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Post by joefoxon on Nov 11, 2019 11:39:49 GMT
I'd be interesting in entering a Notts team, but I think we may only be able to get 5 players.
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Post by joefoxon on Nov 11, 2019 10:58:10 GMT
My suggested amendment does not seem to have provoked any interest or a seconder so I'll withdraw it and leave the original proposition to stand. Whoops, I didn't spot the amendment before, I'm willing to second this.
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Post by joefoxon on Nov 10, 2019 13:19:38 GMT
I'm happy to compromise on wording, we can discuss at the AGM and work on something we're all happy with.
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Post by joefoxon on Nov 10, 2019 11:19:59 GMT
I found the thread on deliberately preventing the black peg from being knocked over by causing a loss of break penalty, which prevents any more serious further penalty. I agree that is a loophole though I have never seen it happen in over fifty years of bar billiards. It doesn't mean we should leave the loophole in there though, prevention is better than the cure as they say.
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Post by joefoxon on Nov 10, 2019 11:06:46 GMT
I have asked people to read my proposals so I can find a seconder, but they haven't got back to me yet. Is there a way to submit something on my own? Where are your proposals Joe? I asked people privately, I should have made that clear, my apologies
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Post by joefoxon on Nov 10, 2019 10:00:05 GMT
Please note the deadline for new proposals for discussion at the AGM is almost upon us. Please submit your proposals via the form on the AGM Page on the AEBBA Website no later than 12noon on Monday 11th November. Many thanks. I have asked people to read my proposals so I can find a seconder, but they haven't got back to me yet. Is there a way to submit something on my own?
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Post by joefoxon on Nov 10, 2019 9:52:32 GMT
Hi there, I'd like to ask for an updated list of County Secretaries please. It would be great if you could update this thread with the current names of those in the role. Many thanks, Lorin Berkshire - Buckinghamshire - Cambridgeshire - Hampshire - Kent - Northants - Lorin Clough Nottinghamshire - Joe Foxon Oxfordshire - Sheffield - Suffolk - Surrey - Alex Hornby Sussex - Jean Brackenridge York -
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Post by joefoxon on Oct 27, 2019 18:14:55 GMT
We do 2pts for a win plus a point per frame won in Nottingham. We also give a point for playing on time as we only play singles.
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Post by joefoxon on May 17, 2019 19:51:15 GMT
The thing I'm querying is if the player avoids knocking over the black by playing a shot at the moving ball to deflect it away, this currently is only loss of break.
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Post by joefoxon on May 17, 2019 17:18:24 GMT
It's only not an issue until somebody does it. The reason I think it should be a black and white rule is because not all leagues mandate scorers, and the majority that do have them draw them from one of the teams. Why should something like this be left to the whims of someone that either isn't there, or is definitely supporting one team over the other?
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Post by joefoxon on May 17, 2019 7:40:55 GMT
What would you suggest as an alternative? It should be a clear black and white rule that isn't open to any interpretation at all?
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Post by joefoxon on May 16, 2019 20:49:52 GMT
I've reworded it to cover that eventuality. My point is that the rule should already be there in the first place. Its no good to a hypothetical team that loses the league title in this manner to be told "we'll deal with it later", surely?
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Post by joefoxon on May 16, 2019 8:57:32 GMT
Well of course, we always hope nobody will do such a thing, until they do, then they get away with it because there is no rule.
My proposal for such a rule would be under loss of entire score fouls
This means that there could be no argument about whether the ball would have hit the black or not, if you hit a still-moving ball, you lose your whole score. If you play a shot while balls are still moving, but don't disturb the moving ball(s), it's only loss of break.
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Post by joefoxon on May 16, 2019 6:39:01 GMT
I was thinking about a hypothetical scenario in which a player plays at a ball that is still in motion from the previous shot. Clearly this is a loss of break foul under Rule 110h.
My query is, what if the ball in motion was heading towards the black pin? There is currently no specific rule to still cause the player to lose their entire score, the only thing mentioned is disturbing the mushroom itself, with either the hand or cue, and although clearly it is extremely unsporting, I could imagine a player trying it out of sheer desperation. Or is it a deliberate omission, so that the quicker-thinking player can get themselves out of trouble with only a small penalty?
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Post by joefoxon on Mar 2, 2019 19:35:44 GMT
Are there any plans to collect the fees for this year? I've not heard a thing about it since it was changed at the AGM.
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Post by joefoxon on Feb 9, 2019 16:17:19 GMT
I know I've mentioned before but can the Vat and Fiddle be removed, and can we add the Newshouse as a league pub and also the Duke of Wellington in Kirkby in Ashfield?
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Post by joefoxon on Aug 26, 2018 11:56:39 GMT
I see the Vat and Fiddle is still showing on the map. Can we also make the Newshouse a league pub as well? :)
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Post by joefoxon on Aug 15, 2018 12:21:47 GMT
Just looked at the Parcel Yard in King's Cross Station, apparently they do have a table (I had to ask someone as I couldn't see it!) but it's hidden in a function room and therefore not accessible to the public, unless you hire the room.
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Post by joefoxon on Aug 4, 2018 12:54:53 GMT
I hear that you've been in touch with the landlord at the Newshouse and they've pointed you in the right way regarding renting a table.
I run the league in Nottingham and it would be great to have a chat with you, they said you might be around on Tuesday?
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Post by joefoxon on Jul 12, 2018 11:58:54 GMT
Yeah, that'd be great actually
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Post by joefoxon on Jul 10, 2018 21:16:23 GMT
To try and further this, I'm looking to create a rules poster so that beginners can have a basic introduction to the game without having to rely on a pro player happening to turn up while they're playing.
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Post by joefoxon on Jun 4, 2018 16:01:54 GMT
Looks like this idea has ground to a halt unfortunately :(
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Post by joefoxon on May 27, 2018 15:24:53 GMT
I'm very familiar with them as I used to play in the league there, in fact I'm currently in York now! Had a chat with the Crescent club about hosting the return leg and they seem very keen as long as the dates are suitable.
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Post by joefoxon on May 27, 2018 12:19:35 GMT
Whilst at Northants, I spoke with Lorin about organising a couple of novice tournaments in Nottingham and York to give new players an opportunity to play competitive games on some tournament tables. We discussed holding them before Christmas, and I've just been offered the weekend of the 19th August for a competition in York if that doesn't clash with anything else?
Nottingham can pretty much fit in wherever as it'd likely be hosted in our league pub.
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Post by joefoxon on May 20, 2018 7:33:50 GMT
Looks like due to public transport, the earliest I can be there is 11:50, luckily I'm towards the back end of the draw so this hopefully won't be an issue?
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Post by joefoxon on May 5, 2018 16:04:14 GMT
The table is rented from Jacques if that helps. I don't think I'm doing anything differently to anyone else, and I've never had trouble with electronic mechanisms before.
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Post by joefoxon on May 5, 2018 14:40:52 GMT
Would it help if I put them in the fridge first to harden?
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Post by joefoxon on May 3, 2018 13:45:12 GMT
We're currently getting prepared for our second season of the league. Some of the more perceptive among you may have spotted a familiar name in the league table.
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Post by joefoxon on Apr 30, 2018 20:46:01 GMT
I'd very much like to enter, provided I can find viable transport from Nottingham :)
Edit: I've paid up so I just hope someone can offer a hand with getting there. Despite it being so close, it's such a pain to get to by public transport in time for 11am :(
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Post by joefoxon on Apr 26, 2018 18:49:59 GMT
Unfortunately not, I did want to do it but the other players weren't interested in having the game filmed :(
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