32: Dodging Blinds
Players who intentionally dodge any blind when moving from a broken table will incur a penalty.
However, what is the TD's responsibility to stop play on active tables when he is breaking a table?
Early or middle play of the tournament I think you just let the play proceed, but late in the tournament especially when the bubble approaches, there can be some factors in play.
For instance, I saw a case last night where I think we were at maybe 4 tables, and the next table over was breaking. My table had 2 open seats with one of the open seats due to take the big blind next, and the next deal had not begun yet. Sure enough, the deal started and a short stack from the broken table mosied in and assumed that seat, allowing him to sit out 2 hands and then wait a whole orbit before paying blinds!
I don't think he was negligent and would not be penalized as per Rule 32, but do you as TD's assess the situation when breaking a table and ask the table to hold up before starting the next deal at the new table? I know the hold-up is commonly done much closer to the end especially when rebalancing, but I'm thinking that the TDA could also be cognizant of the situation a bit earlier!
Or do you think it is just a rub of the green situation and just let it play out!
Of note, do you think a savvy competitor at the existing table could in fact recognize the possible situation and call for the floor to delay the deal?
Thanks!