Gentlemen Moves

[Lux]

(pardon that this is snooker, but it's etiquette all around)

My rules:
Don't chalk during my opponent's turn
Stay still if I am in my opponent's line of sight when he is shooting
Never concede the frame while it isn't my turn
Don't chalk over the cloth

Formalities:
Shake hands before the start of my sessions
Tap the rail to applaud my opponent's good safety when I revisit
ALWAYS respot the colours that my opponent pots (like a referee)
Count and announce my opponent's break for him

During a busy day at the billiard club, I always, out of courtesy, stand far away from whoever is shooting on the adjacent table, even if they're preparing for their next shot such as getting the rest or their extension out. It's so fricking annoying when somebody is near enough to practically give me an arse-slamming while I'm shooting!!!

When you get a table, you are entitled to the 4 other surrounding tables. If someone else decides to play on a neighboring table, you can always cry about it and give him dirty looks. After all, you paid money for that coffee and you deserve some respect.

You can't be serious mate.

 

[3kushn]

When your inning is over, go sit down or stand away from the table and wait for when its your turn again.

Don't take the only piece of chalk and start chalking your cue after you've just missed a shot. Leave it on the table for your in coming opponent to use during their turn.

Can't stand the upside down chalk either.

Always have your own piece of chalk.
A cube of chalk should never hit the table. It should be in your hand brushing the tip or in your pocket or one of those chalk holders.

 

[Bigtruck]

Hi u guys out there. Greetings from Germany. Didnt read the whole thread, so i dont know if some1 already mentioned, if so - my fault. Im fighting against windmills to teach the people in my club how to chalk correct. Most of them dig holes into the chalk, so that the piece is wasted within 10-14 days coz u cant use it properly coz of one deep hole in the middle of the chalk. I hope u know what i mean, but my english is not that good to describe what i mean - but i would bet some bucks that some1 of u knows what i mean. There are a lot of candidates (and not only hobby players) in every pool hall or pool club who rape the chalk the way i mean...

Just make chalk $3 a piece and watch the raping stop! :shocked:

Ray
(always a gentlemen to my chalk)

 

[Bigtruck]

Hi u guys out there. Greetings from Germany. Didnt read the whole thread, so i dont know if some1 already mentioned, if so - my fault. Im fighting against windmills to teach the people in my club how to chalk correct. Most of them dig holes into the chalk, so that the piece is wasted within 10-14 days coz u cant use it properly coz of one deep hole in the middle of the chalk. I hope u know what i mean, but my english is not that good to describe what i mean - but i would bet some bucks that some1 of u knows what i mean. There are a lot of candidates (and not only hobby players) in every pool hall or pool club who rape the chalk the way i mean...

In all seriousness.....Over chalking changes the game too. Chalk all over everything can cause weird stuff to happen. ie the thread about the ball that skidded on Johnny.

Proper chalking, imo, show a respect for the game and your opponent.

Ray

 

[Ratta]

Think it would be just good enough if they would have *just* good manners. This would include most of all^^