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Become A Chalk Holder Of Excellence Now

It's the top three tips for your cue tip

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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A "ready chalk holder" means you are well equipped to play the great sport called "pool and billiards".

If pressed, I would admit that one suggestion may be superior to all others for improving your pool game today. I can break that suggestion down to three keys to great pool now, the three best pool tips I've ever received:

1) Chalk up!

2) Chalk up!

3) Chalk up!

The act of chalking up provides added friction at the moment of impact between your cue stick's tip and the cue ball. Without it, you're dead in the water before you begin to attempt good play.

Fun Way/Drill For Improved Cue Stick Chalking

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