New APA Scoring system
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Just joined APA, 9-ball was last night and Wednesday will be 8-ball next week. There is a point rating that helps your team get team point if you all do poorly so you don't end the season with 0 from what I understand...
Our area league is going to this scoring system. Have any of the other area's heard about this?
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i have heard about it. have also heard we might start it also, have not seen the new scoresheets yet. they are implememting it on a trial basis in certain areas, amd if all goes well they will implement nationaly next year.
Banks
Banned
For what they're trying to do with a league, I think it's a pretty good idea. Our area starts that scoring in, umm.. summer, I think. There may be a division or two that are starting it out, but I can't remember for sure. It gives a much better reason for playing your entire match harder.
I think it's a fascinating change for a novice league like the APA. The best example I can think of is a must-win match (like playoffs or Vegas) and team A is ahead by 2 points. Team A can put up their s/l 2 against Team B's s/l 7 and if that s/l 2 wins a single game, Team A wins. Under the old structure, if the final match decided who would advance, a 7 playing a 2 would be a massacre. During the course of the season, each and every game matters under this structure and to confuse things more, the potential for a dramatic swing in the standings exist each and every week. If your interest in the APA is strictly about shooting a little pool over a few beers, this is a great idea. If it's your only outlet for pool competition, you're probably going to be pissed.
The basic idea behind the new point system is to make every game count. In the past it has been easy for better players to allow weaker players to win games and not the match there by keeping their own rank in check.
It is intended to keep players from sandbagging.
It is intended to keep players from sandbagging.
Yep, heard all about it!!! We were one of the test Divisions. Loved it and we've re-implimented it, no reason to wait till 2014. Makes every match count and the whole atmosphere more competetive.
Black Cat
Black Cat
Sounds like a cool way to do APA 8ball. I am excited!
Because the Equalizer System doesn't work as touted
If the ES worked, there would be one national champion, not five. Yes, five. Now 6s will have their own champ and everyone nationwide will be paying for it through a 20% increase in annual dues and a 33% increase in every singles board played anywhere. Can't wait to spend all this money to compete in Vegas on crapy Valleys.
If the ES worked, there would be one national champion, not five. Yes, five. Now 6s will have their own champ and everyone nationwide will be paying for it through a 20% increase in annual dues and a 33% increase in every singles board played anywhere. Can't wait to spend all this money to compete in Vegas on crapy Valleys.
Banks
Banned
Don't forget to tell us all about the sandbagger that knocks you out of the tournament! :sad:
How does the handicap work using that format?
Each set consists of 3 games. You play and could win all three or lose all three. So your skill level goes up or down. Why does it matter? The next time you still play 3 games and you have to win to get points. So if you win too much then what? You will still play 3 games the next time.
What am I missing that others know about?
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Each set consists of 3 games. You play and could win all three or lose all three. So your skill level goes up or down. Why does it matter? The next time you still play 3 games and you have to win to get points. So if you win too much then what? You will still play 3 games the next time.
What am I missing that others know about?
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How does the handicap work using that format?
Each set consists of 3 games. You play and could win all three or lose all three. So your skill level goes up or down. Why does it matter? The next time you still play 3 games and you have to win to get points. So if you win too much then what? You will still play 3 games the next time.
What am I missing that others know about?
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Dude I am way confused by your question, what exactly are you asking?
Black Cat
Handicap races
The handicap races stay the same as before. So if a SL4 plays a SL3 it is a 3/2 race, or SL 6 plays a SL 5 it's a 5/4 race. The change is instead of only 1 point available now there are 3 points possible.
The only thing I am concerned about is slowing the night down. Knowing if I lose a game I give up a point I will play more defensively. Will be interesting to see how many teams adjust their style of play.
How does the handicap work using that format?
Each set consists of 3 games. You play and could win all three or lose all three. So your skill level goes up or down. Why does it matter? The next time you still play 3 games and you have to win to get points. So if you win too much then what? You will still play 3 games the next time.
What am I missing that others know about?
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The handicap races stay the same as before. So if a SL4 plays a SL3 it is a 3/2 race, or SL 6 plays a SL 5 it's a 5/4 race. The change is instead of only 1 point available now there are 3 points possible.
The only thing I am concerned about is slowing the night down. Knowing if I lose a game I give up a point I will play more defensively. Will be interesting to see how many teams adjust their style of play.
How does the handicap work using that format?
Each set consists of 3 games. You play and could win all three or lose all three. So your skill level goes up or down. Why does it matter? The next time you still play 3 games and you have to win to get points. So if you win too much then what? You will still play 3 games the next time.
What am I missing that others know about?
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The (3) is points earned... It's not games played. Instead of only winning (1) point for winning a match,you can actually win (3) with a shutout of opponent...
While the merits of making play more competitive is a good change, it sounds like this will probably make match nights longer. The lower ranked players are now really going to cringe over crucial shots. High ranked players waiting for the anchor match to start around 10-11 pm will now have an excrutiating wait until midnight to start a match (our big table league had trouble finishing any team match within 4 hours).
The APA should adjust the handicap system in some manner before implementing the new scoring system nationwide.
The APA should adjust the handicap system in some manner before implementing the new scoring system nationwide.