TAR 38 8 Ball Rule Poll: Open or Take What You Make After Break

[JCIN]

I did this poll awhile back. I'm thinking at least a year ago. The response was in favor of open after the break. Since then we have had a chance to see several 8 ball sets on TAR with that rule. The game is a run out fest which I personally like but wanted to see what everyone else thinks.

So here is a poll guaranteed to annoy everyone one way or another.

Please vote up top for :

Open after break.

Take what you make.

(My version of take what you make is that if you make a ball of each group its open no matter how many of each group you make. If you make two solids you are solids obviously. But if you make two solids and a stripe its open.)

Please no suggestions of "Run em in order" or any other crazy variations on the game.

 

[Charlie Hustle]

Take what you make. Adds more strategy to the game.

 

[dynamite]

take whatever you make pal

 

[rivercitysledge]

Take what you make. Adds more strategy to the game.

only way to play...u ever play push out with these rules?

 

[Charlie Hustle]

only way to play...u ever play push out with these rules?

Nope, cant say that I have.

 

[Hits 'em Hard]

(My version of take what you make is that if you make a ball of each group its open no matter how many of each group you make. If you make two solids you are solids obviously. But if you make two solids and a stripe its open.)

Should just make it that you are whatever you make the most of. That way making 2 stripes and 1 solid still makes you take stripes. Take what you make, to the extrememe. This isn't a tourney. This is an exhibition of two pros, this is isn't a gaffe rule. They will be fine.

 

[BeiberLvr]

I voted take what you make.

And I know you said no other crazy suggestions, but you should make them bank every other ball, behind their back, blindfolded.

 

[StraightPoolIU]

I originally voted for open after the break the first time you guys did 8 ball, but after watching a few I changed my mind to take what you make. I like the runouts, but what I really like seeing is some of the more strategic 8 ball thrown in too. I think we'll get that in the take what you make format, and we'll probably get to see some really sick runouts too.

 

[StraightPoolIU]

take whatever you make pal

Also, when I've seen or heard pro players comment, as in the quote above, they usually favor take what you make so I say give it a go.

 

[BeiberLvr]

Also, when I've seen or heard pro players comment, as in the quote above, they usually favor take what you make so I say give it a go.

Unless you're Shane. Who appears to have voted 3 times despite not playing in this TAR match

 

[3RAILKICK]

Take what you make. Might result in more strategic play instead of runnouts. We know the pros can runnout. The strategy of having to take the suit you made might be more interesting and educational.

 

[Indiana Skinny]

Take what you make, would be the best format.. and that's how I voted.

 

[jay helfert]

I'm in the "Take What You Make" crowd as well. In the old days that was the only way we played Eight Ball. If you make both a stripe(s) and solid(s), then it's an open table. These guys are way too good to let them shoot at an open table every time they make a ball on the break.

 

[Shannon.spronk]

I typically favor open after the break, but after having watched several of these run out fests I would like to see how they play in a take what you make format.

I think along with the make them bank every other ball, behind their back, blindfolded the other shots should rotate between the highest and lowest numbered balls on the table and they can only use the side pockets.

 

[Johnnyt]

I'm in the "Take What You Make" crowd as well. In the old days that was the only way we played Eight Ball. If you make both a stripe(s) and solid(s), then it's an open table. These guys are way too good to let them shoot at an open table every time they make a ball on the break.

I don't know where this choice after break came from. Sounds like banger rules. What was the rule on the IPT? Johnnyt

 

[StraightPoolIU]

I don't know where this choice after break came from. Sounds like banger rules. What was the rule on the IPT? Johnnyt

I believe the IPT rule was open after the break during their tournaments, but when they later held challenge matches it went to take what you make. Also, since they were playing with slower nap cloth the balls weren't always as open.

 

[pt109]

I don't know where this choice after break came from. Sounds like banger rules. What was the rule on the IPT? Johnnyt

That's how I feel.....'take what you make'......banger rules.

I like 'open table' and 'last pocket'

But let me get this straight....players want less luck in 10-ball....and more luck in 8-ball.

 

[westcoast]

I'm in the "Take What You Make" crowd as well. In the old days that was the only way we played Eight Ball. If you make both a stripe(s) and solid(s), then it's an open table. These guys are way too good to let them shoot at an open table every time they make a ball on the break.

I agree. 8 ball is quite boring to watch at this level of play. These guys hardly, if ever, miss in a match of 8 ball. The only way the tide turns is if somebody breaks dry. At least this will make it more challenging- but also somewhat more based on luck. I've seen it happen that a guy makes 2-3 balls of stripes or solids on the break, but has no viable shot on his own balls but the other balls are easily runable. In fact, guys at this level probably shouldn't even play 8 ball.

 

[PETROBOY]

Breaker calls group before he breaks and if he gets hooked or can't make one to bad


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[Cornerman]

How did last year's vote end up?