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DCC one pocket speed-up rule

lfigueroa
skogstokig said:
what would be the drawbacks of a chess clock? i wonder why they didn't consider it versus this mutant grady rule and heyball style match clock
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From my experience, gathered over mucho, mucho DCCs, the answer would be... (wait for it): None.

In a way it makes so much sense it's nuts they haven’t implemented it. Instead they have goofed up the rules. I'm sure there'd be a learning curve but it ain't rocket science to hit the clock.

Lou Figueroa
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DCC one pocket speed-up rule

lfigueroa
kollegedave said:
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.

kollegedate
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For the last couple of years they have had roving storm troopers -- I think last year there were a few more of them.

One wrinkle I was unaware of and personally learned last year is: if your opponent is not table side at the announced starting time of your match you are to report that to the desk so they can immediately put said opponent on the clock. Previously, I thought you had to wait awhile before approaching the desk so that's what I did, waiting about 20 minutes. Then, I slogged way over to the desk and informed them I had no opponent AND THEN they put him on the clock.

Lou Figueroa
he never showed
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Mark Wilson on sidespin to pocket balls

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3kushn said:
Like straightline indicated, this was instruction, likely for less than above average players. General Population discussion.
His key statement was "don't use English To Make a Ball" It's OK to use English for position.

We all know that spinning the ball complicates things.

That's all he was saying, unless I missed something.
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i think those of you that criticized my post somewhat misunderstood my intent
as a premise to not use english to make a ball but only for position is a great principle
i was only pointing out a common use of english that is well accepted when pocketing balls
and wondered whether he would say you should not use it.
if you notice i posted as a question
"But would he ever say that using gearing sidespin (English,) for example, to minimize cut induced throw should never be used to help you make a ball?"
i was not advocating using it all the time
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