Yes, it's a shame, but the older player's mentality was to keep things hidden from the regular players so they could capitalize off them. I don't blame them, it's been done in many other businesses and is evident on Wall Street and ventured capitalist's investment opportunities......they have an advantage and it's only valuable as long as others are kept "in the dark". I decided to change this pattern and dedicate 3 years to try to change the game into something more marketable....that could be used as a marketing vehicle like other sports have become like NASCAR, and Texas Hold-Em.
The same thing is being done with 'Two Shot Shoot Out' - this game brings out the best shot-making, safety play, strategic decisions, touch shots, long bank shots, long cut shots, shots off the rail with power/finesse, etc......and the best player will win over the course of time by wearing their opponent down using the shots I just mentioned. The "roll outs" are also very strategic and sometimes the player will reposition one, two, or three other balls on their roll out....and for good reasons that may not be apparent until two or three shots later.
One Foul ball-in-hand is another story. The shots are mostly random because the players can't place the first shot to set up the best situation available on the table....this is what is done every time when a champion player rolls out....we know where that shot is and what all the percentages are to make it or get safe...or a combination of both at the same time......every ball on the table is involved in this formula and it's very complex, however after many years of playing our minds start to show us the correct shots and why.
The absolute best way to play "Shoot Out' is to require a "roll out" on the first shot and I will explain exactly why in the near future. Many of the greatest point can't be explained in writing effectively, they most be demonstrated and explained at the pool table......you can either believe that or not, I would recommend you keep an open mind and at least give me the benefit of the doubt.
My background consisted of playing this game for millions of dollars over the course of 17 years, and we won over $300,000 a year, three straight years and no one could win playing this particular game.... we played everyone that would gamble. I'm not "bragging," these are just the facts and many of my road partners can back these statements up including "Strong Arm John" who is considered one of the best "Road Men" in history.
I would certainly vote for him, as well as Weldon Rogers, Buddy Hall, Vernon Elliot, Omaha John, Allen Hopkins, Nick Varner, Doug Smith, "Country Calvin", Reid Pierce, "Mike Johnson", Dalton Leong, and Rusty Bandimiere....all of these players were extremely advanced at 'Two Shot Shoot Out'....we traveled, played, or was in at various times with all of them playing for exorbitant amounts of "chips".
My agenda for promoting this game is simple - It's vastly better than the current game being played and no one finds the current game mentally stimulating. 'Two Shot Shoot Out' is more like poker where you can "DARE" you opponent to "Shoot or Pass" and that's what makes it so much more interesting.....
No matter what, the people that truly want Pocket Billiards to be in the public spotlight again will support the most entertaining game.....this should not be negotiable, I understand everyone's right to an opinion, but this is a "no brainer". 'The Game is the Teacher'
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