Sep 27, 2010
Sep 26, 2010
Challenge #4 - Broke And Scratched
In this challenge, your opponent broke and scatched, run these...
No, you can't just shoot the combo...I'd probably give myself 20% chance of making the combo. And 40% chance of running these out. Will try the combo and the run 10 times each to see how close my estimates are!
Drop a comment with your estimated run/combo percentages!
No, you can't just shoot the combo...I'd probably give myself 20% chance of making the combo. And 40% chance of running these out. Will try the combo and the run 10 times each to see how close my estimates are!
Drop a comment with your estimated run/combo percentages!
Sep 24, 2010
Challenge #3 Solution
Here is my solution...please drop a comment or send your suggestions to dan@9ballrun.com
Let's all get a little better!
Analyzing the table, there really are no immediate issues...
Less decision making, only 1 ball to shoot and 1 ball to get shape for.
Gonna have to try this one for real, always seems easier in a sketch!
Send your attempts to dan@9ballrun.com
Let's all get a little better!
Analyzing the table, there really are no immediate issues...
Less decision making, only 1 ball to shoot and 1 ball to get shape for.
Gonna have to try this one for real, always seems easier in a sketch!
Send your attempts to dan@9ballrun.com
Sep 20, 2010
Challenge #3: 9 Ball Runout
It is hill-hill in a tournament and your opponent broke this rack of 9 ball, and they didn't make anything....run these out on them
Play aggressively, no safeties
Drop a comment, don't be shy
Submit a video of your run to dan@9ballrun.com
Remember, the goal is to make everyone (including myself) a little better...
Play aggressively, no safeties
Drop a comment, don't be shy
Submit a video of your run to dan@9ballrun.com
Remember, the goal is to make everyone (including myself) a little better...
Sep 19, 2010
Sep 17, 2010
Challenge #2 Solution
Your opponent broke and didn't make anything...
Now you need to run these...
Here is my take, I think you should start with the 1 here... :)
You need to get back into shape, and I think the 2 in the side is the best play here...
It looks like you can drop the 3 ball without hitting the 4, so I'd probably stroke it. You could also just nudge the 4 to the end rail to play shape for the same pocket...but the angle (or lack thereof) on the 4 could create problems to get shape on the 5.
The 5 is going to be a little tricky, one option is to get downtable of the 5 and shoot it in either open corner or side.
Now the table is getting clear and the shots/pockets are becoming more obvious...
You would definitely prefer to not get straight in on the 6 ball...but that will make this rack more challenging. And is one way to easily mess up an easy out!
The straight 6 ball forced a slightly more difficult 7 ball (or you could have gotten more fancy with the 6 ball shot)
I do like the side pockets, and may as well make the final two balls in the sides...easy natural shape.
Drop me a comment with your suggestions or criticisms...
I'm planning to keep adding new 9 ball situations each week, if you'd like something to be discussed specifically drop a comment or email me at dan@9ballrun.com
Now you need to run these...
Here is my take, I think you should start with the 1 here... :)
You need to get back into shape, and I think the 2 in the side is the best play here...
It looks like you can drop the 3 ball without hitting the 4, so I'd probably stroke it. You could also just nudge the 4 to the end rail to play shape for the same pocket...but the angle (or lack thereof) on the 4 could create problems to get shape on the 5.
The 5 is going to be a little tricky, one option is to get downtable of the 5 and shoot it in either open corner or side.
Now the table is getting clear and the shots/pockets are becoming more obvious...
You would definitely prefer to not get straight in on the 6 ball...but that will make this rack more challenging. And is one way to easily mess up an easy out!
The straight 6 ball forced a slightly more difficult 7 ball (or you could have gotten more fancy with the 6 ball shot)
I do like the side pockets, and may as well make the final two balls in the sides...easy natural shape.
Drop me a comment with your suggestions or criticisms...
I'm planning to keep adding new 9 ball situations each week, if you'd like something to be discussed specifically drop a comment or email me at dan@9ballrun.com
Sep 13, 2010
Sep 12, 2010
Challenge #2: 9 Ball Runout
You're opponent broke...nearly scratched, but left you to deal with this mess!
Run these...
Play aggressively, no safeties
Drop a comment, don't be shy
Submit a video of your run to dan@9ballrun.com
Remember, the goal is to make everyone (including myself) a little better...
Run these...
Play aggressively, no safeties
Drop a comment, don't be shy
Submit a video of your run to dan@9ballrun.com
Remember, the goal is to make everyone (including myself) a little better...
Sep 10, 2010
Challenge #1 Solution
Check here to see the original 9 ball runout challenge...
Your opponent broke dry and it is your turn at the table...run these!
I have added cue english images to each shot to help understand my these shots, speed can be determined by cueball travel.
Getting shape on the 3 ball can be a little tricky with the 7 ball potentially getting in the way.
You don't want to go too far here getting shape on the 4, error on the side of being short and taking a longer 4 ball shot.
I can already see that the 8 ball really has a preferred pocket, and I need to start thinking about that now.
I need to get a good angle on the 7 ball to get on the 8 ball.
This shape on the 7 ball provides for natural 8 ball shape...
I thought I'd play bank last pocket here at the last minute! :)
A little short for the 8 ball, but it will be a nice natural speed shot for 9 ball shape....
My wife hates it when I pull a shot like this off.. ;)
I really didn't get any comments on the original runout challenge, hopefully there will be more interest in upcoming weekly challenges!
Your opponent broke dry and it is your turn at the table...run these!
I have added cue english images to each shot to help understand my these shots, speed can be determined by cueball travel.
Getting shape on the 3 ball can be a little tricky with the 7 ball potentially getting in the way.
You don't want to go too far here getting shape on the 4, error on the side of being short and taking a longer 4 ball shot.
I can already see that the 8 ball really has a preferred pocket, and I need to start thinking about that now.
I need to get a good angle on the 7 ball to get on the 8 ball.
This shape on the 7 ball provides for natural 8 ball shape...
I thought I'd play bank last pocket here at the last minute! :)
A little short for the 8 ball, but it will be a nice natural speed shot for 9 ball shape....
My wife hates it when I pull a shot like this off.. ;)
I really didn't get any comments on the original runout challenge, hopefully there will be more interest in upcoming weekly challenges!
Sep 5, 2010
Challenge #1: 9 Ball Runout
9BallRun.com is following suit to 8 Ball Run, with weekly runout challenges. These are for 9 ball instead of 8 ball obviously...
Things to keep in mind:
Play aggressively, no safeties
Drop a comment, don't be shy...rate the difficulty of this runout from 1-10 or 0%-100% likely
Submit a video of your run to dan@9ballrun.com
Things to keep in mind:
Play aggressively, no safeties
Drop a comment, don't be shy...rate the difficulty of this runout from 1-10 or 0%-100% likely
Submit a video of your run to dan@9ballrun.com
Sep 3, 2010
Switch Photography
A little family tradition...
No...these aren't photoshopped!
But, sometimes I wish they were...
It wouldn't be so strange then...
Don't ask...
No...these aren't photoshopped!
But, sometimes I wish they were...
It wouldn't be so strange then...
Don't ask...
Sep 1, 2010
9 Ball Runout - Wheelchair Edition
This guy is pretty good, has to be tough without the birds-eye view of the table. I'm sure you'd get used to it
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