Many individuals want to know what activities are permitted under the new phase of Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), which the Philippines is transitioning to. Billiards, usually referred to as pool, is a well-liked leisure pastime in the Philippines. But is pool permitted in MGCQ? Yes, but only under certain circumstances.
Billiard halls and other indoor non-contact sports facilities are permitted to operate in MGCQ zones, but only up to 50% of their capacity, in accordance with Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) regulations. This calls for the implementation and constant observance of stringent physical distance rules. To lower the danger of transmission, players should also put on face masks and face shields when playing.
But is pool regarded as a sport? It is, indeed. A non-contact sport requiring skill, strategy, and accuracy is pool. It is accepted as a legal sport by the Philippine Sports Commission and is even featured in several international athletic competitions, such the Southeast Asian Games.
The requirement that you hit your ball first before hitting your opponent’s ball is one of the most widely used billiards rules. The “cue ball first” rule refers to this. If you don’t, you commit a foul, and your opponent gets the ball in hand as a result. The cue ball can now be placed wherever on the table before the player fires their shot.
When the cue ball enters a pocket, it is known as scratching and is against another billiards rule. In this case, the scratched player must remove the cue ball from the pocket and set it anyplace behind the headstring (the space between the second diamonds on the long rails). After that, the opposing player receives the ball in their hands and may position the cue ball anywhere on the table before executing their stroke.
In conclusion, playing pool is permitted in MGCQ regions, but with some limitations to protect the health of the players and stop the spread of COVID-19. It is regarded as a sport that demands tact and ability and adheres to a set of regulations, including hitting your ball first and scratching with the cue ball under the headstring. Filipinos can still play billiards while keeping safe during the pandemic if they keep these precautions in mind.
The steps below must be followed in order to set up a pool table for snooker: Clean the table by wiping it down with a moist cloth to get rid of any dust or debris. 2. Remove the current balls off the table: Take away all of the current balls from the table and set them aside.
3. Set the cue ball: Set the cue ball in the appropriate location. The black ball, then the following balls in the right order, should be placed at the point of the triangle, followed by the pink ball.
4. Rack the balls: Arrange the balls correctly in the triangle rack.
5. Cue ball setup: Set the white cue ball in place behind the baulk line.
6. Adjust the table lighting: Make sure the playing surface is well-lit by adjusting the table lighting.
7. Verify the level of the table: Check the level of the table using a spirit level. 8. Inspect the pockets: Make sure the pockets are clear of trash and clean.
Your pool table will be configured for snooker after you have finished these steps.