World Pool Series (of 8-Ball)tournament rules.

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World Pool Series (of 8-Ball)tournament rules. What you think about these?
My opinion is that they are near perfect for great 8-ball tournament!! :):):)

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Rules & Regulations
WPS reserves the right to refuse entry of any player.

DRESS CODE

Sneakers, jeans, hats and headphones/earbuds not allowed; tattoos must be covered
Players must wear dress slacks, dress shoes, collared shirt or polo tops (UTG tops acceptable); collared/polo top not required for ladies but shoulders and torso must be covered
1st violation of dress code will result in warning; 2nd violation will result in a fine; 3rd violation will result in disqualification


ATTENDANCE

Players should arrive 30 minutes before scheduled matches
If player is not present at table after the match is called, 1 rack will be deducted per 5 minutes late
After 30 minutes, player will be deducted 2 racks per 5 minutes late until time expiresWPA RULES IN EFFECT IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING:


BREAK

Lag for break, lag for shootout
Alternate break rounds 1, 2, 3
Winner breaks from last 16
Rack your own with regular rack: 1ball at the front and a solid and stripe at the bottom two corners 
(see image to the right for rack pattern)
Break outside box, must contact head ball first and 4 balls must hit a rail
After scratch on break, cue ball must be placed behind head string and shoot down table
Take what you make after break
Playing stripes onto solids and vice versa after open table is not allowed

AT THE TABLE

2 jump shots per match per player; only after opponent visit
3 foul rule in effect, all fouls result in ball in hand anywhere on table
Slow play will result in 30 second shot clock per shot
One 5 minute time out per player per match is allowed; if timeout is used, player may only use timeout in event of an emergency
Player must notify Tournament Official if on 3 break & runs, otherwise it will not count towards the High Run Prize (TV table N/A)
High runs count only from player’s own break
All decisions made by Tournament Director are final :cool::cool:
 
Poolmanis said:
World Pool Series (of 8-Ball)tournament rules. What you think about these?
My opinion is that they are near perfect for great 8-ball tournament!! :):):)

__________________________________________________________________

Rules & Regulations
WPS reserves the right to refuse entry of any player.

DRESS CODE

Sneakers, jeans, hats and headphones/earbuds not allowed; tattoos must be covered
Players must wear dress slacks, dress shoes, collared shirt or polo tops (UTG tops acceptable); collared/polo top not required for ladies but shoulders and torso must be covered
1st violation of dress code will result in warning; 2nd violation will result in a fine; 3rd violation will result in disqualification


ATTENDANCE

Players should arrive 30 minutes before scheduled matches
If player is not present at table after the match is called, 1 rack will be deducted per 5 minutes late
After 30 minutes, player will be deducted 2 racks per 5 minutes late until time expiresWPA RULES IN EFFECT IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING:


BREAK

Lag for break, lag for shootout
Alternate break rounds 1, 2, 3
Winner breaks from last 16
Rack your own with regular rack: 1ball at the front and a solid and stripe at the bottom two corners 
(see image to the right for rack pattern)
Break outside box, must contact head ball first and 4 balls must hit a rail
After scratch on break, cue ball must be placed behind head string and shoot down table
Take what you make after break
Playing stripes onto solids and vice versa after open table is not allowed

AT THE TABLE

2 jump shots per match per player; only after opponent visit
3 foul rule in effect, all fouls result in ball in hand anywhere on table
Slow play will result in 30 second shot clock per shot
One 5 minute time out per player per match is allowed; if timeout is used, player may only use timeout in event of an emergency
Player must notify Tournament Official if on 3 break & runs, otherwise it will not count towards the High Run Prize (TV table N/A)
High runs count only from player’s own break
All decisions made by Tournament Director are final :cool::cool:
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Looks good. I like the shootout rules which they mentioned somewhere FB
:)
 
Poolmanis said:
2 jump shots per match per player; only after opponent visit
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This is my favorite. I never liked that a player could use a jump cue to continue their run if they were the ones that hooked themselves because of bad position, there should be a penalty.

Dave
 
I like the jump shot rules. I don't like take what you make unless they introduce a push out rule. I like the idea of lagging for first break and for the shootout. I don't understand the logic of switching from alternate break to winner breaks (and would instead prefer to see "steal" the break, i.e. starts alternate and then when a player wins 2 racks on the spin that player keeps the break).

On balance, it's great - and it's particularly good to see the version of pool that most people play being given a high profile. I hope it does as well as it deserves to do - and leads in a few years to more sponsorship, referees for every match and a greater level of professionalism in the professional game. I don't agree with all of the rules but I support them fully.
 
Swighey said:
... I don't understand the logic of switching from alternate break to winner breaks ...
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I imagine it's because the races will be shorter for the first 3 rounds. Alternate break for the shorter races and winner breaks for the longer races.

Darren might get some objections on the tattoos-must-be-covered rule, which would require guys like Lee Van C. and Jayson S. to wear long-sleeved shirts.
 
sissy breaks allowed?

Could be an issue with soft break.. Making a ball on the break is hard when you are outside the box and have to hit the head ball. Some will probably choose a soft break, barely driving 4 balls to the rail.

Could also be some interesting 3 foul attempts since that rule is in play again

Lets hope they have generous time schedules.
 
AtLarge said:
I imagine it's because the races will be shorter for the first 3 rounds. Alternate break for the shorter races and winner breaks for the longer races.
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Ah yes of course. Still not a fan of winner breaks in tournaments but that does make sense.
 
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