I think we all enjoy watching pool on TV. However, do you agree that TV gives us an exaggerated view on just how good the pros really are? For instance, if you watch a 9-ball match, race to 7, that's a potential of 13 games. They have one hour to show the match, so after player introductions, commercials, presentation of the check, etc., you have about 35-40 minutes of pool. They rarely show long safety battles or missed shots. What you end up seeing are the matches where they break and run out or pocket the 9 on the break. This gives the impression that the pros almost never miss and almost always have successful break shots. This is not to slight their skill and ability. They are truly great players, but I think it would be good to show how they are also human and make mistakes like the rest of us. I know they have to keep it exciting and quick, but I think that real students of the game would like to see it all, good and bad. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
2006-10-05 13:41:39 · 9 answers · asked by straight_shooter526 6 in Sports ➔ Snooker & Pool
I like just the way it is. I love pool and by it being an hour I have gotten people who know nothing about pool to watch it.
2006-10-06 01:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by smitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think pool on t.v. is far inferior to watching complete and/or live matches. However I will take whatever I can get as it is in short supply. I just signed up for something where I can watch archived matches in their entirety for a few bucks a month. Its the best I've seen yet, IMHO. See below
2006-10-05 15:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by djkx1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you summed it up right there. Others like to watch the hot chicks like Janet Lee bend over sixty times.
2006-10-06 03:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they show it live it will be OK. Only in taped events can the networks get what they want.
2006-10-05 14:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dr.Dividend 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Zzzz
2006-10-05 21:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seems to me like a good time slot for more football coverage.
2006-10-05 13:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by rick s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't care. I just wanna say that rick s is a B!t(h a$$ pu$$Y A$$ little BOY.
2006-10-06 03:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't get enough of it. I wish there's more televised billiards.
2006-10-05 20:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by tyrone b 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well it's behind beach volleyball & poker that's for sure
2006-10-05 13:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