Pool players gathered at the Randfontein Rugby Club recently to show off all their trick shots during a pool tournament for social and league players.
The games were meticulous with various professionals showcasing different techniques. However, there could only be two winners with Pierre Walters and Nic Parrot demonstrating precisely why they deserved to win. With their unbeatable prowess, these players proved why they should be feared in the world of cue sports.
CJ de Bruin was another participant and has been playing pool periodically since 2011. CJ takes pleasure in the social and competitive aspects of pool. Being able to communicate with friends while fixating on the game thrills him the most. He has been playing competitively for two years having won one tournament.
“Just like any other sport, it takes real dedication to develop your skills as a pool player.”
Player Ricky Reddy also shared a galvanising memoir of his journey to success. He started his pool journey 20 years ago and held his first cue stick in his hand when he was still in school. This was so he could distract himself from the iniquitous street life. This year he represented the Western Gauteng Master Team at the SA tournament and won the Vets WG tournament.
“I enjoy the sport. I try to motivate younger players to be part of the WG 8 Ball League,” Ricky stated.
Another participant Abhay Daya said he was motivated to play pool after discovering the sport on television and YouTube in 2019. It was also that year that he started playing pool professionally.
“I was unbelievably intrigued by the precision and stability that professionals exhibited. I then got a pool table that same year where my interest in the game grew and developed.”
Abhay has been playing pool for four years and three months having won one social tournament thus far. Not only does he take the sport seriously but he plays leagues as well as national trials.
“My favourite part is meeting new people and learning from them,” Abhay related.
