What Is A Kojammi Ambassador?
So you’ve got to grips with the basics of the sport and it’s time to play it as the pros do. It’s time to add the clock into your game.
25 minutes. Sounds like a long time but as you’ll soon find out when it’s first to 7 points or best of 13 games time sure does run out fast.
How Long Do I Get?
Each player gets their own 25 minutes in which to get to seven game points to secure a victory. Should a player run out of time, they are then only playing for a draw. As long as you’ve got time on your clock, you can win by reaching the required seven game points.
When Does The Clock Start?
The clock in Kojammi starts as soon as you roll your first white ball over the Live Line. Each player has their own clock so only your clock will start when you begin to play. Your opponent’s clock will start when they come to play at the table for their round.
When Does The Clock Stop?
The clock stops when your round finishes or when the play is halted due to a foul having been committed. This allows your opponent to place your penalty ball without it eating into your playing time. Your time resumes when you roll next. The clock also stops for the set up. This means there’s plenty of time to choose the set up which is right for you.
I’ve Run Out Of Time
If you find that you run out of time whilst you’re still playing then you are then only playing for a potential draw. You’ll still need to play as though you’re going for the win though.
If your opponent still has time though they are still playing for the win so make sure you bring your best game to score as high as you can and keep them at the table to run their time out.
We’ve Both Run Out Of Time
If you’ve both run out time then you have two options. It all really depends on how seriously you’re competing at Kojammi. If you’re just in the local pub or pool hall and having fun with your friends then if both players run out time the game is a draw.
If you’re at the next level with your Kojammi and taking part in any of the local or national leagues then you’ll need to play through to the end of the 13 frames. Your total time on table accumulates throughout the season and is a dividing factor in a Kojammi league.
Does The Clock Stop During Set Up?
Yes, the clock pauses whilst you set up. The time only runs down when you’re actively playing at the table, so from when you’ve rolled your first white ball until the end of your round – pausing for any fouls so your opponent can place your penalty white outfield.
My Time Is Running Out – Should I Change How I Play?
In short, yes. Presuming you’ve already beaten your opponent’s score, at the start of the game when you’ve got time to spare it’s fine to play all the way through the white balls and aim to pot the black ball.
If however, you’ve scored enough and you find yourself short on time, try to cannon the Kojammi ball into one of the Kojammi pockets. You’ll win two points outright and you’ll save your time for when you really need it.
