Pool / Billiards: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Table Dimensions
A big consideration in pool table dimensions is the endless question of how much space to leave around the table for free play. We have the answers for you.
A big consideration in pool table dimensions is the endless question of how much space to leave around the table for free play. We have the answers for you.
Bar Toy
Tables measuring 4' x 8' have a key disadvantage (okay, challenge)...
Tables measuring 4' x 8' have a key disadvantage (okay, challenge)...
8-Ball
8-ball rules made simple--and fair.
8-ball rules made simple--and fair.
Buying a Custom Pool Cue
Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue.
Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue.
Questions to Ask, First
Price alone is not an indicator of table quality. There are questions requiring forethought before you purchase a pool table.
Price alone is not an indicator of table quality. There are questions requiring forethought before you purchase a pool table.
8-Ball Power Break
Stop action unretouched photography shows the power of a skilled 8-ball open break.
Stop action unretouched photography shows the power of a skilled 8-ball open break.
How to break in 8 ball
When discussing the best 8 ball breaks, including how to break in the 8 ball with this all-important stroke, it becomes necessary both to emphasize basic break strategy and specific 8 ball break technique. Victory in 8 ball pool at times requires (rules permitting) a commitment to sink the 8 ball on the break, and at other times, a mere shattering of the rack to spread the balls effectively to win the game.
When discussing the best 8 ball breaks, including how to break in the 8 ball with this all-important stroke, it becomes necessary both to emphasize basic break strategy and specific 8 ball break technique. Victory in 8 ball pool at times requires (rules permitting) a commitment to sink the 8 ball on the break, and at other times, a mere shattering of the rack to spread the balls effectively to win the game.
Great Joy
This is the size most commonly used for top tournament play (and it's a fun size)!
This is the size most commonly used for top tournament play (and it's a fun size)!
9 Ball Breaks
Here are some fast tips to sharpen your 9 ball breaks instantly. Learn how to rack 9 ball then smash like the pros, with accuracy and power for optimal 9 ball strategy, in moments.
Here are some fast tips to sharpen your 9 ball breaks instantly. Learn how to rack 9 ball then smash like the pros, with accuracy and power for optimal 9 ball strategy, in moments.
The Table Slate Is Key
A quality slate is key to a level, enjoyable playing surface.
A quality slate is key to a level, enjoyable playing surface.
Learning a Classic Pool Stroke
The classic pool stroke is a throwing motion. And, as you'll learn, the "right angle myth" held to by many instructors actually should be banned from pool instruction forever.
The classic pool stroke is a throwing motion. And, as you'll learn, the "right angle myth" held to by many instructors actually should be banned from pool instruction forever.
Basic Bank Shots
To determine the bank point line for any pool bank shot, we merely divide the ball pocket lines and cross pocket lines where they join together.
To determine the bank point line for any pool bank shot, we merely divide the ball pocket lines and cross pocket lines where they join together.
Minnesota Fats
Minnesota Fats was a legend of pool and remains so today. Here are all his fascinating details in one place.
Minnesota Fats was a legend of pool and remains so today. Here are all his fascinating details in one place.
Pool Table Room Size
A reader's question about a bargain pool table leads to a response on pool table room size.
A reader's question about a bargain pool table leads to a response on pool table room size.
Aiming the Cue Ball
The ghost ball method reviewed in pool. How does the pool professional take aim at billiard balls, those sometimes difficult-to-discern spheres far away across the table?
The ghost ball method reviewed in pool. How does the pool professional take aim at billiard balls, those sometimes difficult-to-discern spheres far away across the table?
Pool Table Size
Overseas, people want to know whether they should use “American” or “English” for their base pool table size.
Overseas, people want to know whether they should use “American” or “English” for their base pool table size.
9-Ball
9-ball's rules are deceptively simple. But there is far more to this game than meets the eye.
9-ball's rules are deceptively simple. But there is far more to this game than meets the eye.
Stance: The Big Secret!
This may be the most important article you'll ever read as a pool player. 99% of casual players are lining up improperly at the pool table and here are the step-by-step wrong and right ways to shoot pool.
This may be the most important article you'll ever read as a pool player. 99% of casual players are lining up improperly at the pool table and here are the step-by-step wrong and right ways to shoot pool.
