A Guide To Pool Table And Playing Etiquette
This is the perfect size for an adequate sized games room as it allows for enough
space to move around, take shots without hitting the wall and have other amenities in the room such as a bar and entertainment center.
They come in a variety of finishes and decor. If you wish, you can have them decorated with your interests in mind including tables with a NASCAR theme or with your favorite beer company's logos on them.
Tables also come in a variety of finishes such as veneers and laminates. There are other high quality companies out there.
In purchasing your pool table, it really comes down to exactly this: what kind of table you are looking for in terms of finish and decor, and how much money you are willing to spend. The bottom line is to shop around.
Come up with a budget of how much you are willing to spend on a pool table and arrive at a design or decor that you are most interested in. Since designs and prices vary from company to company, deciding exactly how much you are willing to spend and what kind of finish or design you are looking for will make your task much easier.
Shopping for a pool table does not have to be difficult. However, you must keep your wants and needs in mind.
Do not purchase a table with a NASCAR theme if you have no interest in racing. Do not purchase a veneer pool table if your budget is $250.00.
If you are playing in your own home, you have the right to come up with the ground rules and behave any way you choose. But if you don't end up getting a table for your home, you should know how to conduct yourself in different atmospheres and with different people.
Pool etiquette may not be something you normally think about when you are playing pool, but it comes in handy nonetheless. Nobody likes to be disturbed or bothered when they are trying to concentrate on a tough pool shot.
If we all have a little consideration for our fellow pool players, everyone can enjoy themselves at the pool table. Some places use a blackboard to tell whose game is next, some places want you to put your quarter on the table, other establishments may have a certain person who keeps track of things, and some times you just shout it out.
The game rules may vary some also. Some places say you lose if you sink the 8 ball on the break and others say you win.
Some places play slop and some play strictly call your shot. A certain player may expect you to play for something like a drink or a few dollars and someone else may not. It all depends on the local customs.
That's why it always pays to ask your opponent about the ground rules BEFORE the game starts, so there are now arguments or hard feelings later on when a misunderstanding occurs.
Most pool etiquette is simply common sense. Don't make noise when your opponent is trying to shoot.
Move away from the table when you are not shooting so your opponent has plenty of room to walk around and observe the table conditions. Don't complain to your opponent if he leaves you a lousy shot - he's supposed to.
Be courteous and respectful to other shooters and observers. If you must get drunk and loud and play pool, play with someone in the same condition. A person who is not drinking may not be amused by your antics.
Pay attention to the game. No one likes to have to chase their opponent down when it is his turn to shoot. If you can't give your full attention to the game at hand, maybe you should take a break from the table and take care of business.
In a busy bar or pool hall, if you don't watch the table, you may lose your place in line for the next game and end up waiting unnecessarily. Always respect the facilities wherever you are.
Pool tables and accessories cost money, and the owner of any establishment will not tolerate anyone damaging his precious equipment. Drinks, cigarettes, and other such items should never be placed on or close to the pool table.
Pool tables are not designed to be sat on and may be damaged by doing so. Place unused sticks in the cue racks so they don't get knocked over and broken or bowed from leaning on the wall.
Basically, pool etiquette is another way of saying "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
by: Jack Landry
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