Such final date shall be the date ten days following the first date of publication of the notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Said notices shall also state that persons who object to the proposed activity must present their objections to the Board in writing on or before a final date set forth in the notice, and that objections submitted subsequent to that date shall not be considered. This way, after a game you, your clothes and the table won’t be covered in blue.įinally, keep in mind to replace everything just the way you found it.Both the published and posted notices shall conform to the rules and regulations adopted by the Board and shall be designed to inform the public as to the nature of the business to be engaged in, including the location, and the name or names of the applicant or applicants. It may take some time to get used to, but if your hands are extremely sweaty, then it’s worth the effort.ĭo not place the chalk upside down on the rail after chalking or you’ll leave chalk residue on the rail that ends up getting everywhere. True, there are some places that will supply a talc cone, and talc is by far the lesser of two evils, but both get in the cloth and on the balls, thus affecting the game and the equipment. In extreme cases, the slate seam can even crack!Īnother popular misconception is that hand powder is a staple in the billiard room. The pool table has been meticulously leveled, ensuring that the ball travels the path you send it on, and excessive leaning on the rail will undo that work over time. Unless a shot absolutely requires it, never sit on the edge of the table. Spend some time in a billiard room and you’ll undoubtedly hear someone get yelled at from across the room to “get off the table!” This is an embarrassment that is easily avoidable. Even if you’re a somewhat accomplished player, house rules rule… If there is a sign on the wall stating, “No Jump or Masse’ Shots allowed,” then follow that rule. Respect the property of the room owner, and play by the “house” rules.Replacing the cloth on the pool table is not cheap and it’s amazing the damage a black Russian, a sticky soda or some barbecue sauce can do to the cloth. Not complying with this suggestion can end up having an even more dramatic conclusion than simply irritating your opponent. Keep food, drinks and cigarettes off the table.Make it a point to be a gracious winner and a good loser.This is not only etiquette, but a rule of the game. When shooting, always keep one foot on the floor.See the points above, and always keep in mind the old saying, “Treat and respect others the way you would want to be treated.” Respect your opponent before, during and after the match.Dress comfortably so you can focus on the game and have fun.
So respect those around you by lowering your voice.īefore heading to the poolroom, picture yourself bending over the pool table and dress accordingly.
Some recreational players even go as far as placing themselves straight in line with the shot, “accidentally” twitching in the middle of the shooter’s back stroke. Sit or stand away from the table when your opponent is shooting. Consideration of your opponent and others around you.Ĭontrary to popular belief, sharking has no place in billiards. Here are some of the basic do’s and don’ts in the billiard room. It helps to be familiar with these sometimes un-written rules when you try something new, and it makes it much easier and less stressful to know them ahead of time. Every sport or recreation has its guidelines when it comes to etiquette, and billiards is no different.
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