Good to see the crowds have come out! I've not been impressed with some of the MR event turn outs. Nothing makes a party like lots of heartbeats and crowd noise.
Trickshots....wow. It's tough at times not to make fun of you when you poop the bed like that in public. Quick turn on the TV. Dog grooming is on ESPN3.
All the above + KNOW THE RULES. Every place has it's own rule set. In Canada each player uses his own "matching" cue ball. 1-9, 2-10, 3-11, 4-12 etc with the solid being the cueball. Plus we go twice around (12 holes).
You ever buy a case of beer? I know first hand that they allocate more money for marketing and advertising than the actual cost of manufacturing. And if that hurts your feelings try perfumes, make-up and luxury goods (watches etc).
Whenever possible rules need to be written in such a way as removing intent from action. Otherwise we will need a Polygraph for all tournament play. Shane did you intend to miscue...."NOPE". For me if you are jumping then you must not scoop. Miscue is a scoop. Intended or otherwise. Same...