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[KyHighball]

Is the rule that the 1 must be hit during the break shot going away or should we start practicing the kick break?

Kick break would look good on ESPN

 

[JPB2]

Or just concede that 9ball at the pro level is too easy of game and doesn't lend to the best player always winning. Play something else as the standard.

You generally don’t want a game where the best player always wins for gambling and entertainment. That’s why there is more money in poker than 9 ball. Sports like NFL football want close games and parity, not a sport where the best teams win 85% of the time. Yeah, if you want to identify a true champion have a difficult format that reduces luck. That is good sometimes. Pool in general favors the best players and luck is not the main factor. Somehow at the DCC great players make it to the end with short races. Race to 35 10 ball isn’t needed generally.

 

[Cuedup]

You generally don’t want a game where the best player always wins for gambling and entertainment. That’s why there is more money in poker than 9 ball. Sports like NFL football want close games and parity, not a sport where the best teams win 85% of the time. Yeah, if you want to identify a true champion have a difficult format that reduces luck. That is good sometimes. Pool in general favors the best players and luck is not the main factor. Somehow at the DCC great players make it to the end with short races. Race to 35 10 ball isn’t needed generally.

I think one issue is that "the grind" is boring to watch. At least the way its currently presented to the viewing public. Often times not much better than a security camera feed.

 

[FunChamp]

Is the rule that the 1 must be hit during the break shot going away or should we start practicing the kick break?

Still hit the head ball. whatever is in that position.