The most important rule of pool in bars

There you have it, you have found a bar to play pool thanks to the Shrks app, and you intend to play tonight! But are you certain that you know all the rules of pool perfectly? Who breaks? What happens in case of a foul? How do you pocket the black ball? 🤔

All of these questions have generally accepted answers and will be the subject of articles in the coming weeks. But the first piece of advice you should listen to is as follows: forget your certainties! The truth is that each bar may have its own rules, passed down orally over time, and it is customary to abide by them. This leads to one main rule that is valid everywhere in the world.

Rule #1

Ask a regular for the rules

To begin with, this will help you avoid conflicts if the rules you know are not the ones followed in the bar. Asking about the rules played in the bar will allow you to break the ice with the players already present and show a certain open-mindedness. Engaging in conversation is always the start of a good evening, isn't it?

Now you're ready to dive in! 🦈