Maybe because pool originated in Scotland??There must be some historical explanation for it?
I like it, force's a team to play like a TEAM. It's not the same as playing a singles game. Why is it called "Scotch" Doubles??? Not English/American/Philippine doubles? Maybe because pool originated in Scotland??There must be some historical explanation for it?
I answered it in his last post.
randyg
Which was a whole four days ago! He must be on that "cannabis" stuff! LOL
Scott Lee
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could someone explain exactly what is scotch doubles??
The best explanation I've heard is that it's borrowed from golf in a sense where one of the formats of partners golf is to alternate shots.
Freddie
As I understand it, it is a partners game. But you alternate each shot, not each inning. The way we play it here locally, you and your teammate can talk to each other every shot if you like, about which shot to take or where to leave the ball, etc. So long as you don't drag it out too much.
My explanation might not be completely accurate, so wait for someone more knowledgeable to chime in and confirm/correct.