Two Coloured Ball 2014 Chinese League

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Marcin Lonak Asked 11 years ago

Hello Pingskills,

I think it was a great Idea for the Sport. Why didnt it work? Obvious pros were, having one more information on spin of the Serve for the reciever. So hiding or Disguising were no more a big deal. Also for the spectators it would be great. There would be more and longer rallys. The typical thing, which is a drag to the spectactor, is Serve, and a bad recieve, then already a 3rd ball point or huge advantage for the Serving side or even a point with the Serve alone. For me, as a spectator, boring to Watch.

What are your thoughts about them? Why the Chinese dont play it anymore 2015?

Thanks

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Marcin,

I think it is a really interesting idea. It would be good to see more experimentation with it in different leagues and at different levels.

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