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u12armresl

u12armresl

One Pocket back cutter
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Does anyone think that the nine has gone in the upper right (pocket behind the head string to the left of the breaker) an incredible amount of times?

Just watching the daily highlights (Thanks Diep) there were a ton there.
 
It did seem that way. However it looked like a good deal of the time the 9 was redirected there by another object ball, so at this time I'm going to chalk it up to randomness. If it keeps going in today, that opinion may change.
 
u12armresl said:
Does anyone think that the nine has gone in the upper right (pocket behind the head string to the left of the breaker) an incredible amount of times?

Just watching the daily highlights (Thanks Diep) there were a ton there.
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If both players, on their respective breaks...send the 9ball into that corner pocket...what does all that mean?:confused: I fail to understand the question:confused:
 
If you break from the box, and not with a cut-break, it is a tendency for the 9-ball to get kicked to the corner pockets near the breaker. If you were trying to pocket the 9-ball on the break for some reason, that would be good spot to shoot the break from (instead of the side, say). Of course it's nowhere near guaranteed nor even controlled, but that's a feature of the 9-ball rack.
 
JarnoV said:
If you break from the box, and not with a cut-break, it is a tendency for the 9-ball to get kicked to the corner pockets near the breaker. If you were trying to pocket the 9-ball on the break for some reason, that would be good spot to shoot the break from (instead of the side, say). Of course it's nowhere near guaranteed nor even controlled, but that's a feature of the 9-ball rack.
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Don't get me wrong, but I understand the breaks as I've played pool for over 40 years, what I don't understand though...is the question asked...as if there's something wrong with the 9ball being made in the corner pocket like it shouldn't be going in there so often or something:wink:
 
realkingcobra said:
Don't get me wrong, but I understand the breaks as I've played pool for over 40 years, what I don't understand though...is the question asked...as if there's something wrong with the 9ball being made in the corner pocket like it shouldn't be going in there so often or something:wink:
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Agreed.

I for one don't like this feature of the 9-ball (ie. winning on the break), but maybe that's just me. :-)
 
even off another object ball , it's not that random .
the reaction of the ball is physics , and somewhat predictable , given a tight rack .
The resultant 9-on-the-snap is somewhat predictable , given the knowledge of where to hit , and the skill to execute it .

And there's nothing wrong with knowledge or skill , is there ?

Kudos to the players who've accomplished this . I have 'no conflict' with their successes !!
 
I was noticing this too... but what I also noticed as that it mostly didn't go in clean, besides one that I can remember.. or maybe two... but I know a lot of them went in on double kisses or other balls redirecting or aiding in it going.... which could be luck... however a lot of the people making it in are pros and perhaps they have figured out where on the table the cue ball needs to be to give them that higher percentage 9 ball shot? Or maybe I'm giving them too much credit lol
 
JarnoV said:
Agreed.

I for one don't like this feature of the 9-ball (ie. winning on the break), but maybe that's just me. :-)
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I don't like winning on the break at all... in fact I believe that if a 9 ball is pocketed, it should be respot. I mean it is the pro league after all... why not have the match base solely on skill rather than luck? Am I alone in this?
 
JarnoV said:
Agreed.

I for one don't like this feature of the 9-ball (ie. winning on the break), but maybe that's just me. :-)
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Making the 9 on the break...after hitting the one ball first...is that really any different than shooting a 1-9 combo and making the 9...right after the break?...as the rules are very clear...hit the lowest ball first...make the 9...and you win....provided there's no foul on the shot...so, why shouldn't the break count as a win as well?...other than the fact that some people think it's an unfair loss...because it happened to them first...so then...we have to make the break fair for everyone...and take out the win on the break....oh yeah...lets also cut down the amount of racks a player can win in a row....by creating alternating breaks...that way a very good player....can't run an 11 and out on their opponet...how smart is that?;)...I mean, that wouldn't be fair to the other player...right:rolleyes:

Glen
 
I think boxing could adopt some of the rules from pool, I mean think about it...ding of the bell...fighters can only hit each other with one punch each...as they have to take equal turns throwing punches....and neither fighter can try and knock out the other with a single punch....has to be at least 2 or more....but wait...you have to allow your opponent the same 2 punches back...or it wouldn't be fair. And if a fighter gets knocked down...the standing 8 count....is extended to the sitting down 120 count, and so neither fighter gets hurt...gloves will be changed to 32 ounce very padded...and no running out to meet your opponet...you have to stand and fight where the foot prints on the canvas say you have to place your feet.........oh, and if you do knock out your opponet....you have to let him fight again...after all....he has to get knocked out twice before it's really a loss:grin:

Glen
 
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