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That is a good question. The problem with someone playing a safe, for example, putting two balls together in a cluster is that it can go on forever. Safe, safe, safe, safe, with cue ball in hand these safeties are very easy to play; you can't really hook anyone, but you can tie balls up so...

Any word on how Archer and Calvin Coker came out last night? Calvin's an old friend of mine from Orange County.

The Hustler, was voted the best sports movie ever, and this would have been up against some of the greatest movies of all times. The Hustler also spurred the pool industry like had never been seen before. The newer, more family oriented pool rooms started opening accross the country, and...

I know Bob Hempel only made cases for a few years, out of Austin, Tx. He made a great product, but only (I think) for about five years ending in the early 80s. Maybe someone else has some more accurate history on his cases. I personally had a couple and they were very well made. I met Bob in...

Yes, Dabarbr is correct. If the ref deems that an intentional safety is played the shooter loses 15 points and the balls are reracked with his opponent breaking. This only works if both players are going for every shot, and so far in neither tournament have we had one player playing a safety...

Fatboy, Jay Helfert just attended my tournament at Danny K's that featured Rotation Continuous. You might ask him what he thinks about this new format for a game. That's what I'm doing about it. If this game catches on it would be a spectacular spectator sport. I just need more players to...

These two guys were gambling at Hard Times in Bellflower in the early 90s and called Dean Desesto (forgot his last name) over to call a close hit. Dean came over was watching, and after the shot one of the players says "well, was it good or not?". Dean says, "I don't know, I was daydreaming!"...

Actually, you can blast away if you are stuck. We don't typically play call pocket. This does add some luck, but also some excitement to the game. If you foul or scratch the only penalty is that your opponent may make you shoot again. I saw no real need to deduct a ball if you scratch. Your...

Here are the rules. Lag for the break. Winner racks his or her own balls. All 15 balls are racked with the one in front and the eight ball in the center. The rest of the balls are racked like eight ball. Offensive break only, breaker must drive at least four balls to a rail. If a ball is...

Doc, good question. I'll have to ask Roger. I noticed some similar counters at the U.S. Three Cushion Billiards tournament in Louisville that had numbers displayed on both sides. These would be even better. I'll look into it. Danny

Great point Jay. It is true that all balls count on the break, so why not count balls that fall in while shooting at another ball? It keeps the run alive when maybe it shouldn't, but it certainly does add some excitement to the game. Parica slopped in more than one against Tang Hoa, and it...

Thanks for your input on the game. I might try to host another tournament, like I said before at Hard Times or Hollywood Billiards, if the owners are willing. This way the added money can be shared and I will have the ability to tap into the players that play in their rooms. Hopefuly they might...

The rules are simple, of course the game is not simple. Here are the rules. Players lag for the break. All fifteen balls are racked with the one in front and eight in the center, with the rest of the balls racked like eight ball. The reason for this is to spread the balls out randomly...

Yeh, Doc the score would have to be done by paper and pencil, if the room has no other way. We had a 14.1 tournament several years ago so I had some counters inset in a wood frame. The best thing we use though, is Roger Tafoya's scorekeeper's with large numbers on them. These are really the...

Jim, thanks for the encouragement. I wish some of the audience members would post here about how exciting it was to watch two pros using everything in their arsenal to play their own pool to its finest. I had a great time. The only time I enjoyed watching pool more was when Grady played Efren...

I tell you what, he is back in the game. Like one of my tournament directors says "with this game, you have to bring your whole arsenal", and Max did for two days. He played some phemomenal pool and put on a show for everyone.

I'll be asking you guys for some advice next time, Frank. I need to get more players, older guys like us involved and maybe we can get more players next time. And thanks again for the encouragement. Maybe lower the entry fee, but keep the added money the same, so to get more of the average...

Jay and Johnny, thanks for the encouragement. I really believe in this game and I intend to go farther with it. The matches had me captivated for hours. When Max played Oscar in the finals everyone in the audience was enrapt in watching all the terrific position play and shot-making. Max...

Thanks for your comments on the tournament and the game Corey. It was a pleasure to have you participate. I might try it at a different venue next time, in effort to attract a few more players. Maybe Hard Times or Hollywood Billiards. Danny

I hope Ronnie hears about all these comments and protects his reputation. If you're going to play for money, pay up!