Help from long time forum members please! Sharking related video
Hello. A few years ago, a video of SVB and Alex was posted in a thread.
Going from emery, it was anywhere from 3-8 years ago.
The video was specifically of SVB shooting a 10 ball while Alex was in a chair next to him.
Alex moves his leg to shark Shane. Shane in turn missed.
It was done in Alex's typical joking manner and was not malicious.
I believe the video was a response in a thread discussing sharking and/or peripheral vision.
It may have been in a practice room at a tourney, or they may have been gambling cheap.
After searching everything I could think of, I continually come up dry and hoping that someone here remember the video.
My purpose of the video is to show a local pool room goer, that YES, sharking exists and it's not all on the player.
Even the best miss dues to unexpected, sudden movement in the background.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
In case this is deemed, "non-pool related" enough for the main thread area, I'm happy to start a discussion on peripheral vision and pool room etiquette.
Personally, my belief is that if a player is in action, he/she should not have to worry about their opponent talking or moving during their turn at the table and also, sweaters should not start an interaction with the sitting player.
Not only for the persons whose turn it is's benefit, but also for the sitting player. They should not have to fade someone distracting them while they do whatever it is they do in the chair.
Some people are of the belief that it doesn't matter, and they can do anything they want while sweating it.
They are certainly entitled to their position.
Does anyone here have an opinion or advice?
Hello. A few years ago, a video of SVB and Alex was posted in a thread.
Going from emery, it was anywhere from 3-8 years ago.
The video was specifically of SVB shooting a 10 ball while Alex was in a chair next to him.
Alex moves his leg to shark Shane. Shane in turn missed.
It was done in Alex's typical joking manner and was not malicious.
I believe the video was a response in a thread discussing sharking and/or peripheral vision.
It may have been in a practice room at a tourney, or they may have been gambling cheap.
After searching everything I could think of, I continually come up dry and hoping that someone here remember the video.
My purpose of the video is to show a local pool room goer, that YES, sharking exists and it's not all on the player.
Even the best miss dues to unexpected, sudden movement in the background.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
In case this is deemed, "non-pool related" enough for the main thread area, I'm happy to start a discussion on peripheral vision and pool room etiquette.
Personally, my belief is that if a player is in action, he/she should not have to worry about their opponent talking or moving during their turn at the table and also, sweaters should not start an interaction with the sitting player.
Not only for the persons whose turn it is's benefit, but also for the sitting player. They should not have to fade someone distracting them while they do whatever it is they do in the chair.
Some people are of the belief that it doesn't matter, and they can do anything they want while sweating it.
They are certainly entitled to their position.
Does anyone here have an opinion or advice?
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