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Clock Time Management

Posted By: Rich Munitz
Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 10:04 p.m.

In Response To: Clock Time Management (Stick)

Taking close decisions in the bearoff when tight on time is a great way to save time. Having some player score one additional point in only 4 rolls is certain to reduce time pressure for the rest of the match.

I think Bill's point is that extra thinking is an exercise in diminishing returns - even on tough plays. He is not saying that anyone should rush their decisions, or not spend significant time on the tough ones, just that intentionally thinking longer than you normally would just because you want to make sure you use all the time to which you are entitled likely has a very small upside with a potentially large downside.

Certainly, there is no downside to using your entire buffer and none of your reserve. I think we've all made whoppers just by playing too fast and not seeing the move that hits or makes a key point.

Messages In This Thread

• Clock Time Management
  Bill Riles -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 6:47 p.m.
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    Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 7:24 p.m.
    • Clock Time Management
      Bill Riles -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 8:22 p.m.
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        Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 8:50 p.m.
        • Clock Time Management
          Stick -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 8:59 p.m.
          • Clock Time Management
            Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 9:03 p.m.
            • Clock Time Management
              Stick -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 9:04 p.m.
              • Clock Time Management
                Rich Munitz -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 10:04 p.m.
                • Clock Time Management
                  Stick -- Wednesday, 21 January 2009, at 10:14 p.m.
                  • Clock Time Management
                    MFIC -- Thursday, 29 January 2009, at 6:52 a.m.
                    • Clock Time Management
                      Stick -- Thursday, 29 January 2009, at 6:59 a.m.