Gambling Terminology

Snapshot9 said:
Getting a game or two 'on the wire' is much better
than like getting the '7' ball because with games
on the wire (or spotted), you have sure wins, with
the '7' ball spotted, you may never get to shoot
at the 7 the whole set if you are playing a good player.

I respectfully disagree. I'll take the 7 anytime to a few games on the wire, because even when playing a good player, the whole dynamics of the game changes with an extra money ball on the table. When you say a good player, perhaps I should specify who I think falls into that category. A "good" player, IMHO, is one who after you've played him for a good long time, that is to say you know their strengths and weaknesses, will consistently run out on you.

I play two fellows regularly who give me the wild 4 and 7, one of them also gives me the breaks, the other we alternate breaks.

Either one of these fellows, given a relatively open table, if they start on the ONE ball, yes, the ONE ball, and get a good shot that allows them position for the two ball, will almost certainly get out... Now that is a "good" player to me.

So, against these guys, safety play is a must, and try to run three balls, or four balls. A miss along the way that allows them a shot on the missed ball means they've likely won the game.

Against this kind of player, having a couple of games on the wire in a race to 7 doesn't mean very much. I know from playing them a lot that having an extra money ball or two on the table forces them to play a tighter game, which is to my advantage...

My two cents..

Flex
 
apples and apples

Flex said:
I respectfully disagree. I'll take the 7 anytime to a few games on the wire, because even when playing a good player, the whole dynamics of the game changes with an extra money ball on the table. When you say a good player, perhaps I should specify who I think falls into that category. A "good" player, IMHO, is one who after you've played him for a good long time, that is to say you know their strengths and weaknesses, will consistently run out on you.

I play two fellows regularly who give me the wild 4 and 7, one of them also gives me the breaks, the other we alternate breaks.

Either one of these fellows, given a relatively open table, if they start on the ONE ball, yes, the ONE ball, and get a good shot that allows them position for the two ball, will almost certainly get out... Now that is a "good" player to me.

So, against these guys, safety play is a must, and try to run three balls, or four balls. A miss along the way that allows them a shot on the missed ball means they've likely won the game.

Against this kind of player, having a couple of games on the wire in a race to 7 doesn't mean very much. I know from playing them a lot that having an extra money ball or two on the table forces them to play a tighter game, which is to my advantage...

My two cents..

Flex

You should get 2 on the wire for the 7 ball ONLY.
If you are getting the 4 and 7, you should get about 4 on the wire to 7.
and the breaks added to that would be 5 on the wire to 7.
or you get 4 on the wire with all the breaks.

NOW, HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?

If the ball and/or break spot goes up, then so does the wire spot.
 
Snapshot9 said:
You should get 2 on the wire for the 7 ball ONLY.
If you are getting the 4 and 7, you should get about 4 on the wire to 7.
and the breaks added to that would be 5 on the wire to 7.
or you get 4 on the wire with all the breaks.

NOW, HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?

If the ball and/or break spot goes up, then so does the wire spot.

I like it... lol... However, what you've just outlined is a fantastic hustling proposition, and I know folks who'll try that sort of stuff to mess with your head.

In a race to 7, against these guys, who are pretty close to pro level in my estimation, I'll still take the wild 4 and 7. Against them, with this spot, playing my level best, if we play 4 sets, we usually break even...

If I were to get the games on the wire as you suggest, I wouldn't stand a chance. They're just too freakin' good...

Flex
 
I know that if I matched up against considerably stronger player I wouldn't benefit from any handicaps. I'd feel so embarrased that I probably wouldn't be able to make 2 balls in a row. I better stick to tournaments... ;)
 
Balls and games if they are that good....But I'm with you games on the wire don't help much unless it is a tight matchup....But the real key is to know your opponet and get him to give up too much weight....Guys ego's are easily messed with.... Building up Over confidence is the key to beating some of these great games...Which is why I rearly show any speed while just fooling around.... :D
 
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