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Combos And Caroms (And Kisses)

Wednesday May 22, 2013

caroms and kissesGet extra help in today's featured article for those challenging shots that come up all too often. Simple ideas for powerful moves on the table.

Special Techniques For Caroms And Combinations

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Chalking Time Is Walking Time, Get Serious About Pool

Friday May 17, 2013

Boot Camp BilliardsGet better and better using this vital pre-shot address routine system.

Chalking Time Is Walking Time!

Illustration courtesy of The Drill Instructor

Do This If You Want To Win

Tuesday May 7, 2013

pool stance helpYet another player with the same two issues of aim and stance. Here are my suggestions to help!

Do These Two Things, Please

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GTS Relaunches

Monday May 6, 2013

9 ball pool and billiards Some exciting happenings with our friends at GTS this past month. Check it out:

GTS Relaunched

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Is There A Sweet Spot In The Billiards stroke?

Friday May 3, 2013
straight stroke

Is there a sweet spot in a billiards stroke?

I don't mind this kind of argument, if it will help YOU play better and score more balls. My game is as strong as it's ever been in my whole life right now, because teaching and lessons refines my own skills in turn.

The Extended Sweet Spot In The Stroke - Myth Or Fact?

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The Name's Bond, Windy Bond

Tuesday April 30, 2013

daniel craig pool

I shot pool in a funny place and a funny way last week, atop a cruise ship in the middle of The Caribbean Sea, during a James Bond themed tour. Check it!

Pool With Bond

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Straight Pool, Baby!

Thursday April 25, 2013

straight pool billiards"Get it straight" today with my detailed:

Straight Pool Strategy And Hints - A Primer

Straight Pool is not just a billiards game, but perhaps the billiards game to strengthen your skills and "school" you in the finer points of cutting, banking, kicking at, and caroming balls. Not to mention pinpoint precision and a well-rolling cue ball. Go for it!

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Fix Your Cue, Fix Your Tip

Saturday April 20, 2013
fix your cue, fix your tip

Yes, you can save money and have fun replacing a cue's tip the right way by yourself....

Fix Your Stick - Fix Your Tip

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A Night In Pool Heaven

Wednesday April 17, 2013
a night in pool heavenGet my report from the field on a fun clinic with three teachers last night, including a very amusing hustler's tale you'll love.

Clinic With Hustlers And Pros - An Update

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Glass Your Cue Stick

Tuesday April 16, 2013

glass your cue stickWho wouldn't want to fix their own shaft in a short time for free, and make it smooth and slick as you like? Today's feature article has your choice of techniques to do just that. And most players have never heard of "glassing" a stick. Check it out.

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