What was the payout for the top finishers? If that information is out there I have not seen it.
I finally played Ultimate Pool
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What was the payout for the top finishers? If that information is out there I have not seen it.
I hear you! I play in a league where there are two players notorious for extremely slow play. Unfortunately, one of those is on my team. When the two slow players meet head-to-head, it becomes unwatchable.
When has 8 ball EVER been slop the eight and don't have to call it?
JABSolstice
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I never said it was.
Likely since the Europeans felt changing the color of the 5 ball.... It would be interesting if the American version of snooker changed the colors of the numberer balls LOL........
At a certain level slopping the 8 in just doesn't / will not happen.
I only saw an object ball go in a non designated pocket twice while I was in Denver playing.
I like the rules, I want my opponent quiet in his / her chair not asking me what ball and pocket I'm shooting / calling.
I only saw an object ball go in a non designated pocket twice while I was in Denver playing.
I like the rules, I want my opponent quiet in his / her chair not asking me what ball and pocket I'm shooting / calling.
Gee I've never had the problem of someone asking where I am going to pocket it, that is what you mark the pocket for.
You lost me at marking the pocket.
I just watched SVB win $20K in this tourney and it was the most animated and happy I think I've ever seen him post-win. Said he loves 8-ball!
I played a full league season last summer, probably will again this summer, it's just too far of a drive for me to commit to it in the winter.
I think it's easy to look at one or two rules and think they are silly, but in general I feel the whole package works well together.
In general, I'd say the rule set helps deter a lot of the questionable shots and fouls that we often see asked about here, which is nice when there is no ref available. The only real issue I ever encountered was the guys who didn't bother to read/understand the rules before the league started.
It really is designed to keep the game moving. Even down to how much easier the balls break with the 8 on the spot. It definitely reduced clusters and safety play.
But this isn't true. You were going well until this.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
I play in UPL and I absolutely love it. Great format, lots of excitement. The ruleset actually makes a ton of sense once you see how it all fits together.
An example, on break you have to have "3 points" meaning a combination of pocketed balls and balls past the center line of the table. If you don't get a legal break, the opponent gets to break, and they still get next break with alternate breaks. The reasoning... if you have to spot someone 3 or 4 games you should be able to do that in 30 minutes... unless they break like your grandma, then there's no way to really make up the handicap. It encourages a strong break and run out style play. There's not a ton of rules but things like slop counting doesn't come up much, but it can be a real boon if you are trying to finish off a rack and must try a 2 way shot. Really good stuff.
The other great part, we start at 6:30pm and we are done by 9:30 or so at latest, so for people like me that get up at 5AM, you're not out half the night because everyone had to take a smoke break every 15 minutes, late to match start etc.
They have a great league, fun, exciting, actual opportunities to make good money at tournaments and events. Plus you get to rub shoulders with pros and watch them play in between matches. The folks running it are really good too, you can chat with them and they will take the time to do so. I felt like an appreciated guest rather than just another sheep to shear.
And yet that's what gets all the negative attention.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Yeah, I really don't get the focus on it. I mean, you could potentially get some really bad player trying to slop, but they will get beat badly anyway.
In reality, slop is rare, I think out of last Tuesday's match slop may have happened 3 or 4 times out of 2.5 hrs worth of play. We all get a laugh out of it, it's a bit embarrassing when it happens but I'll usually say "It was sloppy but I'll take it!" In the league with it being legal I see less people bitching, it's usually mild embarrassment and usually is met with good humor.
JABSolstice
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This is the same thing I've heard from anyone that has played. Slop is so rare, and it is usually the lower skill player, so it really doesn't effect anything in the outcome of a match.
Since you are a run out 8 ball player on a barbox you should give it a try.There's no call-shot in UPL?
As easy as 8ball is on a barbox, they went and made it even easier. I guess it will attract more amateurs though, since they are more prone to slopping balls in and feeling happy about it.
Because it's allot easier on his older eyes, still his mind is intact/gamewise.
Take away 4'' pockets from the 9' tables and he'll win allot more.
And no one's gonna like it.
Allowing an aggressive game like this to be changed dramatically.... likely came from the European snooker mindset.
like at the derby 9-ball?
on a serious note, shane is still a top dog on big tables, and in WNT. there are just more dogs around than before. he'll be gunning for the world 10-ball champs this year, to complete the trophy cabinet