In the dimly lit billiards hall, where the clash of balls and murmur of spectators create a symphony of anticipation, two figures gracefully weave their magic into the very fabric of the game.
Prepare to witness the unsung conductors of this billiards orchestra, the Referee and the Recorder, orchestrating a harmonious symphony on the green baize stage.
The referee, like a conductor wielding a baton, commands attention with a mere gesture, signaling the commencement of each duel. Eyes are sharp like eagles as the cue ball runs across the table, tracking every shot. They are the metronome to keep the players on track.
With a simple gesture or a stern word, they orchestrate order from chaos, embodying the very essence of fair play.
Standing shoulder to shoulder with the referee, the recorder, a guardian of the past, present, and future of the game. Armed with pen and staff paper, they silently chronicle the narrative of each match.
Every stroke, every strategic decision, and every suspenseful moment is captured with meticulous care. Like a composer producing its final composition in precise manners.
Their work is the sheet music of billiards, the notes that compose the timeless ballads of this sport.
The referee and recorder, though often overshadowed by the prowess of the players, shared an unspoken synergy.
Without them, the play would not completely function along the rhythm as their role held a significance in ensuring adherence to the rules and preserving the integrity of the game.
Their dedication ensures that in the realm of green baize and polished balls, the symphony of billiards continues to captivate and enchant players and spectators alike, a timeless composition that echoes through the ages.
The referee's signals are the cues, and the recorder's notes are the melodies that guide the players through this mellow game.
In the world of billiards, where the spotlight shines brightest on the victors' wielding cues, let us not forget the maestros behind the felt.
The maestros, the referees and the recorders, who were also just normal people yet often mistaken by others as loiterers, bystanders on the street.
Listen to their symphony, watch how they construct a full orchestra.
Just like what the referees and recorders of billiards do for school's intramurals of Sapang Palay National High School. They were just someone who were purely interested in billiards, and Sir Jessie Navarra was there to train them before jumping in on the play.
His motive stays harmonious on making a change of the crowds' perception about billiards. That the symphony of billiards is not solely made to be played on the streets and the players are only for loiterers. It is meant to be played by anyone as long as one's heart is willing to beat on the rhythm of learning the coordinated piece of billiards.
"Billiards are not only for [loiterers]. It is a sport [for everyone]." said by the coach of billiards in Sapang Palay National High School, Sir Jessie Navarra.
With his determination to teach every interested heart by starting with the basics so that they would be more hooked as they dig deeper to the symmetry of his engaging tactics in terms of playing billiards.
Yet, his condition of teaching, orchestrating, and letting the players play must reach the octave of his objectives.
In order for the players to be part of the winning orchestral team of billiards, Sir Jessie Navarra flick his own baton into a series of average to upward beat. Meaning, must maintain a good note on the player's personal musical sheet, their school report card.
Once he ensures that the aspiring billiard players still prioritizes their studies over playing, Sir Jessie welcomes the young little athletes with a grinning pride and a cue stick on his hand.
The main maestro of billiards would finally start the run-through, for as long as they are willing to learn and shatter the broken mantra that playing billiards is only for those who were bystanders on the streets.
He also believes that everyone can freely feel the euphonic sensation of learning through playing. Just like how he trained the players, referees, and recorders. He honed each of them regardless of their experience and knowledge until they were ready for the big show, the symphony of billiards.
"You don't need to be good to play. You need to play to be good." said by the main maestro of billiards, Coach Jessie Navarra.
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