en-us Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:39:47 -0500 info@ctapa.com 60 The APA of Connecticut http://ctapa.com/ The APA of Connecticut http://ctapa.com/ http://ctapa.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg The APA of Connecticut RSS Feed 200 148 National Handicap Review truhan316 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1803&REPLY_ID=19140 General Pool Discussion Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:31:44 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1803 Quote:
Mike, I am asking you one last time not to discuss handicaps on here, and I ask that nobody else does either. Every situation is different and there isn't one simple answer. Every situation is different. Your situation has been discussed numerous times with me.
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]]> Singles Regionals and Sportsmanship BNPalacio http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1802 Member Personal Blogs Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:20:51 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1802
Two years ago, I had the great privilege of qualifying for my first Singles Regional event ([9]). Although I had been on Vegas qualifying Teams, this was a lot different. There are no teammates around for you to pick you up when you have a tough outing, no coaches, and unless you have been in the league for some time or brought a friend with you, nobody is there to root you on.

I was very nervous and it showed early on. Fortunately, my opponents in the early rounds were also very nervous and I scraped by a couple of matches. Next thing I know, I am in the Semi-finals playing a 9, who I knew only by reputation. His wife was with him and kindly kept score for us so we can focus in on the game. It was a very good match and went down to the wire. To his misfortune, and to my good fortune, he scratched on the break after pocketing 2 balls and needing only 3 to win it. I myself needed only 5 balls and completed the run with Ball-in-hand. We shook hands and he congratulated me.

Now these events, there are people from all over, MA, RI, NY, and even ME. This particular individual was a local, and unless I get his permission, I will not disclose his name. I go to play in my finals match and introduced myself to my opponent. About halfway through the first rack, the gentleman who I just played and his wife, sat down at the table next to where I was set up, and rooted me on. They did not have to stay, they did not have to cheer me on. But they did and it showed me exactly what this league should be. People out shooting pool, having fun, and rooting on each other. Kudos to this man (& his wife) and I wish more of the players in this league can show this type of sportsmanship.

And if you are wondering, I lost in the finals in an exciting match. I also heard that this player who won (coming from MA) moved up to an 8 after beating me in the finals. He didn't fair too badly in Vegas either, finishing 17th out of 76.

Duckie
]]> rule question on cue ball jeremy http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1801&REPLY_ID=19132 General Pool Discussion Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:25:50 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1801 Quote:
Good Question! I know the Qualifier rules mention that the cue must come to a stop after shooting the eight, but I can't think of anywhere else off the top of my head. I did a word search on "stop" in the Team Manual and the only time it mentions waiting for the balls to stop rolling is in the section about balls on the floor. Very interesting!]]> Intimidation Christian http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1798&REPLY_ID=19131 General Pool Discussion Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:31:52 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1798 Quote:
I agree with Christian. I choose to play defense and offense based on the position of the balls on the table. I am usually thinking, "how can I play this ball to my greatest advantage?" I think playing the table is the best way to become a better player.

Playing opponents is possible, however, I tend to see this work positively and negatively. I'll use a SL4 shooter as an example. If the SL4 is playing an SL6 - they may try to play their opponent, which I believe could result in playing at your opponents level. Therefore, the SL4 may shoot really well b/c they are playing at the level of the SL6. Put that same SL4 against a 2 and I would almost want to gaurantee you that you'll see that same SL4 make the same mistakes you would expect to see from a SL2 b/c they are playing down to their opponents level.

Therefore, I think its best to play the table. You'll end up playing at your level as opposed to your opponent's and will most likely result in improvement.]]> Congrats Jamie! Christian http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1800&REPLY_ID=19129 General Pool Discussion Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:59:58 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1800 Quote:
Like I said, if you are an 8, I am overhandicapped. LOL

]]> Handicap linda1186 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1795&REPLY_ID=19111 General Pool Discussion Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:14:14 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1795 Quote:
Due to Palacio's "Photo Error: Invalid URL" I don't believe anything he says.

I think you should shoot at whatever skill level equal to or less than the stated SL on the score sheet says as long as your opponents will allow you to do so.

I believe you now Mr. Palacio. By the way, nice doppelganger.
]]> Foul or not? seakr http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1492&REPLY_ID=18048 General Pool Discussion Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:18:35 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1492 Quote:
Not a foul.

"I have ball-in-hand, can I move the cue ball around with the tip of my cue stick?
Yes. A foul may be called only if the player fouls the cue ball while actually stroking the cue ball."

Copied from the FAQ on the national APA site. http://www.poolplayers.com/admin/faq/afmmain.aspx?faqid=45]]> 8 & 9 Ball Best of the Best Winners robmorgan http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1799 Breaking News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:52:47 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1799 Congratulations to Jamie Bogan on Winning Both the 8 & 9-Ball Best of the Best Tournaments!! you can view the rest of the winners in the week 9 Newsletter..]]> Ghost Rule Rules KregMac http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1519&REPLY_ID=19117 General Pool Discussion Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:53:40 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1519 Quote:
Yes, if they were there and they leave, you can call them as the player and they have to forfeit. If neither team's player that was called is there then it goes as no match and neither team gets the point for that match.

]]> 2's, 3's, 4's & 5's Kimberly http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1797 Local Ad-Hoc Tournaments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:49:44 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1797 $20-entry fee if pre-registered, $25 at door
Handicaps 2- 5 only
Doors open at 10am; start at 11am.

