Black Spots

[inevermissblue]

These type!!!

Just thought i'd add a picture to explain what i mean in greater detail.:snooker: :snooker: :snooker:

Remember they must be hole punched as this is the perfect diameter 6mm.

[Acrowot]

Would like to say, that I think this is one of the best threads that have read on the forum. None of the usual drivel that is often said in some of the threads.
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[inevermissblue]

Would like to say, that I think this is one of the best threads that have read on the forum. None of the usual drivel that is often said in some of the threads.
:snooker:

Have you tried the white spots then? they are soooooo much better than the old 10mm black spots, everybody needs to try these office address labels hole punched and used in place of the black spots. Then when u've done it let us all know how you found them to be!
BUT BE AWARE! YOU DON'T WANT TO GO REPLACING THEM TOO REGULARLY AS THE ADHESIVE IS VERY VERY STRONG AND WILL TAKE AWAY THE SURFACE FIBRES OF THE CLOTH! That said though they are still far and away better thsn the black spots coz they sit the ball perfectly on the spot!

So please give it a try and let us all know how you got on with them.

[Souwester]

(you have probably noticed a top referee will roll the ball onto the spot to prevent this, a good habit to learn).

*ALL* referees are taught to roll balls on to their spots. As you say it *IS* good practice, and will prolong the cloth.

Similarly, the pack of reds should be manually made into a triangle and then the wooden/plastic triangle placed over them to move them into final position. Always avoid dropping reds into a triangle already placed on the table, as, over time, the cloth will become damaged by repeated impact from the dropping balls.

Referees usually do things the way they do for a good reason!

[inevermissblue]

the most affordable option (practically free) is to use sticky white labels which are used in offices. Then all you need to do is use a whole punch and try to make as many spots as possible per label. These spots when punched will be a diameter of approximately 6mm which when positioned will spot the ball perfectly as not all of the ball will be on the spot, but also in contact with the cloth, holding it in position.

A word of advise though. Try not to be tempted into replacing these weekly as they will discolour, as the adhesive on them is very strong and with continual replacement will gradually remove the cloth fibres leaving a bald spot! Not a very nice sight! Then this coupled with good ball spotting practises will solve the problem.:snooker: :snooker: :snooker:

just an update!!! I have recently discovered that it is better to use the spots doubled up! As they seem to be the correct height for the ball to sit properly!!!


So can you please try these "white" address label spots and let me know how you get on with them?