Cheap Ploy
Far too small to offer a true test of skill, these are toys for young children mostly.
Far too small to offer a true test of skill, these are toys for young children mostly.
Heart and Soul
Beware rip-offs! Table ads that guarantee “regulation size” mean nothing in particular...
Beware rip-offs! Table ads that guarantee “regulation size” mean nothing in particular...
The Right and Wrong Draw
The secret to a lovely draw shot lies in not lifting the hand abrubtly, before the stroke begins.
The secret to a lovely draw shot lies in not lifting the hand abrubtly, before the stroke begins.
Pool Games
7-ball is one of the pool games taking America and the world by storm. Learn the rules and subtleties of this fabulous game.
7-ball is one of the pool games taking America and the world by storm. Learn the rules and subtleties of this fabulous game.
Pool Shot Technique
A common pool shot technique blunder is to be just off your aim target—oh your stick is pointed straight ahead through the center of the cue ball—but you are not aimed to where you think you are aimed...
A common pool shot technique blunder is to be just off your aim target—oh your stick is pointed straight ahead through the center of the cue ball—but you are not aimed to where you think you are aimed...
Build Pool Table
How to build a pool table? We lead you to super resources to build a pool table, here at About.com.
How to build a pool table? We lead you to super resources to build a pool table, here at About.com.
John Schmidt
John Schmidt, aka "Mr. 400", is making a big splash in pool between setting Straight Pool records and running his poolroom in Pensacola, Florida. A fascinating biography.
John Schmidt, aka "Mr. 400", is making a big splash in pool between setting Straight Pool records and running his poolroom in Pensacola, Florida. A fascinating biography.
Pool Tricks
One of a number of easy but show-stopping pool trick shots from About.com.
One of a number of easy but show-stopping pool trick shots from About.com.
Pro bank methods
Yes, the yellow line in the diagram is the correct bank shot plot. So why will the pro often pound the bank with inside (in this case, right hand) english applied?
Yes, the yellow line in the diagram is the correct bank shot plot. So why will the pro often pound the bank with inside (in this case, right hand) english applied?
The 45 Degree Stance
With some exceptions, most players would do well with this particular or "classic" stance. Read more to find out why...
With some exceptions, most players would do well with this particular or "classic" stance. Read more to find out why...
Crush Your 9-Ball Break
Crushing a 9-ball rack like the pros is easy when you know how--and here it is outlined for you in stop action photos.
Crushing a 9-ball rack like the pros is easy when you know how--and here it is outlined for you in stop action photos.
Cue Tips
Whether you plan to exchange cue tips immediately or no, here's a closer look at what billiards pros are into lately for their cue tips.
Whether you plan to exchange cue tips immediately or no, here's a closer look at what billiards pros are into lately for their cue tips.
Space for Your Table
Clear space on all four sides of the table for standing and shooting in comfort, without striking wall or furniture with cues! At least 3½' of free space, next to each side, is a good minimum. For “4 x 8’s”...
Clear space on all four sides of the table for standing and shooting in comfort, without striking wall or furniture with cues! At least 3½' of free space, next to each side, is a good minimum. For “4 x 8’s”...
Basic Pool Strokes
There is more than one way to hit the cue ball to win. Here are some of the most important techniques for the beginner to learn.
There is more than one way to hit the cue ball to win. Here are some of the most important techniques for the beginner to learn.
Willie Mosconi
The All-Time Pool Legend lives on in the hearts of those who know Willie's Game.
The All-Time Pool Legend lives on in the hearts of those who know Willie's Game.
How To Shoot Pool
Learn from my coaching of regional and national champs how to shoot pool better in competition and friendly play.
Learn from my coaching of regional and national champs how to shoot pool better in competition and friendly play.
Cheat the Pocket
Perfect Practice - Cheat The Pocket
Perfect Practice - Cheat The Pocket
Folding Pool Table
Amazing space innovation - the folding pool table. An idea whose time has come?
Amazing space innovation - the folding pool table. An idea whose time has come?
Parallel Aiming
Now plot a parallel line running through the center of the cue ball to the nearest billiards table cushion.
Now plot a parallel line running through the center of the cue ball to the nearest billiards table cushion.
Top ten ways to pound open bre
See what feedback you can absorb from this pool and snooker practice, but loosen a bit if the room owner insists you are abusing a corner pocket!
