POOL ETIQUETTE ... Everything You Need to Know

[dr_dave]

FYI, I just posted a new video:

The 50 topics in 10 categories covered (with linked time-stamps) include:

1. Table [0:09]
-- 1a. Don’t lean or sit
-- 1b. Don’t get on table
-- 1c. No food or drinks
-- 1d. Respect “house rules”
2. Balls [0:50]
-- 2a. Don’t dump balls
-- 2b. Don’t tap balls
-- 2c. Don’t slam balls
-- 2d. Don’t hit OBs
-- 2e. Scrape miscue marks
3. Cues [1:39]
-- 3a. Don’t slap balls
-- 3b. Don’t slam the table
-- 3c. Don’t be Tom Cruise
-- 3d. Don’t pull a cue while somebody is shooting
4. Chalk and Talc [2:26]
-- 4a. Don’t put the chalk face down
-- 4b. Don’t use excessive talc
-- 4c. Don’t chalk over the table
-- 4d. Don’t chalk after your shot
-- 4e. Don’t leave your chalk on the table
5. Rules [3:21]
-- 5a. Use the “official rules of pool”
-- 5b. Know the rules
-- 5c. Be clear about rules
6. Fouls [4:10]
-- 6a. Be honest
-- 6b. Use impartial bystander or smartphone video
7. Behavior [4:43]
-- 7a. Dress appropriately
-- 7b. Pay attention
-- 7c. Stay away from the table
-- 7d. Control your anger
-- 7e. Don’t eat while playing
-- 7f. Use your cue only
8. Interaction [6:05]
-- 8a. Be courteous
-- 8b. Don’t offer unwanted advice
-- 8c. Don’t linger
-- 8d. Be a gracious winner
-- 8e. Don’t be a sore loser
9. Sharking [7:19]
-- 9a. Sit
-- 9b. Be still
-- 9c. Be quiet
-- 9d. Don’t be a bully
-- 9e. Don’t play slow
-- 9f. Don’t take bad breaks.
-- 9g. Don’t break down your cue
-- 9h. Don’t start getting up
10. General [8:46]
-- 10a. Have sportsmanship
-- 10b. Respect other tables
-- 10c. Don’t stop if walking by
-- 10d. Play your best
-- 10e. Respect your surroundings
-- 10f. Treat women with respect
-- 10g. Leave everything the way you found it
-- 10h. Have fun

Please check it out and let me know what you think. As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, and questions.

Enjoy,
Dave

 

[garczar]

11. Play at home alone during pandemics.

 

[jason]

Awesome Dave! You made me laugh a few times. That guy in the hat was a jerk.

Seriously well done. You added a few that I hadn't thought about. Hopefully, a few young players will watch this and act appropriately.

 

[Scratch85]

Loved the Goofus and Gallant routine!


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[dr_dave]

11. Play at home alone during pandemics.

... and film videos by yourself, acting out multiple roles, using video editing split-screening when necessary. It is tougher than it might look.

Regards,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

Awesome Dave! You made me laugh a few times. That guy in the hat was a jerk.

Lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground.

"You about to get a thumb broke"

Seriously well done. You added a few that I hadn't thought about.

Thanks. This one was a lot of fun to film and edit.

Hopefully, a few young players will watch this and act appropriately.

Now you are asking for too much. :grin-square:

Thanks for watching,
Dave

 

[SeaBrisket]

I don't mind my opponent leaving their chalk on the table as long as they don't get uppity when it's sitting in front of me and I use it.

 

[jason]

Lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground.

"You about to get a thumb broke"


Thanks. This one was a lot of fun to film and edit.


Now you are asking for too much. :grin-square:

Thanks for watching,
Dave

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. But, you can lead a horse to water and that's half the battle.

 

[dr_dave]

Loved the Goofus and Gallant routine!

Thanks. I wanted to film this video with Samm Diep (who lives in Denver), but I thought it was best to maintain "social distancing."

When this nasty virus goes away, Samm and I should do a follow-up video together on "Male-Female Pool Etiquette." I think that could be fun and entertaining.

Regards,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

I don't mind my opponent leaving their chalk on the table as long as they don't get uppity when it's sitting in front of me and I use it.

... and if it is one of those ridiculously-expensive chalks, you can do the old swap-a-rooni and sell it to somebody who think such things are important. :grin-square:

Regards,
Dave

 

[jason]

... and if it is one of those ridiculously-expensive chalks, you can do the old swap-a-rooni and sell it to somebody who think such things are important. :grin-square:

Regards,
Dave

Stealing is poor etiquette Dave!!! :thumbup:

 

[SeaBrisket]

... and if it is one of those ridiculously-expensive chalks, you can do the old swap-a-rooni and sell it to somebody who think such things are important. :grin-square:

Regards,
Dave

On the hunt for that Taom everybody loves!

 

[Bob Jewett]

Stealing is poor etiquette Dave!!! :thumbup:

Only Evil Dave would do that.:grin-devilish:

 

[King T]

Funny and Informative!!

DON'T put chalk face DOWN!!!!

 

[pwd72s]

Thanks. I wanted to film this video with Samm Diep (who lives in Denver), but I thought it was best to maintain "social distancing."

When this nasty virus goes away, Samm and I should do a follow-up video together on "Male-Female Pool Etiquette." I think that could be fun and entertaining.

Regards,
Dave

Love that idea!

 

[Bob Jewett]

DON'T put chalk face DOWN!!!!

Someone tell Efrim.

Which reminds me of the Chalk Squeekers, an annoying sub-clan of the Borer Tribe.

 

[SeaBrisket]

I have a friend who comes over to shoot. I always have a fairly fresh Masters sitting on the rail at either end of the table. The longer this guy hangs out the more chalks appear on my rails seemingly out of nowhere. I think he's grabbing them off my shelf between turns and I never notice until I'm brushing four chalks aside to take a shot.

 

[dr_dave]

... and if it is one of those ridiculously-expensive chalks, you can do the old swap-a-rooni and sell it to somebody who think such things are important. :grin-square:

Stealing is poor etiquette Dave!!! :thumbup:

Busted. You're right. I don't want to "get a thumb broke." :grin-square:

Catch you later,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

... and if it is one of those ridiculously-expensive chalks, you can do the old swap-a-rooni and sell it to somebody who think such things are important. :grin-square:

Stealing is poor etiquette Dave!!! :thumbup:

Only Evil Dave would do that.:grin-devilish:

His correct name is "Doofus Dave."

Thanks for watching,
The Non-Doofus Dave

 

[dr_dave]

DON'T put chalk face DOWN!!!!

Someone tell Efrim.

I'm sure Efren has been told. That are a lot of people who do this, and I think some (or even many) of them do it on purpose to irritate their opponents.

Which reminds me of the Chalk Squeekers, an annoying sub-clan of the Borer Tribe.

I guess I will need a follow-up video to take the list of 50 to 100. I'm sure we could come up with 100 if we really tried.

Regards,
Dave