1 hole and 14.1 Harder than Rotation Games?

[bflgvs]

The weekend before last, I had gone with a friend to the pool hall and messed around with a little 14.1. I hadn't played it before, plan on joining up for the next league season and would like to see what kind of high run I can get.

I've played banks by myself for hours, 8 and 9 for who knows how many hours, a little 1P for a handful of hours at a time, but 14.1 was just mentally exhausting. Every single shot seemed to require more focus than I was accustomed to. You can do 2-way shots in just about every other game. In 14.1, every ball is available for any pocket, so there's no protecting yourself. A rattled ball can turn into somebody else's run. There was no letting up and small mistakes left me beating myself up inside. Perhaps that will change once I get over the hump and get into the game. (Edit: Maybe I'll just get better at beating myself up!)

After waiting for your turn in 14.1 you must be able to turn on your focus again limmediately. AND you must be able to maintain this degree of focus for, hopefully, a long period of time. Yes this can be very exhuasting, I agree.

Gerry S

 

[PGHteacher]

First, let me say this is a great thread. I am really enjoying the debate. Let me pose another question. Is practicing 9 ball the best game to practice to get stronger in 9 ball? The Filipino players played rotation and the european women played snooker. If you were to walk away from 9 ball for a year and played a different game would that have made you a better 9 ball player than if you only played 9 ball?

Here is where the greatest % of people get confused; this depends entirely on the individual. To list the reasons why would take a whole page.