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| Written by Connor Sullivan |
| Monday, 26 October 2009 07:28 |
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There can't be many people on the planet who haven't heard of the game of pool, or eight ball, but does everyone know that this game originally came from the more traditional game of billiards? Everyone has also heard of pool cues but not many comprehend that they also emanated from the same game. So what is it about the eight ball game that made it catch on in so many different cultures? Well, for one instance it is much simpler and logical than the traditional game. Everyone got confused with the somewhat complicated scoring that occurs and find that it is much easier to work out than the more conventional game. In the traditional game, all the balls have to be potted in a definitive way to get the highest score. Some balls are replaced on the table several times during the game and this is where it all gets a little confusing. The scoring is so complicated that it usually requires someone with great technical skills or a marking board so that everyone can keep check on each individual score. If anyone has ever watched a very serious game tournament they will see exactly what the problem is. Indeed, it is so traditional that the umpires (referees) and participants dress very formally for the occasion. Would anyone suggest this for an eight ball game? This is highly unlikely at any time. Eight ball tables these days are absolutely common to every bar or recreation joint. Many places will have several tables so that profit levels are kept up. Normally, the winner of the game stays on the table until he loses but the newcomer always pays for that particular game. Good players will only pay once to get on the table and then play for several hours absolutely free because the challengers will always challenge to get him off the table! Eight ball games are usually played with a degree of friendliness but are sometimes downright ferocious. Many players will add a bet on the outcome of the game to make it more exciting while others will bet a beer on the outcome of the game. Both these new trends are capable of bringing many problems for the players. Nobody wants to lose so the game starts to take on serious overtones and will result in bad feelings particularly if the loser keeps on losing. Remember that some will feel as if the winner is somewhat of a cheat if the winner was a bad player at the beginning of the session and then turns out to be an all state champion' when a betting is allowed. This has led to many fights and disputes so the owners of the venue may bar any kind of gambling to keep the peace. Remember that whoever is playing everyone should be allowed to play to his best and cheating should be watched for at all times. Even distracting by revelers in the bar will cause an argument and this can be dangerous where alcohol is being imbibed. Let fair play always be at hand! About the Author: Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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