I'm talking Buffalo into a weekly race to 2 nine ball one pocket tournament. I'm sure I'll have to put some money up, but he usually goes for stuff like this. I'll keep you apprised.I have not heard of it before, but I sure will try it! When Hank was breaking into OP I suggested that he could rack a 6 ball rack, especially since he plays generally on 8 ft tables. But that broke ok, and I am interested in trying the 9 ball rack break!
BR, I have come up with a 7-ball standard or long side - bank game. a 7-ball rack breaks fantastic. But the long side bank game is where each opponent has one long side of the table to bank into to. This game naturally creates multiple rail banks and would be excellent for playing by the rail count also. It also helps develop banking for the game of OP.
I can imagine a couple of grand master bank players matching up their banking skills in this game. A couple players come to mind is Busty and Tony. Playing by the game or by the rail.
Another use for your 9-ball OP game is for pool rooms and games of pool that attract customers. 9-ball OP would be an excellent introductory game to get non-OP players to try the game. Pool room by the hour is not conducive for OP, at least for those trying to get their feet wet in learning the game. Very hard to compete with 8-ball or 9-ball for they are quicker, thus more games per hour.
Also your 9-ball OP just might turn into a spectator friendly challenge match up ppv. Maybe a stretch or not!
thanks, Whitey
We use to have a 9-ball race to 2 in my small town, and it was popular. By doing a race to 2 it gives the lesser skilled players a better chance. Plus some players like to get into a tournament with the notion of win or get out, meaning they do not want to be stuck in a tournament that drags on and on. There is also a better chance of having a different winner from week to week.I'm talking Buffalo into a weekly race to 2 nine ball one pocket tournament. I'm sure I'll have to put some money up, but he usually goes for stuff like this. I'll keep you apprised.
Better make it 10 ball one pocket. There's a dead ball on the break plating 9 ball one pocket.I'm talking Buffalo into a weekly race to 2 nine ball one pocket tournament. I'm sure I'll have to put some money up, but he usually goes for stuff like this. I'll keep you apprised.
A good game is 7 ball 1p. Fast and furious.Who has played 9 ball one pocket? Tell me about it. It might be a good mini tournament to warm people up.
rerack on a made ball.Better make it 10 ball one pocket. There's a dead ball on the break plating 9 ball one pocket.
what has this world come to ..........rerack on a made ball.
We'll give it a try. See how long it takes. I want to use it for a weekly tournament so it doesn't last so long. Like you said, it could become a quicker, spectator friendly version.I have not heard of it before, but I sure will try it! When Hank was breaking into OP I suggested that he could rack a 6 ball rack, especially since he plays generally on 8 ft tables. But that broke ok, and I am interested in trying the 9 ball rack break!
BR, I have come up with a 7-ball standard or long side - bank game. a 7-ball rack breaks fantastic. But the long side bank game is where each opponent has one long side of the table to bank into to. This game naturally creates multiple rail banks and would be excellent for playing by the rail count also. It also helps develop banking for the game of OP.
I can imagine a couple of grand master bank players matching up their banking skills in this game. A couple players come to mind is Busty and Tony. Playing by the game or by the rail.
Another use for your 9-ball OP game is for pool rooms and games of pool that attract customers. 9-ball OP would be an excellent introductory game to get non-OP players to try the game. Pool room by the hour is not conducive for OP, at least for those trying to get their feet wet in learning the game. Very hard to compete with 8-ball or 9-ball for they are quicker, thus more games per hour.
Also your 9-ball OP just might turn into a spectator friendly challenge match up ppv. Maybe a stretch or not!
thanks, Whitey
how do you rack 7 ball?A good game is 7 ball 1p. Fast and furious.
how do you rack 7 ball?
Tobermory, I once played a man some 3 ball one pocket about 15 - 20 years ago at Banana's in San Antonio.3 ball, and 6 ball are fun and faster than 9 ball, and nothing goes on the break.
if 3 ball onepocket starts with 3 balls in line from the spot its a great end game to practiceTobermory, I once played a man some 3 ball one pocket about 15 - 20 years ago at Banana's in San Antonio.
Winner breaks. I won 9 games in a row for $50. He told me, "You can't beat me like this, I invented this game".
Rodney (Androd) knows the man I am talking about. I don't know if he is still with us or not. Too many of the old timers are
leaving us.
We played 9 ball one pocket when learning. You can make a ball in your hole from breaking regularly. No rerack.Who has played 9 ball one pocket? Tell me about it. It might be a good mini tournament to warm people up.