They play this game a lot at my parents RV resort. I asked one of the regulars why they play that way and he told me because it's more challenging. Not one player there can run three balls...
Almost everything. Everyone is dressed nicely, referees everywhere, digital live scoring and brackets, great production team, solid payouts, big names... need me to keep going?
The main reason for the rules is to speed up the game. You can schedule the matches so easily when there is a match clock. They also find it boring to watch when players slow the game down with intentional fouls. I love the rules. I suggest you play an event and see how fun it is for yourself!
Ultimate Poll USA is doing exactly what they know works. It's not designed to be the world class field with the toughest conditions. It's designed to make pool fun and enjoyable to watch. I also love the bigger tables, but this format is so much fun and you still have to play well to win. I...
A "flex" is a Gen-Z slang term basically like saying you're demonstrating superiority. So the OP is asking "Are the people who leave the template on the table showing off"?
So many people are caught up in the "it might cause the ball to roll off so I have to move it". How perfect do you all play?!?! I think the odds are just as good the "roll off" will improve your position as it will hurt your position. I like to move it because it gives me a reason to slow...