See what feedback you can absorb from this pool and snooker practice, but loosen a bit if the room owner insists you are abusing a corner pocket!
Cue Dimensions
What are the typical weights and sizes in a custom cue? Which choices are right for your game?
What are the typical weights and sizes in a custom cue? Which choices are right for your game?
Two Most Important Tools
The cue ball will roll along a tangent line, which is perpendicular to the line of centers if the spin and speed were such that the cue ball would have stopped if the shot line was along the blue aim line.
The cue ball will roll along a tangent line, which is perpendicular to the line of centers if the spin and speed were such that the cue ball would have stopped if the shot line was along the blue aim line.
Choose a Tip Material
Pool cue tips range in hardness and widths besides material composition. Learn what pool professionals consider in this, their most important investment--the cue tip!
Pool cue tips range in hardness and widths besides material composition. Learn what pool professionals consider in this, their most important investment--the cue tip!
The Power of 9
A delightful shot, this trick is worth a few minutes' practice before you set out to dazzle your audience.
A delightful shot, this trick is worth a few minutes' practice before you set out to dazzle your audience.
English
Pool Definition -- English
Pool Definition -- English
Billiards Instruction
You asked for it this billiards instruction! Ten of the obvious (to me, and soon to you) errors pool shooters make to lose games, throw off their rhythm, and ruin and otherwise good evening of pool.
You asked for it this billiards instruction! Ten of the obvious (to me, and soon to you) errors pool shooters make to lose games, throw off their rhythm, and ruin and otherwise good evening of pool.
The Classic Pool Grip
The heart and soul of pool flow from an accurate hold on the cuestick. But how to make the classic pool grip, a thing of function and power? Take a look at a typical pool grip from several different viewpoints.
The heart and soul of pool flow from an accurate hold on the cuestick. But how to make the classic pool grip, a thing of function and power? Take a look at a typical pool grip from several different viewpoints.
Simply the Best
Why skimp when the table may be in use for decades in your home or poolroom?
Why skimp when the table may be in use for decades in your home or poolroom?
9 Ball Pool
And for your viewing pleasure, here's a 9 ball pool trick shot that defies the imagination -- or is it the rules of 9-ball? Read on and discover more.
And for your viewing pleasure, here's a 9 ball pool trick shot that defies the imagination -- or is it the rules of 9-ball? Read on and discover more.
Pool Ball Progression
John Wesley Hyatt saved elephants from pool extinction, by inventing modern plastic!
John Wesley Hyatt saved elephants from pool extinction, by inventing modern plastic!
Ball-In-Hand
Pool Definition -- Ball-In-Hand
Pool Definition -- Ball-In-Hand
Pool Movie
We salute a pool movie--actually, a list of pool movies to die for and dive into.
We salute a pool movie--actually, a list of pool movies to die for and dive into.
The "Body Slip" Stroke
This is another of those out-of-the-box pool techniques that may pleasantly surprise you.
This is another of those out-of-the-box pool techniques that may pleasantly surprise you.
The "Three Go Down" Trick Shot
This one is always good for a laugh, a gasp and a funny trick.
This one is always good for a laugh, a gasp and a funny trick.
Pool Drill
I've been reviewing my pool drill notes from a recent session with Dominic Esposito, better known as "The Drill Instructor" of pool. His pro-level pool drill workouts are of the highest standard and his teachings are well regarded in the industry.
I've been reviewing my pool drill notes from a recent session with Dominic Esposito, better known as "The Drill Instructor" of pool. His pro-level pool drill workouts are of the highest standard and his teachings are well regarded in the industry.
Draw: Level vs. Jab Stroke
The jab draw stroke continues, bringing bottom spin to the cue ball with ease!
The jab draw stroke continues, bringing bottom spin to the cue ball with ease!
When Underspin Is Enough
Here's a pool shot that stumps many players. How to control the cue ball and prevent it from wobbling off line? The solution is simple and elegant--if you know how.
Here's a pool shot that stumps many players. How to control the cue ball and prevent it from wobbling off line? The solution is simple and elegant--if you know how.
Pool Stance
I answer a reader's question regarding pool stance. Where to hold the cue stick in the "proper" pool stance?
I answer a reader's question regarding pool stance. Where to hold the cue stick in the "proper" pool stance?
