Straight Pool - Crane vs. Balsis 150 and out 1966 pt 2

[Bladerunner55217]

That's why I like 8 ball so much. people that can position the cue ball masterfully still have a hard time getting good position in a game of 8 ball along with not being able to control the break to much. That's why when they had a rare tv show with all the veteran players like efren etc and mike segal commentated and played . They played 8 ball and I was so amazed how efren and others looked like ordinary average players. mike segal also explained that in his commentary.

[tyaebolt]

@Bladerunner55217 9-ball players typically get used to "zone position", 8-ball and straight pool in particular demand tighter positions ("point position", in the case of straight pool) This is why 9-ball players are often seen playing 2 or 3 rail position on balls - a 2 or 3 rail position shot may allow them to get the cue ball into a position zone at an angle that makes it a higher percentage shot. (Less likely to under/overrun the zone)

[Bladerunner55217]

@tyaebolt thanks for you words tyaebolt. Having an understanding of this will make for more options on  the way I practice (zone positioning & tighter positioning).

[Bladerunner55217]

@tyaebolt I am waiting for my first custom cue ever.. I have to wait until the end of december to get it and start getting familiar with it. I am getting a Keith Josey Sneaky Pete with a kamui S Tip . Can't wait :)

[Markshawk]

3:50 the announcer sums crane up quite well. Master at positioning so the hard shots never have to be made.

[Eptapus]

What is the Balsis' nationality?

[thestalkinghorse]

@Eptapus They are Lithuanian.

[Anonomousxxx]

lol combo was set it was easy

[Carlosgtrsnk]

@Anonomousxxx yes but the hard part is to know for sure that the ball is dead

[Anonomousxxx]

@Carlosgtrsnk well yep he did well to spot that but lets not get carried away by it

[scalabrine24]

That 2 ball shot is beyond ridiculous!!!!

[lightsoffjimmy]

fabulous bridge at 9:48

[thethecommander]

They are playing on a 4.5 x 9 table guys were is part 3? Yhanks please e-mail me!

[thethecommander]

Someone tell me where I can find part 3 please! Thanx Da Commander

[turboultrazord]

this is a great clip thanks duster

[poolstic63]

What size is the table they are playing on? Anyone know?

[AZMattieFingaz]

9 foot Brunswick Gold Crown 1. GC's are now up to model 5

[MolokaiBilly]

4 1/2 x 9 ft Brunswick Gold Crown. Got one exactly like it downstairs. Wanna play some?

[MisterSafety14one]

about that shot: If you don't take the risk you wont get the reward. He had no doubt the shot was going in. confidence in spades, an all time great player

[metfan6038]

Balsis was also a great guy and gentlemen...

This era was the greatest of straight pool...

My dad is problably playing a match with Irving, Balsis, the Miz... up in heaven...

[metfan6038]

My dad is Jack Colavita who was a top professional straight pool players during this era through the 90's.. He played with and was very close to Irving Crane up to his death.... My father always said that he represented such class to the game.. as I remember as a youngster seeing him and going out to dinner at all the major tournaments... he was all class....

[MisterSafety14one]

I saw your dad play in the US Open at the Roosevelt hotel back in the early 80's. Don't remember if he won or lost his match but I remember him running a 60 and he made it look so easy. I love the game and it really juices me up watching such great players.

[ChesterFanningChorno]

Jack Colavita coached me when I was on a NJ High School billiards team. Very nice and very helpful to my game back then.

[corvettez0910]

i love pool

[lpdb7005]

I'm not sure how that combo happened. What the hell happened?

[HS22181]

Yes, that is a great shot. My buddy Stretch likes to shoot that shot against me. It come s up more often than you would think. Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats in "The Hustler" shoots it in the first match he and Paul Newman as Fast Eddie play in the movie. It's a poolgasm.

[Valdinsh]

unbelievable 2 ball into ''his'' corner... wouu... that was a very beautiful shot =)