Recent content by ricky9ball

He was on the red ball, but unable to see it. So he knocked the green ball into a safe place, to save a run I expect? The opponent had the ball in hand, potted the red, but was unable to pot the green, but able to see it.

So, watching a match today played by two of the best pool players in the world, Sanchez and Gorst. Sanchez was snookered so played deliberate foul, but knocked the second ball on, to a un-pottable posisition. What happens next, and does that cost the other guy any other punishment?

Thanks mate, I get that.

I've just read that the racking position has changed, and now the 9 ball is on the spot, rather than the 1 ball. I understand, why, and that it was the professionals players that took it forward. My question is, has it now become standard in all 9 ball pool games, or only in certain...

Yes, I'm currently addicted, and enjoy learning something new. I like to watch the ladies as well, some have a very mechanical style, but very good. Anything with Efren in it demands my attention. I'll look at Gorst, as I'v not come across him yet?

Yes, I too have brought the magic piece of plastic, waiting to use it soon.

May I ask you what that means the level thing please Tim?

While I'm new and only just started playing pool, I found with snooker, most really good players will give you a handicap. Years ago the professional would give you a 21 start in snooker. How that would work in pool, maybe someone else will tell us?

If the average pool table is 8' and you're playing 9 ball, and you're after putting the 1 ball, and wing ball in the pockets on the break. Would the pack aiming point be different on a 7' table or a 9' table please? I ask because I'm assuming all the games I watch are played on an 8', and all...

Thanks gentlemen for being so generous with your time. I'm beginning to get what is all about, should have my first game (practice) this week and will give you my feedback. I'll also post a picture of the two cues I've brought if your interest?

Yes, exactly garczar :eek: Just starting, and the kindness of the members answering my questions. Why so cynical about it?:unsure: If it annoys you , I'm comfortable of you don't answer my basic questions, I will not get offended promise.:cool:

When taking the break-off shot in 9 ball pool, you must always hit the cue ball into the number 1 ball positioned at the diamond's head. The rules for the break shot are the same as for regular shots except that the breaker must either pocket one of the balls or at least make 4 object balls hit...

Thanks Bob, its really interesting. So now I gather a number of balls have to touch a rail, or pass the middle pockets. So if you can pot the 9 ball from the off, it's game over? And you can also pot it off the ON ball too, if you get a chance. Think it's going in now, info goes in more...

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Boggieman. Watched another video of this guy from 2001, with his soft break. However the comments suggested that it was banned, is that correct?