"No Conflict Rules" Used In A Pro Event, Everyone Wins

[Paul Schofield]

Everybody won with the use of the "No Conflict Rules" in the recent Spring Tri-State Invitational in Erie PA. Players could focus on their game without fretting over what an opponent was doing to them. The rules removed a bone of contention between players and made the competition more congenial. Matches moved right along without getting bogged down at the beginning of every rack. The tournament successfully held to a tight schedule. Spectators did not have to witness players at their worst. The "No Conflict Rules" are a platform for a good event.

In addition, there were no short games. The 9-ball was immediately spotted at either end, shooter's choice, and the player continued. I have no concrete reason for eliminating short games other than it seems to satisfy the players and improve competition.

Fouls were on all balls and there were no referees! Players were required to call fouls on themselves. Opponents could ask the shooter if he fouled. There were NO issues over this rule.

I have no firm beliefs about what pool should be. I have no interest in righting wrongs and creating fairness. I am only interested in improving competition while making our sport more pleasurable and skilled to play and watch.

AZ News Here: http://www.azbilliards.com/news/sto...the-spring-tri-state-invitational-in-erie-pa/

Full Results Here: http://www.goldcrownbilliardseriepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Final-Report-Spring-2015.pdf

 

[carolina_8ball]

What can the non-breaker do if the racker/breaker is racking the balls with a tilt?

 

[BasementDweller]

Sounds like another great tournament held at your room

Quote from the AZ article:
"Paul Schofield calls Dennis Hatch’s two day performance the best pool ever played at Gold Crown Billiards Erie PA in the 37 year history of the room."

That's pretty strong!

 

[King T]

Spot the 9/10 where?

In addition, there were no short games. The 9-ball was immediately spotted at either end, shooter's choice, and the player continued..

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Why are you spotting the 9 Ball at either end?

 

[AtLarge]

...Full Results Here: http://www.goldcrownbilliardseriepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Final-Report-Spring-2015.pdf

1. Please define "Break Count Average."

2. Do you have the break-and-run stats for the top (e.g., top 8) players in this event?

 

[boogeyman]

In addition, there were no short games. The 9-ball was immediately spotted at either end, shooter's choice, and the player continued..

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Why are you spotting the 9 Ball at either end?[/QUOTE]
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Because you can't win on the break. It's right there in the rules, King

 

[Paul Schofield]

What can the non-breaker do if the racker/breaker is racking the balls with a tilt?

If all of a sudden, there is no advantage to racking with a tilt, then it will stop. It may actually be a disadvantage. A ball that finds a foot corner pocket is a ball that could make it over the center string. A reminder: Balls made on the break mean nothing (where shooting after the break is concerned).

 

[Paul Schofield]

Why are you spotting the 9 Ball at either end?

To win the game, someone has to legally pocket the 9-ball when it is the only ball on the table. There is no quick path to victory. It seems to satisfy everyone and improve the game.

Why spot the 9-ball at either end, shooter's choice? An enabling rule is much easier to impliment than a disabling rule. Pocketing an early 9-ball, then spotting it on the foot-spot, only to have it block the next shot or tie balls up, really frustrates the shooter and defeats the intended goal of the game. I don't want to stop him. I want to give him a good chance to run out the remaining balls. Hence: Spot the 9 at either end, shooter's choice.