How To Rack Pool Balls
How to rack pool balls better is the question answered today with a a few secrets in this feature.
How to rack pool balls better is the question answered today with a a few secrets in this feature.
Force Draw Shots
The force draw shot is exciting and wild, yet controlled. The beginner has something to dream for--the ability to place massive spin onto the cue ball.
The force draw shot is exciting and wild, yet controlled. The beginner has something to dream for--the ability to place massive spin onto the cue ball.
Aiming Troubles
When the cue is 6 feet from the target on the same angle, the impact target seems to be greatly different. Is this a true fact or an optical illusion?
When the cue is 6 feet from the target on the same angle, the impact target seems to be greatly different. Is this a true fact or an optical illusion?
Pool Sticks
A reader mentions the possible differences between wood cue sticks and fiberglass, which is making a splash. We take a quick and closer look.
A reader mentions the possible differences between wood cue sticks and fiberglass, which is making a splash. We take a quick and closer look.
Three Key Table Points
There are a dozen articles on purchasing a table at our website. But what are the main points when seeking a quality table?
There are a dozen articles on purchasing a table at our website. But what are the main points when seeking a quality table?
Cue Weight
Seeking the Holy Grail of sticks by cue weight and cue length is a pastime for millions of players--but the real news is inside our story--how to find the true pool grail.
Seeking the Holy Grail of sticks by cue weight and cue length is a pastime for millions of players--but the real news is inside our story--how to find the true pool grail.
Directions Not Included
You'll need help even to transport your table, which might weigh 800 lbs. or more!
You'll need help even to transport your table, which might weigh 800 lbs. or more!
How To Pool
How to hold your pool cue? Let's take a closer look, shall we?
How to hold your pool cue? Let's take a closer look, shall we?
Pool Needs Now
Pool badly needs a new revival and hasn't had one for decades now. What does shooting pool need to become the dominant sport and what will build your game?
Pool badly needs a new revival and hasn't had one for decades now. What does shooting pool need to become the dominant sport and what will build your game?
Slip Stroke Technique
The slip stroke is a technique that many players do on an unconscious basis. You may want to experiment to add it to your game.
The slip stroke is a technique that many players do on an unconscious basis. You may want to experiment to add it to your game.
Pool Aimer
A simple pool aimer is yours to own. No, it's not a Yahoo! Pool Aimer or pool buddy aimer, but it takes 10 seconds to make and use!
A simple pool aimer is yours to own. No, it's not a Yahoo! Pool Aimer or pool buddy aimer, but it takes 10 seconds to make and use!
Drawing the cue ball stylishly
Here is an exhaustive list of draw pool stroke techniques every billiards player will want to aid them with the sometimes challenging draw stroke.
Here is an exhaustive list of draw pool stroke techniques every billiards player will want to aid them with the sometimes challenging draw stroke.
The Hustler
The Hustler is certainly the finest film on pool ever with an array of stars and fabulous writing and cinematography. Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason turn in powerful, convincing performances.
The Hustler is certainly the finest film on pool ever with an array of stars and fabulous writing and cinematography. Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason turn in powerful, convincing performances.
Pool English
Billiard instruction is what we specialize in at About.com. Don't mistake our hundreds of instructional articles for anything but the best.
Billiard instruction is what we specialize in at About.com. Don't mistake our hundreds of instructional articles for anything but the best.
Pool Hall
Robert Byrne has published more books on the pool hall culture than any other author. In 1993 he wrote a feature for Billiards Digest entitled "My Dream Room", in which he listed twenty-three features that he would have in his ideal pool hall, the penultimate billiard center.
Robert Byrne has published more books on the pool hall culture than any other author. In 1993 he wrote a feature for Billiards Digest entitled "My Dream Room", in which he listed twenty-three features that he would have in his ideal pool hall, the penultimate billiard center.
How To Play Billiards
When learning how to play billiards your best, you should be aware of these two destroyers--absolute stroke killing moves to avoid!
When learning how to play billiards your best, you should be aware of these two destroyers--absolute stroke killing moves to avoid!
Jump Shots
Next, you'll learn how to send the cue ball flying through the air with the greatest of ease. The cue stick is pointed at follow through in the direction I want the ball to travel.
Next, you'll learn how to send the cue ball flying through the air with the greatest of ease. The cue stick is pointed at follow through in the direction I want the ball to travel.
