Annoying habits of the pros
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Why would that be annoying? I mean, when he steps to the table you'll have plenty of time for a bathroom break, time to raid the fridge, etc. :thumbup:
I'm with this guy, if anything annoys me it's how pro's seem to effortlessly make shots that I can't even imagine making without a percentage of luck. lol But in all seriousness, when I watch pro matches I'm usually too mesmarized by their talent to pay attention to anything else. I get the same thrill watching a pro make an impossible shot as I used to from watching Jordan play as a kid--just awesome.
I play like I deserve a house cue but use decent gear--can't hate on people for investing their money into a hobby they like. lol I've got guns worth thousands of dollars and can't see further out than 50 yards without a scope, much like pool--I just enjoy shooting despite not being competition-level accurate.
Fifty practice strokes, especially on a straight in one foot shot. People that are slow because they take a while between shots to think/plan don't bother me too much, especially if it is a complicated table or there are numerous options to consider. But an insanely high number of practice strokes doesn't sit well with me at all.
Okay, I thought of another thing that annoys me (somewhat). And, I've seen many pros do this one:
Tournament play where jumps cues ARE allowed. Player A plays safe in game 3.....Player B has to go to his/her bag, pull out a jump shaft, unzip the pocket and pull out the jump butt, screw the two together, chalk and then.......totally f*ck-up the shot
!!!
Why in the heck, knowing that at some point in a match with another pro they will need their jump cue, already have the darn thing out and screwed together.
Does it really take all that much time and trouble to put it back in the case at the end of the match if it never gets used???
Really???
IMO....rules should read that any cue to be used in a match must be out of the case and pre-assembled before the start of the match, or the player will be charged an allotted time-out to retrieve it. (if they have one, otherwise, they cannot fetch their jump cue once the match begins).
Maniac
Tournament play where jumps cues ARE allowed. Player A plays safe in game 3.....Player B has to go to his/her bag, pull out a jump shaft, unzip the pocket and pull out the jump butt, screw the two together, chalk and then.......totally f*ck-up the shot
!!!Why in the heck, knowing that at some point in a match with another pro they will need their jump cue, already have the darn thing out and screwed together.
Does it really take all that much time and trouble to put it back in the case at the end of the match if it never gets used???
Really???
IMO....rules should read that any cue to be used in a match must be out of the case and pre-assembled before the start of the match, or the player will be charged an allotted time-out to retrieve it. (if they have one, otherwise, they cannot fetch their jump cue once the match begins).
Maniac
I think my biggest pet peeves when it comes to pros, isnt applicable during play, but more so "in person". I find it rather annoying when I meet a pro in person, and don't even attempt a handshake, just give the friendly nod, and they look down their nose as if they are above acknowledging the fact that I just extended them a friendly gesture (that requires LESS THAN ONE SECOND to acknowledge).
I just wish pros were a little "friendler" to the little people
I just wish pros were a little "friendler" to the little people
I think they are just visualizing the stroke and shot while they are standing up. I find it does help on some of the tougher shots.
Okay, I thought of another thing that annoys me (somewhat). And, I've seen many pros do this one:
Tournament play where jumps cues ARE allowed. Player A plays safe in game 3.....Player B has to go to his/her bag, pull out a jump shaft, unzip the pocket and pull out the jump butt, screw the two together, chalk and then.......totally f*ck-up the shot
Why in the heck, knowing that at some point in a match with another pro they will need their jump cue, already have the darn thing out and screwed together.
Does it really take all that much time and trouble to put it back in the case at the end of the match if it never gets used???
Really???
IMO....rules should read that any cue to be used in a match must be out of the case and pre-assembled before the start of the match, or the player will be charged an allotted time-out to retrieve it. (if they have one, otherwise, they cannot fetch their jump cue once the match begins).
Maniac
Agreed!
I've always wondered why they don't have the thing out of the bag and set up to be used. Seems strange to me...
For me, I can't stand:
1. Lint pickers
2. Apologizing when something works out for them. There is chance in this game, get over it already. I was watching the ladies play on ESPN the other day and the amount of "sorrys" was really getting on my nerves.
To me this is just acknowledging that other people are going to go nuts over getting a bad roll. Shit happens, move on. If people didn't get so bent out of shape over "slop" nobody would need to be apologizing in the first place.
If I get annoyed at the table, it's only going to be at myself. There's nothing anybody else could do at a table when it's not my turn that's going to cause me to care even the least bit (other than screwing with the equipment).
1. Lint pickers
2. Apologizing when something works out for them. There is chance in this game, get over it already. I was watching the ladies play on ESPN the other day and the amount of "sorrys" was really getting on my nerves.
To me this is just acknowledging that other people are going to go nuts over getting a bad roll. Shit happens, move on. If people didn't get so bent out of shape over "slop" nobody would need to be apologizing in the first place.
If I get annoyed at the table, it's only going to be at myself. There's nothing anybody else could do at a table when it's not my turn that's going to cause me to care even the least bit (other than screwing with the equipment).
quit sharkin'
During a game of 8 Ball, when I'm on the 8 ball and all set to hit it in a pocket, the opponent reaches into a nearby pocket (within my sight line) and retrieves balls for the next game; or gets the rack out and starts swinging it.
Each and every time they do that I ask them if they're "conceding".They always say "No, just getting ready for the next game". Then I tell them "This game ain't over yet, quit sharking".
During a game of 8 Ball, when I'm on the 8 ball and all set to hit it in a pocket, the opponent reaches into a nearby pocket (within my sight line) and retrieves balls for the next game; or gets the rack out and starts swinging it.
Each and every time they do that I ask them if they're "conceding".They always say "No, just getting ready for the next game". Then I tell them "This game ain't over yet, quit sharking".
Next time don't even ask if they're conceding, just shake their hand, because they are conceding if they do that.