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Bob Jewett said:

Ummm... What about the announcers?

I agree about the director (who chooses the view). This seems to be a pretty common problem. Let's see the opponent's reaction instead of the cue ball which is going towards a cluster. It really requires pool understanding and I think they are often stuck with whoever the video production company provides.

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I kinda like Tim whispering from a closet

easy-e said:

You're totally right. That was one of the first rules I questioned. Their response was that everything they do is designed to speed up the competitions. They want to avoid long, drawn out racks to keep the tournament on schedule and to add excitement for the viewers.

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I think they could change the rule to 1 tie up a game or however you'd word it.

The other school of thought from people was, just bash at the ball since slop counts and maybe when the balls come to rest you made a ball or tied one up that way. I'd rather not do the hit and hope shot.

Bavafongoul said:

... A time clock near the pool table, like on the wall on a hook, that’s activated by the incoming player is what’s needed. The outgoing player doesn’t get to activate it. ...

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The clock does not change until it is legal for the incoming player to take a shot. The clock is best switched by the outgoing player and I think it is a very good thing that the outgoing player is forced to return to his seat promptly.

GideonF said:

My only real complaints about the production are
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Ummm... What about the announcers?

I agree about the director (who chooses the view). This seems to be a pretty common problem. Let's see the opponent's reaction instead of the cue ball which is going towards a cluster. It really requires pool understanding and I think they are often stuck with whoever the video production company provides.

GideonF said:

My only real complaints about the production are

(a) they could have done a better job posting on the web or social media what matches were coming up;

(b) they need a director who understands pool. Way too many shots of the ball going in the pocket and ignoring the key issue of the CB. Are they getting shape? Getting the breakout? Who knows!

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I thought both of these things more than once.

Scratch85 said:

Great production by Predator! They may have overstated the attendance for the week but looked like great attendance today.


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My only real complaints about the production are

(a) they could have done a better job posting on the web or social media what matches were coming up;

(b) they need a director who understands pool. Way too many shots of the ball going in the pocket and ignoring the key issue of the CB. Are they getting shape? Getting the breakout? Who knows!

Personally, the chess clock approach works when you are seated at a table playing chess and you can reach it in less than a second to start your opponent’s clock. It doesn’t matter if you are playing rapid transit or tournament chess.

You can make your move and start your opponent’s clock in under a second. Anyone ever play rapid transit chess? Just move your arm a few inches to start your opponent’s clock. It’s pretty easy to do. So a player shouldn’t have to rush back to his seat anyway since as long as he completes his shot within the time limit, he fulfilled the requirement.

A time clock near the pool table, like on the wall on a hook, that’s activated by the incoming player is what’s needed. The outgoing player doesn’t get to activate it. I’ve been experimenting with Shot Clock and the time countdown can be any number you set it at and you can have a warning X seconds before it reaches zero.

The numbers are large enough to easily read if it is positioned in the vicinity of the pool table.the incoming player just taps it and it resets to 30 seconds or whatever you want. If I could hang it on an eye hook in a open face case, I think it would work. Thanks Gideon F. I looked at several apps and I liked Shot Clock the best……big numbers that fill up the tablet screen that can be seen far off.

iusedtoberich said:

Oh? I was not aware.

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I believe they announced it in Vegas. One of those “if you can’t beat them, join them” things.

Only the old timers like me will remember this, but in 1992-93, with future BCA Hall of Famer Ewa Mataya leading the charge, steps were being taken to have the men (of the PBT) and the women (of the WPBA) share a lot of tournament dates and venues. Unfortunately, despite many efforts, it just did not happen. Fast forward 30+ years, however, and we are starting to see it. I like how it is turning out for Predator, the players and the fans.

Jerry R said:

The new Predator cloth is made by Simonis.

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Oh? I was not aware.