We had a big 9-ball tourney yesterday for our regulars. In the final match, where the difference between 1st and 2nd place was over $500, in the hill/hill game, player A was left with a tough cut in the side pocket or a side pocket bank shot on the 9-ball. Rules are strict call pocket on the 9-ball except when it is absolutely obvious - such as a bank, carom, or sharp cut, which are not obvious. Player A failed to call his pocket, but made the bank shot in the side.
His opponent, player B, claimed he did not call his pocket, which he admitted, but claimed it was obvious where he was playing it. A conflict ensued, whereby player A claimed it was clear where he was playing it - both players were "A" ranked players. After a short argument, player A said to spot the 9-ball and for player B to shoot. Player B missed but left him tough. Player A then missed and left a fairly easy shot and raked the balls and stormed out, claiming he was robbed. Ruling was made in favor for player B. Opinions regarding the correct call in this situation? - Thanks
His opponent, player B, claimed he did not call his pocket, which he admitted, but claimed it was obvious where he was playing it. A conflict ensued, whereby player A claimed it was clear where he was playing it - both players were "A" ranked players. After a short argument, player A said to spot the 9-ball and for player B to shoot. Player B missed but left him tough. Player A then missed and left a fairly easy shot and raked the balls and stormed out, claiming he was robbed. Ruling was made in favor for player B. Opinions regarding the correct call in this situation? - Thanks
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