8-Ball and 9-Ball Contrast

I like both games for different reasons.

I think the most important difference are:
re: defensive play
In 9 ball if you want to play a safe you MUST hit the ball that you are trying to keep your opponent from having a shot on when he comes to the table.

In 8 ball you don't have to go near the ball or balls your are trying to keep your opponent from hitting when he comes to the table.

re: offensive play
In 9 ball you must make the smallest ball and achieve leave on the next smallest ball.

In 8 ball you can make any one of you group and get leave on any other one of your group.

re: luck
In 9 ball if you accidently luck in the 9 you win.

In 8 ball if you accidently luck in the 8 you lose.
 
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