If you’re slowly developing carpal tunnel and you need to take a minute off to regroup and relax it may be time to turn on your Direct satellite TV and watch some of the greatest pool movies ever made. There are a lot of them, but here are our favorites:
The Hustler – The most classic pool movie of all time, The Hustler came out in 1961 but still rings true today. It stars a young Paul Newman as an up and coming star and will teach you Read the rest of this entry »
Best Pool Movies
July 30, 2011 - 12:00 am
How To Make The Cue Ball Jump
August 24, 2011 - 12:00 am
At some point in a game of pool you can always count on your opponents ball, or the eight ball blocking your path, making it difficult to make your shot. Sometimes we go for the bank shot to maneuver around those balls that are in our way, but you can also jump the cue ball. You want to be sure that if you are going to take the jump shot that you are not going to pocket the eight ball or your opponents Read the rest of this entry »
Banking: Know Your Angles, Make Your Shot
August 22, 2011 - 12:00 am
If you are serious about becoming the best basketball player that you can be, then adding a bank shot to your repertoire is a must.
Becoming comfortable shooting a bank shot takes time and practice. The best way to practice is to position yourself about 5 ft away from the basket and to the side of the rim at about a 45 degree angle. When you shoot, instead of shooting the ball straight in the hoop, aim for the square on the backboard. When shooting from an angle Read the rest of this entry »
Clean Slate: Making Sure The Table Is Level
August 18, 2011 - 12:00 am
When you play pool or billiards, can be challenging to win when the player you are going against has a high level of skill, but if you have a clean slate making sure the table is level, it can be easy to play. By doing this, you will be removing any of the advantages an opponent may have.
One reason that you will want to do this, is it will generally lead to you being able to find the way to win. When you are able to find these ways, it will be easy for you to understand what kind Read the rest of this entry »
Combos: Never Miss A Combo Shot Again
June 21, 2011 - 12:00 am
The biggest difference between really solid billiards players and the everyday pool player is the ability to make combination shots. Combo shots give you the ability to stay on the table and run through racks. Once you learn these simple steps, you will never miss a combo shot again!
The first part is to setup the final ball. Line up the ball into the pocket. The spot on the far side of the ball corresponding to this line is where it needs to Read the rest of this entry »
Advanced English – How To Leave The Cue Ball
May 26, 2011 - 12:00 am
In an effort to improve your game when playing any form of billiards, you must understand and utilize English. Using this form of cue ball control will assist you in setting up shots and to minimize the risk of scratching.
While playing the game, you may come across a shot which is “straight in” but if you hit it too hard you will scratch. Simply aim your cue stick at the bottom of the cue ball while lining up the shot. When taking the shot, be sure to follow through with a smooth and even stroke. The result will be Read the rest of this entry »
Beginner’s English – The Regions Of The Cue Ball
May 20, 2011 - 12:00 am
Pool is a game enjoyed by many, but mastered by few. However, with a basic understanding of how to put spin on the ball a person can be on their way to playing competitively. To simplify the explanation the ball can basically have top spin, back spin, left spin and right spin. These are used for different purposes and can be an awesome tool on those tricky shots.
Players who want the ball to have top spin, which allows the ball Read the rest of this entry »