If the scope of trends is expanded to cover all aspects of eating, dressing, living, traveling, and entertainment, then billiards must be a very popular trendy sport. Especially in China, over the past decade, billiards has become an important recreational activity for people’s daily pastime. In addition to excellent billiard skills, good etiquette is equally essential. These etiquettes are not cumbersome formalities but are simple and practical, making every billiard-playing experience more enjoyable and harmonious.
There are etiquettes to pay attention to during the preparation stage before the break shot. First, there are norms for using the equipment. Hold the cue stick gently and avoid knocking it casually on the billiard table. This is not only to protect the cue stick but also to show respect for the billiard table. If you share a cue stick with others, you should politely ask for permission before using it, and return it in a timely manner and express your gratitude after use. When arranging the balls, move quickly and accurately, and don’t delay and affect others’ waiting time. If there are multiple people playing, when determining the order of play, you can use fair methods such as simple ball guessing or coin tossing, and don’t scramble or cut in line forcefully.
During the process of making a shot, you should always keep the etiquette in mind. When it’s your turn to shoot, quickly get into the state, and don’t think for a long time or hesitate, wasting everyone’s time. Keep your shooting posture upright, and don’t make overly exaggerated or uncivilized movements. When shooting, control the force properly to avoid hitting the ball too hard, causing it to fly off the table, damaging surrounding items, or posing a danger to others. If you accidentally hit the ball out of bounds, you should take the initiative to signal to others and quickly pick up the ball and put it back in place.
When your opponent is making a shot, keeping quiet is the most basic etiquette. Don’t make a loud noise, walk around, or create other disturbances, so as not to affect the opponent’s performance. Even if you find that the opponent’s shooting strategy is wrong, don’t interrupt or give suggestions rashly, unless the opponent asks for it. In addition, when watching others shoot, stand in an appropriate position and don’t block the opponent’s line of sight or the path of the cue stick. If the space around the billiard table is limited, when others are shooting, you should consciously retreat to a safer area further away and don’t walk around near the table.
There is a magical little tool in billiards, which is chalk, commonly known as “chalk powder” in China. However, it should be noted that chalk is a tool, not a toy.
The correct etiquette: After rubbing the chalk, place it on the edge of the table with the powder side up. Don’t play with the chalk casually, and don’t throw the chalk at each other on the table. Because once the chalk powder falls on the table, first, it will affect the shot; second, it is very difficult to clean; and third, it may stick to your clothes when you lean over to play.
Unexpected shots often occur in a billiards game, and this situation is called a “fluke shot”. I have seen various actions like clapping hands, stomping feet, and being extremely excited after a fluke shot, but I rarely see a few people sincerely apologize to their opponents after a fluke shot. The correct etiquette: When you make a fluke shot, please hold back your inner joy and wave to apologize to the other party.
When a game ends, regardless of winning or losing, you should show good sportsmanship. If you win, don’t be complacent or show off excessively; a simple expression of satisfaction is enough. If you lose, don’t be downcast, complain, or blame others. Generously congratulate your opponent and prepare for the next game. After the game, clean the billiard table in a timely manner, arrange the balls neatly, and put the cue stick back in place. If you are playing in a billiards hall, you should also pay the fees according to the regulations and don’t default on the payment or have a dispute with the staff.
Billiards etiquette runs through the entire process of playing billiards, from the moment you step into the billiards hall and pick up the cue stick to the moment you put it down when you leave after the game. There are corresponding codes of conduct for each link. Spike Billiard Table Source Factory offers direct sales without worries. With exquisite craftsmanship and strict quality inspection, you can enjoy high-end quality at an affordable price. Come and experience the charm of direct supply from the manufacturer.
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