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Q. marek kosc from banska bystrica Slovakia asks...
Can you tell me something about the receipe to be such a good player like you?

A. Johnny answers...
There is no certain recipe for being a good player. You need a lot of hard work and God's blessing.
Q. Roo from Angeles City, Philippines asks...
World-class pros like you are capable of breaking and running out in 9-ball. I myself am a practitioner in pool. I've been playing for 5 years, but I still haven't achieve break-and-run-out. How long does it usually take to reach this feat?

A. Johnny answers...
This is a good question and one many folks may be wondering about this.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to put a time limit on when you will start to break and run out. However, what may help you is to make sure you concentrate the same on every shot.
Q. Bob from NYC asks...
Johnny, who besides yourself, do you consider the best player you've ever seen?

A. Johnny answers...
The best player on the table I've ever seen is Efren Reyes. The best player and person is Nick Varner.
Q. Ray Davies (rayjay) from Albuquerque asks...
Hi, I know you've probably been asked this many times before, but I've watched you get down on the shot, sight the ball, get up, sight the ball again, get up, and sight the ball again. Sometimes I do the same thing, when I feel some discomfort or just feel like something's not quite right or I'm not quite sure about what I'm doing. Two questions, please: 1) What aiming system do you use, and 2) Why do you do this and what are you looking for when you get up and resettle yourself? Also, when are you going to get to Albuquerque? I'd really like to see you play in person. Thanks, rayjay

A. Johnny answers...
Hi Rayjay,

Thanks for the questions. The aiming system I use is where I pick a spot on the object ball and line everything up to that line. As for the second part of your question, when I get up it's because I'm just not that comfortable - I don't shoot until I am comfortable. This is a very good tip for every player. As far as Albuquerque, I don't know when I am going to get there.