Summary

Another good win team, picking up solid 3-2 wins away from home are invaluable come the end of the season.

The Games

Sean (SL5) won 4 - 1 against a 4
Same as last week, lost the first and won the next four against what I have to say was a very reasonable four. Two of the four racks were won with three or four ball runs but the best shot was his very fine cut on his last stripe to cover the 'black pocket' in rack 4. Solid start to the season.

Lori (SL3) won 3 - 0 against a 2
The void in class was immense. Lori told me before the match that whoever played their two handicap would win and I have to say I absolutely believe her. Lori remained patient and never missed a black when given the opportunity.

Mark (SL4) lost 0 - 3 against a 4
A story of luck... ...unfortunately against us. We play this team the last week of the season and I've promised Mark the opportunity of a re-match! One amazing shot I would like to mention though is great shot played by Mark in rack 2 to open two solids that were frozen. That was good but wasn't the great shot. Having left himself virtually frozen to one of the balls he'd just split, Mark then thinly hit the close ball, came off the cushion across the table and potted another solid hanging in the pocket. Amazing shot!

Sparky (SL4) won 3 - 0 against a 4
First league match ever and no nerves. Genuinely a really solid debut, no frills but very few mistakes. Shot of the match was the fantastic time out call from Mike to play a 3 ball combination in rack 2. Potted his ball over the pocket, moved his opponents ball from the vicinity and left his second ball dangling in the jaws. Also, this point won us the match... ...Get In There!!

Mike (SL5) lost 2 - 2 against a 3
This was a bandit three but even so had to work very hard to get a result against Mike. I'm starting to think that the graveyard shift might really be a poisoned chalice for our team - perhaps we drink too much! Very impressed with Mike's defensive game, he really had his opponent tied up in knots and if it wasn't for the three handicap gets 2 timeouts rule I think he would have struggled.

Shot of The Night

Mark: Mark Lavery when having left himself virtually frozen to a balls he'd just split he thinly hit the close ball, came off the cushion across the table and potted another solid hanging in the pocket.