A letter has been received by the players yesterday from Jason Ferguson canvasing them on a possible change to The Miss Rule, I have copies the contents of this letter below for you all to read, why not answer the 5 questions yourself and I will pass all of your answers onto Jason Ferguson, the main people effected by a rule change here will be the players but as the fans we have to sit and watch the game so it does effect us also, personally I would keep The Miss Rule as it is but explain it better to the players as there is sometimes confusion over it.

Dear Member

Miss Rule

Following the success of the Ceasarcasino.com Snooker Shoot Out a large number of players have approached me regarding changes to the miss rule.

We realise that this is not a decision to be taken lightly, which is why we wish is canvas your views as to whether this rule should continue as it is or if there is sufcient agreement in principle amongst the players to delete or amend this rule from the rulebook in the long term and for the benefit of snooker worldwide.

We would like to obtain players initial feedback on a number of opinions prior to any decision being taken.

Consultation on the miss rule will not be a quick process.  Therefore we have started with a simple tick box sheet.  Please complete and return noting your views and opinions.

Jason Ferguson

Miss Rule Consultation

1. Retain the miss rule as it is – YES / No

2. Abolish the miss rule in place of the following

for all fouls or failing to hit the ball on:

a. Ball in hand in the “D” Only
b. Ball in hand with a free table

3. Ball in hand with a free table after 3 misses have been called

4. I would be willing to trial amended rules for one ranking event.

5. Any other comments;