Mosconi Cup

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Do any of you guys in the US watch the Mosconi Cup. It's a Europe vs USA 9-Ball Pool Competition. It does have it's own rules so doesn't follow the usual format.
I understand 14-1 continuous is the real game but am curious. I do play by the way.
 

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Do any of you guys in the US watch the Mosconi Cup. It's a Europe vs USA 9-Ball Pool Competition. It does have it's own rules so doesn't follow the usual format.
I understand 14-1 continuous is the real game but am curious. I do play by the way.
a question of idle curiousity. Is 9-ball such a contentious topic in the UK that Debate Room rules need apply?
 

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Wouldn't surprise me. As we know, people have become quite passionate about many things.
 

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Wouldn't surprise me. As we know, people have become quite passionate about many things.
yup, I hear riots almost break out when folks start comparing Busch Light to Miller Lite.
 

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I dont think most people on here even know what it is so i dont see any problems. 9 Ball is popular here because its easy to understand and play. Where as 14-1 Continuous is not as you should call the Ball you intend to pot and the pocket you are going to put it in so luck does not come in to it. Over here Snooker is big but compared to Pool its quite boring. Its very repetitious shot wise ie your playing stun, stun run through and short screw shots most of the time as you are break building. In Pool you are using the rails to get position using check and running side ( English ) using throw when 2 balls are touching to cheat the line, doubles are a normal shot and cocked hat doubles using 2 rails. Compared to Snooker you need a much bigger knowledge of the shots. You also get transmitted side ( English ) which you use alot. Plus the cloth has no Nap as its Synthetic so the tables are fast.
 

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When i was a kid and used to watch American soaps on tv i was always struck how when the father got home he would open the fridge and take a beer out. And all the drinking games ect. First time i went to America was Florida. We went out every night drinking and would normally end up in Dennys after in the early morning. I dont recall getting drunk or having a hangover. Must be the air over there.
 
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