crawfish said:
Yeah that one does get old. that hard part is standing there with a smile on my face just nodding politely.
Official Pool Etiquette?
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Yeah that one does get old. that hard part is standing there with a smile on my face just nodding politely.
turbo said:Do not, seriously, DO NOT, grab a piece of chalk and take it back to your seat AND leave it there after your every inning, eventually leaving no chalks on the table, and THEN stare at me trying to figure out what the f$&@ I'm looking for under the table or inside the pockets. If you HAVE TO take it with you, bring it back!!?
I swear, every time this happens, I think that they are purposely trying to shark me by leaving me chalkless.
turbo said:Do not, seriously, DO NOT, grab a piece of chalk and take it back to your seat AND leave it there after your every inning, eventually leaving no chalks on the table, and THEN stare at me trying to figure out what the f$&@ I'm looking for under the table or inside the pockets. If you HAVE TO take it with you, bring it back!!?
Yeah, that's annoying. On the other hand, I don't think it would be so bad if each player had their own chalk and took it back to their seat with them at the end of their inning.
One of the places I play at is too cheap to supply Master chalk, so I've gotten into the habit of bringing my own Master back to my seat with me. Otherwise, it will eventually disappear from the rail, or I'll forget it after the match is over.
I like that system better, but I wonder if some people think I'm hoarding the only good chalk, not realizing I brought it from home. If I got one of those pocket chalker dealies, it would solve a lot of problems, but I don't think I'd like the thingy dangling from my chalk.
This leather one is nice. They're called Euro Wrap leather chalk holders. Hey thanks for posting this cuebacca, that is actually a pretty hilarious name, I couldn't hold back a chuckle or two as I was typing it out, and started to picture chewbacca from starwars. I've been wanting to get one of these for a while now. And you've just reminded me in time to take advantage of Mueller's free shipping promotion.
![chewbacca-pitching[1].jpg](https://forums.azbilliards.com/data/attachments/47/47270-126b2b3630a90e77ffc3586502e2c268.jpg?hash=EmsrNjCpDn "chewbacca-pitching[1].jpg")
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I named my first cue, Cuebacca, and figured it would be a good screen name too. 
I completely understand how anxious and impatient you are to break your next game, however, do you mind waiting till I get these balls tight, without thinking "shit, what if he hits, I'd better get outta the way"????? Wait till I'm done and walk away to a safer spot than 3ft away from a rock hard object travelling at 30 f...in miles an hour.
Or, just put colored tape, like yellow or white, around your chalk. I have no problem keeping track of my personal chalk since it is worn in a pattern that scares most people off.Cuebacca said:Wow, maybe that's the answer! Thanks.
I used to put my stick diagonally across the table in front of the rack until I finished racking to prevent early breaking. Only once did someone break without me taking the stick off.turbo said:
Bob Jewett said:
Funny you should mention that. My chalk pattern looks like an "X", so that's another reason why I like taking it off the table... if I leave it there, my opponent might turn it into an "O". If my chalk gets taken to another table, the "X" does come in handy to help me to get it back.
I might have to try the tape though. I had been thinking about that idea too. Thanks. Bob Jewett said:
Was it because they felt like an idiot, or because you broke all their fingers for putting a ding in your stick? I would have a tough time not getting in someones face if they shot a break shot into the side of my stick.
turbo said:
One thing I have done, is that if someone is down on the table like they are ready to break while I am racking, is step away from the rack without removing it. If they try to break they look like an idiot. If they say something about taking the rack off, I tell them I'll take the rack off when they step back from the table. They do not need to break the second I pull off the rack.
Bob Jewett said:
Yup! I used to use a nice chalk holder made from tiny beads and leather until some guy lifted it from the rail when I went to the bathroom. The next week he was there again and drunk so I said "hey, can I use your chalk for a second?" He pulled my chalk out of his pocket and said "Yea, I have a special one." It took all of my energy not to punch him in the face right then. When I confronted him, he said he found it on the pool table. WTF. Well I've put away my fancy chalk holder and now I just wrap a piece of white medical tape around a piece of chalk.
turbo said:
If he's doing that he isn't checking to see if the rack is tight is he? Use his stupidity to your advantage.
As far as chalk is concerned, I use a round plastic deal I took off the end of a chair leg. The chalk fits snugly inside it and there is no doubt that it isn't house chalk.
When the opponent is shooting the money ball, I don't think you should move, for example, you shouldn't answer your cell phone or scratch your chin. this guy Gama for example, (I think that's his name), from Portugal, when Corey was shooting the 10, he chose that exact moment to scratch his chin. Really, people who know the pool world, know that that is a trite and common shark move. But others, perhaps less knowledgeable, defend such moves. It's so obvious that you shouldn't move when the other guy is shooting the money ball and you are in his line. But I bet, there are people in this forum so moronic that they will argue that this is not sharking.
TXsouthpaw said:
Honestly, why even use powder? Keep your shafts clean and waxed, and wash and dry your hands well. Problem solved. If you have really sweaty hands and you just HAVE to use it, then use it sparingly.
RichZuHaus said:
Or use a glove. If u sweat that much
Drago
I also was bothered by this. Drago played great, I take nothing away from his performance...but to me, he really did shark the hell out of Busta. Sorry, but saying "great shot" after every shot is a bit extreme. I'm sure he meant well...and I don't think he really intended to shark, but that's how it came off.
I couldn't get the grab and shake thing either. If I am competing, I don't want anyone's hands near me. Period. If it were me, this could easily have warranted the punch in the nose Joel mentioned in a previous post.
R.S.
alstl said:
I also was bothered by this. Drago played great, I take nothing away from his performance...but to me, he really did shark the hell out of Busta. Sorry, but saying "great shot" after every shot is a bit extreme. I'm sure he meant well...and I don't think he really intended to shark, but that's how it came off.
I couldn't get the grab and shake thing either. If I am competing, I don't want anyone's hands near me. Period. If it were me, this could easily have warranted the punch in the nose Joel mentioned in a previous post.
R.S.
Rule number 1
No Sniveling...
no whining about how I got the better break
no crying about the particles on the surface of the table.. I played on the same table
no huffing and puffing about the cue ball has a ding in it.... I used the same cue ball
no sniveling about how the rails are dead.. I used the same rails
lose with class... whining just makes you look like a fool..
No Sniveling...
no whining about how I got the better break
no crying about the particles on the surface of the table.. I played on the same table
no huffing and puffing about the cue ball has a ding in it.... I used the same cue ball
no sniveling about how the rails are dead.. I used the same rails
lose with class... whining just makes you look like a fool..
Nice Try
Yeah, I mean we're grown men and women here. Is it polite to offer encouragement? Sure, especially in a past time game with a friend. But I don't need affirmation after every jawed ball or narrowly missed 3 rail safety reply.
Let's get on with the game.
R.S.
trueblu8 said:
Yeah, I mean we're grown men and women here. Is it polite to offer encouragement? Sure, especially in a past time game with a friend. But I don't need affirmation after every jawed ball or narrowly missed 3 rail safety reply.
Let's get on with the game.
R.S.