Trying to put together a short list (short, ha) of all the nit picky stuff that goes with any bigger APA tourney.
Please, this isn't an excuse to crap on the apparent silliness of some of this stuff. It's been beaten to death. I'm simply trying to remember the things to educate my noobies about before it starts. Simply put, if we are all aware of this stuff, it shouldn't matter how silly it can be, cuz it won't happen.
- mark the pocket
- let the balls stop rolling, before pulling them out to rack or on a scratch
- spotting the 9-ball, if the cue ball is in the same pocket, pull them out one at a time, never both in one hand (cue ball is "live")
- push shot, 45 degree angle jack up
- always ask before picking up cue ball for BIH
- if they have a rules question, ask the other team first, so there is no question about it being a time-out
I know there are a few other whambly things that are technically rules but rarely enforced in regular sessions, that I'm forgetting. Suggestions?
Again, please keep this about what to remember, not how stupid you think some of this is. I don't disagree, but it is what it is....if I prepare my people properly, none of this will come up so it wont matter how silly it is.
Thanks
Please, this isn't an excuse to crap on the apparent silliness of some of this stuff. It's been beaten to death. I'm simply trying to remember the things to educate my noobies about before it starts. Simply put, if we are all aware of this stuff, it shouldn't matter how silly it can be, cuz it won't happen.
- mark the pocket
- let the balls stop rolling, before pulling them out to rack or on a scratch
- spotting the 9-ball, if the cue ball is in the same pocket, pull them out one at a time, never both in one hand (cue ball is "live")
- push shot, 45 degree angle jack up
- always ask before picking up cue ball for BIH
- if they have a rules question, ask the other team first, so there is no question about it being a time-out
I know there are a few other whambly things that are technically rules but rarely enforced in regular sessions, that I'm forgetting. Suggestions?
Again, please keep this about what to remember, not how stupid you think some of this is. I don't disagree, but it is what it is....if I prepare my people properly, none of this will come up so it wont matter how silly it is.
Thanks