Ok, I'm not that good but I want to start playing for money. Obviously I would need spots. My question is, say you "get the 6", does that mean if your opponent pockets the 6, you have to pocket the 7 to win (or 8 if there is no 7, 9 if there is no 7 or 8) or do you have to run out the rest of the remaining balls?
Questiion about 9-ball spots (getting the 5-8 ball)
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Getting the 6 means you win if you make the 6 or 9 legally.
If you want the 7 and 8, you have to ask for them.
You don't get the 7 just because your opponent makes the 6, then the 8 if he makes the 7.... If you're opponent makes the six your spot is gone and you need to make the 9.
You should also discuss the break.
You have 2 options with this.
If your opponent breaks it in it stays down and if you break it in you win.
I don't like the above.
The best way to do it is if either one of you breaks it in it spots and who ever broke it in continues to shoot.
You have 2 options with this.
If your opponent breaks it in it stays down and if you break it in you win.
I don't like the above.
The best way to do it is if either one of you breaks it in it spots and who ever broke it in continues to shoot.
No offense, but if you're asking this question, something tells me you could'nt get there with the 6-out. mayhap, you'd be better off doing a bit of hangin out watching, and learning, and practicing. Of course if you just have to get in action, i'd be willing to give you the 1 and the break:thumbup:
i did not know the answer to that question until i joined this forum. if i lived near you i would take you up on that spot for every dime i could come up with.
Good point measureman. Or it is acceptable to have it count on the break, BUT put the handicap ball in the second row.
Also to note, is it a wild 6 or a called 6? If it's a call 6, then you'd have to call it on the break. Hint - tell your opponent that you call it in the opposite side every time so you don't have to call it ever again off the break.
I ,too, did not know for sure about getting the 6 was about.
But i'll take any of your action.
The 1 and the break.... really? Anyone who can shoot semi-straight and knows the mechanics of the break at all would hammer you to the wall with that. You should never get the chance to shoot, one ball, side pocket everytime. Or break a corner ball in and leave a shot on the one and its a win before you even get to shoot.
Honestly, I would play anyone in the world 9-ball if they gave me the one AND the breaks.
You must be a beast on the table if you can fade that weight.Carl
How much weight is enough?
If your asking about an individual ball, the 6 for example, that "SOUNDS LIKE" a lot of weight, however, the only way you win is if you get to the table with a shot at it, right?
That means your opponent, or the better player, probably has to miss on an earlier ball. For your benefit, let's say it's the 3, 4, or 5, now, if the ball your opponent misses hangs in the pocket, and it's one of the aforementioned balls, can you play position on the next series of balls and get out?
Well, what if the miss occurs and leaves you a tough shot, a shot where the percentages dictate safety play is in order (like an off angle bank), will you be able, first, to spot that type of position on the table, and second, then be able to chose to shoot a safe, and then execute a winning safety exchange (providing you know what that is)?
(IMHO) If your offended by this type of thinking, a better spot would probably be something in the order of the "last 2,3, or 4, depending on how well your able to execute. That way if your opponent hangs any of those last balls on the table you will most likely WIN.
In the long run though, your just "gambling," and that usually doesn't improve your game nearly as much as playing "the ghost," playing in weekly local tournaments, and studying the game, by continually watching expert play with pool savvy commentators!
As a general principal gambling always favors the player making the game, they're usually the one's who "KNOW" best how to "clock your speed" and make an offer that sounds good to you, but in reality, leaves you with "No shot" at getting the cheese!
p.s...if your playing a real player the spot is of little significance anyway. Usually, they don't miss to begin with, and if you do get a winnable spot (ball), if they get out of line 2 balls previous to the spot ball, oh well, they'll play a winning safe and run out later. The situation at the table is almost always in the better players favor!
If your asking about an individual ball, the 6 for example, that "SOUNDS LIKE" a lot of weight, however, the only way you win is if you get to the table with a shot at it, right?
That means your opponent, or the better player, probably has to miss on an earlier ball. For your benefit, let's say it's the 3, 4, or 5, now, if the ball your opponent misses hangs in the pocket, and it's one of the aforementioned balls, can you play position on the next series of balls and get out?
Well, what if the miss occurs and leaves you a tough shot, a shot where the percentages dictate safety play is in order (like an off angle bank), will you be able, first, to spot that type of position on the table, and second, then be able to chose to shoot a safe, and then execute a winning safety exchange (providing you know what that is)?
(IMHO) If your offended by this type of thinking, a better spot would probably be something in the order of the "last 2,3, or 4, depending on how well your able to execute. That way if your opponent hangs any of those last balls on the table you will most likely WIN.
In the long run though, your just "gambling," and that usually doesn't improve your game nearly as much as playing "the ghost," playing in weekly local tournaments, and studying the game, by continually watching expert play with pool savvy commentators!
As a general principal gambling always favors the player making the game, they're usually the one's who "KNOW" best how to "clock your speed" and make an offer that sounds good to you, but in reality, leaves you with "No shot" at getting the cheese!
p.s...if your playing a real player the spot is of little significance anyway. Usually, they don't miss to begin with, and if you do get a winnable spot (ball), if they get out of line 2 balls previous to the spot ball, oh well, they'll play a winning safe and run out later. The situation at the table is almost always in the better players favor!
What you're describing above is "the 6 and out" spot. If you're just "getting the 6," then it's the 6 & 9 balls only.
The 1 and the break.... really? Anyone
Honestly, I would play anyone in the world 9-ball if they gave me the one AND the breaks.
Carl
You might be surprised.
You would be required to bet a lot.
Many a man has been humbled, getting what he believed 'crazy' spots.