Pool on TV

[havoc]

[quote=Sarah Ellerby;23147]

Originally Posted by cmrocc

First Sarah, very sorry to read about your mother. Hope she does well.
If you or your family need anything just ask. There are plenty of good
people here.

Ok I'm back I really don't know how to explain this. Here goes...
Talking about what to say during a match.
Play by play would call the game as it happens. Like- She shoots the 3
into the corner setting up for the five.
Color would explain, in detail, the shot. Sarah used low right with a
med. stroke. She made the 3 then came 2 rails to get the angle on the
5. She should get the brake out on the 8 with this set up.
On ESPN it seems they get side tracked.

I would love a "What's in the case" type segment. I just don't want
to lose a sponser. I like seeing our sport on the TV.

Thanks for all your feedback, much appreciated! I'll be flying back to the UK today for 2 weeks. I haven't been back for 20 months, so I'm looking forward to seeing my family. I'll try and post while I'm home, maybe post some pictures. Take care, Sarah

thanks for taking the time to reply.

[Sarah Ellerby]

[quote=havoc;23156]

Originally Posted by Sarah Ellerby

thanks for taking the time to reply.

No problem, it's a pleasure! What's everyone's thoughts on 9-ball V 8-ball, or 10-ball? There were a few responses but not that many. Your opinion and suggestions are very important.....Thanks, Sarah

[mmizobe]

Thanks for the opportunity to express my opinions!

1. There should be more 8-ball on TV. As a student of the game (age 62), I found it very instructive watching the pros play 8-ball (IPT in Vegas). I told whomever would listen that watching pros playing 8-ball is so different from them playing 9-ball. I got to understand that in 8-ball, the more balls dropped makes for an harder layout even for the pros--quite opposite from 9-ball--and consequently, cue-ball control was paramount. In that setting, there were relatively few consecutive break-and-runs, very few full length-of-table shots. Isn't that just like intermediates shooting pool? In TV 9-ball, there is not much an intermediate can learn because of the super high level of shotmaking. The only exception is Mosconi Cup matches, because the pressure seems to "humanize" the players (i.e., they miss).

2. The pros should talk to the TV producer in what is interesting--Too much head shots! (does not apply to WPBA tournaments, however!) I think viewers beyond the beginner stage would like to see more shots from behind the shooter, in order to watch the total cue ball path (especially so in 8-ball). How about picture-in-picture every now and then showing (besides the all-important behind shot) the side view and cue ball closeup? The color commentators ("CC") should do more free-hand visuals (not the recent computer-generated arrows!) because of the limited time. I especially appreciate CCs who discuss position options and provide before or after shot selection critiques. Ewa ML, JLee, and Mark Wilson are quite good in this aspect.

Whew. And, have a great year, Sarah.

[Sarah Ellerby]

Originally Posted by mmizobe

Thanks for the opportunity to express my opinions!

1. There should be more 8-ball on TV. As a student of the game (age 62), I found it very instructive watching the pros play 8-ball (IPT in Vegas). I told whomever would listen that watching pros playing 8-ball is so different from them playing 9-ball. I got to understand that in 8-ball, the more balls dropped makes for an harder layout even for the pros--quite opposite from 9-ball--and consequently, cue-ball control was paramount. In that setting, there were relatively few consecutive break-and-runs, very few full length-of-table shots. Isn't that just like intermediates shooting pool? In TV 9-ball, there is not much an intermediate can learn because of the super high level of shotmaking. The only exception is Mosconi Cup matches, because the pressure seems to "humanize" the players (i.e., they miss).

2. The pros should talk to the TV producer in what is interesting--Too much head shots! (does not apply to WPBA tournaments, however!) I think viewers beyond the beginner stage would like to see more shots from behind the shooter, in order to watch the total cue ball path (especially so in 8-ball). How about picture-in-picture every now and then showing (besides the all-important behind shot) the side view and cue ball closeup? The color commentators ("CC") should do more free-hand visuals (not the recent computer-generated arrows!) because of the limited time. I especially appreciate CCs who discuss position options and provide before or after shot selection critiques. Ewa ML, JLee, and Mark Wilson are quite good in this aspect.

Whew. And, have a great year, Sarah.

Hi there! I'd love to chat with you more, will you join us tonight for the LIVE chat? Thanks for your opinion, we need more fans speaking out.

[mmizobe]

What time is the chat (and how-never did this before!)

[The Woim]

Originally Posted by mmizobe

Thanks for the opportunity to express my opinions!

1. There should be more 8-ball on TV.

Tap Tap Tap

The Woim

[Jersey Jer]

Originally Posted by cmrocc

I would love a "What's in the case" type segment. I just don't want
to lose a sponser. I like seeing our sport on the TV.

Talk to you later-

Funny if they pulled out a custom made replica of the pro's sponsor's production cue(as ive heard a few pro's have done)