2024 World Snooker Championship (Apr 20th - May 6th)

[Bob Jewett]

the chinese promotors have a digital overhead method in their events. not sure about its mm tolerances, but it's probably better than just eyeing it up.

I think the overhead doesn't come close to the one millimeter accuracy required for the shot O'Sullivan faced. Also, it requires an accurate "before" image and if the black was always spotted wrong, the "before" would have been wrong as well.

Some ball markers have sort of a skirt under the ball down to a small semi-circular hole. If you center the spot at the middle of the half-hole the ball will go right on the spot. (I've previously posted a different design that can also spot accurately.)

 

[Bob Jewett]

I've never seen it done by any ref but it seems a logical thing to do. A gentle tap and the ball will sit there without rolling off.

It often works to simply press down on the ball when it is in position.

I'm surprised that the ref did not work harder at rubbing away the incorrect crater.

 

[JAM]

It often works to simply press down on the ball when it is in position.

I'm surprised that the ref did not work harder at rubbing away the incorrect crater.

I agree. She is not my favorite referee. Someone in the know told me Leo Scullion was Ronnie's favorite referee. Of course, referees are like pool/snooker commentators. Everyone has their favorites.

 

[BeiberLvr]

First semi match really good so far. Turning out to be quite the biscuit.

 

[pt109]

4 all WILSON AND GILBERT

 

[Greg M]

I agree. She is not my favorite referee. Someone in the know told me Leo Scullion was Ronnie's favorite referee. Of course, referees are like pool/snooker commentators. Everyone has their favorites.

Brendan Moore for me. Though, it's a shame he's retired from refereeing.

 

[George the Greek]

4 all WILSON AND GILBERT

I like Gilbert"s game even though Wilson break builds pretty good

 

[pt109]

I like Gilbert"s game even though Wilson break builds pretty good

I’m cheering for Gilbert….they call him the Angry Farmer…..I still got some hay seed in my hair.

 

[alphadog]

I always thought that Jan Verhaas was Ronnie's favorite. He did oblige him with potting the final black.

 

[George the Greek]

I’m cheering for Gilbert….they call him the Angry Farmer…..I still got some hay seed in my hair.

C"mon Gilbert!

 

[JAM]

Brendan Moore for me. Though, it's a shame he's retired from refereeing.

I heard Paul Collier was retiring, but not Brendan Moore. Didn't he sign on with Matchroom Sports last year?

 

[skogstokig]

I heard Paul Collier was retiring, but not Brendan Moore. Didn't he sign on with Matchroom Sports last year?

he retired as a ref, i think he's training refs on the WNT or something.

 

[skogstokig]

jak jones needs to selbynize this match if he's gonna have any chance at all

 

[JAM]

he retired as a ref, i think he's training refs on the WNT or something.

Here is what I read. He's TD, I guess, on WNT. So I guess that is retiring as a ref. Thanks!

https://twitter.com/brendanmoore147?lang=en

 

[Thecoats]

jak jones needs to selbynize this match if he's gonna have any chance at all

Great comeback by Jak Jones, he had a little help from Bingham but it definitely made for an entertaining watch. Both semis tied after day 1.

 

[skogstokig]

bingham started off with high runs and exhibition shot but jak jones has got selby qualities. i predict hill-hill

 

[BeiberLvr]

Odds at the start

Current odds to win

I managed to bet Kyren at +2800, but kudos if you bet any of the other 3 guys. Especially Jones or Gilbert who were greater than 80-1 at the start.

 

[Bob Jewett]

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I managed to bet Kyren at +2800, but kudos if you bet any of the other 3 guys. Especially Jones or Gilbert who were greater than 80-1 at the start.

I'm surprised he was rated that much lower than some of the others.

But did you hedge your bets?

 

[skogstokig]

Odds at the start

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Current odds to win

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I managed to bet Kyren at +2800, but kudos if you bet any of the other 3 guys. Especially Jones or Gilbert who were greater than 80-1 at the start.

good on you, i hope he wins!

i always book them 1-2 so reaching the final pays even if they don't win. with that line kyren had i would have probably put a money back bet on the semi too. either way i like his chances from here on to raise the trophy.

 

[BeiberLvr]

But did you hedge your bets?

I only bet $20, but if he does make the final, I may throw a few $ on his opponent depending on their odds.