Ever get the feeling..

SandFox

SandFox

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That more people want to play pool but are to shy to ask? I was in a local bar with a lady friend of mine just playing a little bit of 8-ball. When these three girls walk polly all of 18-20 they sit about 6 or 7 feet away from the table. Now I am no means good but I do know how to make the cue ball curve and slide just for fun.

Now as we are playing I am hearing these girls say 'Oh I wish I got to play more or I want to learn how to play.' I am not much older then them (24) and very easy to approach always got a smile or a chuckle to be had.

The thought to all this is. Do you guys and gals think if there was a little more privacy or a way not look like a complete novice more people would want to play pick up games in a bar?

SandFox
 
SandFox said:
........The thought to all this is. Do you guys and gals think if there was a little more privacy or a way not look like a complete novice more people would want to play pick up games in a bar?QUOTE]

Well, sure, SandFox.
I think most people are self-conscience of their own limitations—especially females.

I don't think there's much one can do to "look like a complete novice" in pool, for as the
learning curve is relatively high.
I do think it all depends on the pool player's approach.
If we can appear approachable (as you are) and let them know YOU were once a rookie,
then hopefully this could entice them to get through their fear of looking "bad."

I think one of the most important things we can do for the novice in this situation is to
teach them very basic and easy elements of the game.
Set them up for success; present shots and situations they can handle and complete.

Granted, some of them will want to be taught trick shots.
Even at that, teach them very easy ones so that they will stay motivated.
I feel it's all in how they perceive their learning experiences as to whether or not they
will want to continue on with our wonderful sport!
:D
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With all due respect....for a 24-year old guy, you're pretty oblivious to when a girl is fishing for an invitation :grin:
 
pwd72s said:
You beat me to it...but he did say he was with a girl already...
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And if his experiences are anything like mine, when he's with a girl, other girls stay showing interest. When he's alone, he might as well be invisible :o hahaha.
 
I think most folks that go to a room or a bar with tables would like to play...but they're either too shy to bother asking a loner playing or are worried that they'll get put on the spot for action. I like to play alone for some time, but always will play anyone who asks. I will sometimes ask a passerby if they want to play, no action. I like playing someone else. I was playing for almost a year in a room, when a waitress asked me if I'd "waste my time" letting her play me. Seems she wanted to play for quite some time, but was afraid to ask.
 
It was an odd turn of events to say the least. Had I been alone I would have happily shown them something fun to do like an 8 rail kick or something neat. Maybe next time I hear someone say something I will offer to play with them if they would like.
 
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