The rules and concept of this new innovation are outlined below
New Tournament is here
A new innovation for the Snooker table is the introduction of the game 147
Below are the rules and a general outline of this tournament which has been trailed in the U.K.
ONEFORSEVEN-How it works
ONEFORSEVEN Matches will involve eight players in a four-table open plan arena;
A player will play one frame against all seven opponents
Players accumulate points across all seven frames.
The highest score wins.
A ONEFORSEVEN frame will last a maximum of 21-minutes
7 frames @ 21 minutes each equals a maximum time of 147 minutes
The time limit enables ONEFORSEVEN to start and finish in a realistic and scheduled time period without compromising the essence of the game
*The average time frame in Sheffield this year was 18 minutes and 29 seconds, so no need to rush
You will play one frame against all of your seven opponents
Time-frame
1. Each frame will last a MAXIMUM of 21-minutes
2. If a frame is unfinished at the end of 21-minutes play MUST stop
3. No points will count after the clock has finished
4. The highest score at the end of the seventh round will win
5. In the event of a tie, a count back system will be used to determine the winner
Note: The average frame time at the 2009 World Championship was 18 minutes and 29 seconds so don't rush you have plenty of time
Rule Changes
Standard rules of snooker will apply except for those stated below which have been introduced in order to ensure a continual flow of play focusing on an attacking style of play
The Miss Rule
There will be no miss rule
Ball In Hand
Following ANY foul made by your opponent you may place the cue ball ANYWHERE on the table
ONEFORSEVEN Facts
ONEFORSEVEN encourages an attractive and attacking style of play avoiding the often criticised negative element that the more traditional format seems to encourage
ONEFORSEVEN introduces a number of innovations aimed at increasing the spectacle for spectators and viewers
ONEFORSEVEN Tournaments are made up of multiple ONEFORSEVEN matches with players progressing until the final group of eight is reached
ONEFORSEVEN essentially uses the standard rules of snooker although various minor changes have been made in order to meet the demands of this new format and ensures a continual flow of play
The maximum break in snooker is ONE hundred and FORtySEVEN
There are SEVEN opponents FOR ONE player
Each of the SEVEN opponents will play FOR a maximum of twenty-ONE minutes
Making ONEFORSEVEN LAST one HUNDRED AND forty seven MINUTES