9-Ball needs to be fixed

DieselPete said:
That's a fair answer.

It also explains why top players favor it when they gamble, I suppose. They want to increase the skill required to win, decrease the luck (or perception of luck) and, most importantly, they have no need to be entertaining. That's one of their lowest priorities.
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Yup, agreed. When the entertainment value of the pro pool product is not the priority, as is typically the case in action matches, any version of the rules will do.
 
Lowell said:
In modern 9 ball, I don't see many players go for exciting/risky caroms or banka on the 9, you mostly see it when it's a safe option that an APA 3 could make.

Plus, ten ball last adds another potential tactical layer ; you can still legally shoot at it but have to play position to get yourself on the lowest numbered ball afterwards.
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Ten Ball last doesn’t add anything aside from 1 additional shot to the run out. It’s a completely moronic rule if we’re being honest. The moneyball should win the game when made, it’s not complicated.
 
DieselPete said:
That's a fair answer.

It also explains why top players favor it when they gamble, I suppose. They want to increase the skill required to win, decrease the luck (or perception of luck) and, most importantly, they have no need to be entertaining. That's one of their lowest priorities.
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See post 13.... rent is always a concern.
 
InsertCleverNameHere said:
Ten Ball last doesn’t add anything aside from 1 additional shot to the run out. It’s a completely moronic rule if we’re being honest. The moneyball should win the game when made, it’s not complicated.
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Ten ball does break differently and that is often a drastic difference. The most prevalent effect I notice in 10 ball is the balls tend to be evenly distributed; at least geographically. This often leaves outs that are easier than straight pool. (no break ball concerns)
Strategically there might be less breathing room if defense is required.
 
the break should be a random shot, not and easy shot with the argument of how getting to the 2 is.

its really just a pro problem as the amateur cannot profit from the break very often. so the very top pros want what they want and usually get it.
its up to the spectators who pay the bills ultimately to decide what they want to see.

they have been quiet for far too long.
 
InsertCleverNameHere said:
Ten Ball last doesn’t add anything aside from 1 additional shot to the run out. It’s a completely moronic rule if we’re being honest. The moneyball should win the game when made, it’s not complicated.
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Of course it does. Yes, 10 ball last is dumb, but there is no comparing 9 ball to call shot 10 Ball. 10 is a better game. And no, the 10 ball shouldn't count on the break either just for the few childish fans that get giddy when they hear "golden break".

Watch the matches. How are they anything similar. Call shot 10 Ball matches last longer with more safety play. A lot more than just "1 additional shot to the run out".

But different strokes and all that. Watch whatever the hell you want to watch.
 
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