behindthe9ball
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I am looking to form a pool league at the local pool hall. I am looking for some suggestions in regards to an organizer (website w/ an app preferably), along with some tips about making it competitive and fun at the same time. I currently play in a singles 9-ball league with 12 players and a doubles (8,9 & 10 ball) league with 12-16 players.
Each league I play in has its strengths and weaknesses. Both leagues are rather unorganized. For example, the 9 ball league doesn't use subs. Each player plays 2 sets, race to 7, per night. If your opponent can't make it there are a couple weeks for make-up play. Most often you get no-shows or have a situation whereby 2 guys/gals have their opponents out that week so tables sit empty (almost always). I believe there is a payout at the end of the year but no action otherwise. Heck, I would be happy if we at least played for a buck a game. This really isn't a gambling pool hall but a few bucks might generate some tighter play but still keep the league fun.
The doubles league, for example, only scores you if you show. It's a format which works well for guys who come and go for various (reasonable) reasons. The main problem is your partner, each week, is random, completely random. The organizer claims to use a system to match players but I don't believe it because the redundancy in respect of our opponents and teammates is painfully obvious. The league has been playing since September, and out of 12 full time players, there is one in particular I haven't played with or against. Finally, there is ZERO payout at year-end. Frankly it's probably a good idea there isn't a payout because the team assignments are flawed,
Anyway, has anyone put together a fun, but yet competitive league? We will likely play 9 ball (with slop on everything but the 9). I was thinking about weekly skins. We will handicap players, but maybe play some nights without it. I was also thinking about throwing in a couple team-play nights, and a night or 2 with double-elimination tournaments.
If anyone can share some thoughts, ideas, et cetera, that would be great. If you know of a great app or website to organize the league and tourney that would be great as well.
thanks in advance!
Each league I play in has its strengths and weaknesses. Both leagues are rather unorganized. For example, the 9 ball league doesn't use subs. Each player plays 2 sets, race to 7, per night. If your opponent can't make it there are a couple weeks for make-up play. Most often you get no-shows or have a situation whereby 2 guys/gals have their opponents out that week so tables sit empty (almost always). I believe there is a payout at the end of the year but no action otherwise. Heck, I would be happy if we at least played for a buck a game. This really isn't a gambling pool hall but a few bucks might generate some tighter play but still keep the league fun.
The doubles league, for example, only scores you if you show. It's a format which works well for guys who come and go for various (reasonable) reasons. The main problem is your partner, each week, is random, completely random. The organizer claims to use a system to match players but I don't believe it because the redundancy in respect of our opponents and teammates is painfully obvious. The league has been playing since September, and out of 12 full time players, there is one in particular I haven't played with or against. Finally, there is ZERO payout at year-end. Frankly it's probably a good idea there isn't a payout because the team assignments are flawed,
Anyway, has anyone put together a fun, but yet competitive league? We will likely play 9 ball (with slop on everything but the 9). I was thinking about weekly skins. We will handicap players, but maybe play some nights without it. I was also thinking about throwing in a couple team-play nights, and a night or 2 with double-elimination tournaments.
If anyone can share some thoughts, ideas, et cetera, that would be great. If you know of a great app or website to organize the league and tourney that would be great as well.
thanks in advance!
