Should accuracy lines be drawn on pool tables?
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I suppose you could show him pictures from world championships and such. Do you think that might work?
I've done that over and over but he can NOT be convinced.
I have no lines on my table, in fact I even pulled the spots off, got tired of of them coming loose around the edges. I just use a washer with a 3/8 to 1/2 inch center, place it perfectly where the spot should be and use it as a stencil to fill in the center with permanent marker
No lines?! Try to find a proper video on YouTube, of professional players playing at a professiona; tournament. There should be at least TWO lines drawn: 1) a headstring; 2) a line to re-spot balls
One might also want a third little line crossing the re-spot line, at the point where the head ball of the rack is to be placed.
Then show him the General Rules of Play (WPA official edition) and ask him to determine a) whether a certain ball is playable or not when "on the headstring" (i.e. when playing straight pool), and b) to respot a couple of balls pocketed wrong (i.e. when playing one pocket).
Every time he gives a wrong call on those, call a foul on him (the punishment is up to you; I'd knocked him on the head with inflatable bat).
There are chalk pencils made for marking cloth for tailors and dressmakers. Easier to control than snapping a line. Search on "Dritz". If you draw lightly, it will be gone in a week or two even without rubbing.
Okay, that is WPA. How about the rules of BCA and APA? I've searched but could not find the table markings...
Can we NOT have tournaments unless the lines are drawn on the tables????
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The APA doesn't have a very good rule set.
The CSI rule set is OK for some things but they completely left out how the table should be marked, even for 14.1 where it is critical.
tomatoshooter
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I don't think I like how the 2 and 3 are both at the bottom corners of a 10 ball rack.
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Since leagues really go by whatever equipment is at the pool hall I doubt they will have a great section on table setup. It's like having a local softball league have detailed rules about the size of the field, distances between bases, uniform standards, etc... they are not likely to but just play on whatever the field has and defer to the official national or international rules of the most senior organization. WPA is the world rules that is the base of all other rules (at least it should be in a structured sport), and there is where you will find equipment standards for tables, cues, etc.. that are the most official.
Many of the pool halls I have seen do not have lines on the tables. I'm watching the 2015 US Open on a second screen, no lines or even a paper spot sticker on the table that I can see. So it's not a huge thing aside from whoever said no being a silly butthead.
I mean, are you going to be doing anything extremely serious with the tables?
More so then practice and such?
If not, I’d just pick another battle.
More so then practice and such?
If not, I’d just pick another battle.
I've played on a table that was chalk lined across all the diamonds; longways and sideways of course. Well you know the drawing drill where you copy a picture box by box? This had the same effect on position. The ball paths were easier to spot and the landings much more finite.
Pretty unfathomable there would be any offense derived from being prohibited from drawing a line on a pool table when there are people out there who don't come to complete stops at stop signs and it is near impossible to buy a single unbruised and ripe banana at the grocery store.
This is the right response... It's the guys property. Just respect how he chooses to maintain his equipment. I would lose my mind if someone came over to my house and decided to draw lines on my table.
Now if it's impossible to play on without some type of foot spot, then how about a donut sticker...? Would take a few moments to apply correctly and would pop off once done.
If it’s a club house pool room be happy it’s available and the tables are in good shape. I have yet to play on a table with lines. My table has a small magic marker dot at the head and foot.
I would like to see the rack outlined on all tables.
Players can’t seem to rack straight and the lines would help.
Players can’t seem to rack straight and the lines would help.
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Don't care who owns the table... Do what you want...