Most difficult billiards game

[sfleinen]

Hey Sean, are you calling me a knucklehead? I resemble that remark. :grin:

FTR, I wasn't trying to say that "scratching" is easy in Russian Pyramid, just that it is weird to watch a pocket billiard game where you are intentionally trying to scratch. Not used to seeing that.

And while it may not be easy in RP, it sure is in pool. I know because I am very good at it and I never even practice that shot. :thumbup:

DogsPlayingPool:

Not you specifically (concerning the knuckleheads remark). Just collectively -- there are a heck of a lot more pool players I've seen this remark from than you specifically. Those that say this, also have to consider English billiards "weird" also -- where intentional scratching is a key technique of the game to score points. Methinks Russian Pyramid actually got its roots from English billiards, with a little bit of pool and snooker thrown in there (where else would they get the idea of a 12'x6' table?).

As for scratching in pool, it's a lot easier because of the much larger pockets and smaller table (less table real estate). We know this all too well.

-Sean

 

[Vahmurka]

a bit off-topic, but since good Pyramid match is pretty rare thing nowadays, I advise you to check this out:
http://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta...0-28-aprelya-Kubok-Vizova-12-finala-2-ya-para

Featuring Evgeny Stalev at his best (almost). If you are bored to watch the whole match fast forward and watch the last "rack".

 

[Black-Balled]

InI say 3c.

 

[u12armresl]

Watch from minute 4 to minute 5
http://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta...lya-Kubok-Vizova-14-finala-3-ya-para?ref=_20_