Not the point. Rotation pool requires skills in defense, jumping, kicking, use of two-way shots, and other tactical skills that have minimal importance in 8ball, where most of the racks are run by the player having the first chance. It enables players who lack the skills to beat opponents to the shot in rotation pool to thrive because 8ball does not offer a stiff test in these skills. Players who run the table well at rotation games but are deficient in the complementary skills pay a far smaller price for their weaknesses when playing 8ball.
