues.
Hopefully it’s put on YouTube some time after.
Harbour Dog
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I play way too much haha. Like 3-4 nights a week between league and hanging out with friends. It's the main reason I haven't been seeing as much of the Rangers this season.
Any snooker players here? I watch it frequently, and decided to try it a few months ago; WAY more difficult than I was expecting.
I've only seen a couple random matches of this on Youtube before. Would you say it's bigger than snooker in Europe?
Any snooker players here? I watch it frequently, and decided to try it a few months ago; WAY more difficult than I was expecting.
I've only seen a couple random matches of this on Youtube before. Would you say it's bigger than snooker in Europe?
Kane One
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I really want to try snooker but idk where to play. I’ve watched tons of videos and it looks so fun.
Mandar
The Real Maven
Love the game although I havent played in years. Used to hustle for drinks in college.
Some great movies out there with pool being a central theme....The Hustler; The Color of Money, etc. And a great Twilight Zone episode too (Jack Klugman was a pool shark).
Some great movies out there with pool being a central theme....The Hustler; The Color of Money, etc. And a great Twilight Zone episode too (Jack Klugman was a pool shark).
Harbour Dog
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Definitely not easy to find on this side of the Atlantic. There is only one snooker table here in St. John's, in one of the pool halls. Me and a friend gave it a shot.
I'd suggest that if you are able to try it at some point, do; it's eye opening! Pro snooker players are a different breed altogether. But also, go into it with expectations that you are going to blow chunks haha
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