2 questions:
Anyone know when they began racking the 2b at the rear at this event?
Also, any idea on why Kaci didn't play?
Anyone know when they began racking the 2b at the rear at this event?
Also, any idea on why Kaci didn't play?
International Open
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I wonder how an average TPA of all the games that gave the Fargorate would look though.
Would you be a 1000 Fargo if you always shot a 1 tpa? Maybe
Visa got approved late and some airline flights got cancelled.
By "this event" I imagine you mean to include the US Open 9-Ball Championship as well.
My stats threads back through 2011 all indicate that the 2-ball had to be racked in back. How far back that requirement goes beyond 2011 I do not know.
Given what the players now know about breaking the 9-ball rack with the 9-ball on the foot spot, I think always racking the 2-ball in back is a bad idea.
Most pro pool players in US will either work until they die after their game is gone at Walmart or end up drawing some type of income-based assistance.
Pro pool players don't make enough to save enough.
Only the top few will live comfortable and some of them won't if they didn't invest wisely. The rest below them, well, it dosen't matter cause they didn't make enough to invest and still pay their current living expenses.
When it comes to compensation, our sport sucks.
Jeff
60 minutes tonight, Wright family, Rodeo 8 of em, may world champs. His income is not as good as Shanes.
2 ball behind the rack is good. It is hardest spot to control if you make the 1-ball. Many times it will double kiss to end rail..
The sport sucks because other than a very few even consider it a sport and it has little entertainment value to the general public , call me one of them , even if you do consider it one it's well down the list behind NFL , NBA , MLB , PGA ,NHL for starters , then you got things that transcend to hobbies , Auto Motorcycle racing , Fishing , and to your back yard cookout, corn hole ,,
There is only so much money to go around from the big sponsors its clear they are not interested, however it's trending up and if gambling becomes a part of it here that will bring in more sponsorship, something I believe Match Room is betting on ,
That will never bring it to the other sports levels but it will certainly be a big improvement
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Just how many pros in your opinion should be making a 6 figure income annually? Keep in mind, are we talking about the best in the world, or just the US Pros???
Guess what, paramutual wagering is NOT allowed if the pool events take place IN a casino, and players CANNOT know what's being bet on them as well. So, what's that about gambling again bringing in sponsors???
I caught on to that after the third time in a row that Lechner had a simple shot to the side on the 2 ball. Once he was stuck for a shot after the break because the 2 fell in the side on three rails.
The 2 racked in back seems to be a problem but what is the solution?
It's called Ten Ball. :thumbup:
Random rack every ball except the one and nine. :thumbup:
I like the 2 in the back, coz it generally has a lot of movement and gets some separation.
For me, 9b/10b often involve an early Harrigan or 3. :shrug:, so if the ball is loose, I feel like I can get to a workable position.
My game looks a lot like Shaw's final rack at the int'l. Seriously.
For me, 9b/10b often involve an early Harrigan or 3. :shrug:, so if the ball is loose, I feel like I can get to a workable position.
My game looks a lot like Shaw's final rack at the int'l. Seriously.
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Why do you think gambling Playing pool in casinos is illegal???
what law is that? Do you have a link?
How about the American pool players raise their level of play in order to compete against the international field of players that are winning most of the tournament prize money! If they're willing to improve their skills, what's stopping the American pros from doing the same? Or maybe, just maybe, America only has one Pro willing the put in the hours of practice required while the rest just EXPECT to be able to win BECAUSE they're American. Or, better yet, just ban all foriegn players from competing on American soil, then the Pros here can win all the tournament money SVB leaves on the table!!