Choke - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Choke

Choke is a billiards term that is a part of Skill Level Terminology.

To choke is to commit an error during a billiard game due to a high pressure game situation. It is especially used in situations where the shot should have been routine for that player.

See: dog, dog it, choking for more on the meaning of "Choke".

Choke - Usage

There are way too many spectators, I just know he is going to choke on that easy shot.

Billiards - Choke

Title: Choke
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 4/10/2006
Last Updated: 12/21/2007 9:49:00 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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