cluster innings?

[hunger strike]

I had an idea while playing against a friend who I had played and beaten in various pocket games all day. We were going to play 3C, but he only wanted to play to 10! I suggested playing 3 shots per inning and tallying whatever points were accumulated, because he should not beat me at 3C but might get lucky playing to 10. 15 is the least I have played for, because some Mexicans in Texas play to "quince." I hope I spelled that right. Anyway, he refused, and he ended up making mostly luck shots to beat me 10 to 5 at a game that I should have won.
So, has anyone played a different system of shots/innings where you get more shots in an inning even when you miss? I figured his average as a beginner was so low anyway that he would enjoy the game more if he was missing but still got, say, 3 shots. Playing to 10 was absurd to me....
I think some kind of inning system would encourage beginners. For example, each player would get 3 shots only and could run 3.... the beginner might get in stroke and make more if he were able to make 3 consecutive shots.
~suggestions?

 

[zensteve]

I love the aphorism at the end of your post. If I may offer one by Gandhi;

" What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?"

 

[jimshovak]

Why not play a 10-inning game?

First person shoots the break shot and continues shooting his cue ball even after a miss. After 10 innings, your game is over. Then the 2nd player does the same thing from the break. Whoever scores the most billiards in 10 innings wins.

More position play, no safety and you stay in stroke.

 

[mr3cushion]

I've been practicing that way for 30 years, I start with the same cue ball, I try to make 25 pts. in 25 inngs. when I succeed, I do 25 in 20, until I can do 25 in 15 innings. Then when I can do that I know I can average 1.25 in a actual game.

Playing a billiard game has 2 VERY important components to it, first, 85% of the game is playing the game of 3 cushion correctly, shot making, position play, speed, etc., second, playing your opponent and the score takes up the other 15%. Score is more important than the opponent you face, whether strong or weak.

Remember, you must have the correct concept and tools to approach the "Modern Day" game of 3 Cushion Billiards.

Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"
http://mr3cushion.com

P.S. I had my wife type this post for me, my vision is not good right now. I had another eye surgery on Tuesday, and I'm scheduled for another this coming Wedesday, the 15th. I hope all is well by March 8th.

 

[hunger strike]

I was happy anyway....

I was glad to see my beginner friend play well. If he hadn't then he might never had played 3C against me again. It was a good game. We played at Side Pocket in Richmond, and the table heater is on again

 

[kilby]

Here is an alternative that should challenge you. Play "optional cueball," but in this case the option is always your opponent's. That means he picks the cueball to begin your inning as well as his. You could go even further and apply the option to each shot rather than simply the first one of the inning.

 

[maldito]

making mostly luck shots to beat me 10 to 5 at a game that I should have won.

Perhaps he plays a better 3 -c game than he does at pool - If you should have won then keep playing 10 pts - the better player will/ should win in the long run especially if you felt he got lucky.