I know this horse has been beaten to death more than once. However still I'd like to see the change.
The Euro team consists of players that play perfectly for 9-ball: riskfree, always in line, keep it simple pool. Great fundamentals and ofcourse that often results in brilliant precise shooting.
But I find it quite boring. Ofcourse a flawless runout is nice and sometimes even beautifull. But most of the time it's just boring. I enjoy it most when they run into problems: push outs, getting out of line, safety battles, kicks and jumps... that is when a player is pushed to its limits and when it gets interesting.
A break with the 1 in the side, a clear path and no problems is just a boring rack. I even switch to seomthing else and check back later to see if the rack is done.
Now I know people are going to dislike this: but I would love to see other formats. Bankshot ringgames, 10 ball, 1 pocket and (brace yourselves) Bogus Ball!
Yes, Bonus Ball, the much hated game. But it pushes players to the limits of their game instead of running 'easy' lay outs. Players sometimes take on bankshots to continu their run, shoot 1-pocket like shots and in the final run the pro's make the craziest shots – because thats their only choice.
And furthermore I say: if we leave tradition, then go all the way. Include team Asia and make Team USA Team America.
The Euro team consists of players that play perfectly for 9-ball: riskfree, always in line, keep it simple pool. Great fundamentals and ofcourse that often results in brilliant precise shooting.
But I find it quite boring. Ofcourse a flawless runout is nice and sometimes even beautifull. But most of the time it's just boring. I enjoy it most when they run into problems: push outs, getting out of line, safety battles, kicks and jumps... that is when a player is pushed to its limits and when it gets interesting.
A break with the 1 in the side, a clear path and no problems is just a boring rack. I even switch to seomthing else and check back later to see if the rack is done.
Now I know people are going to dislike this: but I would love to see other formats. Bankshot ringgames, 10 ball, 1 pocket and (brace yourselves) Bogus Ball!
Yes, Bonus Ball, the much hated game. But it pushes players to the limits of their game instead of running 'easy' lay outs. Players sometimes take on bankshots to continu their run, shoot 1-pocket like shots and in the final run the pro's make the craziest shots – because thats their only choice.
And furthermore I say: if we leave tradition, then go all the way. Include team Asia and make Team USA Team America.
