Over the last several years I have played with to many to count new students, all wondering how they are doing.
Lately I have read many posts wondering how I am doing as a new student, here is what I have seen.
One your arm swings are very rarely straight, or you open your hands at release almost everyone of you do this along with a lot of others who have played this game along time myself included.
You flip your wrist.
Last but not least that is hitting the same spot, if you can not hit the same spot you are throwing the dice different every time that is not control that is like walking the basses loaded and wondering why you lose all the time.
Theses are the basics with out them it is tuff, so go to school take notes do what they teach.
I have seen throws that are all over the table and they get hot and when they do they get hot but not over the long haul Patricia D has the world record and she just picked them and flicked them she got hot.
So find some one to play with and listen to them, they can help, it can even be a newbie yes all of us no the basics and we know what to look for, the basics will get you far.
So live long and prosper.
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Posted by: Finisher on June 1, 2014, 7:20 am
To bad you did not keep a log of who you played with and when .
I think you have played with more then any one that I know of .
This is not an easy thing to do .You are right about taking notes and going to school .
I have been throwing dice since the early 70s and only doing it the GTC way for a few years so I know it is hard to break old habits .
When people talk about golfers and base ball players I think boy a lot of them started when they were less then 20 so they had less bad habits to deal with . Just a thought .
Do you remember the first person you meet out side of class and when that was.
Is that person still throwing ?
Hope to see you in Vegas .
Good Rolling. 🙂 🙂
Posted by: Dr Crapology on June 1, 2014, 11:12 pm
I think it would be well worth while for any former student to take a refresher class, tune up or elite video. Remember the golf pros who are winning on the PGA tour take lessons on a regular basis. We are no different.
At the very least come to a class weekend for the open house we can take a quick look at your throw and get you pointed in the right direction. We can also suggest that you may need more help than we can give you in a few minutes and suggest you take a refresher course which will give much more in depth instruction by all the GTC instructors.
Hope to see everyone soon.
Rose and Doc
Posted by: brothelman on June 1, 2014, 11:55 pm
Tommy two names dice pilot doc rose Greg second group I ever played with one am at TI
Gregg
Joe Villarreal NO
Timmer
Dave Da Porker maybe
Tim C
Dave from pit yes
Peter coppersmith Mark from maine still play with when he comes to town
Tooter and jimmy the wrench yes
Bricker
Dbr yes
frenchy yes
The contractor
tom
Get a grip
Ritchie
The griz
The drone pilot from vegas
Jumbo
these are a few of the early experiences I can put faces to many more but not names
Posted by: ACPA on June 2, 2014, 3:37 am
Noah
Posted by: brothelman on June 2, 2014, 4:08 am
Posted by: ACPA on June 2, 2014, 5:02 am
Noah
Posted by: The Griz on June 6, 2014, 12:04 pm
What ever happened to our buddy, the drone pilot?..
Posted by: sevenout on June 7, 2014, 6:34 pm
Ever find any "O"? 🙂
Posted by: brothelman on June 8, 2014, 1:44 am
Posted by: brothelman on June 8, 2014, 1:46 am
"The Griz" wrote: BMan, you are an icon! It’s been some years, thankful for your hospitality and friendship!
What ever happened to our buddy, the drone pilot?..
Do not know.
How about your favorite spot and the new conditions Holly cow batman!
It is always my pleasure to play with you.
Posted by: DavidM on June 8, 2014, 2:22 am
Saw each other again at Video Elite class, Vegas, & I was still using the "glued" dice to practice. Reminded you I still owe you dinner.
Always..Shoot with passion..& you do.
DavidM (Texas) 🙂
Posted by: brothelman on June 8, 2014, 1:53 pm
You are not forgotten nor will you ever be.
How was the wedding?
Posted by: DavidM on June 9, 2014, 2:55 am
We both shot from SR, but I shot from SL (being nice I thought) you blasted me for not bringing my best game. Then I moved to different Casino. We adjusted, ate @ KGB. Then this past Oct. you caught me using glued dice @ Fridays GT gathering. I still owe you dinner.
Shoot with passion..like bman
DavidM (Texas)
Posted by: DavidM on June 9, 2014, 2:58 am
The chapel w/Elvis was a real blast. Totally fun. Pictures not very professional, but the experience was great.
DavidM
Posted by: brothelman on June 9, 2014, 5:44 am
YOU said it was a crudy room because you were there by yourself, your wife gets the good comps when she comes,lmao