Mosconi Cup 2012 Day 2 Discussion
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ChrisBanks
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This table plays so easy, not for professional pool!
dry break by US, Euro runout. 2-1 europe
3 minutes late starting.......brutal.
Ray
Then I am not watching! :slap:
sylo
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The game of 9 ball is too easy for pro's these days, i think. I do like the scotch doubles format better than the singles.
ChrisBanks
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On this table you don't even need to hit the pocket! I will be surprised to see one missed ball!
Click there.It's not click free.it's the chatroom
Ray
The 6 ball shot wouldn't have gone on my table.
Posted this into the wrong thread --
I think I've figured out the three biggest reasons that I love the Mosconi Cup:
The short race format
One of the greatest myths is that it takes a long match to sort out the real champions. I think it is just the opposite. Nothing sorts out the champions like late match pressure. In these short races, it's as if there is late match pressure from the very first ball of the very first rack. Every shot might be the shot that wins it, loses it or turns the momentum.
The wild crowd
The crowd gives the event a feel that is different from any other and greatly escalates that level of pressure. I've attended pro pool events for almost forty years and I've never seen a crowd that was half as enthusiastic as what is typcial of a Mosconi Cup crowd.
The shot clock
No dithering allowed. Players are not afforded the usual opportunity to put the spectators to sleep with lethargically slow play, and the result is matches and sessions of fairly predictable length, something almost unheard of in pro events in the United States.
Yes, the short races make every rack crucial, the wild crowd provides an atmosphere that is electrifying, and the shot clock makes sure that the action never drags. This is pool at its very best.
I think I've figured out the three biggest reasons that I love the Mosconi Cup:
The short race format
One of the greatest myths is that it takes a long match to sort out the real champions. I think it is just the opposite. Nothing sorts out the champions like late match pressure. In these short races, it's as if there is late match pressure from the very first ball of the very first rack. Every shot might be the shot that wins it, loses it or turns the momentum.
The wild crowd
The crowd gives the event a feel that is different from any other and greatly escalates that level of pressure. I've attended pro pool events for almost forty years and I've never seen a crowd that was half as enthusiastic as what is typcial of a Mosconi Cup crowd.
The shot clock
No dithering allowed. Players are not afforded the usual opportunity to put the spectators to sleep with lethargically slow play, and the result is matches and sessions of fairly predictable length, something almost unheard of in pro events in the United States.
Yes, the short races make every rack crucial, the wild crowd provides an atmosphere that is electrifying, and the shot clock makes sure that the action never drags. This is pool at its very best.
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Everyone give full descriptions of the game as I need to step away for the next couple of hours and actually work.
And make sure the players seem like they play worse than your local hero. Like debutantes if you will.
Freddie <~~~ might as well get both meanings in there
And make sure the players seem like they play worse than your local hero. Like debutantes if you will.
Freddie <~~~ might as well get both meanings in there
ChrisBanks
Banned
The Euro's are toast!
Archer played a safe, Melling whiffed on the 6. BIH, easy out.
4-2 US. US breaking.
4-2 US. US breaking.
Bad decision and then bad execution by Mike. I hope that doesnt come back to bite them in the ass.
ChrisBanks
Banned
How are you supposed to play good when you pause and discuss each shot? As if any player is used to working like this?