Beyond The Rails Media

12/08/2023

Mario He Max Lechner Wiktor Zieliński Eklent Kaci and Alex Kazakis would also destroy the American team this badly. In fact I could build 3-4 teams of European players and they would all win or at least be the favorite. It comes down to one simple fact, they are a team year round and American players get together a couple months before at best.

07/10/2023

If you want to call your pocket in a rotation game, play 10 Ball!!!!

07/07/2023

06/28/2023

What a fricking list?!!!! This tournament is going to be stout as hell

06/20/2023

Come on out this Saturday for some fun

06/16/2023

Tomorrow night at Lehmann’s Landing in Bridgeton.

$10 Entry
$50 Added to Every Tournament
$100 Added with 16 or More

9 Ball Tournament
Handicapped Races
Lag for the First Break
Alternating Breaks
Opponent Racks
9 Ball Counts Anywhere
Pushout Allowed
Jump shots Allowed
No 3 Foul Rule

Sign Ups at 6pm
Players Auction at 7pm
With less than 16 players there will be an optional
$10 sidepot instead of an auction.

06/11/2023

At the request of the players next week we will be running this tournament with a handicap.

Minimum Race to 3
Alternate Break
Every 2 point difference in SL the higher player goes an extra game EG 3 vs 5 would be a 4-3 race
Opponent Rack
9 Ball counts anywhere
Push outs allowed
Jump shots allowed
No 3 Foul rule

$10 entry plus Quarters
$50 added under 16
$100 added @ 16 or more

Sign ups at 6pm
Player Auction at 7pm

Side pot of $10 with less than 16 players

06/10/2023

Getting ready for tonight’s tournament at Lehmann’s Landing in Bridgeton, MO. Come on out and join us.

06/09/2023

Saturday at Lehmann’s Landing
12314 Natural Bridge Rd Bridgeton,MO 63044

9 Ball Tournament
Race to 3
Double Elimination
Alternate Break
Opponent Rack
9 Ball Counts on the Break
Pushout Allowed
Jump Shots Allowed
No 3 Foul Rule

$10 Entry plus Quarters
$100 added with 16 or more

Sign ups at 6pm
Players Auction starts at 7pm
Less than 16 players there will be a $10 side pot
Matches Start immediately after auction

06/07/2023

Unpopular opinion about pool: Backers or stakeholders are bad for the sport. That is not to be misinterpreted as gambling is bad for the sport because that isn’t at all true.

06/07/2023

I want talk about something that I have been thinking about for a long time. Pool to me holds a very special place and one of the things that I’ve been an advocate of in the sport is the concept of pool not being a team sport or a tournament based sport but instead a 1v1 Initiative based sport similar to boxi or mma. Using the promotional formats laid out by boxing and mma especially the UFC makes the sport a much more competitive and exciting experience for not only the players but also the fans. Having narrative and story telling behind the players is crucial. I believe strongly that pool needs a completely new approach in order to gain casual engagement and fan investment. We have all the pieces but we just need someone to take charge in the attempt to make 1 on 1 events spectacular.

06/06/2023

With the World Cup of Pool just around the corner, it’s that time of year when I run another bracket pot.
As soon as the bracket is released I will be delivering them to multiple locations plus doing them via messenger. The brackets will be $20 plus an additional opportunity to pick the overall winner and the final score for $10. Rules and brackets will be out soon so don’t miss out.

06/06/2023

Starting this Saturday June 10th at Lehmann’s Landing in Bridgeton, Mo, I will be running a Saturday Night 9 Ball Tournament.

12314 Natural Bridge Rd. Bridgeton, MO 63044

$10 Entry plus Split Quarters
$100 Added with 16 Players
Race to 3 on both Sides
Alternate Break
Opponent Rack
9 Counts as a Win
Push Outs Allowed
Jump Shots Allowed
No 3 Foul Rule

Sign Ups at 6pm
Players Auction at 7pm
Matches Start immediately Following the Auction
If I don’t get 16 I will be doing a Side Pot of $10 instead of an auction.

Payouts with 16 Players is:
1st Place $150 plus PA
2nd Place $80 plus PA
3rd Place $30

06/02/2023

The table doesn’t play funny, you do!!!

04/29/2023

Little ring game action on a Friday night!!!!

04/20/2023

There’s a strong chance that we’ll be opening a training studio / action room here in the near future. The goal is to offer the most advanced training technology and action matches that are entertaining to viewers. What equipment and technology would you like to see? What coaches would you like to have in the building?

04/13/2023

The table isn’t playing funny, you are!!!

04/12/2023

Story time 😂

I remember as a child, there were those giant jaw breaker candies. They were so cool. My favorite ones were the ones that changed flavors as the got smaller and it was always enjoyable to get to that next flavor. I remember all my childhood friends had one at some point and the truth is there were many treats that had similar qualities. Tootsie Pop, Bubble gum pops etc. all used a similar practice. A prize in the center that took time to get to. Now that I’m older I look back on those things and realize there are some cool little concepts in these little moments. I remember one of my friends broke a tooth on one of the jawbreakers trying to get to the next flavor and while thinking about it I came to a realization.

It’s a lesson in patience, endurance and discipline.
Each stage of growth comes with a inherent struggle. Patience isn’t waiting for something to happen, although that is part of it, it’s enduring a certain circumstance whether it’s good or bad until the goal you are trying to reach is achieved. Forcing these things to happen bring on some unfortunate events such as; not enjoying the benefits of the struggle, or not the reward not truly being graciously acknowledged.

The reason I’m writing this is because these same concepts come into play in your journey to be a better pool player. The best coaches will all agree that if a player were to ask them “How do you make this shot?”, the answer they want to give is “First we have to work on your fundamentals”. To often we look at the faults in our game as missing a particular shot or getting out of line and hooking ourselves, when the truth is these are just the result of poor fundamentals and a lack of consistency.

My advice, and I do my best to take this in as well, is to Be Patient, Endure the Process of Growth, and maintain a Disciplined Approach whether in practice or competition. The reward in the center of of all the hard work will almost always be worthwhile.

As always shoot straight and have a great day!!!

John Hill