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Are you up for a small challenge? Videotape yourself trying the following drill, upload it to a server and submit your video link to us. We will list the top ten results at the end of this page. The person with the most balls pocketed will be placed at the top of the list. You don't have to pocket all balls to win, just move the missed ones away from the pocket so they don't block your next shot. However, making all 16 will increase your winning chance greatly. At the end of this month, we will give prizes to the top 3 players on the list. In addition, we will make random drawings fo 1 additional lucky winner from remain of the list. The contest is free for anyone to join. We have even modified our rules a little so everybody has a better chance to win the prizes. Along with your entry, we will publish your link at the end this page according to the number of the balls made and the time stamp of email. Knowing the basic 3 rail system is a powerful weapon in one pocket and other games. The table condition and the player's stroke style will greatly affect the outcome. Hince we would like to help you determine your own system and hopefully it will come in handy one day. Let's give it your best shot!
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Contest Winnerss First Place
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Prize Eachl lucky winner will receive $50 Tiger gift certificate. The certificate is good for purchasing any great billiard products ((Sniper Tips, Leather Wrap, X-Shaft and more) from Tiger Billiard Products Website: http://www.tigerproducts.com/ Added 7.15.07: Additional $100 bonus to the first place prize! The Drill
Set up all the pool balls in a straight line parallel to the side rail between the lower right pocket and the first diamond as shown. Shoot each ball into the top left rail and have it go into the top right corner pocket after the ball has contact 3 differt rails. For tables that play short, you may move the balls away from the rail (check Page 2 in the table diagram). You can use the table's screen capture function and print out the picture. For information on how to do this, please view: CueTable: HowTo: Lesson 8: Imaging and Printing Hints You will need a consistant stroke power and English placement to achieve the result 1, Start off with just the cue ball, shoot each ball several times at the same speed with 1 tip left English, observe carefully where it contacts the first rail and where it ends up. If the ball comes back and hit the top long rail, then it's "too short". Try moving the aiming point a little to the left. If the ball comes back and hit the right short rail, then it's "too long". Try moving the aiming point a little to the right. After you find the aiming spot, put a chalk there along the diamonds. 2, Do the same with the 1 ball, find its aiming point. If the 1 ball will not go due to the table condition (bumpy rail, slow cloth, etc), you can try move the entire line away from the bottom rail to give it a little more room. If that still doesn't work, you might have to do a slight masse shot to create an angle. 3, After you can consistantly make the 1 ball and the cue ball according to your markings, place a chalk right inbetween the 2 markings, shoot the 9 ball there a few times and observe carefully. 4, Continue doing this until you have 8 or 16 markings. I believe you shall have all the confidence in the world now. 5, Don't forget to record this onto a piece of paper or your computer and bring it home. For your convinience, you can download some free blank table layout templates from: CueTable: FreeStuff: Templates Rules Equipment This drill must be done on a regular 9 foot pool table with 4 1/2 inch pockets (2 balls width) and standard sized heavy balls (Brunswick Centennial or Super Aramith). video Please use a video camera or a digital camera with minimum of 320x240 video resolution. The camera should be placed from a high angle with a tripod. The shooter and the balls must be clearly visible in the frame at the whole time. The sequence has to be done in one take. No special effects or any "creative" editing will be done to the video. We all trust you. Digital File All uploaded video must be on a server that everyone with an internet connection can see freely. Google Video and YouTube.com is great for this. The file should be in either .wmv or .mov format. You may add some comments about the footage at the video site. Be sure to enter "CueTable", "ShotContest" and "0607" in the description tag so people can find it easily in a search. Submitting email Entry You must be the person in the video to enter the contest. One entry per person. Please include the following information and send your entry to Contest@cuetable.com. First and Last Name: *We will announce the result here and notify you by email. Please note that your entry will be confidential with us. We will not give out your personal information to anybody. Deadline The deadline for this contest is July 31, 2006. Remember, The earlier you submit, the greater chance for you to be one of the winners. suggestions welcome Do you have interesting shots you like to see people do? Good drills to help fellow pool players improve? Different contest ideas? Please send them to Contest@cuetable.com. We are always looking for new ideas.
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