You might think this is a silly question, but like everything its good to think about things that might happen while trying something new. Of coarse billiards is much different than a sport like soccer, football or tennis. The possibilities of getting hurt while playing pool are very unlikely.
The things to be aware about when choosing to play pool is the scene in which it’s played. A lot of pool halls serve alcohol, so you can imagine what alcohol does to people when things don’t go the way they want specially in a situation in which money is involved. If you haven’t seen the movie The Hustler starring Paul Newman you better watch it and don’t forget the popcorn. This movie will give you an inside look into the underground pool scene.
All billiard style games are a lot of fun when played in a good environment with nice equipment. So be sure to do your research in order to find a clean, family friendly pool hall around your area.
Another thing you might think about is getting a pool table for your home, this will eliminate the careless people and the bad environments you might encounter.
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