In Memory of Charlie Delorme

So far as I know, videos are not directly postable here. They can be really large. The best solution we have available now is YouTube. It's really easy to post videos there if you have an account, and they seem to be relatively permanent. The viewing controls are much nicer than on FB and access is easier than any other video site.
And if you use screen recording program like OBS you can record copy of video to your hard drive if you really want/need keep it.

Another Bad Draw-Miscue-Scoop Foul Call in a Major Pro Pool Tournament

I would be in favor of a rule change where all miscues (including accidental scoops) would be deemed fouls. I’m sure it opens up a can of worms but being lenient on miscues feels amateurish like playing with cueball fouls only. I think the official and professional version of our precision sport we all love should hold itself to a higher standard. It’s not like APA or CSI would necessarily follow suit anyway.

I used to think that way also, but I now worry that the change would come with too many problems including the following:
  1. Miscues have never been considered fouls in the past, so this would be a major change to the sport and many people will find it difficult to accept.
  2. It is not always possible to be sure a miscue occurred. You can't judge them by sound, especially in a noisy environment, and especially with many people playing simultaneously on surrounding tables.
  3. Sometimes "partial miscues" occur, where the tip slips during contact, but not at the beginning of contact. These shots sometimes sound a little funny, and the CB might deflect a little more than normal, but they are not "blatant miscues."
What do other people think about this?

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