How do you feel about the bathroom break?

Yep, you'll find out when you get older Bud. He probably wasn't doing it on purpose. Old bladders don't hold so well sometimes.

I'll go with Cleary, ya have to not let little things bother you, even if it is a Shark move. Find something to amuse yourself with while he is in the Loo.

Do the same back when it is your turn to rack.
 
This game is meant to be fun... I think the moves are what make it most interesting:)

My favorite is after an opponent misses a 9 ball, I make it and then head to the bathroom. On the way I TELL HIM: "While I'm at the bathroom, I want you to think about that 9 ball you dogged"
 
Maniac said:
There HAS to be exceptions to this "unwritten rule". Let's say I'm playing Jesse Bowman on a barbox. He's run a couple racks and I suddenly have an urge to urinate. Four racks later and he hasn't missed a shot yet. You think I ought to sit there and come near pissing all over myself because he's having it his way on the table???

I think between racks is a good time to break for a piss, no matter who's at the table. As long as a habit isn't made of it.

Maniac (has a 60 year-old bladder :o)
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my thoughts exactly maniac.

i am right behind you. 59 yr old.
 
:)


I've seen lots of women go to the restroom together. It's just something natural. Now I have seen some guys say they had to call home.:sorry:
 
I must have pissed about 20 times last Saturday! :sorry:
Probably had something to do with all the beer I drank Friday?
I'd go in and piss a tea cup full. 5 minutes later I had to go again!
It wasn't pretty!:embarrassed2:
Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative!
 
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cleary said:
Everyone on this forum thinks everything is a move. And if it is a move and it works.. you gotta work on your head. You all need some mental strength, stat. You can't get sharked so easy, you'll never win.
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Couldnt agree more.
 
You were between racks,In the middle of the game,I can understand,but between racks is the perfect time.
 
Secaucus Fats said:
98% of the time there is just enough time to excuse myself, but oh that remaining 2% is pure D hell! :grin:
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It takes a couple of seconds to turn to your opponent and excuse yourself.

Walking away without saying anything is a move.

And if for some strange reason, a person doesn't even have two seconds to excuse himself, then for sure, he would certainly say something on his return, like, "Sorry about running off...."

Do you think rudeness is not a move? It sure is!
 
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Any excuse for bad play is a good excuse eh?

What's the next sharking thread going to be about?

"How do you guys feel about the other player breathing while you shoot?"
 
Maybe if things get that urgent with you that you have to run off to the bathroom because you can't hold your blatter you should consider not playing any serious pool. Just hang out on the stool nearest the john and watch. Or maybe you should just stay at home and not risk having to pull over on the side of the road to relieve yourself.

What a bunch of ridiculous excuses for bad behavior. And as I see it. It has little to do with whether I am able to be sharked by this move. I simply find it rude and disrespectful. And I don't like allowing my opponent to think he might be getting away with it or any of the other stupid antics some people use.

You know they have rules in tournaments regarding this topic for a reason.

Just my opinion,

Tom
 
Between racks the players can take their bathroom break (timeout) when they want. And yes if it is a race to 5 and I'm down 3-0, I'll take my timeout.
 
Folks,

I'm only 68. Don't have the problems several of our fellow older posters have. Do understand when Nature calls, sometimes there is nothing one can do about it. Never refused an opponent's break request. Hope I never have one of mine refused. Talk about a knifes edge question. Physical necessity or shark? All in the eyes (and bladder) of the beholder :grin:.

Any one remember the cause of the guy out West who relieved himself on the pool table after losing a match?

Lyn
 
cardiac kid said:
Folks,

I'm only 68. Don't have the problems several of our fellow older posters have. Do understand when Nature calls, sometimes there is nothing one can do about it. Never refused an opponent's break request. Hope I never have one of mine refused. Talk about a knifes edge question. Physical necessity or shark? All in the eyes (and bladder) of the beholder :grin:.

Any one remember the cause of the guy out West who relieved himself on the pool table after losing a match?

Lyn
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yeah..he had issues..

Or maybe his oponit objected to a bathroom break..

To OP
Take as many breaks as you want..your just prolonging
your doom..if I'm behind an your doing this , it just gives
me more time to get myself together to grind it out..
 
I let them know

Last weekend we were playing scotch and I told our opponents up front I / we would be needing a lot of bathroom breaks, etc. then I bought everyone a round. So after the first game I look around and player A on opposing team is gone so I hastily ran to the BR and pass him coming back from there. This was a tournament. Of course we are all friendly and it was no big deal.

I say everyone should at least tell your opponent when you have to go regardless of who is at the table. Never go during a game, unless it is 14.1 or a grueling game of 1P.

I would not let it get in my head unless your opponent stays away longer than 5 minutes.
 
This thread reminds me of the 2011 ACUI Nationals 9-ball tournament I shot in.

It was the third round winners side, and I was playing last year's champion in a race to 8. I was able to capitalize on some good play and started the set out strong leading 5-1. My opponent takes his bathroom break (rules stipulate we have to take it at the same time, one per match) to regroup, comes back with a fresh mind, and wins the match 8-5. I can't fault him for using the break as a way to catch his own momentum... because I was considering burning the break after the first game because I suspected he would do this

:p
 
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