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dreamhouse said:

Guys, I’ve said multiple times I know luck will always exist in the game. My point is slight rule modifications would drastically reduce it, creating an improved game of skill.

I’ll still play either way, and I’ll still shit in balls along with my opponents

But we should always think about what variations can be made to our game to enhance the experience for different types of players.

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Next you will be asking that when calling safe the player must state where he plans to leave the cue ball when he safes you. Otherwise they can give it back if it was not exactly where they intended. Give it up man you sound like someone who thinks they only lose because of luck. Call shot call safe already exists and no one plays it.

There were 3 events.
First one was Aleksa with ball in hand trying to play far ball over the table. Realizing he can play it from position closer without the need to reach out that much, he pulls the the cueball towards himself with the shaft, and stops it with his tip.
Jakub was out of his self when he saw that, and refere was chilex dude. He was up 6:3 in race to 8, and pants full of shit obviously.

Second event, after potting the 10, Aleksa puts a hand in the pocket takes the balls and place them on the table while cue ball was crawling in the middle of the table. Referee calls foul, Jakub shots the 10, and was like fak yeaah with squuezed fist

Third event, same as second with addition that Aleksa pulled out but didnt put the balls on the table before cueball stopped. Ref gave him "are you serious" look but called nothing. Jakub was out of him self and started whining like a baby. In the end, after consulting with someone ref called loss of frame.

He got a question:
- Do you realy wanna win like this?

His acts answered on that question.

Aleksa's clumsiness, poor officiating and class A sportsmanshiT from Jakub. Thats all we saw.

In the medals ceremony, when entering the podium he didnt congratulate 3rd place winners while all other players did.

Today, in 8ball match Wojchech didnt want to shake hands with him nor before nor after the match. That speaks a lot.

SeniorTom said:

I am fortunate to have access to 9 ft tables locally, and I'm realizing it is something to be appreciated due to the fact that not everybody has access to them. A 9 ft table sure is a helper in developing your stroke and shot making. A lot of folks play on the 9-ft tables prior to League Play, and then go to the 7-foot tables for league and shoot lights out. When I go from a 9-ft table to a 7 ft table it feels a bit like playing on a toy. If I were younger again, I would definitely find a way to buy a 9-ft table for home use. If a person has enough money, they could build a garage that would have the extra room to put a table into.

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Playing on a 6ft table with polyester balls is a completely different animal, clusters everywhere, it's rare to get a break and run, and your position better be perfect, I have one at my house, it's the only table that would fit and I still have some shots where the supports get in the way, I put Penguin reduced pocket rails to make it more challenging, I would love a bigger table but I thank God I even have a table to play on.

ShootingArts said:

Best to play exactly by the rules unless you know somebody well and often play together. Then you can ask which rules you want to use. Probably better to follow the letter of the law but marking pockets seems insulting to both players, maybe because I have never did it except once in a blue moon

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yes for sure.

Rocket354 said:

I really wanted to go this year. But having it start the day after Thanksgiving is just completely untenable for me. I'm actually quite shocked at the timing, although I understand it probably allows for much more attractive venue pricing.

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The Brit doesn't care.

Crasher said:

Don’t air out your dirty laundry with an organization known for overreacting to criticism, if you want to keep your job with them. CSI has banned players for competing in rival events, of course they’ll strip your territory for slinging mud on Facebook.

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you call that dirty laundry?