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wildman147
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Posted: 2013-04-24 17:33
 T9B are proud to announce the T9B American 8Ball Classic to be held at Escape Barnsley Since the National Series will now just be a one day event and since it seems English pool seems to be the popular game up north at the moment we invite players of all standard to this American 8ball event. *Date Sunday 5th May **Entry £20 ***Max entry 32 ****All players minimum 3 matches *****Results put into 1 league table to decide who advances to the Knockout rounds ******Races to 7 *******Draw 10.30am Matches start 10.45 ********Open to players of all standards Make sure you join us for our first ever 8ball event. To enter post your name below thanks Player List 1 Phil Wildman 2 Mark Parker 3 Mark Lunn 4 Tem Dixon 5 Arfan Dad 6 Tony Southern 7 Phil Hughes 8 Dake Green 9 Chris Hall 10 Darren Appleton 11 Sam Capper 12 Gaz Hopkins 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 [ This message was edited by: wildman147 on 2013-04-30 07:07 ]
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The_Lunn
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Posted: 2013-04-24 17:42
You're all in trouble now.... I'm in!
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wildman147
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Posted: 2013-04-24 17:45
haha Mr Lunn i knew u wouldnt be able to resist, spread the word pls bud lets get 32 players, hopefully a few english pool players will get involved and decide they like the american tables and have a crack at 9ball in the future
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BFrench501
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Posted: 2013-04-24 18:00
Will it be proper American 8ball rules?
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ArfanDad
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Posted: 2013-04-24 20:55
Stick me in plz Phil, cheers Arfan!
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PH
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Posted: 2013-04-24 21:35
What exactly are the proper rules for American 8-Ball? If it's anything like English Pool they'll have different rules all over the shop! 
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tigger147
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Posted: 2013-04-24 22:48
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tigger147
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Posted: 2013-04-24 22:49
Put me in please Phil
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The_Lunn
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Posted: 2013-04-24 23:46
Proper amwrican 8 ball rules. Good player can tie you in knots, love it. Love a game o American 8 ball. Hope there's a good turnout
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PH
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Posted: 2013-04-25 00:24
Interesting. I just had a quick look and I feel that this particular set of rules would make English 8-Ball a better game...
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-Dazza-
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Posted: 2013-04-25 08:01
I would have supported this event Phil as i'm playing in the 9Ball on Saturday however i have to be back home early on the Sunday.
Would have made a nice change too playing 8 Ball.
Good Luck with the event.
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wildman147
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Posted: 2013-04-25 08:20
aww thats a shame Darren as im looking forward to this and think the event with just a £20 entry fee will be popular. I havent really played 8ball before but have done my research and rules are very interesting, should be a good event gets your names down so i have an idea of number and if enough players il order a nice piece of T9B glass for the winner
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Riggers
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Posted: 2013-04-25 14:48
Standard WPA rules are perfect for 8 ball and it makes for a very attacking game. The main very simple rule is that as long as you strike your own ball set first it will not be a foul regardless of what other balls are potted (except if you pot the black early). This means there is little benefit in covering pockets as your opponent can simply plant one of his on to it. Unlike daft marbles this is NOT a foul (even if you don't also pot your own ball). However, in order to keep your visit going you would also need to have called and potted one of your own set in the same shot. You can also call safe e.g. deliberately pot one of yours but in doing so call safe (meaning you can legitimately end your visit) and leave your opponent in trouble. [ This message was edited by: Riggers on 2013-04-25 14:50 ]
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PH
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Posted: 2013-04-25 19:18
Lee, I quit playing English Pool because it's a game that SHOULD be a lot better than it actually is. If they matched the cue ball size and weight to the other 15 balls and employed the above WPA American 8-Ball rules the game would be a lot of fun. As it is, I find it hard to watch and too frustrating to play... I enjoyed your insight!
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tigger147
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Posted: 2013-04-25 19:38
American 8 is a very good game, love it
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PH
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Posted: 2013-04-25 19:46
Is there any particular trick to making balls consistently on the break? With the front ball where the 9-Ball would be on GB9 I had a real hard time earlier. I was hitting the front ball full from a half-ball from the middle of the string and I was getting decent movement from the second and third ball as they were going close to the middle pockets but they weren't falling. I presume that we will be using the triangle for this event Phil?
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tigger147
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Posted: 2013-04-25 19:51
Hit the Apex ball with stun and as hard as you can from the centre of baulk line
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PH
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Posted: 2013-04-25 20:01
I'll give that a shot tomorrow after work but I don't know how far those balls will move with my paper thin arms!
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PH
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Posted: 2013-04-26 18:09
I presume that the Phil Hughes in at #7 is me then? I'm happy to sign up but I've just got to make sure that there isn't a second one signed up as I know that there is one that lives about 15 minutes from where I'm at!
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wildman147
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Posted: 2013-04-26 18:17
HI Phil sorry i added you. i wasnt sure if your prevous pm ment u wanted to enter but you have now so its all good.
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