Next Refresher

This is the time of year when Dom normally puts the classes together for the next year, so you should see a post in the next couple of weeks so that you can plan what you want to do for 2020.

Rose and Doc

MarkV,
Many, if not most of us have been told that and more. Don't let it frustrate you, but absolutely be prepared for it. Just say "absolutely" and move to the left. But you must be ready to lengthen your throw to account.

I am in a market, as are many, where I have 14' and 12' tables. My primary venue has 3@14' and 6@12', but they open the 14' first, so I play on 14' more often than not. In addition, I play often enough with friends and GTC family who prefer the SL1 position, or perhaps more that want both 1st and 2nd positions. So here's what I do (read all the way to the end because there's a caveat):
- I ALWAYS practice from SL2 on my 12' table (ok, primarily): this gives me ability to play SL1 on the 14' tables
- I sometimes practice from SL1 just to be able to get the shot down with less energy
- If I'm going on a trip, perhaps a cruise being hosted by GTC's Midnight, or meeting the gang in AC (rare as I'm in Chicago area), I'll practice from SL3. Note that by practicing from SL3, I've also opened up the possibility of shooting from the SR Base dealer's 1st position. I've done this very successfully multiple times, though the house has to allow you to reach in front of the base dealer's chip stacks and you have to be able to clear them, but I've been allowed to date.

BIG NOTE: I've taken through Advanced classes and gone into open houses on GTC weekends to get folks to take a look if I'm struggling, and I do have a GTC alum I practice and shoot with (SCOOTER) and my casino son (BigDaddyRevs) who came to town recently and we video'd each other and tweaked from there. This is to say that you MUST, as Dom insists, get your PRIMARY shot down first. If your primary shot is SL1, then make sure you're getting an edge from that position before moving to SL2. OR, as in my case, my primary position is SL2 on a 12' so that I open up options. In reality, my longest rolls are from SL3 on 12' because I've been able to get a good edge from the SL2 and practice adjusting.

Sorry for long answer, but some answers aren't simple.

Best of luck on your journey, and keep at it!

Don

Thanks so much very helpful. No problem on long answer, need to go into length to give a good understanding. thanks so much again. Much success to you.

GTC looks forward to seeing whats going on with your throw. Make sure you are tipping (What was taught in primer class). I launch in front the S and L in the Pass Line print out I don't know how long your arms are but this is around SL 1.5 The schedule should be coming out very soon. I believe Dom is finalizing.

2020 Schedule is posted.
https://www.goldentouchcraps.com/schedule.shtml

Vegas Feb 21-23
Memphis Mar 20-22
AC May 1-3
Vegas Aug 21-23
AC Oct 16-18