WWYD? - Bonus Ball

i would roll off the purple closest to the end rail and try and freeze the cue to the back fo the orange closest to the end rail.
 
spanky79 said:
i would roll off the purple closest to the end rail and try and freeze the cue to the back fo the orange closest to the end rail.
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That was my first thought too spanky. But I think that would require some draw and/or left english and make it a very difficult shot - to pin point the CB's exact resting point.
 
Sloppy Pockets said:
I felt that way at first, but now that I understand the game better I think there's a lot it has to offer. It's really not like any other game, but has elements of several mixed into what seems like a pretty tough game. I hate to admit it, but it's a lot more interesting to watch than I suspected it would be.

Still hate the name, though. My wife always watches pool with me (Yes, Jay H., we'll be watching SVB and Dennis O. this weekend lol), even though she hardly ever plays. Heck, after watching the Accu-Stats "Make It Happen" one-pocket event, she even likes one-hole now. But she steadfastly refused to watch any Bonus Ball because of the hokey name.

I promised her they were gonna rename it "American 3-pocket" (don't know if that's really true or not) and she perked right up and watched this match until past her bedtime. She likes it. If it's a spectator sport for the non-playing masses, I think you might have a hit. But PLEASE listen to the prospective railbirds and reconsider the name. It just plain sucks.
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I agree with you on this one, I hated it at first also, I am starting to get it now. Do I think it will take over pool, NO. Do I think it last more then 2 years, probably not. Do I hope it works out for the friends I have in the league, of course.
 
maybe if they drop the cheap girls spotting the balls and the cheesy announcer it might be ok. I think they tried to make it too exciting and that makes it unexciting due to the cheesiness. id laugh my you know what off if I ever saw someone playing this in a bar
 
Maxx said:
I tried to watch BB, but I ended up listening to the TAR podcast instead.

Maybe I haven't given it enough of a chance, is it still free next week?
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I closed the blinds last night, ya perv.

Is it free?! Stay out of my yard or I am letting the plott hound out.
 
Woof Biscuit would be on my team as I think he is the first to mention what I think was the right choice. Even so, I would have ran over to the ball girl on the right and asked for mercy.
 
I was just asking what people would do here in this situation, it is a tough spot to be in guarding against the 4 orange balls and the 3 pockets of your opponent. I have gotten past caring about criticism by some of the members of the forum because it is really easy to see why some do and also I know others will not like the game just like I might not like watching long races of rotation pool as it puts me to sleep until it gets down to the last 5-10 games.

For those who have given it a fair chance that is great whether you ended up liking it or not is all on your personal preference and you cannot please everyone. I do like though that some of the biggest complaints are talking about the pockets and the love/hate for the BB girls so I guess its not too bad. The forum has promoted BB and shoved it down everybody's throats on its own, so many threads and not enough time to read them all. Haha. :thumbup:
 
i think there might be a reality check when people have to pay to watch. The numbers where always good for TAR when it was free then when it went to ppv, not so much.

It will be interesting to see if we ever hear the real numbers, not like they have a reason to tell anyone.
 
Nathan, did say that, Lenny did not. Let's just try to help out and answer the question as best we can.

I'd bank the purple on the end rail straight back and go with left hand english for the next shot.


cleary said:
I remember reading a while back where Nathan said something like "azbilliards isn't the WPBL's target market". I find it funny they feel the need to push their game on this forum though. Strange.

Karate Kick, unscrew.
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armoworrior said:
maybe if they drop the cheap girls spotting the balls and the cheesy announcer it might be ok.
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Yes, exactly... because I'd much prefer an overweight, balding white guy in a tight sweaty polo shirt spotting the balls :rolleyes:
 
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