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From the 009 Time Capsule (Bits from the past)

By Charlie009
The following entries are bits and pieces from the past that might help you gain some knowledge in becoming a... Continue reading
Posted on January 24, 2008 6:20 PM

So You Want to be a Dice Setter - Part 3 (Recognizing a Hot Hand)

By Charlie009
Recognizing a hot hand is the next step in your continuing search for a well rounded advantage in dice setting.... Continue reading
Posted on July 30, 2007 5:51 PM

Warm up like the pro's

By HSC III
  I have a pretty simple and basic idea that does reveal some aspects of where the challenges in...
Posted on July 19, 2007 8:51 PM

Part 2 -- Are You Ready?

By Charlie009
Are you ready for the next step in dice setting?... Continue reading
Posted on June 18, 2007 5:07 PM

The "Five Count" Revisited

By Charlie009
Is the “Five Count” a viable system to be used by the dice influencer? Can the “Five Count” be used... Continue reading
Posted on March 1, 2007 2:15 PM

Three Parts to Every Good Toss

By Maddog

It's pretty easy to remember the rules for a good structured toss. Every good toss needs exactly three things...

Posted on February 21, 2007 1:57 PM

The Toss Flight

By Charlie009
There are two lines of thought on how high you should throw the dice.  Most DI’s  will start off... Continue reading
Posted on February 19, 2007 3:56 PM

Stick Left Backhand Toss

By Charlie009
Start from the table top and bring your arm up in a pendulum movement and release almost shoulder high....
Posted on January 30, 2007 8:43 AM

Stick Right Toss

By Charlie009
Face your Target (back wall). Put your left hand on rail for support, feet point towards target. Start the...
Posted on January 30, 2007 8:39 AM

The Importance of Being Earnest-ER (About Practicing): Part III

By IrishSetter
In Part I of this article, I spoke of several rather obvious issues, Mental and Physical Preparation, Attire, Grips and... Continue reading
Posted on January 24, 2007 12:05 AM

The Importance of Being Earnest (About Practicing) Part II

By IrishSetter
In Part I of this article, I spoke of several rather obvious issues, Mental and Physical Preparation, Attire, Grips and... Continue reading
Posted on January 24, 2007 12:00 AM

The Importance of Being Earnest (About Practicing)

By IrishSetter
Originally I was going to address some e-mail questions I received about practice sessions in one of the Dog’s Mailbag... Continue reading
Posted on January 23, 2007 11:46 PM

What A Concept!

By IrishSetter
Because dice influencing is a skill that requires a great deal of practice, an aspiring precision shooter generally has to... Continue reading
Posted on January 23, 2007 11:42 PM

How I Grip The Dice: The Evolution

By IrishSetter
The Grip: This is a picture of my original grip, the 3 fingered front grip. Once I had the dice... Continue reading
Posted on January 22, 2007 6:59 PM

The Primary Dice Sets

By Charlie009
The Flying V-3 Set The best set for tossing inside numbers (5, 6, 8, 9). Good set when the...
Posted on January 22, 2007 7:09 AM

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