Category Archives: Billiards

Common Pool and Billiards Terminology

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Beginners to many different games, hobbies, and endeavors are often confused by all the jargon and terminology used in these pursuits. The pool and billiards world is no different in this respect. There are many words and phrases that are unique to this sport. In semi–alphabetical order, here are some of the most common ones.

The “aim spot” on the cue ball is the exact spot where the cue tip contacts the cue ball. The spot at where this contact is made determines if the cue ball rolls perfectly straight or has some swerve to it. The “aim spot” on the object ball, or the ball that is being shot at, is the exact spot on this ball where the cue ball should contact it, to make it travel in the desired direction to go into the pocket.

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An Introduction to Buying Billiard Equipment

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One of the most popular games around the world is perhaps billiards. It’s not a sport that you have to be particularly serious about in order to enjoy either. Even if you have never played billiards before you can easily pick up a cue and start playing with some friends. Some people like to go to a billiard club to play billiards whilst others like to play it from home. When playing from home you will of course need to buy a table, some cues and some balls.

Buying a Billiard Table

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Pool Cue Stands

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When the time comes to purchase a pool table do not forget to buy the accessories that are a part of playing pool. Many pool players will neglect the accessories until the last minute and then find that they are unable to find, or afford, certain products when they need them. The best way to avoid these situations is to purchase as many pool accessories as possible when you are purchasing your actual pool table. One accessory to remember is the pool cue stand.

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The Basics of 8 Ball

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We all love pool, whether its 8 ball, 9 ball or any of the other myriad of games you can play on a pool table. Surprisingly enough, there is quite a bit of confusion as to the actual rules of these games. In order to shed some light onto the rules, we decided to give an overview of the rules of the game with the help of our friends from the Billiards Congress of America (BCA). Keep in mind though that these are just the basics. For the complete rules, we recommend that you visit the BCA’s website.

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Billiards Table-Cheap or Expensive

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Choosing the right billiards table is all about price and quality, however, you generally do not have to buy the one with the most expensive price tag. Each type of table such as a cheap table, an economy table, a popular brand table and a top quality table have advantages and disadvantages, so choose wisely. The price range might be your deciding factor, so if you have some extra cash, try to get the table that suits you and you will enjoy your purchase a whole lot more.

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17 Deadly Mistakes That Keep You Losing At Billiards

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Chances are, this is where you live in Billiards. You are just beginning and have found you enjoy the game. There is more to it than that. This is a game you can come to love, but if you don’t get out of these 17 deadly mistakes…well I wouldn’t recommend you buy your own cue.

These 17 deadly mistakes show up in four major areas: Vision, Preparation, Execution and Bad Habits. That’s right, pull the sheet away and let’s take a look at them, better still, one by one, eliminate them from your game.

VISION MISTAKES

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