2014 World Championship - Discussion

[wemba]

On some camera angles it looks like Selby is wearing a Kippah (Jewish skull cap).

[Ronnie's tip]

Big moments...

[vdking114]

Peter Ebdon vs Mark Selby would be a good match-up people will be going on about ''top match play snooker''

[richo]

Wow, worst shot of the match from Selby, very surprised he went for that knowing he could most of the reds out. Tension?

[daffie]

Totally agreed.
Then, it shouldn't come out as a surprise to you that there are many fans who don't like it (myself included), since it focuses on the result, not pleasing the crowd ^^

Oh I am very pleased

[snookerpoolman]

One of those examples were a player benefits from fouling, i'm surprised its not covered in the miss rule, not sure how though?

We call these type of shot's a 'soz mate...'

You do benefit from the in-off, but it's not a 'miss' cos you've hit the ball on..

[wake_up_bomb]

One of those examples were a player benefits from fouling, i'm surprised its not covered in the miss rule, not sure how though?

If a player goes in off, you could give the player the option of playing from the D or having the balls replaced possibly.

[montoya10]

Thankfully, the quality picked back up immediately after that crazy last frame. Both playing bit better now.

And then Selby missed a rather simple long red and O'Sullivan misjudged a cannon by some distance. Never mind me..

...going for you shots/chances and keeping things tight and as difficult for your opponent at the same time..it's called 'match play snooker'

Totally agreed.
Then, it shouldn't come out as a surprise to you that there are many fans who don't like it (myself included), since it focuses on the result, not pleasing the crowd ^^

[daffie]

One of those examples were a player benefits from fouling, i'm surprised its not covered in the miss rule, not sure how though?

I had the same thought exactly...but indeed how to determine when to call it a miss. Too much open for interpretation I feel, so a no-go I'm afraid.

[scottley]

Never seen a more deliberate in off than that!

One of those examples were a player benefits from fouling, i'm surprised its not covered in the miss rule, not sure how though?

[vdking114]

...going for you shots/chances and keeping things tight and as difficult for your opponent at the same time..it's called 'match play snooker'

Call what you like but i feel bad for you if you grasp this type of snooker.

[guernseygooner]

Never seen a more deliberate in off than that!

[daffie]

Arr, Selby with his trademark break of 35 then a tight snooker. Ronnie just can't get a quick frame under his belt.

...going for you shots/chances and keeping things tight and as difficult for your opponent at the same time..it's called 'match play snooker'

[montoya10]

Thankfully, the quality picked back up immediately after that crazy last frame. Both playing bit better now.

[vdking114]

Six reds tied up now too!!

yeah bet selby loves that lol