I started making conversation with the guy in front of me. So as he was preparing to start his first match of the day I volunteered to go get him a whiskey & Coke (Pepsi, tragically, for this event). And for most people shooting without having your favorite drink in hand is equally shocking. To shoot in the morning is a huge change. Most pool players are night owls and used to shooting after work. We were in Las Vegas for the world pool tournament which, contrary to all human decency, started matches at 9:00 am. So it was I was standing in line to buy a drink for my buddy at 9:00 am in the morning. It isn’t that you need the drink because of the alcohol, you’re just used to having it and when it’s absent you notice it subconsciously (and/or consciously) and it can throw you off. If you don’t, it affects your mental game which affects your play. If you normally have a beer when shooting, you want to do that regularly. Since pool is often shot in bars, drinks can become part of the habits and rituals of a player. Most pool players have any number of rituals when they play, from how often they chalk their cue to how often they circle the table before taking their shot or how many strokes they make with the cue before connecting to the cue ball and making their shot. Sudden change-ups in what you do and how you do it can influence your game dramatically, and rarely for the better. Pool – like any sport or discipline – thrives on routine and predictability. If you’re in the Portland area this is definitely a place you need to stop if you’re serious about your pool! There’s also a pro-shop on site that sells a variety of professional merchandise and pool gear. The bar side was a step up over many pool bars, offering daily cocktail specials that showcased more than the typical whiskey & coke options and beer that dominate most pool bars. Cues are good but good chalk (not ground down to near-uselessness) was in shorter supply. The tables and felt are in good condition. Tournaments are scheduled nearly every weekend and there is tournament play during the week. On the other side, and accessible by a hallway, is a 21-and-over pool bar with four more 7′ Diamond tables. On one side is a family-friendly, all-ages pool hall with 25 Diamond billiard tables (both 7′ and 9′). It’s an amazing place with a split personality. Centennial® pocket balls, the standard of excellence in the billiards industry, and made with premium grade phenolic resin.Located on the south side of SW Allen Boulevard just west of the 210 is Legends Billiard Room.Brunswick's exclusive "Getting Started" instructional DVD featuring Billiards Hall of Fame member Ewa Mataya Laurance.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |