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Matthew's Pool / Billiards Blog May 2007 Archive

By Matthew Sherman, About.com Guide to Pool / Billiards

Save Your Back!

Tuesday May 22, 2007
I lean from the hips to shoot pool, settling into the muscles of my thighs, changing my body's alignment by bending the knees and not my back from the waistline. ... Read More

Magic Pool Stance?

Thursday May 10, 2007
A notion that has long intrigued me is the pool concept of a "magic stance", one particular way you might stand to the table that will add a high degree ... Read More

Odds Of "Tying One On" in Rotation

Thursday May 3, 2007
I enjoy shooting Rotation (Chicago) pool, but was perplexed recently to consider the odds of a 60-60 tie: Each ball's number represents its point value, with the 14-ball worth 14 points ... Read More

Pool Beats Golf

Wednesday May 2, 2007
As much I love golfing, I must say pool trumps it in so many ways: Don’t have to bring my own ball(s) Dress code is more chic Fewer are allergic to felt than ... Read More

John Schmidt Opens Pensacola Parlor

Tuesday May 1, 2007
The new Nine Mile Billiards parlor in Pensacola, Florida, looks to be a sure bet for a good time at Pool. That's because pro John Schmidt, $40,000 winner of the ... Read More

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