Pool Stick
Who is the best ever to wield a pool stick? Is there a clear way to determine the best at the sport?
Who is the best ever to wield a pool stick? Is there a clear way to determine the best at the sport?
The Mental Plane
The last frontier for pool man to explore is the mental plane. A look at why pool's greatest have stopped thinking.
The last frontier for pool man to explore is the mental plane. A look at why pool's greatest have stopped thinking.
The draw carom aimed trick
pokcet billiards strokes shots tricks propositions draw carom aiming positioning instruction help ideas plans gambling
pokcet billiards strokes shots tricks propositions draw carom aiming positioning instruction help ideas plans gambling
Jump Break Cue
I am answering a probing question today regarding that ultimate show stopper, the jump break cue. Do you need a jump break cue at all or should you separate tools?
I am answering a probing question today regarding that ultimate show stopper, the jump break cue. Do you need a jump break cue at all or should you separate tools?
Play Pool
Want to play pool like the masters? Use these simple techniques to "suck the rock with massive draw" and play pool right.
Want to play pool like the masters? Use these simple techniques to "suck the rock with massive draw" and play pool right.
Custom Cue
“Which brand or maker of custom cue should I try and buy, Matt?” is heard at many of my pool lessons. Here's what I say...
“Which brand or maker of custom cue should I try and buy, Matt?” is heard at many of my pool lessons. Here's what I say...
Billiards Game
Play catch, a billiards game, and learn one of the most deadly pool strokes in mere minutes.
Play catch, a billiards game, and learn one of the most deadly pool strokes in mere minutes.
Scratch
Pool Definition -- Scratch
Pool Definition -- Scratch
Safe Plays
I'm all for pounding the break balls in during an open game. But softly also does it, even for old favorites like Eight Ball and Nine Ball.
I'm all for pounding the break balls in during an open game. But softly also does it, even for old favorites like Eight Ball and Nine Ball.
A perfect pool joint
The master joint on a custom cue stick is crucial to a dead solid hit. Made of steel, you can bash open a break shot or if wood-to-wood in make, stroke with confidence and maximum feel.
The master joint on a custom cue stick is crucial to a dead solid hit. Made of steel, you can bash open a break shot or if wood-to-wood in make, stroke with confidence and maximum feel.
Hand Throws the Cue
The wrist may make six distinct movements. Is one or more of them required in a pool stroke?
The wrist may make six distinct movements. Is one or more of them required in a pool stroke?
Using Pool
You shouldn't be using pool cues to break--if you value them highly. Break cues are meant to offer speed, not mass, to the pool shooter for the open break. Consider options carefully before making your purchase.
You shouldn't be using pool cues to break--if you value them highly. Break cues are meant to offer speed, not mass, to the pool shooter for the open break. Consider options carefully before making your purchase.
Stepping Right in Pool
It is quite simple to achieve a balanced and comfortable stance at the pool table. It's vital to your success at pocket billiards that you do so. View our guide in words in pictures.
It is quite simple to achieve a balanced and comfortable stance at the pool table. It's vital to your success at pocket billiards that you do so. View our guide in words in pictures.
One Hand Magic
Shooting pool one-handed is actually quite easy--if you know the secret to "cheating the shot".
Shooting pool one-handed is actually quite easy--if you know the secret to "cheating the shot".
Open Break
Pool Definition -- Open Break
Pool Definition -- Open Break
Pool Speed
More About "Natural Play" And Pool Speed -- Check your pool speed against what we experts call pocket billiards "natural speed".
More About "Natural Play" And Pool Speed -- Check your pool speed against what we experts call pocket billiards "natural speed".
Crushing the Open Break Shot
Learning to crush a pool break in billiards is simple when you learn how. Here are super tips on breaking with style.
Learning to crush a pool break in billiards is simple when you learn how. Here are super tips on breaking with style.
Soft touch
A difficult pool shot--or is it? This one will save you a dozen games this month.
A difficult pool shot--or is it? This one will save you a dozen games this month.
Thinking inside the box
The box aim method helps draw the contact point on the object ball. Is it enough?
The box aim method helps draw the contact point on the object ball. Is it enough?
Pool Techniques
Professional billiards teacher Ken Tewksbury decided that his school was not going to be like other schools. "Nothing wrong with what they do, but I wanted to do more then what others were doing."
