APA Sharking Question
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This is exactly what I do, especially during my lower players' matches. I'm pretty unflappable, since I learned to play in bars, but even for me, there's a principle to it.
Many divisions don't enforce this until higher level play, but you shouldn't be talking to your teammates during a match. It creates opportunities for illegal coaching. I'm not saying you did that, just explaining the rule.
I think the response would be different if the OP's subsequent responses were, "Hmm, I didn't think about out it that way. I'll be sure to stay in my chair next time." He solicited feedback, got it, and has held steady nonetheless.
your name is very appropriate.
This is the giveaway. By your own admission you got up as if the game was already over.
You should concede or not. If you concede, you get up and shake her hand. If you don't concede, you keep your ass down. There is no in between. The correct thing would have been for you to give it to her anyway. You may or may not have committed a technical rule violation, but you definitely did the wrong thing.
That's funny!!! I have the same problem, I went far in a big local tournament not to long ago, when people come up and say "I heard you had a good weekend" I get mad that I lost again because I really feel I should have won. They were the kind of matches where you don't get beat, instead you beat yourself.
Our leagues are in bars so there is always people milling around. One guy on our team will stop in the middle of a shot because someone 30 feet away moved. I have gotten to the point where I really don't notice anything when I am at the table, its almost like I am at home practicing by myself.
You sharked her.
I guess I'm wrong but not intentional. Usually I stay in my seat to watch because I love to see what's happening on the table but I actually was conceding the shot because I really didn't think she'd miss.
She decided to shoot anyway - and missed by more than a diamond (possible sandbag? The ladies a 4/5).
Lately in matches (and for the remainder of that match) when I was done shooting I stepped away from the take and parked myself by the wall with my team mates because it helps me to alleviate my competition anxiety.
Lesson learned (sorta) - I really do usually stay in my seat. I just didn't think the one time I got up would be a problem.
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She decided to shoot anyway - and missed by more than a diamond (possible sandbag? The ladies a 4/5).
Lately in matches (and for the remainder of that match) when I was done shooting I stepped away from the take and parked myself by the wall with my team mates because it helps me to alleviate my competition anxiety.
Lesson learned (sorta) - I really do usually stay in my seat. I just didn't think the one time I got up would be a problem.
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You do understand that if you hand't sharker her, it would be 2-2 or worse.
You asked. You got fair replies. There doesn't seem to be any reason for you to have even considered getting up until that ball dropped.
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You're a good sport. That's what league is all about.
Maybe when you see her next and apologize you should point her to this thread. She might enjoy the stir this situation caused and the beating you took over it.
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LOL I don't shark anybody. Just came up with a silly username years ago
"Moving on the money ball"
I see this all the time. It doesn't usually get called out, but it's a very subtle way of attempting to either break your opponents concentration, shift the earth's axis ever so slightly, or just as a ritual dance to the pool gods.... your just trying to change SOMETHING in the air that might change the way that easy 8 or 9 ball is about to roll.
Don't conform to casual APA poor etiquette. People will notice and respect you more.
My venting...
My biggest issue are the woman (usually obese for some reason...maybe coincidence) that sit 4 feet from the table and run there mouth the ENTIRE match while never once glancing at the table. I can tune out normal background chatter...but I'm talking obnoxious, loud conversation that never stops for a breath. This happens about 40% of the time in my APA league.
I see this all the time. It doesn't usually get called out, but it's a very subtle way of attempting to either break your opponents concentration, shift the earth's axis ever so slightly, or just as a ritual dance to the pool gods.... your just trying to change SOMETHING in the air that might change the way that easy 8 or 9 ball is about to roll.
Don't conform to casual APA poor etiquette. People will notice and respect you more.
My venting...
My biggest issue are the woman (usually obese for some reason...maybe coincidence) that sit 4 feet from the table and run there mouth the ENTIRE match while never once glancing at the table. I can tune out normal background chatter...but I'm talking obnoxious, loud conversation that never stops for a breath. This happens about 40% of the time in my APA league.
Actually yeah - that's how my match was... The entire time she was talking (quite loudly and high pitched) about some ridiculous stuff.
She really didn't approach the table until someone tapped her on the shoulder (mostly me reminding her it was her turn)
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His phone didn't work outside ?
It's an APA phone and it was sandbagging