Talk:Rotation (pool)

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[edit] "Calling shots" and variants

The article does not specify whether there are any variations in which shot(s) must be called. It does state that flukes count. In the rotation game I am used to play, for example, all shots must be called; ball in hand is in effect after any foul. I am sure there are customs that differ from region to region, so some lookup needs to be done in regards to the rule vatiants; while at that, something should be said about which parts of the world this game is common in. --ChaChaFut 02:04, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

Find a source for those rules, then add a variant in the article. The non-called shot, and non-ball-in-hand nature, of the mainstream version of this game is very reliably sourced. Same goes for where it is played; we don't seem to have any sources for that. — SMcCandlish [talk] [cont] ‹(-¿-)› 18:28, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] World Championships

For generations, world championships in a variety of pool disciplines have been played. I wonder they ever held a world championship in rotation? 61.9.126.41 13:09, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Unknown. The BCA book (see "References" section), lists rotation, along with nine-ball, eight-ball, and several others as a tournament game (and 30+ other games as simply recreational ones). Tournaments are certainly held, in both the US and the Philippines, but I don't know if one has ever boldly called itself the World Rotation Championship. — SMcCandlish [talk] [cont] ‹(-¿-)› 18:28, 29 July 2007 (UTC)