There's always the shoulda coulda woulda ,, if they came back we would say it was great pool and they would say they choked ,, the fact is , if they were never down 7-2 in the first place they wouldn't have to mount a big comeback where the odds at this level are not in your favor ,,
I guess Earl got his wish!
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There's always the shoulda coulda woulda ,, if they came back we would say it was great pool and they would say they choked ,, the fact is , if they were never down 7-2 in the first place they wouldn't have to mount a big comeback where the odds at this level are not in your favor ,,
You've got a good eye, Hawaiian Eye. Hey, now I know how you got your forum name.
That is an old-school shot that only the seasoned player or veteran player would have in their arsenal. That's what makes Earl a valuable asset on any team he plays on for the United States of America. USA, all the way, and go Earl.
I couldn't agree more with you, Mrs. G. Well said. Very well said! You know what time of day it is in the pool world, without a doubt. Looks like you and I saw the same game being played yesterday. Many others only noticed American faults in the game. The Brits had quite a few themselves.
In the game of rotation pool today, it's not about who is the best player or who has the most talent anymore. You can be the best player in the game and still lose, thanks the the luck factor that these "new" rules you have described have entered into the pocket billiard games. :wink:
early on, I agree that earl missed a couple of shots and positions that he normally would have made, but, the brits really got a couple of rolls that helped them get out. the usa pot on a great fight coming back and while earl showed emotion a couple of times, overall, he was well behaved. but I got that sinking feeling when it was tied 7-7 and earl broke dry and left the brits the shot on the 1 ball in the corner. kinda felt like that was the end for us. the break rule really sucks and having watched several matches over the past few days I will say that the rule certainly was a game changer in a couple of matches. hope they throw that out with the garbage the next go round.
Listen you can all sit & ***** & moan about the 3 balls past the headstring rule until the cows come home but, logic dictates that the players brought the rule change on themselves (Deuel specifically) so as far as I can see the players have no right to moan when rolls don't go their way because they caused this, end of.
If they want to stop this then they need to relearn how to hit the rack harder & square on the 1 ball instead of whiffing at the rack with the cut break.
As the saying goes "adapt or perish" if players can't adapt to the 3 point rule the game on TV at least will perish as fans will tune out.
If they want to stop this then they need to relearn how to hit the rack harder & square on the 1 ball instead of whiffing at the rack with the cut break.
As the saying goes "adapt or perish" if players can't adapt to the 3 point rule the game on TV at least will perish as fans will tune out.
To be clear, it was Daryl Peach who won the 2007 World Pool 9-Ball Championship title in Philippines because of the bird break. Let's give the Brits their fair recognition for all the contributions they have made to pocket billiards. :yes:
To be fair, they were all doing it that year, which resulted in the rule change. I've never seen Bustie break so light in my life. :grin-square:
We should not single out the Americans each and every time there's something wrong with pool. :wink:
Personally, I agree with sjm that there should ALWAYS be a neutral racker for all professional events. That's number one.
Number two, if the rule is in force, then it is a fair rule in that all players must adhere to it.
Do you remember when they started racking the 9-ball on the spot in 9-ball rotation instead of the 1-ball? That was to avoid people who mastered the break.
Then along came the rack-riggers who learned how to rig a rack and make balls on the break each and every time by observing any cracks in that rack, knowing where the cueball should make contact in the rack or what english to use.
In gambling, unfortunately, there will always be cheaters, and rack-rigging to perfect a break is no different than playing poker with a marked deck.
In professional bowling competitions, you don't see the competitors racking their own pins. By the same token, you should not have players racking their own racks.
As far as the rules, well, I'm sure after the controversy this year's breaking rule stirred up, someone will come with a new rule to thwart the disadvantages of this year's breaking rule.
So I guess what ur saying is the luckiest guy is the guy that wins if that's true why is Shane the best player in the US yr after yr
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