WPBA Trying Round Robin Format
- Thread starter Johnnyt
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While I definitely like this format in general (it seems the same as the IPT format); there is one HUGE flaw in my view.
It seems they will again use "games won percentage" as a tie breaker if 2 players in the same group have the same number of victories. In my opinion the first tie-breaker should be "head-to-head" results. If 2 players are tied, then the one that was victorious in their head-to-head match should advance.
The IPT was filled with examples where one player failed to advance, despite beating the advancing player with whom he was tied. In one case a player tied with 2 other players, and still failed to advance despite beating both of them decisively head-to-head.
It seems they will again use "games won percentage" as a tie breaker if 2 players in the same group have the same number of victories. In my opinion the first tie-breaker should be "head-to-head" results. If 2 players are tied, then the one that was victorious in their head-to-head match should advance.
The IPT was filled with examples where one player failed to advance, despite beating the advancing player with whom he was tied. In one case a player tied with 2 other players, and still failed to advance despite beating both of them decisively head-to-head.
If that's the case, I think it would be great. I know on a practical level, there are a number of women that routinely attend these events only to find themselves getting knocked out early on a routine basis. However, a lot of these women are very dedicated AND talented. The added experience by playing round robin might help them get over the hump.
Beyond that, I think such a format with a field as diverse as the WPBA will only yield extremely predictable results. Expect (as usual) the top women to do very well with few (if any) upsets in the standings.
Beyond that, I think such a format with a field as diverse as the WPBA will only yield extremely predictable results. Expect (as usual) the top women to do very well with few (if any) upsets in the standings.
I am finding this very interesting. I like seeing how many break & runs and other details. The win percentage, really makes every game critical!
Also check out Liz Ford's blog, she is reporting on the event and it is pretty entertaining. She is also playing injured, but has manage to win two matches so far.
Also check out Liz Ford's blog, she is reporting on the event and it is pretty entertaining. She is also playing injured, but has manage to win two matches so far.
JIGS said:
Well, it is an alternating break format, so they are not breaking as much, as in a winner's break format... and I think it also has to do with the power of the women's break.
Right now Jasmin has the most with 4 and Sarah has 3, both are known to have strong breaks...
. Johnnyt