Mosconi Cup break format

[zkzkzk]

Hi guys,

long time lurker, first time poster here. There's one thing I can't get out of my head and that's the break format that's in use at the Mosconi Cup since 2017 - 1ball on the spot.

Here are a few questions that I've got and I'd really appreciate it if someone was able to help me out.

1. Does any other professional tournament use the same break format (1ball on the spot)? I'm aware of World Pool Masters (also owned by Matchroom) but everything else seems to be 9ball on the spot these days.

2. How does this break format affect one's chances of winning the rack? Am I right in thinking that there should be more break and runs at a pro level and in general, breaking players should win more racks compared to breaking players with 9-ball on the spot?

3. From a tactical point of view... it seems to me that pros will always go for the wing ball (1-ball on the spot format) and aim for the 1-ball in the side pocket (9-ball on the spot format)? Am I wrong or is there more to it?

Many thanks.... Dec 1 can't come soon enough!!!

 

[skogstokig]

Hi guys,

long time lurker, first time poster here. There's one thing I can't get out of my head and that's the break format that's in use at the Mosconi Cup since 2017 - 1ball on the spot.

Here are a few questions that I've got and I'd really appreciate it if someone was able to help me out.

1. Does any other professional tournament use the same break format (1ball on the spot)? I'm aware of World Pool Masters (also owned by Matchroom) but everything else seems to be 9ball on the spot these days.

2. How does this break format affect one's chances of winning the rack? Am I right in thinking that there should be more break and runs at a pro level and in general, breaking players should win more racks compared to breaking players with 9-ball on the spot?

3. From a tactical point of view... it seems to me that pros will always go for the wing ball (1-ball on the spot format) and aim for the 1-ball in the side pocket (9-ball on the spot format)? Am I wrong or is there more to it?

Many thanks.... Dec 1 can't come soon enough!!!

i believe the 9-ball on the spot is used mostly in tournaments that use a template. mosconi cup has a referee racking with a traditional triangle with the added rule that players are not allowed to check the rack.

you're right, the tactic is wing ball, as opposed to 1-ball in the side

i think it's a little easier and should lend itself to produce more BNR's. i also think it's more aesthetically appealing for the viewers with a referee and a triangle rather than a flimsy plastic template. i'm otherwise a huge fan of the template and 9 on the spot

 

[sjm]

As well as at the Matchroom events (I'm taking your word on these events), I believe nine is racked on the spot in all Eurotour events and at the Derby City Classic. One on the spot is still very common in the United States. You are right, however, that the trend is toward greater use of nine on the spot.

 

[zkzkzk]

I think Matchroom events use 1-ball on the spot (Mosconi Cup, World Pool Masters) whereas everyone else uses 9-ball on the spot... Eurotour, DCC, etc.