So a pitcher that throws a no-hitter should have to slo-pitch for a while?
Baseball is different.. there is always a chance for a home run until the end of the game! not one pitch like 14.1!
So a pitcher that throws a no-hitter should have to slo-pitch for a while?
The game is not one pocket sorry, it is how many balls you run, give a ball in hand or behind the line for 1st rack only, place an OB in middle of table and have at it, if he ran 150 and out great, second player tries it same way ball in hand and ob in middle. If 1st fail the run, and made few balls, then the game is played normal as usually played.
I'm sorry, but you're just wrong about this. Defense is part of the game. If choose not to accept that, then I see no point in continuing the discussion.
I am talking about the 1st rack, player that wins the toss/lag could have a huge advantage if he played great safety break or severe disadvantage if he leaves a dead ball in the rack and his opponent runs 150 and out! I agree during the match if both did not hit the 150 and out, safety is critical then and good safety battle is encouraged.
I am talking about the 1st rack, player that wins the toss/lag could have a huge advantage if he played great safety break or severe disadvantage if he leaves a dead ball in the rack and his opponent runs 150 and out! I agree during the match if both did not hit the 150 and out, safety is critical then and good safety battle is encouraged.
Straight pool is a test of a mans will, he must stay in control of the situation when given an opportunity. There's much to be said about a person who can retain concentration through a lengthy contest where one mistake can prove fatal. That to me is one of the beautiful things that straight pool gives to us, and to change the rules would be an injustice to the game and the champions that play it.
Bill Incardona
I would have liked to have seen the final ratcheted up to a race to 250 or 300 just to see more Great Pool!
It is a great game, I play it a lot. It looks simple but the problem is frequently there aren't any good balls available for a break shot after the initial break.Naji my friend.
Please go learn the game, Equal Offense.
I think that game is more suitable to your liking.
Research it and learn it, but remember, it is NOT 14.1.
I assume you wanted high run so to give a chance to the other player get to the table! correct me if i am wrong!
Straight pool is a test of a mans will, he must stay in control of the situation when given an opportunity. There's much to be said about a person who can retain concentration through a lengthy contest where one mistake can prove fatal. That to me is one of the beautiful things that straight pool gives to us, and to change the rules would be an injustice to the game and the champions that play it.
Bill Incardona
Naji's idea is not THAT far fetched. In 3-cushion league it is customary for the players
to have an equal number of turns at the table. So in case the players who played the
first shot scores enough points to win the match the other player gets one more turn.
Basically what Naji is saying (and I happen to agree) that in a tournament that is for all
intents and purposes the world championship it is a little silly that 1 less then perfect break
shot can be the only shot you get in a single k.o. tournament match if you lose the lag.
gr. Dave
If player A runs 100 and out, player B should be given a ball in hand and attempt to run 100 and out not just practice racking & taking naps! if he fails then player A wins, if he made it, i'd have them play the match again! or maybe rotate every 50 points!