Matthew Sherman Introduction Has taught hundreds of students pool's fundamentals and advanced techniquesDirected pool leagues, tournaments, charity events, and adult education classesContributor and instructional staff member for InsidePool magazine Experience Matt Sherman is a former writer for ThoughtCo, contributing articles for nine years. He has taught hundreds of students pool's fundamentals and advanced techniques, and directed pool leagues, tournaments, charity events, and adult education classes. He is on the instructional staff and contributes to InsidePool magazine. Education Awards and PublicationsAuthor of "Picture Yourself Shooting Pool" (Cengage Learning PTR 2008) LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Matthew Sherman Is It Good To Rub Your Chest With The Cue Stick? How to Improve Your Pool Game Fast Pool Table Space: Cheating Smaller-Sized Rooms How You Use One Hand For Ball/Bridge Control Perfection When to Use the Ghost Ball vs. Contact Point Aim in Pool Biography of Vernon Elliott, Pool Hustler How to Straighten a Bent Cue Stick Shaft Jump Shot Tips - Cues And Methods 6 Tips to Sink Basic Bank Shots Is 8-Ball or 9-Ball Better To Play? Magic Spot Advice For A Multi-Rail Bank Shot Hot Pool Games: 7-Ball Expert Recommendations For Your Custom Cue Review: The Laser Stroke Pool Cue How to Use the Billiards Kitchen to Cook Something Great 8-Ball Rules And Strategy Guide to Breaking in 8 Ball Draw the Cue Ball Correctly in Pool Questions to Ask Before You Buy or Try a Pool Table Straight Pool: Tips For Improved Play What Does English Mean in Billiards? Pool Ball Weights: Be Careful as They Can Be Different Fun Techniques for Billiards Practice Rules for APA Play in Billiards