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A Night In An APA 8-Ball Pool League...
A coin flip determines which team picks a player to shoot the night's first match. A player is chosen and announced to the opposing team. The opposing team then decides who on their team is best suited to play that player and the match is set.
Every APA player is assigned a "skill level". This skill level lets the teams know the playing ability of each player on both team rosters. A player's "Skill Level" also dictates the number of games that player must win in order to win their match. Teams use this information when picking a player to shoot a specific opponent. A handicap chart can be found on the scoresheet and is used to determine the number of games each player must win in a match.
Once both players are chosen, the match is started and the players race to be the first one to win their assigned number of games. The first player to win the assigned number of games claims the match for their team. With the match decided, the process is repeated with teams alternating who puts up a player first in each of the remaining four matches.
Through the five matches played, the total skill levels of the 5 players (on each team) cannot total more than 23 points. This means that teams have to be diverse in the rankings of their players. It also allows the beginner and intermediate players to benefit from the experience of the stronger players on their team. Teams try to win as many of the weekly matches as possible. One point is awarded for each match won. A Night In An APA 9-Ball Pool League... APA "Amateur" 9-Ball is played like Professional 9-Ball...but scored like Straight Pool. In APA 9-Ball all balls have a point value. The balls numbered 1-8 are worth one point each... the nine ball is worth two. This makes each rack worth a total of 10 points. Players compete not to win games but rather to score the most points from each rack. Under The Equalizer® in 9-Ball, players are assigned a certain number of points (balls) to make. A lower ranked player, would need to pocket few balls than a more skilled opponent. Because every ball counts, the more skilled player cannot simply win by pocketing the nine ball, they must be aware of all the balls on the table and make every shot count. APA 9-Ball leagues use a wider range of skill levels. Players are ranked from SL-1 to SL-9. This wider range allows for greater accuracy when determining a player's ability, and creates a more competitive environment where all players have an equal chance of winning. Every week 100 points are up for grabs (20 points per match). The players in each match compete to earn as many of those 20 points as possible. Even in a loss, a player may earns points for their team. The more balls a player makes, the more of the 20 points they earn. This keeps the match competitive. Teams try to win as many weekly points as possible. |
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Like to play 8 Ball and 9 Ball? Can't get away two nights a week?
Then Double Jeopardy is the right format for you! Teams play on two tables: one table for 8 ball and one for 9 ball. Your team will play five 8 ball matches and five 9 ball matches every week for a total of 10 matches each week. This allows all 8 players to shoot in at least one format every week. Double the play, double the chance to qualify for Vegas Cups. Your Host Location must have two tables available for every Home match.
