^^yeah - this was what I meant about the old 9-ball rules aswell as what 'Jimmy M' said.
Thank you both for clearing that up for me and the rest for their responses to my other question.
About the old and new rules - I'm only asking because I saw a previous thread on this forum where a few members were saying that they wished the 9-ball rules would change back to how they used to.
I think it was in the thread about a dominating player in todays game where willie mosconi's...
Thanks for your responses - keep em coming.
If anyone could answer my question about the old 9-ball rules (if its too long just state the differences between the old and new) I would also be greatful.
To add a bit of variety if you would also like to post your most favoured of the 'cue sports'...
Out of all the cue sports which one (if any) do you find the most hardest, most skilled and most strategic.
P.S - Can anyone explain the old rules of 9-ball