We are getting ready to kick off coverage of this $30,000 added 10 Ball event at 7 PM EST tonight. This is a modified round robin 10 ball event based on a new point style format.
The first match up on the stream tonight will be Corey Deuel vs Johnny Archer.
To view the event live and for free go to www.uplproplayers.com and click on "watch tournament"
There is no chat window there so if you wish to chat while you watch go here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/upl-10-ball-invitational-stream-by-simonis
To view tournament standings go here: http://www.uplproplayers.com/spreadsheet.htm
Thanks to stream sponsors Simonis, OB Cues, Delta 13, and CueSports International (CSI)
Some big names here for the weekend and it will be interesting to see how the format plays out.
Here is the Format/Rules sheet as passed out at the event during the players meeting:
Players will be seeded for the first round using a "reverse seed" meaning the best players will play going down the BCA ranking list. During rounds players will play alternate break 15 game matches. Players will have score sheets and will keep track of games won and break and runs. Players will earn one point for each win plus one point for each break and run. Players will also keep track of games played. Players only mark a game played if they come to the table in that game. These stats will be used to calculate a players PPG (Points Per Game percentage)
Player ranking after the initial round will list as follows:
1. Points Per Game Percentage (PPG)
2. Games Won
3. Break and Runs
4. One game playoff in case of tie
Every round following the first round will be seeded according to the highest PPG or above tie breakers in case of tie. Meaning the two best players will play each other and on down the line. There is one exception to this rule. Players may not play the same players in two consecutive rounds. The players with the highest cumulative PPG will move on to make the cut. After the cut rounds continue the top four players will play match play races to 9 to decide the winner.
TEN BALL IS SPOTTED IF MADE ON THE BREAK
PLAYERS WILL BREAK FROM THE BOX
PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE A JUMP CUE ONLY TWICE DURING A MATCH
Players need to keep up pace of play, slow play will not be tolerated. Slow players may be placed on a 20 second shot clock. Players will have 15 minutes to show up for matches after 15 minutes is up opposing player will have ball in hand after the break every game until opponennt shows up or player finishes match. If player misses during the rack the game is over and he must break again. You have to earn every game. Player will recieve one point every run out and one extra point if the player chooses to break and run without ball in hand. The forfiet player will be DQ'ed from the tournament.
All other rules will follow WPA world 10 ball rules.
End of Rules and format statement.
Should be interesting.
The first match up on the stream tonight will be Corey Deuel vs Johnny Archer.
To view the event live and for free go to www.uplproplayers.com and click on "watch tournament"
There is no chat window there so if you wish to chat while you watch go here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/upl-10-ball-invitational-stream-by-simonis
To view tournament standings go here: http://www.uplproplayers.com/spreadsheet.htm
Thanks to stream sponsors Simonis, OB Cues, Delta 13, and CueSports International (CSI)
Some big names here for the weekend and it will be interesting to see how the format plays out.
Here is the Format/Rules sheet as passed out at the event during the players meeting:
Players will be seeded for the first round using a "reverse seed" meaning the best players will play going down the BCA ranking list. During rounds players will play alternate break 15 game matches. Players will have score sheets and will keep track of games won and break and runs. Players will earn one point for each win plus one point for each break and run. Players will also keep track of games played. Players only mark a game played if they come to the table in that game. These stats will be used to calculate a players PPG (Points Per Game percentage)
Player ranking after the initial round will list as follows:
1. Points Per Game Percentage (PPG)
2. Games Won
3. Break and Runs
4. One game playoff in case of tie
Every round following the first round will be seeded according to the highest PPG or above tie breakers in case of tie. Meaning the two best players will play each other and on down the line. There is one exception to this rule. Players may not play the same players in two consecutive rounds. The players with the highest cumulative PPG will move on to make the cut. After the cut rounds continue the top four players will play match play races to 9 to decide the winner.
TEN BALL IS SPOTTED IF MADE ON THE BREAK
PLAYERS WILL BREAK FROM THE BOX
PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE A JUMP CUE ONLY TWICE DURING A MATCH
Players need to keep up pace of play, slow play will not be tolerated. Slow players may be placed on a 20 second shot clock. Players will have 15 minutes to show up for matches after 15 minutes is up opposing player will have ball in hand after the break every game until opponennt shows up or player finishes match. If player misses during the rack the game is over and he must break again. You have to earn every game. Player will recieve one point every run out and one extra point if the player chooses to break and run without ball in hand. The forfiet player will be DQ'ed from the tournament.
All other rules will follow WPA world 10 ball rules.
End of Rules and format statement.
Should be interesting.