New break rules for Hey Ball (Chinese 8-ball)

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I see that they have implemented some new rules for the break for the Hey Ball version/branch of Chinese 8-ball. The cue ball has to start on the line and within a few inches of the side rail. In addition, there is a 3-point rule (crossing of headstring) and a 4-point rule for top tournaments.
 
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I see that they have implemented some new rules for the break for the Hey Ball version/branch of Chinese 8-ball. The cue ball has to start on the line and within a few inches of the side rail. In addition, there is a 3-point rule (crossing of headstring) and a 4-point rule for top tournaments.
Great, lets just make it even more boring to watch.
 
...so, smash them hard, and then, later, smash them harder?
That CB location is a regular spot for most that I play with.

The 3-point rule, balls crossing the headstring on the break???
just went and gave it a go;
using 6oz no numbered balls @ 54 degrees, 42% humidity @ 59 1/4" between headstring and headball, couldn't do it, could only get 1 pass the headstring in 4 breaks, 3 of the breaks had 1 pot.
using the cyclops hex, same table conditions, first break no problem, next 3 breaks only 2, however, had pots in each of those breaks.

...unless, you’re saying the 3-point rule is;
shooter must make the last 2, or 2 legit pots, of object balls consecutively first, prior, before, potting the black ball for the game win, no?

Simply understood, for the win, must be a 3-ball run out, at a minimum?
I'm sure that would help those bored with 8ball?

3-point rule? they’re playing for points also, meaning, points are acquired from consecutive pots, first ball made is 1 point, 2nd ball made is 2 points = 3 points, 3rd ball made is worth 3 points = 6 points and so on…
 
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Rotation Chinese 8 ball, take what you make?
I like Hi Lo 8 ball in that regard. You have the high or low ball of either set available. Strategy becomes quite interesting since there is a maximum of only 4 balls in play per inning. Live booth quarterbacks would also benefit by the exponential expansion of shit to explain.
 
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I like Hi Lo 8 ball in that regard. You have the high or low ball of either set available. Strategy becomes quite interesting since there is a maximum of only 4 balls in play per inning. Live booth quarterbacks would also benefit by the exponential expansion of shit to explain.
rather have a root canal with a butterknife.
 
Watched some heyball last night and wondered why they were breaking so hard against a template. Usually, they hit straight(ish) trying to make the second row balls on the side. This change has cut down on break and runs.
 
I like Hi Lo 8 ball in that regard. You have the high or low ball of either set available. Strategy becomes quite interesting since there is a maximum of only 4 balls in play per inning. Live booth quarterbacks would also benefit by the exponential expansion of shit to explain.
Actually this should be a maximum of 4 of each side in play per inning; 4 available to shoot and 4 to defend against.
 
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