Your opponent gets a spot shot, which ball do you spot?

good answer

Stop being a little turd and just spot the first ball that you grab from the pocket or ball return.

Tough to argue with this post.

The 6 ball on green cloth and the 2 ball on blue cloth are tough to see if they are on the rail but not on the spot IMO.For me any stripe epecially the 9 might creat a slight issue.
 
Remember though friend, the spot is not necessarily in the right spot on every table. Be careful, the spot could be half an inch toward's your opponents pocket. Making your spot shot a slightly steeper cut.

Anything is possible, but I've never...in my too long life...seen a spot THAT far off. And I've played in joints that make dives look like palaces.

And a half inch off whould make the cut a BUNCH more that "slightly steeper."

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EagleMan
 
Chris,

Why do you formally end one thread for all of the 'unhealthy attention' it recieved & then in the same manner, start yet another one that could very easily do the same.

I for one will not contribute any further than this to whatever your intentions are unless you state them clearly beyond mis-interpretation.

Do you not wish to learn anything by partaking in this thread? This is useful information that all pool players would benefit from. This is what pool is all about!
 
Remember though friend, the spot is not necessarily in the right spot on every table. Be careful, the spot could be half an inch toward's your opponents pocket. Making your spot shot a slightly steeper cut.

And what exactly does this have to do with what ball is spotted?

Oh wait, nothing.
 
It would make absolutely no difference to a good player. Lol. Good players dont even think about things like this on the table. I remember years ago 2 players were arguing over which were harder to shoot at, solids or stripes. They were both about equally laid, and he was going to use that as the determining factor over what he choose. I was thinking REALLY? One player argued stripes were easier because more white to see. The other player argued solids because he thought the solid color was easier to aim at. They were partners doubles 8-ball. Those kind of thoughts never even cross my mind.
 
It would make absolutely no difference to a good player. Lol. Good players dont even think about things like this on the table. I remember years ago 2 players were arguing over which were harder to shoot at, solids or stripes. They were both about equally laid, and he was going to use that as the determining factor over what he choose. I was thinking REALLY? One player argued stripes were easier because more white to see. The other player argued solids because he thought the solid color was easier to aim at. They were partners doubles 8-ball. Those kind of thoughts never even cross my mind.

Mr. Arnold,

I never used to care either. That was until my eye accident. If things are fairly even as to run out potential, I will now chose stripes as they offer more reference points for aiming when the balls are seen in a blurr.

Oooop! I was not going to post in this thread until it's intentions were made clear. I am now calling a foul on myself.

Regards,
 
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STOP FEEDING THE TROLLS> Once you feed them, they are most certainly going to come back :(
 
STOP FEEDING THE TROLLS> Once you feed them, they are most certainly going to come back :(

Do you consider this some small matter? Or would you rather discourse on the difference between a B+ and an A player? Would you rather discuss smoking in a pool room? Would you rather discuss which game is your favorite?

Or would you rather analyze what really happens when you play.
 
Do you consider this some small matter? Or would you rather discourse on the difference between a B+ and an A player? Would you rather discuss smoking in a pool room? Would you rather discuss which game is your favorite?

Or would you rather analyze what really happens when you play.

it is a small matter.

there is literally no difference between balls spotted.
 
This is a ridiculous thread...

I couldn't care less what ball spots when I have a spot shot. However IF my opponent reaches twice down there to pick a ball that is more difficult to pocket (in their opinion) I would have a problem with them. Sharking and shady moves like this put someone in the bad action category in my book. Grab the first ball that touches your hand and put it on the spot.


These kind of moves are a stupid waste of time and don't really accomplish anything except pissing off your opponent.

What's next... unscrewing the light bulb in the end lamp so it's harder to see??

When you play rack your own do you feel good if you make the 9 ball straight in the corner on the break?

By the way--> the player finishing their inning is always supposed to spot the ball. You can't run up to the table and spot it before they get there.
This way there is no argument over who gets to do it.

Dudley
 
Do you consider this some small matter? Or would you rather discourse on the difference between a B+ and an A player? Would you rather discuss smoking in a pool room? Would you rather discuss which game is your favorite?

Or would you rather analyze what really happens when you play.


In order;

yes
no
maybe
don't care
already know. I don't care if they spot up a friggin golf ball cause it's still a 1/2 ball hit
 
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Mr. Arnold,

I never used to care either. That was until my eye accident. If things are fairly even as to run out potential, I will now chose stripes as they offer more reference points for aiming when the balls are seen in a blurr.

