What I believe is the most pure form of pool
- Thread starter Dan Harriman
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Sure, but I was commenting on the statement that 14.1 is the game "in which the break shot matters the least." Sometimes it means everything to the guy who does it poorly!
Oh I dont know!!!!!
On a table with more forgiving pockets I wouldprobably break wide open, tougher table (like a Diamond pro spec pockets) then safety is in order.
What are the requirements for the opening break in full rack banks? Do you have to drive any object balls to a rail? I've never seen a defensive break in full rack banks, but I've also never seen the game played on tight pockets.
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You have a great idea about a game to be promoted,it is entertaining as well as simple to understand. That does not make it "pure". Luck rears it ugly head in balls ending in bad postion and scratch kisses! And rack mechanics still enter into the game.
No worries on the rack
I would break safe playing most top flight competition - THE RACK MECHANICS DON'T HAVE A HORSE IN THE RACE Period, and yes this is relative to the game being pure. In short rack, it's all about the wing ball rack your own, loser rack, it's a lose lose situation. Full rack with the rack tapped there are too many balls rolling around and no wired balls as in 9 ball bank (short rack). I am not sure but I believe two object balls plus the cue ball = a legal opening break in full rack (which is the only way to see bank pool played correctly. If playing a race to 23 (Full Rack) I would break according to the score and or how I feel. We need the camera crew that films snooker matches and the game here in the states should be bank pool.
I would break safe playing most top flight competition - THE RACK MECHANICS DON'T HAVE A HORSE IN THE RACE Period, and yes this is relative to the game being pure. In short rack, it's all about the wing ball rack your own, loser rack, it's a lose lose situation. Full rack with the rack tapped there are too many balls rolling around and no wired balls as in 9 ball bank (short rack). I am not sure but I believe two object balls plus the cue ball = a legal opening break in full rack (which is the only way to see bank pool played correctly. If playing a race to 23 (Full Rack) I would break according to the score and or how I feel. We need the camera crew that films snooker matches and the game here in the states should be bank pool.
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I was referring to the fact that in full rack banks - all balls must be pocketed clean. Other disciplines like one pocket,14.1, and rotation - the balls can carom off another ball and the shot is legit, in bank that is not allowed, everything must go clean and the rack is not really an issue - ever.
I disagree - there are no kiss shots allowed in bank, and u are wrong about the rack being even a slight factor in full rack bank - it is not. In short rack bank - the rack i.e. corner ball - is and always has been a major issue. In a discipline such as 8 ball there are different rules, some play call shot vs call pocket, bank pool = call pocket only and the shot must go clean - this does make it a more PURE discipline than say eight ball, rotation, and even 14.1 (a personal favorite). In full rack bank - the bank has to arrive at the pocket - without touching another ball. U would be wise to not argue with bank pool champs - it makes u seem impure and or plain ol stupid; )
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Funny in 2012 when you first replied to my post you weren't even sure of the rules about the break. Now you insist the rack doesn't matter. Not sure if I should tell you to wake up or go back to sleep?
I break wide open most of the time and run many banks after the dispersal, if John Brumback and myself tell you that u need not consider the rack an issue in banks - u would be wise to wake up yerself and smell the coffee beans. We both have Won major titles in Bank Pool and are plenty qualified to answer any of yer questions. Did u notice Brumback also agreed with me about the rack not being a factor? Bhut yea yer kinda funny, I am sure u know how to teach yer dog to bark eh. lol alpha imbred. Maybe u should do sumthin' more constructive wit yer time, or leave yer desk/cubicle to clear yer thoughts 4 a bit.
I love snooker and grew up practicing it much, in snooker the red balls can also be caromed in off another ball near a pocket, this does not make it a bad game or discipline of cuing, this does however separate it from Bank Pool - the purest form of Pocket Billiards.
You sure you want to start a pissing contest with a elephant ?
You'd be wise not to post at all - so I guess that's not gonna happen...
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U should tell yerself to stop arguing about bank pool with top players, the only rule i need to know wit u - is put yer $ on the light. Please expound me on any future bank knowledge u think u might posses - by dropping through Spfd, Mo and betting yer cash playin me bank pool - u will walk lighter - even for an human elephant moron. Any questions alpha pooch?
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Why did you resurrect a 9 year old thread just to be a jackass?
I think you answered your own question, because he is.
I love it
It give me a stuffy.
