I came across the2011 Australia 8 Ball Championship and was amazed at the difference in how teammates act between our standards and theirs. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18030303
I am not starting this thread to say that the Australian way is in poor taste or that they dont live up to our standards so please, if you are Australian I am not trying to insult you or say our way is better.
It actually sounds and look like they are having a blast and I didnt hear one negative thing said when an opponent was shooting. Only thing I heard was support for the shooter while they were at the table.
Really, I just wanted to share and show how different people enjoy the game of pool and ask one question, if we were allowed to cheer on players and teams like the Australians do, do you think that more spectators would be drawn to the game?
I am not starting this thread to say that the Australian way is in poor taste or that they dont live up to our standards so please, if you are Australian I am not trying to insult you or say our way is better.
It actually sounds and look like they are having a blast and I didnt hear one negative thing said when an opponent was shooting. Only thing I heard was support for the shooter while they were at the table.
Really, I just wanted to share and show how different people enjoy the game of pool and ask one question, if we were allowed to cheer on players and teams like the Australians do, do you think that more spectators would be drawn to the game?