Oooop! I was not going to post in this thread until it's intentions were made clear. I am now calling a foul on myself.

Regards,

Fine...but there is no RULE that says you have to!!!! (-:

LOL

Jim
 
Well, that would depend ENTIRELY on where the CB was placed relative to the OB.

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EagleMan


Its a half ball hit and nothing else,where actually helping here.:smile:
See if you make it just a half ball hit the color thing goes away.:p
 
This is a ridiculous thread...

Then why post to it??

I couldn't care less what ball spots when I have a spot shot. However IF my opponent reaches twice down there to pick a ball that is more difficult to pocket (in their opinion) I would have a problem with them.

Why...if in YOUR opinion, it doesn't make any difference what ball was spotted? What does HIS opinion have to do with anything?

Sharking and shady moves like this put someone in the bad action category in my book. Grab the first ball that touches your hand and put it on the spot.


These kind of moves are a stupid waste of time and don't really accomplish anything except pissing off your opponent.

If they don't accomplish anything...why would the opponent be pissed off?

What's next... unscrewing the light bulb in the end lamp so it's harder to see??

That would violate the Unsportsmanlike Conduct rule.

When you play rack your own do you feel good if you make the 9 ball straight in the corner on the break?

HELL YES! If the opponent doesn't CHECK THE RACK they deserve whatever they get. Sure..."rigging the rack" would violate the "tight as possible" racking rule...but your comment didn't suggest that the rack was rigged on purpose.

By the way--> the player finishing their inning is always supposed to spot the ball. You can't run up to the table and spot it before they get there.
This way there is no argument over who gets to do it.

Dudley

I couldn't find any WPA rule regarding WHO may...should...or is supposed to spot the ball. But just like anything else...if either player doesn't like the rack in terms of tightness or randomness...the spotting of balls etc. they can and should SAY SO.

And if some guy is upset about losing his inning and just walks back to his chair...I ain't gonna tell him to get up and spot the ball 'cause what I am likely to hear back is...."Go spot it where the sun doesn't shine."

My own personal opinion is that it would be FINE for the person who happens to be closest to the ball that should be spotted to go ahead and do so.

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EagleMan
 
I couldn't find any WPA rule regarding WHO may...should...or is supposed to spot the ball. But just like anything else...if either player doesn't like the rack in terms of tightness or randomness...the spotting of balls etc. they can and should SAY SO.

And if some guy is upset about losing his inning and just walks back to his chair...I ain't gonna tell him to get up and spot the ball 'cause what I am likely to hear back is...."Go spot it where the sun doesn't shine."

My own personal opinion is that it would be FINE for the person who happens to be closest to the ball that should be spotted to go ahead and do so.

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EagleMan

You are not wrong in what you post.. If your opponent doesn't want to spot it go ahead. But to race there to pick which ball to spot is nitty in my opinion. Most of what I said was directed at the original poster.


The reason I would be upset is my opponent wants to use petty moves to get an edge. You can win by playing better... these types of things aren't necessary. But they show a character flaw.

I like to play players I respect. Crap like the subject of this thread makes me lose respect quickly.

It doesn't affect my play but it affects my opinion of my opponent. If anything it gets me more fired up.

The actual intention behind the move is the offensive thing. Not the added difficulty. (negligible)

Dudley
 
Originally Posted by Dudley View Post
This is a ridiculous thread...

Then why post to it??

I couldn't care less what ball spots when I have a spot shot. However IF my opponent reaches twice down there to pick a ball that is more difficult to pocket (in their opinion) I would have a problem with them.

Why...if in YOUR opinion, it doesn't make any difference what ball was spotted? What does HIS opinion have to do with anything?


My own personal opinion is that it would be FINE for the person who happens to be closest to the ball that should be spotted to go ahead and do so.

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EagleMan

This really comes down to etiquette. Players not understanding etiquette wouldn't know these types of moves could be considered shady. This was my only purpose in posting in this thread.

In one pocket (the game I play most) it matters greatly how the balls are spotted and it is a big deal who does the spotting. If you spotted a ball dead for your own hole then fired it in it could be considered cheating. It makes much more sense for the outgoing player to do the spotting under the watch of the incoming player.

On a side note-> When you start assigning difficulty to a certain color ball you can actually start believing it is harder to make. If you give no thought to the color ball you are shooting you will not be under the influence of this. This is why I choose not to pay attention.


Dudley
 
English. Very interesting you say that. The guy who wanted the stripes was a very old gentleman, and he wanted stripes for the very same reason you describe. But at the same time it is nothing i personally ever even think about.
 
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