Would this be legal for APA and/or BCA

Official BCAPL Response

The EZ Jumper has been reviewed by the BCAPL National Office and determined to be legal in BCAPL play. :smile:

Buddy Eick
BCAPL National Head Referee
BCAPL Director of Referee Training
Technical Editor, BCAPL Rule Book
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Apa

Well, it may be legal in the APA IF YOU USE YOUR FULL CUE. Jump shots ARE legal in the APA, but NOT JUMP CUES.

So in theory, you could use that tool, as long as you intend to jump with a full length cue. I am guessing that was not your intention though.



Jason
 
In APA play in Jackson County, Missouri (greater Kansas City) it is legal. All this thing appears to be is a new style bridge (a "crutch" as some would say). The shooter still has the same obligation to get the bridge out of the way to avoid the rebound action, if any.

But the above poster makes a good point. In APA league play you can not use a special "jump" cue. Jump shots are OK, jump cues are not. For jump shots in this area you must use the same cue that you used in your previous shot, even if that shot was in a previous inning. That is in the area Local Bylaws.
 
I had actually forgot about reading the rule for APA but I do know there is one guy that does jump with a full cue at the room I shoot at.
 
Are these Jump Tools legal on any of the tours like the KF Cue tour, Seminole tour, and the like? Johnnyt
 
Well its not my playing cue but with my full length break cue and a Samsara tip I went to the basement to practice and test jump. I was shown how just last night. Cue ball off the rail 1" and using the rail for height I need a 6"-7" between the cb and the one I need to clear.

More practice to come. More things to try. Maybe some platform shoes I can get up a few more inches :eek: Can I play the whole game with a Samsara and still play as good/bad as I do now? Can I make the ball jump with my playing cue and the wizard tip thats on it?
 
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