Tried racking with 9 on the spot

Nyquil

Nyquil

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Been playing a lot more 9 ball lately to work on potting. I figured I would try putting the 9 on the spot played 10 or so racks this way. For me it was much easier I had shape on the 1 each time unless I dropped it in. Had one golden break. probably beginners luck but I much prefer how those 10 racks played out nice and open each time other than one rack. (Did use template)

Anyone else have similar results?
 
Nyquil said:
Not nearly as consistent. I don't know this way is suppose to be harder but it's easier at least for how I break.
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If you are using a template this is really surprising. Maybe the table is really pitted in the normal racking area and that's preventing the balls from racking tight. I suggest you rack on the spot at the other (unused) end of the table and see how they spread.
 
Bob Jewett said:
If you are using a template this is really surprising. Maybe the table is really pitted in the normal racking area and that's preventing the balls from racking tight. I suggest you rack on the spot at the other (unused) end of the table and see how they spread.
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I got a spot on both ends I'll try it on the other end and see.
 
A sample of ten racks is not statistically significant, that is, it is not enough tries to advance a theory.

A valid experiment calls for careful control of all variables - speed, cleanliness, cue ball starting point, humidity, impact point, and a definition of what is a good break. Then lots of tries, each exactly the same as the one before, and control of all variables.

Good luck.
 
Incidentally, I rack 8 on the spot too. Not legal it seems (I could GAF) Guys with a stroke have the top 3 balls going for the sides no problem.
 
straightline said:
Incidentally, I rack 8 on the spot too. Not legal it seems (I could GAF) Guys with a stroke have the top 3 balls going for the sides no problem.
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That would never fly in a pool hall, and yes it's not a legal rack. Unless you are at a tournament that specifies it, it's not a legal 9 ball rack ether. The default is the head ball is on the spot.
 
hang-the-9 said:
That would never fly in a pool hall, and yes it's not a legal rack. Unless you are at a tournament that specifies it, it's not a legal 9 ball rack ether. The default is the head ball is on the spot.
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Probably. I'm talking single table bars. Table holder calls the rules - usually BCA-ish, or bar rules. Sessions are the rare occasion when two people have the table to themselves for an hour or two. If I'm playing, the matchup is usually whatever we feel like. :D
 
xX-Wizard-Xx said:
so you saying a 4 inches or so makes a difference on the break how well it is breaking? rubbish
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Just sharing my experience. This is on a template rack as stated in my original post. Which I am sure makes a difference. I definitely prefer to play with the 9 on the spot vs the one on my table at least.
 
With two tables in my basement there is a difference. One is a GC IV and I rack with the one on the spot. The Valley is a 88 barbox. These things are tiny. So I rack with the 8 or 9 on the spot. My table, my house, my rules.

BTW, I also play a game I call 9 ball 8 ball on the Valley. Four stripes, four solids and the eight on the spot. Helps with the clusters, moves fast too. The geezers like it.
 
Buzzard II said:
With two tables in my basement there is a difference. One is a GC IV and I rack with the one on the spot. The Valley is a 88 barbox. These things are tiny. So I rack with the 8 or 9 on the spot. My table, my house, my rules.

BTW, I also play a game I call 9 ball 8 ball on the Valley. Four stripes, four solids and the eight on the spot. Helps with the clusters, moves fast too. The geezers like it.
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Hopefully short 8 ball gets into the leagues so they quit wasting table time! :D
 
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