My APA County Tourny Rant (as promised)

NewStroke

NewStroke

Screamin Monkey
Silver Member
Here is what happened during our final match in the county match. The bad part is, much of it was caused by my team and the whopping number of bylaws created to try to keep people honest.

Our match begun by us causing an uproar because one of the males on their team was wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off. This was resolved easily because he was not playing.

Next, we tried to throw a fit because one of their players was using a coin to mark the pocket. After getting all worked up and asking him what he was using, it turned out to be a coin.

At this point, I just went out to my truck and took a nap and told them to call me if I was needed.

I ended up matching up against a 3, I had no problem with that and started playing. Well I (and everybody) noticed my opponent seemed to be communicating with the higher level player. Big deal, the shot and leave still had to be made. Next thing I know, there is a huge disruption caused by refs watching and my team complaining. All this while I am trying to shoot, I have never really been so distracted. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to just stop play until everyone had worked out their issues.

The ruling about the communication: "Don't do that or I'll tell you to stop it again".

I ended up being sharked by my own team and lost. This knocked us out of the tourny. I know it's my fault, but I would expect to get sharked from other sources.

Anyways, this is the kind of crap that happens when you put all these rules in place. It's unfortunate, but it happens. What's more unfortunate is leaving a tournament with a headache. Pool should be fun.
 
I hear ya on that.

Luckily I'm the captain of my team, so I just tell people on my team to shut up if they are sharking our own player (and if they are sharking the other guy too for that matter).
 
so really, all the drama and frustration resided 100% with YOUR TEAM??

it's not a bad tourny or bad league, just bad choice of teammates.

OK - I'll take Worthless Rants for $400, Alex.
 
VonRhett said:
so really, all the drama and frustration resided 100% with YOUR TEAM??

it's not a bad tourny or bad league, just bad choice of teammates.

OK - I'll take Worthless Rants for $400, Alex.
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Actually the tonage of dumb a$$ rules empowered my team to create the drama.
 
VonRhett said:
Yes, BUT the rules are the same for everyone. It's how your team decides to act within the rules framework that matters.
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You are right and every team took advantage. My team is just as responsible as everyone else.
 
Now we're making progress!

Seriously, these Tournys should be fun, not stressful events like you had. Really, find some like-minded teammates or go to another league (if available).

BTW, I quit playing leagues over 10-years ago for similar reasons.

Don't miss 'em one bit!

-von

NewStroke said:
You are right and every team took advantage. My team is just as responsible as everyone else.
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VonRhett said:
Now we're making progress!

Seriously, these Tournys should be fun, not stressful events like you had. Really, find some like-minded teammates or go to another league (if available).

BTW, I quit playing leagues over 10-years ago for similar reasons.

Don't miss 'em one bit!

-von
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I am getting to that point. :)
 
Match

Most of that is just caused by people that do not have good manners and the intelligence to resolve it in a civil manner.
 
NewStroke said:
I am getting to that point. :)
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Me too! I wish I could get a few guys/gals together at my place a couple nights a week just for some fun and maybe a few cheap matchups. I'd quit leagues altogether if I could make something like that happen. As it is, I'm thinking that the monthly/weekly mid-week tourneys might be a better solution than leagues (at least the handicapped ones).

Hang in there my friend, there's a new sunrise every 24 hours to start a fresh beginning!!!

Maniac
 
I don't know what a coin has to do with marking the pocket. There is nothing in the rules that bans anything as a marker. The only thing adressed is it is not recommended to use chalk to avoid confusion. Even this does not ban or make it illegal to use chalk. All that matters is that the pocket is identified.

Look in the players handbook pg 9 section 11 How to Win. This is that little
3 x 5 book that every player gets in their membership package.
 
I'm not trying to make you feel bad but maybe you should consider that you might be looking for excuses. I used to do that and when I quit doing it my game improved.

There is always going to be a lot of stupid stuff going on in a pool hall, especially in a league like the APA. I Just take a mental timeout when the stupidity starts up, let the idiots be idiots, I'm a pool player. If I lose it's because I didn't play well enough and maybe I need to fix my mistakes.

Free advice.
 
Your team just sounds like a bunch of nits. I do understand the cut off sleeves rule though, because everybody knows that your arm is more aerodynamic without a sleeve, and makes you play better.:rolleyes:
 
It used to bother me.....

I just found my perfect APA team, the name says it all..DILLIGAF. My teammates sole concern is having a good time playing pool. Nobody cares if we go to "Vegas Baby" nobody cares if the other teams SL-2 plays at an SL-6 level, and best of all, nobody feels the need to complain about a damn thing. We do care about each other, and helping each other reach their full potential and play their best, but could give a damn about what other teams do or don't do......we have fun ........Dan
 
A trick you will find useful, in or out of league, is to not shoot until people around you shut up. And they may need a gentle reminder from you. Yes, you run the risk of looking like an anal-retentive jackass. And someone will accuse you of making excuses, or say "stop whining just shoot the ball". It's a lot easier if you're talking to teammates I think.

It sucks to get knocked out of your rhythm but once you're distracted, you might as well fully get off the shot, give someone the evil eye, and wait for things to settle down before playing.

Also, encourage everyone to take the high road on nitty rules. Lead by example. If you know what pocket they're shooting into, call it good enough.
 
rossaroni said:
Your team just sounds like a bunch of nits. I do understand the cut off sleeves rule though, because everybody knows that your arm is more aerodynamic without a sleeve, and makes you play better.:rolleyes:
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Personally, I disagree with the sleeves thing, at least in the US, where every citizen has the right to bare arms.
 
rossaroni said:
Your team just sounds like a bunch of nits. I do understand the cut off sleeves rule though, because everybody knows that your arm is more aerodynamic without a sleeve, and makes you play better.:rolleyes:
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Taking the seatbelts out of a car makes it go faster too.


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