Jump cues, yes, no, rotation

[Rick S.]

Ban them...they take away from the game.

 

[randyg]

OMG!
They still use wooden bats in baseball, show me the jump cue makers who sponsor pool, way more pro players would like to see the jump stick go away. Just because it's there doesn't make it right. RandyG I do respect your opinion and I wish it was just the player, unfortunately it is many players ( that abuse the equipment, not on purpose, they just don't know how to jump) also seems like every tournament we do someone sees someone practicing jumping ANC goes over to show them how, and they don't know how.
Yes I also go over to the players and ask them not to practice, or at least move them to a table that is do to be recovered.
But here is the question to all, do we really need jump cues, do they make the game better, should they be legal?

Just asking for opinions!

You decide the rules of the Tournament. I play under many rules. Banning jump cues would not bother me in the least.
randyg

 

[Maniac]

How about this for a rule on the jump stick during rotation games, can not be used for your first shot in that inning.

That rule would still make a player know how to kick at balls from safety's from there opponent, but a player could use it if he/she hides themself after the first shot of an inning.

My thinking is the exact opposite of this. I think the jump cue should ONLY be allowed as the first shot of your inning. This would allow you to "get out of jail" from your opponents safety. If you hook yourself during your inning, that's YOUR fault/problem. You shouldn't be allowed to rectify your own f-ups so easily. Just my opinion.

As far as the jump cue goes, I can take them or leave them. It doesn't really matter one way or the other to me as long as we all play by the same rules. My opinion is that I think that they are here to stay though.

As far as ruining good tables go, there is always the option of handing out a piece of cloth to set the cueball on when practice-jumping. It's a very cheap fix to the problem.

Maniac