WestPennUPA

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For more information E-Mail us John Rocker or Jim Sciabica

Question: How do you mark an 8 out of turn?
Answer: An 8 ball made out of turn is in essence a “Foul” (F). Therefore the shot should be marked as any other Foul would be marked. Of course this would also end the game so you simply then score the match as Won to the opposing player. Just keep in mind that making the 8 out of turn is a foul and should be marked as either an F or a V depending if the ball that was originally called was pocketed or not.

Question: Why is the race between a 4 Speed and 5 Speed even, yet the race between a 5 Speed and 6 Speed not?
Answer: Races are determined by several factors. In this sample the 4 Speed is more capable of keeping up with a 5 Speed; however the skill that a 6 displays is at the higher end of what the SSR determines is a better player.

Question: Why is there no split point on all races?
Answer: Point splits are awarded only to players that have lower Speeds. Not only does this teach the player (with the lower Speed) that every game is important (even if the match is not won). It also motivates the better player to play at their best so as to not lose points, which of course helps us to attain more accurate SSR’s.

Question: Why are races so short for lower handicap players?
Answer: Races are set to ensure that both players have an equal chance to win. There are also time restraints to take into account. A 2 vs. 2 can take almost an hour just to finish 2-3 games. (Keep in mind that players with Speeds of 1-3 are not usually capable of pocketing more than 2 balls in a row consistently.

Question: Where does the remainder of the money go from league dues paid in each night?
Answer: Over 50% goes directly to Prize Fund. 2) Then the remainder goes to league operations and UPA licensing and expansion.
We are highest cash paying league in the US. and a portion of all league dues and memberships goes directly to The Boys & Girls Club.

Question: When is it too late to add a player to the roster?
Answer: One of the many benefits of our system is that we are, for the most part, free form this worry. However, for the sake of keeping a structured format and to also deal with any misgivings about stacking the last part of a season; we do not allow teams to add players after the 8th the week.

Question: How many times does a player have to shoot in a session to be eligible or legal to play?
Answer: Each player should seek to have a minimum of 12 games or 5 matches by week 8 in order to insure that the SSR has collected enough data to more accurately determine Speeds.

Question: Is there going to be a National Tournament?
Answer: Be assured that we have big plans for the future of the UPA and its members. Right now all monies that would go toward national tournaments and trips and being returned to the players in the form of prize fund.

Question: How can a 4 play a 5 and expect to compete in an even race?
Answer: Our player Speeds range from 1 -10 which is the broadest spectrum of any nationwide pool league in the U.S. So in the example of a 4 and 5 Speed, the 4 definitely has the skill set to beat the 5. Keep in mind that all players, at some point, will have to rise to meet the next challenge. That’s how we get better as pool players!

Question: Is it legal to hit the cue ball straight into the object ball if they are frozen together? Or is this considered a “double hit?” (Foul).
Answer: When the cue ball is frozen to an object ball and the player wishes to shoot said object ball the player must be sure to shoot the ball at a 45 degree angle so that a foul does not occur.
We encourage players to call a neutral party (referee) to observe that the shot was in fact a good hit so as to avoid any disagreement. Keep in mind that the decision of the referee is final.

Question: During a time out can a coach touch the cue ball or demonstrate how a shot should be performed?
Answers: No. During a time out a coach may only give advice and not touch any ball or alter the table in any way. A coach cannot use tools of any kind to demonstrate how to shoot a particular shot. This includes using a cue to demonstrate or assess the situation.