This human 9-ball match was on a whole other level even to the ghosts of the GOATs. Kudos to the incredible talents of both SVB and Mr. Kazakis. Simply amazing.
These guys lagged with balls racked. Did that in an APA match and was scolded by a SL 9; I was a 6 then. Later that night, I challenged him, race to 5 for $20. I took him 3 straight sets for $60 before he quit saying, "You're no 6." I said, "Maybe you're no 9."
great game, don't like the winner breaks rule, always wonder if the results would be the same if it was alternate break. players at this level usually get a ball on the break and so the frame is loaded in the breakers favour. seen too many matches where whoever breaks wins.
I agree. It would be like the winner of a tennis point being able to serve over and over. They would have a big advantage, just as we see in pool games. it's a grossly unfair way to have a competition. in the lower ranking players not as much but these pros learn the 1 ball in the side break. Also, moving the rack up with the 9 ball on the spot was a dumb idea. Who came up with that? Now if you don't have a 1 ball in the side break you are probably not going to win.
I'd have to agree. At the Tour level, alternate break seems fair to both guys. Yet, I also see where when you win the game, the winner deserves to break next. With alternating, I'd guess results would be different. A guy like Strickland, by McCready's own admission, runs a 5 or 6 pack in a race to 11? Tough to stay with him then.
@@scottisitoro3953 Nah…you’re overreaching…dude is not bowing down to Shane…Alex probably does that for everyone…some people are just more courteous than others.
you are a saint posting these individual matches
This human 9-ball match was on a whole other level even to the ghosts of the GOATs. Kudos to the incredible talents of both SVB and Mr. Kazakis. Simply amazing.
Don't they have a laser light to resolve close lags? Rests up against the side rail like a triangle and shows exactly the nearest ball? Did I just invent that? ©Roger Scott Cathey October 31, 2024
Drama right from who won the lag. Love it !
Where the hell's the tournament director?
These guys lagged with balls racked.
Did that in an APA match and was scolded by a SL 9; I was a 6 then.
Later that night, I challenged him, race to 5 for $20.
I took him 3 straight sets for $60 before he quit saying, "You're
no 6." I said, "Maybe you're no 9."
great game, don't like the winner breaks rule, always wonder if the results would be the same if it was alternate break. players at this level usually get a ball on the break and so the frame is loaded in the breakers favour. seen too many matches where whoever breaks wins.
I like winner breaks. Get to see some great comebacks.
I agree. It would be like the winner of a tennis point being able to serve over and over. They would have a big advantage, just as we see in pool games. it's a grossly unfair way to have a competition. in the lower ranking players not as much but these pros learn the 1 ball in the side break. Also, moving the rack up with the 9 ball on the spot was a dumb idea. Who came up with that? Now if you don't have a 1 ball in the side break you are probably not going to win.
@@tralfazy comparing apples to oranges
I'd have to agree.
At the Tour level, alternate break seems
fair to both guys. Yet, I also see where when
you win the game, the winner deserves to break next.
With alternating, I'd guess results would be different.
A guy like Strickland, by McCready's own admission,
runs a 5 or 6 pack in a race to 11? Tough to stay with him then.
It's not out of believability that the lags were dead even, is it?
Relag...big deal.
Alex helps put the balls back up on the table but not Shane
Is it necessary? Alex does it because he wants to do it.
@@goblack6770 Too much respect given to SVB.
Gotta keeps guys uncomfortable, not bow down to them.
@@scottisitoro3953 Nah…you’re overreaching…dude is not bowing down to Shane…Alex probably does that for everyone…some people are just more courteous than others.
@@goblack6770 Sure, that is possible.
I'd actually like the old-school
of the opponent racking.
@ YES!! Opponents racking is nice…super frustrating when you’re losing. I hate it when your opponent cheats and gives you a “house rack”. 😭
Terrible music