Understanding defensive shots while playing pool in the APA Pool League.

the Equalizer system is mediocre at best. People, especially when being competitive, are not honest. I know this to be true from running my own APA team and seeing it first hand.

@lastwinj That is why it is good to encourage fair play. On my teams, I won't allow such dishonesty. If I catch someone in 'sandbagging' of any form I will talk to them and if it continues I will write them up myself and or replace them on my team if I still can. If I can't, they will play less until they can learn to play fairly. Equalizer system or not... the situation would be the same. People really will manipulate any form of skill ranking I'm sure. Sad but true.

It would be nice to add an example about two-way shots.

Often times, I try to make my ball, but leave my opponent bad in case I miss. Sometimes, this includes leaving myself bad in case I make it, and the example referring to 'did you try to get shape on the next ball' does not necessarily mean that I wasn't trying to make my shot.

@KennyRubin I agree. I think the area is a bit grey here but sometimes I will try for a shot, and intend to set up my next shot but know that IF I miss the shot where I am intending to leave the cue will leave a harder shot at the same ball I just shot. It's a defensive play with the intent of continuing to shoot in my opinion.

Nice explanation.

I've not seen this specifically covered anywhere, so thought I'd run it by you (taking "intent" as the difference between what's a defensive shot and what isn't):

If a player attempts a safety but unintentionally sinks his own ball in a legal manner, shouldn't this be marked a defensive shot?

The player's turn continues, but that wasn't the "intent".

@deadlyLampshade Considering the intent was not to make the ball, yes it is still a safety. While the safety did not work out as planned, it was still intended to hook the other player and end his turn.

Took your advice and downloaded FP 10.
I was using 7. The video is now great to view and great information. Long overdue.All players should watch. I shall now retract my negative comments.

i like this guy,,talks in a calm mannner..im no rookie at pool rules and safetys etc but he explains things well for anyone to understand :) sweet

There are no bubbles in this video. I reccommend you make sure you are using the latest version of the Flash player.