The 8-Ball Debates

Get you pool leagues together with style with our friendly suggestions for formats, games and practice.

Break rules can be a blessing or a curse as can other pool league and tournament rules. Here's why.

Donny and Matt's 8-Ball rules debates continue. Which side will you choose?

Break and run or hold back?

When to run in pool abd billiards, and when do you duck out and let the other guy (gal) shoot instead?

Should time outs be allowed in 8-Ball pool leagues or other matches...?

How do top pros practice pool? Jump in for more of our 8-Ball Debates...

Should bar pool tables be used at all by the serious pool player? Here's our debate...

8-Ball Or 9-Ball Billiards, Which Is Best And Why?

The best pool cues may not even be straight. Here's why and how it affects play.

Should you consistently go for the big ball run in 8-Ball? Here's why not and what you ought to do instead.