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Post by orrible on May 20, 2010 7:29:41 GMT
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Post by Rob Hogan on May 20, 2010 10:53:29 GMT
Without the call-pocket rule then you only need to have a decent break and be able to consistently mop up open balls. We all know Mick Hill's good enough to do that until he either gets unlucky off the break or collapses from exhaustion, so this seems a bit pointless, to be honest.
I just think it'd be a shame (for the likes of Mosconi and his record 526) if people confused this with American rules 14.1, which is actually a game of great skill and precision.
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Post by orrible on May 20, 2010 11:21:58 GMT
9 ball table is far easier. I can't play 14-1. Too boring.
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Post by Darren Edmonds on May 20, 2010 11:49:22 GMT
Are these the two rulesets you're referring to? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_poolwww.pubpoolrules.com/141.phpOn the UK pool table you don't have to split the pack with your remaining ball? Or is the only difference the call pocket rule which prevents you blasting the pack to fluke a ball? If it's a case of breaking, potting 15 balls, breaking, potting 15 balls ..... and getting another visit if you don't pot off the break, I agree with Rob. The american record is far more impressive, despite the table differences.
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Post by orrible on May 20, 2010 13:40:08 GMT
True. Forgot about not getting the free shot for the break in American pool.
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Post by Rich Wharton on May 24, 2010 12:07:49 GMT
Massive run nonetheless.
My best on an English table is around the 160 mark, by what Rob describes as the American rules...
On a 9-ball table I've had 201.
Only been over 100 5 times total I think.
400+ is bloody huge, at any rules.
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