The CIB PSA World Tour Finals Plans to Trial New Rule Changes

The upcoming CIB PSA World Tour Finals in Cairo’s EDNC SODIC venue will showcase two thrilling new rule changes.

1. Power Plays:
   • In this rule, players will be granted the opportunity to utilize Power Plays, first introduced in November’s Carrus Nations Cup. By requesting a Power Play, a player can potentially win two points in a single rally. Each player will have two Power Plays per match during the group stage and semi-finals, while three Power Plays will be available in the finals. If a player requests a Power Play, they have a chance to earn two points in the next rally, while the player who did not request a Power Play can only earn the usual one point. Both players can request a Power Play simultaneously, and if the rally is interrupted (Let is called), it will be replayed under the same circumstances. It is even possible to win an entire game using a Power Play. For instance, if the score is tied at 9-9 and both players request a Power Play, the victor of that rally will win the game.
2. Sudden Death:
   • Another change pertains to games that reach a score of 10-10. Instead of the conventional tie-break format, a sudden death rally will occur. The player who wins that rally will secure the game, eliminating the need to achieve a two-point advantage as required in regular PSA World Tour events. However, this rule does not apply to the final games. –  In the group matches and semi-finals (best-of-three games scoring), the first two games will undergo a sudden death rally, while the third game will employ the regular tie-break format. In the finals (best-of-five games), the first four games will implement the sudden death decider, while the fifth game will return to the usual tie-break format.