2015 AZB Ghost Challenge - Official Thread

Victor, Go check out the 14.1 Ghost Practice in the 14.1 forum. We should incorporate it into our challenges. I posted an idea for the main forum in that thread. Let me know what you think.
 
Straight pool ghost, huh? Sounds like a lot of fun. I'm not much of a straight pool player though, so I'm wondering what we should set the +balls per miss number to, or if everyone should set their own number based on their skill. Maybe have several levels (+10, +20, +30, +40) and rankings within each level? How about the race, 100? 150? Any input from people who have tried this would be appreciated.
 
victorl said:
Straight pool ghost, huh? Sounds like a lot of fun. I'm not much of a straight pool player though, so I'm wondering what we should set the +balls per miss number to, or if everyone should set their own number based on their skill. Maybe have several levels (+10, +20, +30, +40) and rankings within each level? How about the race, 100? 150? Any input from people who have tried this would be appreciated.
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I'm thinking a race to 100 with a +20 would be a good match.
 
peppersauce said:
7-3 win 10-ball ghost. A little improvement. I snapped the 10 in once and couldn't remember if we were counting that or not. I would've spotted it but the layout was terrible and since I couldn't remember and had practically zero chance of getting out...I counted it. Vid is uploading. Same table.
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Technically we're playing 10 on the break spots up if it goes in one of the nearest foot-end pockets, but no big deal. 7-3 on a diamond is strong, looking forward to the vid!
 
Side Pocket said:
I'm thinking a race to 100 with a +20 would be a good match.
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So just to make sure of the rules:

- Ball-in-hand breakshot to start
- Run until you miss, foul, or reach 100 points (win!)
- After a miss/foul the ghost gets 20 points + the number of balls remaining on the table, then re-rack and set up a ball-in-hand breakshot
- Repeat until either you or the ghost gets to 100 points.

It might be too tough (i.e. me) or too easy for some, but you can still compete to get better score (I'll reconsider the scoring rule or add a tougher version if someone breaks the game with a 100-and-out).

Hopefully some of the straight pool guys will leave the comfort of their 14.1 subforum and join in, I'd love to see their videos.
 
victorl said:
So just to make sure of the rules:

- Ball-in-hand breakshot to start
- Run until you miss, foul, or reach 100 points (win!)
- After a miss/foul the ghost gets 20 points + the number of balls remaining on the table, then re-rack and set up a ball-in-hand breakshot
- Repeat until either you or the ghost gets to 100 points.

It might be too tough (i.e. me) or too easy for some, but you can still compete to get better score (I'll reconsider the scoring rule or add a tougher version if someone breaks the game with a 100-and-out).

Hopefully some of the straight pool guys will leave the comfort of their 14.1 subforum and join in, I'd love to see their videos.
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Those rules are correct. If it seems to be too tough or easy for some then add a 10 and a 30. Looking forward to the challenge.
 
victorl said:
So just to make sure of the rules:

- Ball-in-hand breakshot to start
- Run until you miss, foul, or reach 100 points (win!)
- After a miss/foul the ghost gets 20 points + the number of balls remaining on the table, then re-rack and set up a ball-in-hand breakshot
- Repeat until either you or the ghost gets to 100 points.

It might be too tough (i.e. me) or too easy for some, but you can still compete to get better score (I'll reconsider the scoring rule or add a tougher version if someone breaks the game with a 100-and-out).

Hopefully some of the straight pool guys will leave the comfort of their 14.1 subforum and join in, I'd love to see their videos.
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20+remaining balls is tough. I gonna try that after my busy work schedule get easier..

I believe 10+remaining balls could be okay for most.

My best ever straight pool day 15 years ago had near 40 average(5-6 hour practice). Normally it's below 20 if I always continue from same leave when I miss. My high run is 154. Just to give perspective.

So winning that 20+ghost one should play somewhat near 30 average. If you check AtLarge's stats from last 14.1 tournament you probably notice how hard that is.

Example; shoot first breakshot and get no good shot after spread - miss. Ghost lead 34 - 1
2nd inning you run 42 and miss 3rd breakshot ... Score now 68 - 43 ghost leads.. Soo you have run game out then... Gl
 
I thought more about that 14.1 ghost and 20+remaining balls probably would be good "Official" ghost because it is real challenge for sure. Blackjack were saying at straight pool section he plays 42+ but little bit tighter tables(as many places have nowadays) your name should be Thorsten to beat that with regularity... :p
 
Poolmanis said:
I thought more about that 14.1 ghost and 20+remaining balls probably would be good "Official" ghost because it is real challenge for sure. Blackjack were saying at straight pool section he plays 42+ but little bit tighter tables(as many places have nowadays) your name should be Thorsten to beat that with regularity... :p
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I tried a couple racks last night and got smoked by the ghost, I can usually get through the first rack, but struggle to continue after that, and so the ghost takes like a huge 35-14 lead...

I know you're a good 14.1 player so if it's tough for you, I think I'm in trouble. But the whole point of this is to challenge ourselves, so if it ain't tough, it ain't worth doing.
i am going to beat this ghost even if it takes a year of practice (and maybe some clever video editing).
 
Lost 5-7 tonight.

My camera lost memory, so I only got like 20 minutes worth of footage. Still uploading it though, and will post when it's up.
 
I beat the ghost for the first time ever right now! 7-6! Video might take a few days, want to edit the dead space, otherwise its 1 hr long.

Selfie right afterwards with the coins on the table. I might just be a half decent pool player now:)

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It's about time!
Just kidding, you've had so many close matches that it really was just a matter of time before you broke through. Congrats on the win!
 
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