An Actual IPT rule Question

Wags

Wags

2 pocket-one pocket table
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I know a player has to use a full cue for jumping the cue ball, but, can they use their breakstick for jumping or do they have to use the playing cue?

Also, how many sticks are allowed to be brought to the table?

Can a player put a stick together for a jump shot other than the playing cue and break cue?
 
Since the published rules do not themselves set any limit on the number of cues that may be brought to the table,unless there exists further more detailed private guidance notes for players or referees in which a limit is set,it must be assumed that the player may use any cue at any time for any shot provided that each cue used meets the dimension specifications set out in the published rules.
 
memikey said:
Since the published rules do not themselves set any limit on the number of cues that may be brought to the table,unless there exists further more detailed private guidance notes for players or referees in which a limit is set,it must be assumed that the player may use any cue at any time for any shot provided that each cue used meets the dimension specifications set out in the published rules.
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I believe that is correct. The only things I remember in the rules are a minimum cue length, min/max weights and leather tip required. No mention of jump cues, break cues, number of cues, etc, as I recall.
 
Jump stick/Crawling on the table - Same difference

2.0 Cue Stick Specifications
All cue sticks must meet the following specifications:
a. No shorter than 53" and no longer than 63"
b. No lighter than 15 ounces and no heavier than 25 ounces.
c. Balance point at least 33" from the tip of the cue.
d. Leather cue tip.

Thank you. for your response. I think this rule is kind of like the crawling on the table rule.

In other words, I could build a stick to the specs. 15 oz, 53" and put on a water buffalo tip and use it just for jumping. Is that correct? Man, I can do alot of jumps with that stick as opposed to my playing cue!
 
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IPT member
Oct 14th, 2006 - 11:16 PM Re: IPT rule question

The playing cue is required to jump a ball. If you want to bring a cue for cut shots, a cue for bankshots, a cue for rail shots, or a cue for masse' shots ... you may.


GVasquez-referee
Oct 15th, 2006 - 12:29 PM Re: IPT rule question

"I know a player has to use a full cue for jumping the cue ball, but, can they use their breakstick for jumping or do they have to use the playing cue?"

Yes, it just has to have a leather tip...as all cues must be anyway. The balance point must be at least 33" from the tip of the cue. All cues must be between 53 and 63 inches long.

"Also, how many sticks are allowed to be brought to the table?"

At this time there is NO specified limit.

"Can a player put a stick together for a jump shot other than the playing cue and break cue?"

There is nothing that disallows this. However, I can tell you that I have never seen it done yet. Also, you can be sure that a referee will check that cue out pretty carefully before you're allowed to use it. If you use a cue that does not meet all the qualifications (even accidently) it is a loss of game or greater at official discretion.
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Don't know
Oct 16th, 2006 - 9:56 AM Re: IPT rule question

This is interesting. An IPT player and referee saying two different things. I figure the intent of the rule was for the playing cue to be used, but, it doesn't say that in the rules.

To me, you might be able to use that cue once before the rule is changed.

This is kind of like the crawling on the table rule.

Maybe it should be clarified and/or changed before a ruckus starts.
 
Just from memory ...

BUT, I thought it was mentioned that 3 cues is all you are allowed to have when playing (as in many other associations rules).

and that, you can only change cues once each game. In other words, after you break, you can change cues, but then you have to play the rest of the game with that cue. Read that to say, if you had a 53" cue with buffalo tip on it, you better be able to play with it on normal shots as well as jumping.

As for jump shots, all the live and online matches I watched (all offered), I only saw 1 attempted jump shot and the ball was not pocketed.
 
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