WNT Hanoi Open 2025, Vietnam, Oct 7-12

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[sjm]

A really fine effort from Labutis. Even when Moritz got a few back, he did it with good jumping and kicking that neutralized some of Pijus' exceptional safety play.

We have a very deserving champion!

 

[Rocket354]

Great shooting by "Labubu!"

 

[Vahmurka]

When I see a ref running (or walking) around the table to stand behind the player I know he is completely inexperienced. He is there more for decoration than anything else. If a tricky situation came up he would be totally unprepared.

Jay, AFAIK in modern days it is the opposite. I've heard referees are trained to perform like that, in order to be out of sight of a shooting player. Of course there are exceptions to this, and a referee is free to take any position he/she feels ideal in order to make proper judgement, but in general it is kind of "hiding behind".
Would love to read more of your insight on this topic. Maybe you could even create a special thread where you comment on various situations arising, based on your own experience or view.