POOL ETIQUETTE ... Everything You Need to Know

Dr. Dave demonstrates 50 unwritten rules of pool etiquette in 10 categories dealing with how to behave properly when playing. Topics covered include:

1. Table [0:09]
-- 1a. Don’t lean or sit
-- 1b. Don’t get on table
-- 1c. No food or drinks
-- 1d. Respect “house rules”
2. Balls [0:50]
-- 2a. Don’t dump balls
-- 2b. Don’t tap balls
-- 2c. Don’t slam balls
-- 2d. Don’t hit OBs
-- 2e. Scrape miscue marks
3. Cues [1:39]
-- 3a. Don’t slap balls
-- 3b. Don’t slam the table
-- 3c. Don’t be Tom Cruise
-- 3d. Don’t pull a cue while somebody is shooting
4. Chalk and Talc [2:26]
-- 4a. Don’t put the chalk face down
-- 4b. Don’t use excessive talc
-- 4c. Don’t chalk over the table
-- 4d. Don’t chalk after your shot
-- 4e. Don’t leave your chalk on the table
5. Rules [3:21]
-- 5a. Use the “official rules of pool”
-- 5b. Know the rules
-- 5c. Be clear about rules
6. Fouls [4:10]
-- 6a. Be honest
-- 6b. Use impartial bystander or smartphone video
7. Behavior [4:43]
-- 7a. Dress appropriately
-- 7b. Pay attention
-- 7c. Stay away from the table
-- 7d. Control your anger
-- 7e. Don’t eat while playing
-- 7f. Use your cue only
8. Interaction [6:05]
-- 8a. Be courteous
-- 8b. Don’t offer unwanted advice
-- 8c. Don’t linger
-- 8d. Be a gracious winner
-- 8e. Don’t be a sore loser
9. Sharking [7:19]
-- 9a. Sit
-- 9b. Be still
-- 9c. Be quiet
-- 9d. Don’t be a bully
-- 9e. Don’t play slow
-- 9f. Don’t take bad breaks.
-- 9g. Don’t break down your cue
-- 9h. Don’t start getting up
10. General [8:46]
-- 10a. Have sportsmanship
-- 10b. Respect other tables
-- 10c. Don’t stop if walking by
-- 10d. Play your best
-- 10e. Respect your surroundings
-- 10f. Treat women with respect
-- 10g. Leave everything the way you found it
-- 10h. Have fun

For supporting resources, see:
- 1-page handout summary of the list above: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/pool_etiquette_handout.pdf
- pool terminology and basics: https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/intro/
- pool rules: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/
- league rule differences: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/rule-differences/
- fouls: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/
- “Got English?” video: https://billiards.colostate.edu/normal-video/nv-j-9/
- “Got English?” T-shirt: https://drdavebilliards.com/products/t-shirt/
- System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/saws/

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