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SHAUN MURPHY has proposed an unprecedented new change to the laws of snooker.
The Masters champion is enjoying a resurgence in his career, on and off the table.
Shaun Murphy has proposed an interesting snooker rule changeHe is enjoying a superb season while combining his snooker with media work, including for the BBC.
Murphy also hosts a YouTube series on his channel called ‘In the Frame’, where he teaches viewers different skills.
The world No10 has been playing with a spotted ball in the videos as it helps his audience better understand the shots he is taking, giving him an idea for a snooker rule change.
Murphy said: “I’m going to keep using the spotted cue ball because we’re getting some really good feedback about that.
“You guys are loving seeing the spin, how the spin manipulates the cue ball and what it’s actually doing.
“It’s great that you can see it with one of these. You know what? I actually think we should be using one of these in tournament play.
“I think that you should be able to see this when we’re playing. Think about this, snooker, currently, is the only table sport and cue sport that doesn’t use one of these.
“They are using it in billiards, they’re using it in nine-ball, they are using it in everything. Maybe it’s time that snooker moved on, just so you guys can see what’s happening.”
Trump vs Wilson
SNOOKER's Class of '92 are fading away - with two English superstars ready to forge a new era.
Judd Trump has declared he’s ready to battle reigning world champion Kyren Wilson for “the next 10 years” or more.
Current world No 1 Trump admitted Wilson’s meteoric rise over the last twelve months has “pushed him forward” as a player.
The Class of ’92 refers to the legendary trio of Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Higgins, and Mark Williamson.
With 14 world titles among them, the three players have dominated UK snooker over the past three decades.
But as their powers begin to fade, Wilson and Trump appear ready to fill the rivalry vacuum.
Read more on snooker’s new big rivalry between Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson…
After winning The Masters in January Murphy decided to end his time as World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association players chairman.
He joined the board in 2023 following a run of poor results which saw him fail to reach the main draw in seven of his next 14 ranking events – and only going beyond round two twice.
The Magician then took on the role of chairman last May.
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