how much space do you need for a pool table so that the area isn't too crowded to play?
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a table is 4 x 8 figure 42 to 48 inches clearance around it or 12'x16' open area is good!
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Seating plan which might help, though doesn;t list the floor blocks is:\nhttp://www.stocktonarena.com/arena_info/venue_seating_map.php
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The dimensions of an Olympic pool are required to be 25 metres by 50 metres.\n\nAccording to the rules of FINA.org, an Olympic pool should be 50 m long by 8 times 2.5 meter lanes with 2.5m outside lanes 1 and 8 (so 10*2.5 = 25m) - minimum depth 2m.
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W/ a pooltable cover.
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There's no (practical) limit.  Most likely, you'll run out of space before it becomes an issue.
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The size of a pool table here in the UK is 7ftx 3ft if you are playing regulation pool.
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I feel I need to clarify a few points.  Snooker balls are 2 1/16" and pool balls are 2 1/4".  Pub tables in the UK are different than in America.  I've heard that the cue ball is smaller than the object balls on pub tables in the UK.  This is almost never the case in America.  The cue ball and object balls on American bar tables are almost always the same size (2 1/4").  The cue ball is usually heavier or has a magnet  or iron plug inside to separate it from the object balls.  Of course, if you're playing on anything other than a coin-op table, the cue ball and object balls will be the same size and weight, whether or not the game is snooker or pool.  Whether you are playing on an American snooker table (5'X10') or a full size English snooker table (6'X12') the balls should be 2 1/16".  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
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TRY TO FREE UP SOME SPACE
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t5here is no standard size ...... tables are 3 1/2 by 7  , 4 by 8 , and there is an oversized eight which has  a playing surface of 46 by 92 .. and then a nine foot table , what consitutes a regulation table is any table where the witdh is exactally half of the length ... an 8 foot  the playing surface is 44 by 88 , and a nine foot is 50 by 100 ...... most people think a regulation or standard table is 4.5 by 9 . that is common in pool hall , the answer to your question is all of the above .....standard is wher the width is half the length ........ a 4 by 8 is the most common ''home size '' a bar the most common size is 3.5 by 7  , and the most popular in a pool hall is 4.5 by 9 ..... they make  5 by 10 as well but you dont see much of those ..... good luck
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First you need to figure out how big you want it...a good size is above 15ft squ. The four corners need to be secured and the ropes tied in very tight. If you have a trampoline, just get webbing for the sides...works as well.
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www.poolandspa.com\n\nGood Resource
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Standard Size Tennis Court: 60' x 120'\n\nTennis Court Specifications:\n\nPlaying Lines:\nThe outside dimensions of the playing lines should be as follows:\nDoubles 36' x 78' (10.97m x 23.77m)\nSingles 27' x 78' (8.23m x 23.77m)\nAll lines should be not less than 1" (2.54 cm) nor more than 2" (5 cm) in width, except the base line which  may be up to 4" (10 cm) in width and the center line which should be 2" (5 cm) in width.\nClearance Between Courts\nWhere courts are constructed within the confines of a common enclosure, the distance between side lines should be not less than 12' (3.658m). Where space permits, it is desirable to provide additional space between side lines to enhance play; 24' (7.315m) is recommended.\nTennis Court Orientation:\nA tennis court should be laid out to minimize players looking into the sun when serving or when following  the flight of a ball. A tennis court also should be laid out to avoid distracting shadow lines and patterns on the court surface.
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I can't speak about on line games, but carom tables can be found if you know where to look.  In my home town, there are four pool halls.  Two of them have one carom table each.  I'm going to be competing in a straight pool tournament this weekend at one of these pool halls, and I noticed some of the other literature.  This pool hall has a three-cushion league and an upcoming three-cushion tournament.  We are actually kind of lucky to have choices like that for a city my size.  Snooker, however just hasn't caught on here.  I wouldn't say that you could call either carom games or snooker games "popular" in this part of the Midwest.  Still, there will always be a loyal following for these other cue sports.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
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Everyone I've ever spoken too who got the idea into their head to make their own table have always come to the same conclusion...not worth the effort.  Pub-sized tables are cheap and readily available.  Just buy a good one from your local billiards retail store.  Cheers.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
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Check out the American Poolplayers Association website...Poolplayer.com I think...or use a search engine.  Anyway go there and type in your city and it will show you the nearest leagues around.
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Most competition pools are about 3- 3.5 feet in the shallow end. I have never really had a problem doing a flip turn in this shallow of water. I personally have hit my head on the wall on both ends. so I would practice in a big open area before you do one in a meet. try open  turns to work your way into a closed turn!
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I always liked my strings as tight as possible but really it depends on how you play the game. Here's the general grid:\n\nStandard: 50-60\nMidsize: 55-65\nOversize: 60-70\nSuper Oversize: 60-70