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[Des Shepley]

Hi All, I’m 54, played the game of snooker since I was 13 and no doubt share the love and frustration that we all have. Be great to hear from anyone about this incredible game

[DeanH]

welcome to TSF

I won tonight against my mate - was 2 down and won 3-2

little victories

[Des Shepley]

Well done with your victory, especially being 2-0 down 😀

[Neil Taperell]

Welcome to TSF Des .

Where do you play ? What cue do you use ?

[Cue crafty]

Welcome Des - do you play at a snooker hall or a social club? What cue are using presently?

I've been playing about the same time as you, but had a 20 year gap not playing till I started again in 2015! 😉

[Nifty50]

Hi Des. What’s your highest break? I’ve been playing off and on for 60 years and can’t beat 40 odds.

[Des Shepley]

Hi gents, I play on my own table which I got last year, had a bit of coaching and it is scary how many bad habits I had picked up. Working on technique now but lacking reasonable competition - either I win easily against the less enthusiastic players or I got battered in a couple of comps. Definitely a case a starting again for me. I live in Derbyshire, highest break 79 but 40’s a bit more regular.

[Des Shepley]

Cue I use is a Peradon Lazer

[Starsky]

Hi Des,
Welcome to the forum .

Finding regular practice partners was the most frustrating thing for me ( apart from playing crap that is) when I came back to the game a while back after a long break.

Even though you have your own table I would still look to play in clubs . It will get you used to playing in different environments outside your perfect home set up etc.
Try doing a search for local leagues in your area . It’s a great way to met new players and hone your competitive game. I’ve started playing in my local league and had forgotten how enjoyable it was since the last time I played in them ( 35 years ago ) . The social element is great as well .

Good luck 👍

[Des Shepley]

Thank you Starsky, I found playing in leagues quite a commitment due to time constraints but will look to enter a couple of competitions in the future.

[Des Shepley]

Thanks all for making me welcome to TSF. It’s good to talk about the game with likeminded folk that we are mad about / drives a lot of us mad😀

[fkhan]

Welcome to the forum.