headhunter bounty... I love it, pretty cool Idea. I also agree that anyone can beat anyone in a race to two... just run those racks and hope you can get a roll or two. I mean of course he is still a favorite but it's not that bad. I would also suggest praising him and letting him go on, after the tourney is over get as much weight as humanly possible from him and take the money he wins from the tourney. This only works if the guy has an ego of some kind or is really dumb. With the right weight you can become the favorite, win some money and add a little more action back to the tourney. Probably a long shot but if he gives up enough take it and play short sets.
Tournaments dwindling at the hand of one
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headhunter bounty... I love it, pretty cool Idea. I also agree that anyone can beat anyone in a race to two... just run those racks and hope you can get a roll or two. I mean of course he is still a favorite but it's not that bad. I would also suggest praising him and letting him go on, after the tourney is over get as much weight as humanly possible from him and take the money he wins from the tourney. This only works if the guy has an ego of some kind or is really dumb. With the right weight you can become the favorite, win some money and add a little more action back to the tourney. Probably a long shot but if he gives up enough take it and play short sets.
Thanks again for everyone's input. As I would have imagined many of you were on either side of the fence. I too see both sides and although I am not the level player that this one is yet, I enjoy playing him. I have beaten him myself 3 times now in the past few months so it doesn't bother me too much that he wins what he does. I have even developed a slight friendship with him too. Call it what you will but our once populated tournament has dwindled away to nearly no tournament at all. And as tempting as it is, I tire of racking without him showing me anything new except his runout abilities. If I were getting pointers, I would play all night and gladly pay for his time.
One of the most interesting points is that many who wrote said it should be handicapped but how do you do a race to 2 handicap? Or ban him for a few weeks which might work. The trick is that the bar isn't really involved other than putting up the pot for a decent turnout. It is usually one of the other players who runs it.
Anyway, that's it for me, thanks for all the input. Happy Runnin!
One of the most interesting points is that many who wrote said it should be handicapped but how do you do a race to 2 handicap? Or ban him for a few weeks which might work. The trick is that the bar isn't really involved other than putting up the pot for a decent turnout. It is usually one of the other players who runs it.
Anyway, that's it for me, thanks for all the input. Happy Runnin!
master9baller
Banned
Handicapping
Within reason, no matter the handicapping the player giving the weight usually wins. Shouldn't there be some reward for a player with natural talent who actually practices? Not the bangers who just show up and wonder why they can't win.
We have the same issues here locally with the same people winning more than their share. Again if you work at your game you win in ways others can't.
Handicapping games, ball or alternating breaks (particularly in 9 ball) doesn't impart skills to the lesser player. They still have to do something to win. This isn't a lottery, it's a game of skill.
This is why I prefer matching up and gambling over tournaments anyday. The best player on that day ususally wins.
Within reason, no matter the handicapping the player giving the weight usually wins. Shouldn't there be some reward for a player with natural talent who actually practices? Not the bangers who just show up and wonder why they can't win.
We have the same issues here locally with the same people winning more than their share. Again if you work at your game you win in ways others can't.
Handicapping games, ball or alternating breaks (particularly in 9 ball) doesn't impart skills to the lesser player. They still have to do something to win. This isn't a lottery, it's a game of skill.
This is why I prefer matching up and gambling over tournaments anyday. The best player on that day ususally wins.