How To Avoid Being Hustled In 9 Ball
9 ball pool is the favorite game of many professional and recreational pool players
. The object of 9 ball pool is to sink the 9-ball to a pocket while hitting the lowest numbered ball on the table.
In 9 ball, for example, you can hit the 1-ball on the opening break shot, which in its turn will send the 9-ball to a pocket and then win the game.
There is no other pool game that is the center of so many tournaments than 9-ball. Every pool-billiard governing body as well as each local billiard club worldwide hosts a 9-ball tournament of its own.
You may have noticed that the most important and exciting professional pool tournaments are 9-ball pool tournaments. Mainly due to its photogenic break shot, 9-ball is a popular spectators sport as well.
9-ball is played most commonly in places of entertainment. There are always small bets placed on pool games and one must be wary of a great player hustling a group with some "friendly" betting.
The best and the worse thing in 9 ball is that you can actually end the game on the opening break shot. In this pool game, once someone pockets the 9-ball, (providing the cue ball hit the lowest numbered ball), the game is over.
Therefore, pool hustlers who have gained experience in pool halls, will not find it difficult to pocket the 9-ball at an early stage of the game and to grab your money on the same occasion.
Another one of 9-ball rules upside and downside is the "three consecutive fouls" rule, according to which, a player who commits three consecutive fouls (including a scratch) is penalized with the loss of the game. And you can count on those pool sharks to take advantage of this rule and to hustle the pool table so their victims would perform one foul after another.
As you can see, 9-ball pool rules offer many advantages for the blood thirsty pool hustler. By following these tips, you will be able to enjoy playing 9-ball knowing your money is safe and protected:
How to Avoid Being Hustled in 9 Ball
Rack:
Note that the 9-ball has to be placed at the center of the rack. Otherwise, once you forget to follow this minor principle, it will be easily taken by your opponent at the beginning of the game.
Opening Break Shot:
Fast and powerful opening break shot is a common beginners' mistake, which usually leads to a scratch or any other unpleasant foul. If you follow pro pool players (or hustlers), you'll notice that they put bigger emphasize on cue ball control than on speed and power.
Therefore, practice more on how to cause the cue ball to hit the 1-ball and then sinking the 9-ball instead of on how to break the rack and the pool hall lamps in the same shot.
Stance:
The stance is an important principle in billiards, and 9-ball is not an exception. It is recommended to adjust a different stance for making the break shot in 9-ball.
Therefore, as you intend to break the 9-ball rack, straighten yourself a bit and move most of your weight to your frontal leg. Additionally, to add some power to your stroke, let your body move along with your arm.
9-Ball Strategy:
Finally, 9-ball pool strategy is different than 8-ball or any other pool game strategy. Unlike other pool games, 9-ball pool strategy focuses mainly on position playing and planning accurate shots.
It would be wrong strategy to start by showing off some difficult, long shots when you can get some decent achievements by making simple shots while focusing on pocketing the 9-ball.
Follow these simple rules to ensure you are not taken. If you are not a very experienced player, it is discouraged to bet on your games until you get some more practice under your belt.
by: Jack Landry
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