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Mark Williams furious at ‘farcical’ attempts to ban his controversial tactic. By Press Association Thursday 22 Apr 2021, 8:40 AM 2 hours ago 3,553 Views 4 Comments
Mark Williams has blasted critics of his controversial break-off technique.
Image: George Wood/PA
Image: George Wood/PA
MARK WILLIAMS BLASTED a bid to ban his controversial break-off technique after cruising into the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-4 victory over qualifier Sam Craigie.
The three-time former champion adopted the shot, with which he nudges the cue-ball into the back of the reds off the bottom cushion, at the Masters in January after growing frustrated at leaving frame-winning opportunities for opponent Shaun Murphy.
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Give Me A Break - Former Champion Williams Hits Out In Farcical Row
04/21/21 AT 8:07 PM
Snooker star Mark Williams hit out at attempts to ban his unusual break-off shot after easing into the second round of the World Championship with a 10-4 victory over qualifier Sam Craigie on Wednesday.
The three-time champion started to use the shot, which sees him nudge the cue ball into the back of the reds via the bottom cushion, during the Masters tournament in January after becoming annoyed at leaving opponent Shaun Murphy, a noted long-potter, with frame-winning opportunities.
Williams, however, said Wednesday that an email from the players association had been sent to leading snooker figures asking their opinion on whether that particular type of break-off shot, currently within the rules, should be prohibited.