Professional billiards teacher Ken Tewksbury decided that his school was not going to be like other schools. "Nothing wrong with what they do, but I wanted to do more then what others were doing."
Gopher Eight
A new pool game combining much of the fun of 8- and 9-ball plus a chance for great practice and learning, too.
A new pool game combining much of the fun of 8- and 9-ball plus a chance for great practice and learning, too.
Pool Lesson
A quality today. How to absolutely control ball speed using grip force... flow the stroke even better, letting the cue stick pass lightly through your hand...
A quality today. How to absolutely control ball speed using grip force... flow the stroke even better, letting the cue stick pass lightly through your hand...
Cross Draw Stroke
The solution for crossing the table is more often draw than topspin, if you know how...
The solution for crossing the table is more often draw than topspin, if you know how...
Pool Slate
The best pool slate may not meet the eye, especially as it is hidden from casual view under the cloth. Come discover "what lies beneath" choice pool slate.
The best pool slate may not meet the eye, especially as it is hidden from casual view under the cloth. Come discover "what lies beneath" choice pool slate.
Cue Tip
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Ralph Greenleaf
The greatest player ever, most Americans do not realize that even Willie Mosconi said, "Greenleaf was unequaled!"
The greatest player ever, most Americans do not realize that even Willie Mosconi said, "Greenleaf was unequaled!"
DiamondSystems
“Diamond systems”, detailing how to work the cue ball to touch several cushions around the table on a path completing an odd triangle or parallelogram, are among the hardest items to teach, but a new table feature makes learning fun and quite fast.
“Diamond systems”, detailing how to work the cue ball to touch several cushions around the table on a path completing an odd triangle or parallelogram, are among the hardest items to teach, but a new table feature makes learning fun and quite fast.
Cuestick
Pool Definition -- Cuestick
Pool Definition -- Cuestick
Straighten a Bent Shaft
Don't throw away a bent cuestick! A warped shaft can easily be straightened again and the cue made ready for play.
Don't throw away a bent cuestick! A warped shaft can easily be straightened again and the cue made ready for play.
Pool Tables 101
What precise details do you need to look for in a new or used pool table to get the best value? How can you repair and re-felt your table accurately on a budget? What key questions should you ask of any pool table dealer or installer you shop?
What precise details do you need to look for in a new or used pool table to get the best value? How can you repair and re-felt your table accurately on a budget? What key questions should you ask of any pool table dealer or installer you shop?
Reverse Slip Stroke
The reverse slip stroke is a powerful technique to learn. A real eye opener for beginning pool players, no less than pool giants Willie Mosconi and Ralph Greenleaf (commonly considered the two best ever to wield a cue) used the r.s.s. to add power and finesse to their game.
The reverse slip stroke is a powerful technique to learn. A real eye opener for beginning pool players, no less than pool giants Willie Mosconi and Ralph Greenleaf (commonly considered the two best ever to wield a cue) used the r.s.s. to add power and finesse to their game.
Billiards Online
Here are 5 ways to lose pool stylishly, without getting your mental billiards online. Learn the secrets of the pool winners.
Here are 5 ways to lose pool stylishly, without getting your mental billiards online. Learn the secrets of the pool winners.
Good buy, Mr. Bond?
Searching for a good buy? A used pool table in decent condition might prove worth a try. You may even find one that...
Searching for a good buy? A used pool table in decent condition might prove worth a try. You may even find one that...
winningpool
In the retinue of historic pool trick shots, few match the elegance of my Passover Plop. Can you make this trick shot on purpose? Can anyone?
In the retinue of historic pool trick shots, few match the elegance of my Passover Plop. Can you make this trick shot on purpose? Can anyone?
Pool Bridge
Your pool bridge will be enhanced by imitating my loop touch technique. Get into the Dead Zone of stroke today.
Your pool bridge will be enhanced by imitating my loop touch technique. Get into the Dead Zone of stroke today.
Amsterdam Billiards
Amsterdam Billiard Club, ranked the best billiards club in the nation by Billiards Digest, is finding success in its new digs, having moved from New York's Upper West Side to the former site of Corner Billiards (11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in Greenwich Village).
