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Simple Yet Dazzling Trick Shots

The secret’s out! These are selected trick shots requiring little pool skill, knowledge, preparation or practice! Illustrated herein are sure-fire winners to entertain at your local pool hall. Have fun!
Trick Shot - The Cut Spun Trick Shot
I'm proud of Marcel Elfers, a pool student from Mountlake Terrace, Washington who pulled off this pool trick shot recently in competition. He writes...
Throw The Cue Through Trick Shot Ideas
Lacking ideas for your next set of pool stunts at table? Try Matt's "Throw The Cue Through" shots.
Trick Shots - Wing Pool Trick Shots
Make every shot count and learn better pool and billiards using a classic, showy stunt, "wing shots".
Y R Wing Shots Good 4 U? - Trick Shots In Billiards
We specialize at About.com in teaching trick shots billiards and caroms, clever moves that speed the balls into the pockets. This week, we explore why wing shots are good for you to shoot.
Stack The Rack Fab-u-lous Pool Trick Shot
This "Stack The Rack" pool trick is simple to perform, and always good for a gasp, a girl, and perhaps a grand. To billiards, then! How would you shoot this one...?
The Spinning Back Shot
Playing the draw carom shot looks like a trick shot if you know what to do exactly. How do you aim this vital play in pool and billiards?
Off The Chalk and Into the Woods
A simple trick shot, performed simply by a modest, simple fellow like myself. Even a child can do this one!
One Hand Magic
Shooting pool one-handed is actually quite easy--if you know the secret to "cheating the shot".
The "Three Go Down" Shot
This one is always good for a laugh, a gasp and a funny trick.
The Never Missed Bank Shot
One of a number of easy but highly entertaining pool trick shots from About.com.
The Power of 9
A delightful shot, this trick is worth a few minutes' practice before you set out to dazzle your audience.

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