In view of the repeated appearance of "application measures" in our playing rules which have often constituted genuine rule changes - such as the one relating to the position of the jack, for which a correction had to be announced on the spot at the world championships in Santa Susanna - the FIPJP International Umpire and Rules Commission referred the matter to the Executive Committee FIPJP, which examined the issue at its meeting in Bangkok on 23th of November.
First of all, two reminders:
- No “interpretation” of the rules of the game may have the effect of modifying their application.
- Any changes to the rules of the game are only made every four years, so as not to unnecessarily upset the players with incessant and not necessarily relevant changes. If the International Umpire Commission deems it necessary, the proposals will be examined by the Executive Committee for application on January 1st, 2025...