The World Cup of Pool returns to England as China bids to become the first nation to successfully defend a World Cup title.
They’ll have to fend off one of the best doubles fields ever assembled with the likes of Great Britain, USA, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Germany among the powerhouse nations desperate to land the trophy.
The world’s biggest 9-ball doubles events brings together the very best players from across the globe in 32 two-man teams. Who will take home the title this year?
Sky and Shane are representing USA. The event will be held in Leicester, England, the home of Snooker Champ Mark Selby aka "The Jester from Leicester." I wonder if he'll make a cameo appearance in the gallery.
Here's the format:
• All matches are alternate break. The balls will be hand racked with the 9-ball resting on the spot. The balls won’t be tapped and will be hand racked by the referee with a plastic rack. Players will be NOT be permitted to inspect the rack and cannot ask for the balls to be re-racked, re-positioned or moved.
• A 30-second shot clock will be in operation throughout the tournament. Each team will have one 30-second extension per rack.
• Matches
Round 1 – Race to 7
Round 2 – Race to 7
Quarter Finals – Race to 9
Semi Finals – Race to 9
Final – Race to 11
Looks like Matchroom is going to give USA a chance at the mic with American Jeremy Jones commentating alongside the Brit, Karl Boyes. Although JJ, as Jeremy is fondly referred to, still has a little fire left in the jug when it comes to competition, he is gaining notoriety as a first-rate commentator with a strong fan following among American listeners. Can't wait to hear these two in the booth! :smiling-heart:
This is getting exciting!
They’ll have to fend off one of the best doubles fields ever assembled with the likes of Great Britain, USA, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Germany among the powerhouse nations desperate to land the trophy.
The world’s biggest 9-ball doubles events brings together the very best players from across the globe in 32 two-man teams. Who will take home the title this year?
Sky and Shane are representing USA. The event will be held in Leicester, England, the home of Snooker Champ Mark Selby aka "The Jester from Leicester." I wonder if he'll make a cameo appearance in the gallery.
Here's the format:
• All matches are alternate break. The balls will be hand racked with the 9-ball resting on the spot. The balls won’t be tapped and will be hand racked by the referee with a plastic rack. Players will be NOT be permitted to inspect the rack and cannot ask for the balls to be re-racked, re-positioned or moved.
• A 30-second shot clock will be in operation throughout the tournament. Each team will have one 30-second extension per rack.
• Matches
Round 1 – Race to 7
Round 2 – Race to 7
Quarter Finals – Race to 9
Semi Finals – Race to 9
Final – Race to 11
Looks like Matchroom is going to give USA a chance at the mic with American Jeremy Jones commentating alongside the Brit, Karl Boyes. Although JJ, as Jeremy is fondly referred to, still has a little fire left in the jug when it comes to competition, he is gaining notoriety as a first-rate commentator with a strong fan following among American listeners. Can't wait to hear these two in the booth! :smiling-heart:
This is getting exciting!