At this moment, I am watching Sarah Ellerby and Iris Ranola play a 9-ball match on TV. They met in the semifinals of the US Open 9-ball Championship. Iris eventually wins 7-2.
These two ladies are professionals. When they shoot, they shoot. And when they sit, they sit. They don't interfere with each other.
That brings me to a point. It is considered cheating to try to distract your opponent. When you are not shooting, you should retreat from the table. Take a seat and be quiet.
Of course, if you are at a bar and people are more concerned with socializing than playing pool, you can relax the rules.
But if you walk into a real pool hall, and you play a stranger, take your seat after every shot and keep your talking to a minimum. After your opponent gets into position to shoot, any movement of any kind could be construed as cheating.
Now, don't go overboard. Usually, there aren't any serious arguments unless money is being wagered. Still, I have been yelled at by close personal friends because I was too loud or I walked past them while they shot.
The next time you watch a televised pool tournament, check out the players when they are seated. They will not move a finger while a shot is being made. It is bad form. It is cheating.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Vivian Villareal whistles , talks, lingers at the table after a missed shot. I consider these actions to be sharking and dominant behavior. I almost forgot that she celebrates every game won with a tornado gesture beaming gleefully. I wouldnt teach my kids to behave like that yet the announcers describe this unsportsmanlike behavior as "energetic, enthused, outgoing, having fun"
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