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matt123
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Posted: 2007-09-26 09:48
Not exactly teams..2 People..
Wouldn't it be a lot more exciting have 1 framers...
5 Players..everyone vs everyone = 25 frames..
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Ads
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Joined: 07-Sep-2007
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From: Essex, England
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Posted: 2007-09-26 09:50
that doesnt actually sound like a bad idea. I might have to borrow that for one of our local comps
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The_Teach
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Posted: 2007-09-26 09:51
After talking to Luke Riches at Mathroom last year it seems that the players want the longer races.
I would have thought a Davis Cup approach woud have been better. 2 singles, 1 Doubles, 2 singles if required.
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Ads
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From: Essex, England
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Posted: 2007-09-26 10:26
I suppose longer races would be prefered because in a race to 1, its anybody's game where as in a race to 8, you need to be consistently better to win (most of the time). Like if you get a golden break in the race to 1 thats it.
Might make it more exciting though.
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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
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From: England
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Posted: 2007-09-26 12:26
Best of 5 sets gives the players a real chance, but fitting it into an exciting 1 hour TV programme isn't easy - 9 ball has always been fast, exciting, and above all, a bit cruel!
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dynamitedaz
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Posted: 2007-09-26 12:55
they should do what the old world team championships did!! scotch team events! i remember watching philiipines v usa it was like 7man team but 4 or 5 man team would be enough! [ This message was edited by: dynamitedaz on 2007-09-26 12:56 ]
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Ads
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Posted: 2007-09-26 12:56
that is true, and it is a bit more exciting when you know that anyone could come through and win, a bit like the Nuts pub pool challange, i rack of pool on an english table. If the first player clears without the other having a shot the second player gets the next break and has to clear to stay in. Fats and furious, and you know that 1 mistake could be costly
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dynamitedaz
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Posted: 2007-09-26 14:44
but like someone said something like davis cup style would be great!
short races its not televised live so couldnt see a problem!
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matt123
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Posted: 2007-09-26 19:07
On 2007-09-26 10:26 , Ads Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! I suppose longer races would be prefered because in a race to 1, its anybody's game where as in a race to 8, you need to be consistently better to win (most of the time). Like if you get a golden break in the race to 1 thats it.
Might make it more exciting though. You are correct but as a TEAM, the consistancy will have to come from all the members who get chances to win. Also, it would be very unlucky if you got dished in all 5 frames. [ This message was edited by: matt123 on 2007-09-26 19:07 ]
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Ads
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Posted: 2007-09-27 08:01
this is true, a race to 5 is ok it was only if it was a race to 1 or 2 that there is a high chance of losing the lag loses you the game. I do think Daz's idea of a davis cup style event, i think that would work
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-09-27 09:58
England play today - good luck gentlemen!!!
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Ads
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Posted: 2007-09-27 10:28
yes good luck to England, we all have our fingers crossed
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SHOTGUN
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Joined: 01-Mar-2007
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Posted: 2007-09-27 14:16
Come on England!!!!!
Daz and Jim should do us proud - hope they get all the rolls....
Anyone gona be giving live scores??
Just been on the offcial website and theres no update as yet...
Oz
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michael
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Joined: 25-Sep-2007
Posts: 24
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Posted: 2007-09-27 16:16
Rack-by-rack reports of the England match will appear on the official World Cup of Pool website in about half hour. The match is next on after the current Qatar v Finland game is concluded. Current score is 2-5. www.worldcupofpool.com The official World Cup of Pool website[ This message was edited by: michael on 2007-09-27 16:21 ]
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Beertrixpotta
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Joined: 24-Mar-2007
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Posted: 2007-09-27 17:10
Any chance off someone puttin the latest scores on ear ? please pretty please!!  [ This message was edited by: Beertrixpotta on 2007-09-27 17:10 ]
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michael
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Posted: 2007-09-27 17:26
Click here for full report from the England match as it happens. It is on the front page, you can't miss it! www.worldcupofpool.com[ This message was edited by: michael on 2007-09-27 17:27 ]
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matt123
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Posted: 2007-09-27 18:07
Ruined my discussion... 
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SHOTGUN
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Posted: 2007-09-27 19:17
well done boys! 6-3 down and then won 8-6. great result in what sounded like a typically tight and nervy first match. bring on the finland crew on friday night..... Oz - supporting the boys all the way!!! [ This message was edited by: SHOTGUN on 2007-09-27 19:18 ]
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