Did you think playing Bergman 10 ball was harder than playing the 10 ball ghost?
I have my theory but would like to hear your thoughts first.
I have my theory but would like to hear your thoughts first.
Did you think playing Bergman 10 ball was harder than playing the 10 ball ghost?
I have my theory but would like to hear your thoughts first.
Yes. The pressure of playing a champion even on a live stream aside, the game itself was tougher because I’m at least going to break playing the ghost. I think Justin only missed one ball the whole set. Don’t get me wrong, I had chances...dry breaks and such. Just couldn’t make good with them. But he did play great, as expected.
Thanks for the response.
I misstated my question. If you were playing Justin where you got all the breaks and ball in hand afterwards (even if you didn't pocket a ball), do you think that would be easier than playing the ghost?
I know the answer "should" be yes, as Justin can make a mistake. But I'm thinking from a psychological standpoint, the amateur player would break down watching the pro fire in ball after ball, and perform worst in this case vs a standard ghost session. And you also have to figure there will be a crowd watching since the pro is playing. Thought?
Thanks for the response.
I misstated my question. If you were playing Justin where you got all the breaks and ball in hand afterwards (even if you didn't pocket a ball), do you think that would be easier than playing the ghost?
I know the answer "should" be yes, as Justin can make a mistake. But I'm thinking from a psychological standpoint, the amateur player would break down watching the pro fire in ball after ball, and perform worst in this case vs a standard ghost session. And you also have to figure there will be a crowd watching since the pro is playing. Thought?
I would say yes, easier. Mainly because I would start every rack in complete control with options, whereas just playing even with guys like that....it’s hard to wrestle the table away from them. Once they get control, they tend to want to keep that momentum rolling. It’s impossible to build any momentum giving up break/BIH.
I played a pro some years ago even on the bar table and he beat me (of course). What was interesting to me was I told him I’d run it back with break/BIH and he flat out refused...absolutely not. Keep in mind, we know each other personally. It’s not like he doesn’t know how I play. He was willing to give up ball weight, even a couple of games on the wire, but seemed to actually get offended when I said he could keep the ball weight and games on the wire if I could get the break and BIH. I can’t remember his exact words but he said something like, “Hell no. Do you think I’m stupid!?” And that was the end of that conversation.
Yesterday, I did play "Perfect Form" Ghost match. Really hard way of putting your stroke practice in real life stress situation. I have been trying to complete that match with decent outcome few times. Always giving up before end. That is because the immense focus that one need to complete match..
Played my match only race to 5 because I know how exhausting way this is.
Anyways won set 5-2 with pretty solid play. I am really happy about this and going to continue this kind of Ghost matches. Probably only races to 3 or 4 because it is so tiring. Maybe it is getting easier and I can start doing longer matches later.
Link to vid : https://youtu.be/c1juE9d8IKs
Yesterday, I did play "Perfect Form" Ghost match. Really hard way of putting your stroke practice in real life stress situation. I have been trying to complete that match with decent outcome few times. Always giving up before end. That is because the immense focus that one need to complete match..
Played my match only race to 5 because I know how exhausting way this is.
Anyways won set 5-2 with pretty solid play. I am really happy about this and going to continue this kind of Ghost matches. Probably only races to 3 or 4 because it is so tiring. Maybe it is getting easier and I can start doing longer matches later.
Link to vid : https://youtu.be/c1juE9d8IKs
Great video and great playing. What is a "Perfect Form" ghost match? How does it differ from just playing the ghost?
Great video and great playing. What is a "Perfect Form" ghost match? How does it differ from just playing the ghost?
Merry Christmas! Glad you enjoy the challenges. I'll be posting more soon.
I have the 2020 thread ready to go I'll post it on the 31st, with a link to it in this thread.
In an effort to simplify the readability (and editing) of the score post, I'm moving 8 ball regular, 8 ball pro, and 10 ball pro versions to the "other ghost" section. I checked them in all the years past, and rarely anyone plays them.
9 ball regular, 9 ball pro, and 10 ball regular are our bread and butter participation.
I will also be changing the reporting format to have each player's best score, and their prior lower scores on the same line. The ranking will be by best score. This is how the straight pool section does it, and it will make updating the thread for me easier.