World Cup of Pool
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As I watch this, I find I like just about everything about this event:
1) Short races make for much more excitement, and even more so with winner breaks. Like the Mosconi Cup, it means that there is "late match pressure" right from the start. Every mistake might be the one that costs the match.
2) The shot clock makes pool far more enjoyable to watch. Pool is not rocket science and shots ought to be planned relatively quickly, with the extension allowing for greater analysis on that rare occasion that something complicated arises.
3) Scotch doubles is a great tournament format. I always enjoy watching it at the highest level.
The only thing I don't much care for is the illegal break rule. A few times today, somebody made two balls on the break, didn't scratch, and was called for an illegal break. To me, that's ridiculous.
Overall, this is a great event!
1) Short races make for much more excitement, and even more so with winner breaks. Like the Mosconi Cup, it means that there is "late match pressure" right from the start. Every mistake might be the one that costs the match.
2) The shot clock makes pool far more enjoyable to watch. Pool is not rocket science and shots ought to be planned relatively quickly, with the extension allowing for greater analysis on that rare occasion that something complicated arises.
3) Scotch doubles is a great tournament format. I always enjoy watching it at the highest level.
The only thing I don't much care for is the illegal break rule. A few times today, somebody made two balls on the break, didn't scratch, and was called for an illegal break. To me, that's ridiculous.
Overall, this is a great event!
Loving that kick shot by Dennis on the 4 in the last rack.
Very nice out by Team Philippines to win 7-4. I bought the package from Livesport.TV for only $8.99 for the entire six days. Just like watching it on TV. Excellent coverage and good commentary by Jim Wych and Ted Lerner.
It let you register? I would love to order but it won't allow me to.
NYC cue dude
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Yes, yes, yes and yes
As is most often the case, you are spot with your assessment. And as far as the illegal break is concerned, its sole purpose is to eliminate a soft, wing ball break. By making two balls, it shows they were struck hard enough, I believe, to automatically be determined as legal.
As is most often the case, you are spot with your assessment. And as far as the illegal break is concerned, its sole purpose is to eliminate a soft, wing ball break. By making two balls, it shows they were struck hard enough, I believe, to automatically be determined as legal.
2013 World Cup Of Pool
Round 1 results - First day
Finland - 7 Austria - 2
Korea - 7 Estonia - 2
Germany - 7 Malta - 4
Holland - 7 Scotland - 2
England B - 7 Portugal - 4
Philippines - 7 Croatia - 4
Wednesday - Afternoon session, 12 noon local time (4 am Pacific/7 am Eastern/7 pm Manila)
Round 1 – Race to 7
Japan (13) vs. Sweden
China (3) vs. Hungary
Russia (14) vs. Hong Kong
Wednesday - Evening session, 6 pm local time (10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern/1 am Manila)
Round 1 – Race to 7
USA (4) vs. Kuwait
Poland (11) vs. Singapore
Canada (12) vs. India
Free live stream:
http://cricfree.tv/sky-sports-3-live-stream-online.php
Round 1 results - First day
Finland - 7 Austria - 2
Korea - 7 Estonia - 2
Germany - 7 Malta - 4
Holland - 7 Scotland - 2
England B - 7 Portugal - 4
Philippines - 7 Croatia - 4
Wednesday - Afternoon session, 12 noon local time (4 am Pacific/7 am Eastern/7 pm Manila)
Round 1 – Race to 7
Japan (13) vs. Sweden
China (3) vs. Hungary
Russia (14) vs. Hong Kong
Wednesday - Evening session, 6 pm local time (10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern/1 am Manila)
Round 1 – Race to 7
USA (4) vs. Kuwait
Poland (11) vs. Singapore
Canada (12) vs. India
Free live stream:
http://cricfree.tv/sky-sports-3-live-stream-online.php
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Unfortunately, the rule says a combination of 3 balls made or that crossed the kitchen.
I remember when Ronnie Alcano won the WPC 9 ball, he was pocketing a few balls consistently while using his "soft draw break", so it's possible to pocket 2 or more balls using a soft break...
Yes, and we all remember the miscarriage of justice perpetrated by the soft-breaking Corey Deuel in beating Mika Immonen 13-0 in the US Open 9-ball final just over a decade ago.
I do understand and accept why most tournaments want to disallow soft breaking, but I feel that this rule brings complications of its own that can randomize the results.
There must be a better way to deal with this issue. Too often, a breaker hits the rack hard and still is penalized for an illegal break.
I didn't see the match at all so can only comment on the paper prediction.. Surprised to see the scottish pair lose so big..
Problem with that rule is I have seen many times a player break real hard, make a ball or two and still commit an illegal break simply cuz a few other balls didnt cross the line.
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And those that are appear to mostly be players..
It is timed for the UK tv audience..
York Hall is a right bugger to get to to be honest and midweek in really shitty weather - everywhere was dead last night.