15 Ball Rotation

[Cornerman]

was wondering if playing 15 Ball Rotation would possibly help one become a better 9-Ball player? does anyone play this? even occassionally? seems like the concept is a good one, although i am sure i wont have much luck at running any 15 Ball racks.

DCP

Yes it would help, but the game becomes so much different that it might actually hurt you. The early part of the game for most knowledgeable, non-professional players is entirely different, since you can't score many points with the lowest balls. Once things open up, it ends up being whomever gets to the table when there are only, say, eight balls left, all of which are high in value.

I think going to 10-ball might be a better option, if you want to improve your 9-ball game.

Of course, if you're just practicing with yourself, then rotation is a perfectly fine practice game.

Fred

 

[Black-Balled]

...I think going to 10-ball might be a better option, if you want to improve your 9-ball game.

Of course, if you're just practicing with yourself, then rotation is a perfectly fine practice game.

Fred

Given his runout #s, I would suggest he go the other way- 6 or 7 ball, and I am not trying to be funny- fo real.

 

[Eric.]

Given his runout #s, I would suggest he go the other way- 6 or 7 ball, and I am not trying to be funny- fo real.

I was thinking that instead of Rotation, maybe DCP can look into Backgammon


Eric >might help the 9 ball game

 

[Dhakala]

Closer to 9-ball is rotation 8-ball. Whichever group you're going for, you must hit the lowest numbered remaining ball in that group first. You can play the 8 two ways: after running out your group, as in normal 8-ball, or sink it out of turn by hitting your lowest numbered ball first, as in 9-ball. Lotta fun for two players.

 

[JohnPT]

Why would you put the second highest balls in the spot that is made the most often? The 13 and 14 should not be there, anywhere but there. I would put the 4 and the 5 there.

i'm not sure about BCA rules but I posted how it is racked in the Philippines. I just assumed it was the proper way. thinking about it now, Blowfish might have had it right with the 11 & 12 behind the 1 or the 14 &13 like i showed... not so sure now. the other balls im definite.