[Ghosst]

Definitely agree with golf. Archery too. Shooting was never as mental for me, it always seemed somehow natural. I wonder about tennis as it's also quite complex in how technical a shot actually is.

Also hoping to see some other people's lists.

[ghost ball]

Originally Posted by Ghosst

It takes over all of your free time.

Even when you're on a team, you're still on your own.

It's a very alpha-oriented sport.

It can be extremely expensive.

You are always going to need a bigger room if you want to play at home.

Pets & Pool are usually a bad idea.

Everyone thinks they should teach you.

The better you get, the more your non-playing friends will look down on you for it.

You will never be able to pay the bills with it.

You will stay awake nights thinking about a single shot you missed instead of enjoying the other 99 you made.

If you want to be a world beater, you should have been a monster at 13 years old old.

[mikemosconi]

Originally Posted by ghost ball

If you want to be a world beater, you should have been a monster at 13 years old old.

Well, yes, either that- as many were in pool, or during high school years sort of dropped out of main society and basically lived for playing pool. There are a few exceptions- but not many. Most greats in all sports were completely committed during their youth or at a minimum by age 18 - very few exceptions for sure -

[Dead Money]

Originally Posted by Patrick Johnson

It won't get you laid.

pj <- voice of experience
chgo

Maybe for you................but I have got plenty of ass by being around the pool rooms... Usually from the cute waitresses and bartenders either directly or from their friends. I May have caught a lil' something once or twice too

[336Robin]

The Diminishing Return in Pool.

Sounds like a book title. A true story.

Originally Posted by Ghosst

It takes over all of your free time.

Even when you're on a team, you're still on your own.

It's a very alpha-oriented sport.

It can be extremely expensive.

You are always going to need a bigger room if you want to play at home.

Pets & Pool are usually a bad idea.

Everyone thinks they should teach you.

The better you get, the more your non-playing friends will look down on you for it.

You will never be able to pay the bills with it.

You will stay awake nights thinking about a single shot you missed instead of enjoying the other 99 you made.

[336Robin]

Originally Posted by Dead Money

Maybe for you................but I have got plenty of ass by being around the pool rooms... Usually from the cute waitresses and bartenders either directly or from their friends. I May have caught a lil' something once or twice too:(

Lmao. If you didn't you were too choosey and wouldn't have had near as much fun!

Been there brother. Rock on!

[Dead Money]

Originally Posted by 336Robin

The Diminishing Return in Pool.

Sounds like a book title. A true story.

Yes but it is true. At first you improve pretty fast and get hooked..but then after playing a while each little improvement comes slower and slower.


"Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Playing Pool:"

How hard it would be to get pretty good at it.

[Buckzapper]

You'll need a drover's coat to hold all the league patches.
You'll need to learn the high speed cue twirl, like an airplane propeller.
Pack a couple measles balls that are covered with chalk and nicks.
A twin pack of Minnesota Fats chalk and some slip on tips.
A crying towel to wipe your cue at high speed while your opponent shoots in your direction.
A flipping coin the size of a tennis ball.
A tip scuffer from China that you hold with your feet while you spin the cue to shape the tip.
A 3 foot chain to attach to your wallet and belt loop.
A good lock for your bicycle transportation.
Pool gloves for both hands.
Car wax to polish your cue.
Your own rack that clips to your belt.
A leather pouch to hold your coins to pay table time with.

[Island Drive]

Originally Posted by Ghosst

It takes over all of your free time.

Even when you're on a team, you're still on your own.

It's a very alpha-oriented sport.

It can be extremely expensive.

You are always going to need a bigger room if you want to play at home.

Pets & Pool are usually a bad idea.

Everyone thinks they should teach you.

The better you get, the more your non-playing friends will look down on you for it.

You will never be able to pay the bills with it.

You will stay awake nights thinking about a single shot you missed instead of enjoying the other 99 you made.

Your list....has a similar feel to ''whom I picked as my first wife''.

[lfigueroa]

Originally Posted by Patrick Johnson

It won't get you laid.

pj <- voice of experience
chgo

hmmmm, not universally true.

Off the top o' me head I can think of several blissful encounters that resulted from playing in pool rooms, tournaments, and leagues.

Several near misses too.

Lou Figueroa

[Tin Man]

This happened to me last night so I'll add it to the list:

For your entire life you will receive periodic text messages from your non pool playing friends when they meet someone that says they can play good asking "Do you know this guy?!?"

[book collector]

You forgot a couple of major ones....imo
1.Never underestimate how much a pool player can whine
2.Be ready for a sob story every time you see 75% of your pool "buddies"
3. Never depend on a pool "buddie" for help moving, lifting, finding ....ahhhh just never depend on a pool buddie for anything. No matter what he says, you will see him at the pool hall instead, with a flimsy excuse. Only give a response to this statement if all 3 have personally happened to you at least twice in the last 4 years.

[Dead Money]

Originally Posted by Tin Man

This happened to me last night so I'll add it to the list:

For your entire life you will receive periodic text messages from your non pool playing friends when they meet someone that says they can play good asking "Do you know this guy?!?"

Lol............. and when you meet the guy he can't run 3 balls?

[336Robin]

I'll say it first:

"This thread is destined for infamy."

[Island Drive]

Originally Posted by Ghosst

.

You will stay awake nights thinking about a single shot you missed instead of enjoying the other 99 you made.

Within this shot alone, lies ones true answer on how to improve.

I missed a shot in Georgia, that I thought about for two weeks, within that shot was the key.
I remember exactly what I was doing, and only because of that was I able to improve.

Some people spend time complaining, others spend time remembering and adjusting to life and it's conditions.

Soon after that ''miss'' I won my first pro event.

It was the Key that opened the door.

Remember this....

''The balls never lie''.