Amsterdam Billiard Club, ranked the best billiards club in the nation by Billiards Digest, is finding success in its new digs, having moved from New York's Upper West Side to the former site of Corner Billiards (11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in Greenwich Village).
Straight Shot
Drill Your Next Straight Shot - Bar none, beginning and intermediate pool shooters (and not a few experts) are stymied shooting a straight shot, one where the cue ball and the target object ball rest along a straight-in path to the pocket.
Drill Your Next Straight Shot - Bar none, beginning and intermediate pool shooters (and not a few experts) are stymied shooting a straight shot, one where the cue ball and the target object ball rest along a straight-in path to the pocket.
Pool Break
This clever tip will enhance your pool break. Believe it! Break it until you make it!
This clever tip will enhance your pool break. Believe it! Break it until you make it!
Three Cushion Billiards
Pool Definition -- Three Cushion Billiards, Cushion Billiards game played on a large-sized table with three billiard (bigger than pool) balls...
Pool Definition -- Three Cushion Billiards, Cushion Billiards game played on a large-sized table with three billiard (bigger than pool) balls...
9-Ball The Movie
A company has attached Karen Corr and other pool greats to appear in 9-Ball: The Movie, coming soon (hopefully) at a theater near you. Here are the latest details.
A company has attached Karen Corr and other pool greats to appear in 9-Ball: The Movie, coming soon (hopefully) at a theater near you. Here are the latest details.
George Balabushka
Aspiring creators need many years to produce the best. Fortunately for the world of pool, George Balabushka handed down many trade secrets...
Aspiring creators need many years to produce the best. Fortunately for the world of pool, George Balabushka handed down many trade secrets...
Totally Tabled Out
Perhaps the pool hall to dominate the 21st Century will eschew forty of the same boring tables for colors in as many hues as there are spaces. The movie script reads thus...
Perhaps the pool hall to dominate the 21st Century will eschew forty of the same boring tables for colors in as many hues as there are spaces. The movie script reads thus...
Test a Straight Cue
It takes seconds to see if a cuestick is ramrod straight--if you know how to do so accurately.
It takes seconds to see if a cuestick is ramrod straight--if you know how to do so accurately.
Play Pool Game
How to play pool better? ScratchBall provides an attractive way to build stroke fast. Here are some strategies you can implement.
How to play pool better? ScratchBall provides an attractive way to build stroke fast. Here are some strategies you can implement.
Jeanette Lee
Jeanette Lee, "The Black Widow", tossed her pitch this week in North Carolina, a state she has an affinity for, certainly.
Jeanette Lee, "The Black Widow", tossed her pitch this week in North Carolina, a state she has an affinity for, certainly.
GhostBall
Here's a nifty trick for sending a billiards ball to meet another at the optimum contact point.
Here's a nifty trick for sending a billiards ball to meet another at the optimum contact point.
Learn Pool
If you want to learn pool, understand there are four ways to create a basic billiards stroke.
If you want to learn pool, understand there are four ways to create a basic billiards stroke.
Cue Joint
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Joint
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Male & Female Joint Ends
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Miscue
Pool Definition -- Miscue
Pool Definition -- Miscue
Chalking Up
Most players do not chalk their cue like they should. Here's a way to learn to chalk that will put you far past the competition.
Most players do not chalk their cue like they should. Here's a way to learn to chalk that will put you far past the competition.
Pool Babes
Please forgive me for being indulgent with today's rant about pool babes. I try to not be one who judges babes by appearance alone but these women are...
Please forgive me for being indulgent with today's rant about pool babes. I try to not be one who judges babes by appearance alone but these women are...
Shaft
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Follow Stroke
The follow stroke in pool and billiards is often misunderstood. It's used too much and not on the right point of the cue ball.
The follow stroke in pool and billiards is often misunderstood. It's used too much and not on the right point of the cue ball.
1 Ball Feel
1 Ball Feel -- Feedback, Shoot the 1-ball into the pocket at various speeds, setting up and shooting again many times. Ask yourself these important pool questions and gain knowledge:
1 Ball Feel -- Feedback, Shoot the 1-ball into the pocket at various speeds, setting up and shooting again many times. Ask yourself these important pool questions and gain knowledge:
Stop Shot
Pool Definition -- Stop Shot
Pool Definition -- Stop Shot
The Tight Center Stroke
I'm going barely back with the cuestick for this stroke. Basically, a smooth stroke will allow the cue to go only as far back as the bridge hand is placed...
