Having seen the inappropriate laxity of bag and tile handling by ASPA
players, even at my local club in Greensborough, I find it appropriate to bring
the following to the attention of readers of this blog:
Players should feel able to remind opponents to observe
the tile drawing rules as appropriate.
The relevant WESPA rules are:
3.9.1 Bag Position
When drawing tiles, a player must:
(a) hold the tile bag so that its rim is at or above eye level;
(b) avert his or her eyes from the tile bag; and
(c) keep the tile bag in full view of the opponent.
3.9..2 Drawing Protocols
(a) Players need not draw tiles individually.
(b) Players must not put a hand containing tiles into the tile bag. All drawn tiles must be placed on the rack or the table before further tiles are drawn.
(c) Players must show an empty hand both before and after drawing.
(d) Tiles must be drawn with reasonable speed.
3.9.3 Keeping Tiles Above the Table
Players must keep all tiles above the level of the playing table at all times.
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Further Explanation for Dummies:
Keep the bag closed until it reaches the height where the rim is at or above eye level.
Show an empty hand before you stick it into the bag.
Take tiles out of the bag and put all those taken tiles on the table or the rack, there is no need to inspect them in midair. Do not keep tiles in one hand and proceed to take more with the other hand.
If you need more tiles, Show an empty hand and proceed to take those tiles. Show an empty hand after putting the tiles down and place the bag on the table.
When drawing tiles, a player must:
(a) hold the tile bag so that its rim is at or above eye level;
(b) avert his or her eyes from the tile bag; and
(c) keep the tile bag in full view of the opponent.
3.9..2 Drawing Protocols
(a) Players need not draw tiles individually.
(b) Players must not put a hand containing tiles into the tile bag. All drawn tiles must be placed on the rack or the table before further tiles are drawn.
(c) Players must show an empty hand both before and after drawing.
(d) Tiles must be drawn with reasonable speed.
3.9.3 Keeping Tiles Above the Table
Players must keep all tiles above the level of the playing table at all times.
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Further Explanation for Dummies:
Keep the bag closed until it reaches the height where the rim is at or above eye level.
Show an empty hand before you stick it into the bag.
Take tiles out of the bag and put all those taken tiles on the table or the rack, there is no need to inspect them in midair. Do not keep tiles in one hand and proceed to take more with the other hand.
If you need more tiles, Show an empty hand and proceed to take those tiles. Show an empty hand after putting the tiles down and place the bag on the table.
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