TAR One Pocket Shot Clock Rule Update

[JCIN]

In the past when we have a had a shot clock it is sixty seconds with two extensions per game and 120 seconds for the first shot after the break. In the case of a foul the player lost his turn and the incoming player played the position from there.

Shane brought up a great point that this is entirely too harsh a penalty for a shot clock violation in one pocket. If you think about it a bit its easy to see what he means. Efren agrees. So from here on out we are going to penalize a shot clock violation by the player owing a ball at the end of his turn. So if a player goes over time he gets a new sixty seconds to finish his shot. If he goes over on the same shot again its another ball, a third time is considered three fouls and loss of game. Balls owed are spotted at the end of the inning.

We believe this is a fair way to play with a shot clock in a game that has not traditionally used one. This rule will be in effect tonight and in future one pocket sets.

 

[1on1pooltournys]

Good move and Shane was right! I don't like one pocket with 3 foul...but I understand in this format it is needed and tournaments as well.

 

[punter]

I don't like a shot clock at all. These players are not slow. Maybe do like golf and only use the clock if slowness becomes a problem. A warning, then use the clock. JMO.

 

[TheMadScientist]

This can be abused.

If you are in a tough spot and need to spot a ball after your turn you can just take too long and then shoot your shot.

 

[Nostroke]

This can be abused.

If you are in a tough spot and need to spot a ball after your turn you can just take too long and then shoot your shot.

im going blank on this-needs to spot a ball? or wants to spot a ball for some defensive purpose?

 

[TheMadScientist]

Yes, wants to spot a ball for defensive purposes.

 

[Scottyboy716]

Yes, wants to spot a ball for defensive purposes.

Then wouldnt they just take an intentional, and not bother running the clock down? If they ran the clock down, they'd eventually have to shoot... so "abusing" doesnt make sense here.

Am I missing something?

 

[Black-Balled]

It could possib be better to spot 2
What if spotting an extra ball tied up another object ball below the spot?

Surely there Are other examples, none of which are common.

 

[Black-Balled]

Yes, wants to spot a ball for defensive purposes.

Can't be telling these secrets for free!!!
Hahahaha

 

[12squared]

I'm against a shot clock in 1-pocket as well. These two are not slow players and on the occasion where "thinking" is necessary, I would personally like to watch them think it through, not settle for what may not be the best shot because time is ticking down.

They will shoot quickly most of the time so that the few times they need to take extra time would not be a problem.

Thanks for bringing this dream match up to our homes. I love both players, but Efren is on another planet...for now. :thumbup:

Dave

 

[Black-Balled]

Jeez is
Did you people jus question efren?
I wouldn't be surprised if he took an off-angle bank and made some damn fish head soup out of it.

 

[Bigtruck]

I'm against a shot clock in 1-pocket as well. These two are not slow players and on the occasion where "thinking" is necessary, I would personally like to watch them think it through, not settle for what may not be the best shot because time is ticking down.

They will shoot quickly most of the time so that the few times they need to take extra time would not be a problem.

Thanks for bringing this dream match up to our homes. I love both players, but Efren is on another planet...for now. :thumbup:

Dave

I'm with Dave on this one.

 

[Nostroke]

I like the shot clock and Justin im sure wants to have a consistent rule for everyone-He cant change from match to match imo.

As for the penalty-not sure.-add a ball to the other guy?

 

[KoolKat9Lives]

good form to intentionally spot a ball?

Whether you like or don't like the shot clock rule on this, this rule change certainly seems more proportionate to the infraction.

If it so happens that by intentionally fouling on the shot clock to spot a defensive ball so it improves your position, is it bad form to use it? My first impression is to say it's smart pool. What might ya'll think?

 

[CreeDo]

Sensible change, don't think there's any concern of people abusing it.
If you ever need to owe a ball on purpose, you can just roll the cue ball to
any place your heart desires without touching another ball.
That gets your 'defensive spot' and the bonus of repositioning the cue ball easily.

The option that this rule adds, that normally doesn't exist:
you can double foul on purpose to get two balls owed and spotted together, where normally only a single foul is possible per shot. If someone finds a way to turn this to their advantage they deserve some sort of trophy and possibly a cash bonus.