I'm going barely back with the cuestick for this stroke. Basically, a smooth stroke will allow the cue to go only as far back as the bridge hand is placed...
Kick Shot Pool
A kick shot in pool is the annoying little bugger where you need to drive the cue ball to a cushion before it rebounds to strike your target object ball. The pool kick shot can be converted to a deadly weapon of pool skill—you'll look like a pool hustler--if only you have a simple way to aim them with precision.
A kick shot in pool is the annoying little bugger where you need to drive the cue ball to a cushion before it rebounds to strike your target object ball. The pool kick shot can be converted to a deadly weapon of pool skill—you'll look like a pool hustler--if only you have a simple way to aim them with precision.
Explosive Pool
Pool & Billiards Games - Blast Billiards, strategy and tips, all free games
Pool & Billiards Games - Blast Billiards, strategy and tips, all free games
Pool Stance Insight
There is one step you can make toward a perfect billiards stance. It's one small step for a man, a giant leap for pool kind.
There is one step you can make toward a perfect billiards stance. It's one small step for a man, a giant leap for pool kind.
Cue-Z Review
The patent pending Cue-Z promises to protect your cue stick. Does it work effectively?
The patent pending Cue-Z promises to protect your cue stick. Does it work effectively?
Ultimate Blast Billiards
Whether you are seeking free help for original blast billiards, deluxe blast billiards, ultimate blast billiards, trick blast billiards or the new 2008 blast billiards, we have it here.
Whether you are seeking free help for original blast billiards, deluxe blast billiards, ultimate blast billiards, trick blast billiards or the new 2008 blast billiards, we have it here.
Mike Sigel
Mike Sigel, aka "Captain Hook", is a fine pool shooter whose biography reads through one of pool's most exciting decades.
Mike Sigel, aka "Captain Hook", is a fine pool shooter whose biography reads through one of pool's most exciting decades.
Call Shot
Pool Definition -- Call Shot
Pool Definition -- Call Shot
"Y Buy a Q?"
There are good reasons to buy your own pool cue. For one, consistency comes with using the same equipment each day.
There are good reasons to buy your own pool cue. For one, consistency comes with using the same equipment each day.
Steve Mizerak
A TV phenomenon, Steve Mizerak, aka "The Machine", took on all comers and defeated them with an easy grace.
A TV phenomenon, Steve Mizerak, aka "The Machine", took on all comers and defeated them with an easy grace.
Force Follow Shot
The force follow shot has thrilled many players. Beginners love this one at my pool clinics. And, it's so easy to shoot!
The force follow shot has thrilled many players. Beginners love this one at my pool clinics. And, it's so easy to shoot!
Billiards Congress of America
Pool Definition -- Billiards Congress of America (BCA)
Pool Definition -- Billiards Congress of America (BCA)
Billiard
Today’s feature includes an interview with a billiard innovator who is seeking to combine bumpers and a round billiard table into an unforgettable experience. Indeed, he’s patented this experience. Enjoy our interview with pool player, inventor and tinkerer, Brett Ellingsberg.
Today’s feature includes an interview with a billiard innovator who is seeking to combine bumpers and a round billiard table into an unforgettable experience. Indeed, he’s patented this experience. Enjoy our interview with pool player, inventor and tinkerer, Brett Ellingsberg.
Nine Mile Billiards
John Schmidt's new poolroom looks a sure bet for a good time at Pool.
John Schmidt's new poolroom looks a sure bet for a good time at Pool.
Nick Varner
One of the greatest ever to wield a cue, Nick Varner is also a great gentleman and ambassador of our sport. His biography is compelling.
One of the greatest ever to wield a cue, Nick Varner is also a great gentleman and ambassador of our sport. His biography is compelling.
Record Pool
A record pool attempt is about to be made by ten people, sure to be sleepy and full of Guiness soon after.
A record pool attempt is about to be made by ten people, sure to be sleepy and full of Guiness soon after.
Ferrule
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
Our handy guide to cue stick components.
APA Pool Leagues
The APA's pool leagues represent a powerful and influential body of players, people having a great time in billiards. But is there more to the story?
The APA's pool leagues represent a powerful and influential body of players, people having a great time in billiards. But is there more to the story?