Tell you what, if the concern is speeding up the game, try BIH for one-pocket first and let me know how that works out.
Besides, what exactly does he mean by having BIH in straight pool? I haven't seen the video so I'm not sure what Varner might be talking about. Straight pool already has ball in hand for cue ball scratches, it's just limited to the the area behind the head string rather than anywhere on the table. So he wants to add BIH for all table fouls? Yeah, table fouls are so frequent in straight pool that BIH will greatly speed up the game.:wink:
Surely he wasn't suggesting BIH after any missed shot and eliminating safety play altogether? He should be impeached from the HOF for that.
Actually, in my dream scenario for a world 14.1 title, the final would be a marathon session. I would have the final match play to 526 points. It would be great for the ticket buying fans because the match would go several hours and would require skill and endurance. And both players would have more opportunity to exhibit their skills. Besides, the idea of playing to 526 points is just cool.And BTW, it would pay the winner $1MM.
He was essentially suggesting that you remove the ability to nudge a ball and take a foul. You wouldn't see BIH very often because they are all legal balls, but you won't see players taking fouls they would always have to hit a rail.
