How to Learn the Rules of APA Pool Leagues
Whether you've been playing pool for years or you've just recently taken up the game, once you decide to join an official American Poolplayers Association (APA) league team, you need to learn the rules. The APA is the governing body of amateur pool and has its own set of rules on team formation, scoring, fouls, calling of shots and general game etiquette.
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Instructions
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Talk your team captain and fellow teammates and ask if they will teach you the rules. Read the current year's rule book to make sure the rules you've been quoted are still correct.
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Visit the APA website and download a copy of the current rule book they have available online.
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Visit with the local league manager if you still have questions about any game or league rules that your caption can't answer. The captain should have the league manager's phone number available to team members for this purpose.
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Check the APA's frequently asked questions page on their website to see if you can learn about specific pool league rules there. This page is split into easy-to-understand categories, and it also has a search tool.
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Contact the APA directly if you have questions or concerns about any specific rule that you can't get resolved through your local league manager. You can find contact information on their website, in the rule book and sometimes on the back of your membership card once you receive it.
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Tips & Warnings
Once you join a league team, the APA will send you a welcoming packet that includes a copy of the rule book; however, they tend to get behind on mailings, and you may not receive your packet before the season starts.
