Topic: The Best of the Best

[bbtuna]

i don't know if there is video on this other guy but yea, Rico and Spree...if you see them, you don't need to see anyone else - I don't care if you use my name or not, I am Charles Dangler, Missouri USA (right on the border of Kansas and Missouri so we are usually referred to as Kansas City because there is a KC MO and KS - very few players actually live in KCK or KCMO but we are all from the surrounding area

on the other categories if you add any of them

having a great 2 bar in doubles doesn't always mean a great 2 bar in Singles and vice versa...couple examples...Trevor I think has a great doubles 2 bar but not a great singles 2 bar where Terry Moore has a great Singles 2 bar but not a great doubles 2 bar.  Then of course you have people like Billy or Todd that will rip you a new one in both...most good 2 bars can do both becuase good 2 is good 2 but it isn't always true in my experience

for sure, you should add best 5 bar defenses...this is an art

I will start the list but can not complete it, ICE or Brad would be really good resources for a more complete list

5 Bar Defense
Tommy Adkinson
Brandon Moreland
Tom Yore
Mike Archer

[bbtuna]

now JH i know this is disappointing because it isn't all about you but it helps if you read the start of the thread to get the context of what he is asking and what he is trying to do...this isn't a debate about who is the best of all time at any one certain thing, this is a collection of people who can be seen on video who new players might want to study to learn how the game is done in its various phases - its intended as a training resource and allows for different styles and approaches

of course it would be helpful to follow people who really know how to win and play under pressure but I think that the lists gives you plenty of names that fit that criteria

you should be happy, your name came up quite a few times...I am certain you feel you should be at the top of every list and any new player could not go wrong following every part of your game with the exception of your bad poetry and often odd and extreme behavior - I know I have learned a lot and that is with very limited video access

Dang, I just noticed you got left off the Singles 2 bar list and that was just a mental oversight, I would definately put you down as someone to study for how to score from goal in singles

maybe we should add a category like

Head Games
or
Ultimate Ego
or
Unpredictable Personality
or
Not My First Rodeo

[jkhFoos]

Tyler,
Couldn't agree more about Bruce-plus he'll give time to answer questions about technique or rules.

[bbtuna]

did you here something? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E_zMLCRNg

[bbtuna]

I would not put Bob Curtains name anywhere on the lists you are collecting

[PatRyan]

This thread has been dragged off topic.  Please do not let the heading fool you, this is not a discussion about who is the best table-soccer player.  This thread was about a gentleman trying to compile alist of players with great shooting and passing mechanics.  Players who's mechanics could be watched by other players, in other parts of the world, to try to get better, and more proficient on table soccer.  Players whos games can be seen on video so that other may study. Can we please keep with that topic, for the benefit of the players that the original poster is tryng to reach with his article.

Thank you

[kayko2000]

Anyway, I appreciate everyone who's contributed to the original intent of this posting. I'll try to post the finished article (which won't be too far off what was posted here already).  Just keep in mind that the article is more for the local Taiwanese players, who don't exceed Amateur ranking.

I've got a few more topics I think would be worth collecting opinions about - for everyone's benefit.

Cheers.