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US Clock Rules - Illegal Play

Posted By: Rich Munitz
Date: Monday, 7 December 2009, at 8:53 p.m.

In Response To: US Clock Rules - Illegal Play (Bob Koca)

"Would the following tactic be legit?

There is an illegal play made and player A knows immediately that he will condone it. But he wants to get a pipcount. He says illegal, takes about 11 seconds to get it, says condone and hits his clock."

I believe that it is legit. Player A receives up to 12 seconds because player B has imposed a decision upon him distinct from doubling, rolling and playing. He can use this time however he chooses. Some players might choose to use the full 12 seconds of delay time to make obvious moves they could have played in 6 - just because they can. It is no different, except that here Player B could have avoided this potential bonus by being more careful.

Messages In This Thread

• US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
  Dan Pelton -- Sunday, 6 December 2009, at 9:35 p.m.
  • US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
    Jason Lee -- Sunday, 6 December 2009, at 9:40 p.m.
  • US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
    Bob Koca -- Sunday, 6 December 2009, at 9:55 p.m.
  • US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
    Rich Munitz -- Sunday, 6 December 2009, at 11:13 p.m.
    • US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
      Chiva Tafazzoli -- Monday, 7 December 2009, at 12:02 a.m.
    • US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
      Bob Koca -- Monday, 7 December 2009, at 7:59 p.m.
      • US Clock Rules - Illegal Play
        Rich Munitz -- Monday, 7 December 2009, at 8:53 p.m.