Unless there is a major change, I don't see DCC getting rid of it's scheduling issues to the point where you can drop the final Sunday and get to bed by 10PM on Saturday after the 9 ball finals.
I think there are better ways to fix the one pocket match lengths than these new rules, but it will be interesting to see how they work.
As for whether it will still be one pocket ... maybe start thinking of one pocket as two different games: private-match one pocket and tournament one pocket.
This is an interesting point. I read Bob's post to suggest that he is skeptical these rules will be successful in speeding progress in the tournament. If so, I agree.
There is a significant non-zero probability that the DCC could implement these cartoon rules and the tournament could STILL run long.
How does the DCC intend to enforce these new rule on table 41? If they do actually enforce them through some roving patrols of fast-one-pocket storm troopers that might be the only thing that could make things worse than what is proposed.
Of course, they could choose to enforce these rules in the same way they enforce the dress code...not at all.
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