Bob Jewett said:

At least he is probably on two at that point.

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For many years, 14.1 players I encountered took intentional fouls by merely touching the CB with the tip without moving it. The official rules however, require that the shot be ‘stroked’. I assume, if YOUR opponent committed that ‘un-stroked’ foul in a non-refereed match, you would probably just warn him, and have him repeat the shot (?).
But, in an official refereed/pro tournament, where it’s assumed that players should know better, that might qualify as a ‘serious’ foul, and a mere warning wouldn’t be sufficient. It’s always been common knowledge that intentionally striking the CB with your ferrule wasn’t allowed, and a 15 point penalty & re-break might thus be correct. I wonder though, if a lesser penalty might be justified for any traditional misunderstanding of the rules? A more graduated scale between ‘one point with warning’ and ‘15 points with re-break’.

Why not just make it 3 balls.

One solid, one stripe, and the 8.

Single elimination.

muskyed said:

I would say something like the timed Ultimate Pool format. Actually could be fun. You're just having a fun get together. Maybe try 40 sec at first, and if too long drop it to 30 sec. One of the non shooters could be the time keeper. Would be fun and go about as quick or quicker as any other game. If not so many show up try something else.

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This is a nove idea and may work since we do play some games already on a timed basis. Thanks for the suggestion.

DeeDeeCues said:

It's a problem that will work itself out. If too many people don't have fun because there are too many people, some of those people will stop coming. Maybe some of them will form groups for other nights. Maybe many of them are only there because it is an easy way to socialize. Maybe set up a couple of card tables and get some pinochle or cribbage going.

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You're right on all points, and having people drop out is what I am trying to avoid. Everyone who comes really enjoys playing pool and If I cannot get our Board to purchase a Bumper pool table ,I willl have to add days to our schedule. The idea of having certain days for certain games may be the way to go.

The Old Jaybird said:

have the game for the day, Tuesday is 8 ball, Thursday is 9 ball, Wednesday is for beginners.

But you really do need another table or 2.

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You're right, we do need another table, that is why I am lobbying for a bumper pool table which is what we have space for.

I personally think APA 5 and below level players would benefit GREATLY from playing short rack 8 ball. They often get into 3-6 inning games where if they could just run 4 balls at the end reliably, they would dominate matches. Short rack puts you in that situation immediately.

cue fix said:

It looks like the white pieces just fell off and need to be reglued

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