Looks like someone has almost cut and pasted my OP here to TTD
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| Author: | Retriever [ 02 Nov 2022, 12:00 ] |
| Post subject: | AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
Link: https://www.ittf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/F1_2022_AGM_Props_Res_EN.pdf AGM is in December. Here is a brief list with my comments: A-01 New definition and preamble and rewording to constitution - mostly bureaucratic changes, not rules, many pages A-02 Honorary president position for old presidents not doing anything TT related any more A-03 Suspension of TTFI (India) until it is run by elected officials A-04 Ball must be made of plastic material only - removing celluloid as a material Law 2.3.3 A-05 The blade shall be made of one or more layers of natural wood or other solid materials, without cavities and not compressible - no percentages any more A-06 2 things, 1. Remove net service as a let - I think; 2. Remove time outs as advice can now be given during the match A-07 Request to giv TT England preferred bidder status for the 2026 World Team Championships and 2026 World Para Championships |
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| Author: | dwruck [ 02 Nov 2022, 22:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
Their thoughts on removing serves that hit the net so they are not lets anymore is interesting. This is something I think I could get behind. If it's not a let during the rest of the point, why should it be a let on a serve, since as the rules state, the point begins when the ball is thrown up by the server. I do not like the elimination of the time out though. While it's true that a player can receive guidance from coaches during matches, a timeout is a valuable tool when it comes to strategy and taking it to get your thoughts together. Especially in cases where players don't have a coach for their match, it's the only time you can really think about tactics. |
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| Author: | darucla [ 02 Nov 2022, 22:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
I can imagine the uproar from some quarters if net is removed as let service. I must admit though, that many net services have so little effect that I see the rationale. I am sure that some people call lets on perfectly good serves as well. As for London for the 2026 Championships, where do I book my tickets? |
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| Author: | Retriever [ 04 Nov 2022, 15:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
Looks like someone has almost cut and pasted my OP here to TTD
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| Author: | Sami [ 05 Nov 2022, 03:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
The resurrection of banned pips is not on the list  mmmmm...I thought a female president could change the world but it seems it is just a charade.It doesn't matter who the president is while there still  are hidden interests
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| Author: | haggisv [ 05 Nov 2022, 09:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
Retriever wrote: A-05 The blade shall be made of one or more layers of natural wood or other solid materials, without cavities and not compressible - no percentages any more That one is certainly interesting... could open the doors to a whole new range of blades. not sure if that's good or bad though 
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| Author: | kaesees [ 10 Nov 2022, 05:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
Looking at the text of A-06, I can't determine the actual rule change proposed - it reads more as a resolution or a general sentiment that "gosh, let services are annoying!". They should have formatted that better - contrast that with the formatting for A-05, which is crystal clear. Also, what's with the widely variable requirements for majorities for these resolutions? Some require a simple majority, some a 2/3 majority, some a 3/4 majority. |
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| Author: | iskandar taib [ 10 Nov 2022, 10:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
haggisv wrote: Retriever wrote: A-05 The blade shall be made of one or more layers of natural wood or other solid materials, without cavities and not compressible - no percentages any more That one is certainly interesting... could open the doors to a whole new range of blades. not sure if that's good or bad though No more cork layers, though.. I suppose if the "no let serves" rule passes you might actually get people developing intentional-net serves... And I think the top level pro players would be accurate enough to pull it off consistently, and to advantage. On the other hand, the "hand is a part of the racket" rule hasn't encouraged the development of off-the-back-of-the-hand dropshots.. (maybe because it's painful.. ). Iskandar |
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| Author: | hookshot [ 10 Nov 2022, 13:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AGM 2022 Propositions & Resolutions |
I have experimented with blades for 20 years. About 15 years ago, I made several blades with .001" or .002" Shim stock. Some were with stainless steel, some with spring steel. Some had the metal layer under a wood veneer, some with the metal as the outer layer. They played very different than any blade you could buy. The sound was different also. I should dig them out again. I bet there will be a whole bunch of "new" bats on the market soon.
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