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The Rules. With due credit and respect to the Velominati list, I don’t see any better way of duplicating 4 out of 5 of their first five rules. (Inspiration and source: http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/)
Rules may be added, deleted, or re-worded with adequate discussion and review.
Please propose additions, deletions, or clarifications as you see fit.
We’re not animals here.
By learning, practicing, and competing will make you a better player. (NSFW: Language http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkIVvjZc9Y )
If you want to improve, have a purpose every time you screw your cue together.
Fess up and give ball in hand to your opponent when you know you've erred. Demonstrate that you're an honorable foe. (added "regardless of what is at stake" via TCo. Re: SVB at US Open ending his run at four in a row)
Deceptive behavior to win large amounts is dangerous and bad for pool.
Be aware of teammates holding up a palm or fist for a hive-five or fist-bump.
Also, keep an ear out for your name when the tournament director announces matches. When the match is completed, tell the tournament director the results swiftly so he or she can call the next match on your table.
AKA, you can’t buy a better game. See rule #5.
Or a fist bump if you are sufficiently acquainted with said opponent. Euro hand clasp also acceptable if you’ve matched up more than ten times. See rule 11.
Remember that you are part of the image of pool.
Stick to the greens and blues near the top of the Simonis catalog. Camel or tan is acceptable if divorce is the only other course of action.
Tipping after a decent win is always appreciated.
Remember, you once played at that level too.