Must be on-site and registered by 10:45 to be in tournament.

]]> What cue do you shoot with? sidepocket7 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1777&REPLY_ID=19106 General Pool Discussion Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:53:24 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1777 Quote:
Jamie, Omen makes nice nice stuff for a very reasonable price. His points are always super sharp. I would love to get my hands on one someday.]]> Who is your favorite professional player? sidepocket7 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1794&REPLY_ID=19099 General Pool Discussion Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:22:15 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1794 Quote:
quote:
Originally posted by sidepocket7

I guess we have to incorporate a multitude of shooting styles that fit us, and turn them into "our" style
This is the thing that I keep missing, I'm just thick headed. I'll get it one day... [;)]

I haven't been home at all lately to watch the USBTC...but I saw that Shane took the 9-ball tourney as well. It'd be crazy if he took the 8-ball as well...way strong.


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]]> How I Did at My first Best of the Best !! tobor11313 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1796 Member Personal Blogs Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:37:52 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1796 Well I did not win. But since it was the third time for me to get an invitatation and the first time I had the BALLS to go... (Yes the pun was intended) I am glad that I did. We played what is called a double elimination. That means you get to lose twice and then you are out. Now I am a Skill level three. The lowest skill level a male can be. Skill level seven is the highest for those that dont know. 110 players showed up. Out of that only seven Skill level threes showed up.Well the way it goes is you start out by playing in your own class.Then if you win you move up to playing the next higher class. So in my case I played against a skill level three. Its a race to win two games. I won the lag which I was happy with. So I got to break the first rack of balls. I did and I proceeded to run the table. That means to those that dont know . I made every ball on the table and sunk the 8 ball for the win. Needless to say I was thrilled because as a skill level three it is very difficult to do. My oponent never got a shot at a ball. The next rack I broke again. Bam Instant win. I sunk three balls including the eight ball in the side pocket.Total match time 5 minuites. I got to move up and play against a Skill level four. I won one game the first one. I needed two wins . He needed three to win the match. He won two in a row. I knockeled down 6 balls and missed my last ball ball by a hair. He had one ball and made it and the 8 ball was in front of a corner pocket.. My final match paired me up with another skill level four. I may as well have played against Alison Fisher. I again needed two games to her three. I got the lag by a mile. Nothing went in and nothing looked good. She missed her shot and I made one ball and scratched. She got ball in hand and ran out. I racked the second game. She broke and three balls went in. She proceeded to take the low balls that seemed to be in front of every pocket and won hands down I never got a shot. Game three she again broke. I swear not a low ball moved and the high balls were everwhere. She continued to shoot and made 5 balls and burried me hard. I missed the kick gave her ball in hand and that was it. Needless to say she was a Excellent player. I later spoke to her because she kinda flagged me down. She mentioned that she had seen my first match and knew that she could not give an inch. I told her that it was my first time playing in a single competition. She gave me a nice compliment and said I have excellent composure and I should do it more often. Needless to say she was an awesome competitor and a very good sport. We shook hands and left it as..WE Will MEET AGAIN !!! I really enjoyed the competion. I guess that is why It is called The Best of The Best !!![:)]]]> should a team be suspended if linwoodst http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1764&REPLY_ID=19097 Member Personal Blogs Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:23:07 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1764 Quote:
From my 10 years of experience in the APA, the league usually puts up with a lot of abuse from those occasion people that make a pattern of disrupting their matches. The repeat offenders receive endless warnings and eventually they are kicked out if their behavior does not improve. Since APA is a business, the front office will be faster at remediating a person-out-of-line if your team threatens to quit. Another idea is to tape a match with one of those small hidden cameras. You can say that you intially wanted your teammate to be shown his or her match on tape for tips. However, somehow the opponent is nasty and out-of-line. Just make a copy of the tape and send it to Bruce for review.]]> double time out luckirishman http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1783&REPLY_ID=19087 Member Personal Blogs Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:35:12 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1783 Quote:
Or do what most teams do, "Split Tables" if there's two in the establishment. That will definately speed up the night.
]]> Live Stream- USBTC sidepocket7 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1793 General Pool Discussion Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:17:23 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1793 Thanks
-Dave]]> Pocketed Balls truhan316 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1791&REPLY_ID=19057 General Pool Discussion Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:33:01 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1791 Quote:
That would be a good commercial. Now they are going to steal your idea and make millions. lol

]]> Cue for Sale sidepocket7 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1792 General Pool Discussion Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:35:01 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1792 stick weight linwoodst http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1786&REPLY_ID=19054 General Pool Discussion Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:43:08 -0500 http://ctapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1786 Quote:
You know I wanted to see that match between Frost and Appleton from 2008 and they haven't released it yet...I should send Justin an email and ask him about it. Seein' the pros play bar table 8-ball is really interesting, and probably more than anything else it can help us with the pattern play at Big Shots. I have trouble with position on the bar table. It would help if I could see how some of the pros play shape.

I have the USBTC 8-ball final between Parica and Ellerman from 2008, but I was really interested to see the Frost/Appleton match and they never released it. Hopefully they'll DVD a couple of the matches from next week.

Looking forward I'm psyched about the first US Open 10-ball in May...I'd consider taking a day off from work to watch some of those matches. I think it's the perfect timing for this event having the 9-ball open in October, and then the 10-ball open in May. [8D]


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