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(FAQ) Game Rules - Chicago (rail version)
These series of "Game Rules' provide rules of many different games for the pool table. The rules here have been simplified from the official versions - to make them a little easier to understand.
There are other games that have been invented, copyrighted and generally available to the playing public. Web searches will turn these up and the rules printed out for use.
(FAQ) How do you video tape yourself?
As you concentrate on improving your skills, consider what an outside eyeball sees when you are shooting balls in competition and practice. For best and most immediate results, work with an instructor who can observe what is happening. He can do an intelligent analysis of your fundamentals and recommend various modifications to make things more better. Continue reading
(H&S) Hustles & Sharks - Team Tricks
Just about every pool hall participates in some sort of amateur league teams program that plays several nights a week. The group might be a local pool hall league, or a part of a national league setup (APA, BCA, ACS, etc.) The rules generally support good sportsmanship, but there is a lot of room for sharks to sneak in beneath the radar. Continue reading
(TML) Table Map Library (video) - M3 to E9
For information on the Table Map Library, how it works and how the information was researched - read "Table Map Library - Introduction"
CB location (M3), Target Diamond (E9)
Practice this TML pattern on your table until each one becomes a known and trustworthy shot. Continue reading
(TML) Table Map Library - I5 to A5
For information on the Table Map Library, how it works and how the information was researched - read "Table Map Library - Introduction"
CB location (I5), Target diamond (A5)
Practice this TML pattern on your table until each one becomes a known and trustworthy shot. Continue reading
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (video) - Group 11, Set 1
This is today's set of Cue Ball Cheats. These practice setups (and others in the book and blog) help you learn HOW to apply an exact speed and spin. That precision is how to get perfect shape on the second ball - and how to string a run together.
(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) - Group 7, Set 12
This is today's set of Cue Ball Cheats. These practice setups (and others in the book and blog) help you learn HOW to apply an exact speed and spin. That precision is how to get perfect shape on the second ball - and how to string a run together. For these layouts here are the Cheats for this post:
- Cheat: 1:00, Soft 3 speed.
- Cheat: 2:00, Medium 1 speed.
11:30, Medium 1 speed. - Cheat: 12:30, Medium 1 speed.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises (precision) - OB Rail & Back: Full Table sets
This progressive exercise to improve your shooting skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on precision cue ball control skills. The purpose is to send the OB to the cushion and return to hit the CB.
Suggestions: Start easy with follow (12:00, 1 tip up). Proceed from slowest possible speed up through Medium 2.
When 12:00 is controlled, use 6:00 (1 tip below center). Proceed with slowest speed through Medium 2 speed. The returning OB must chase down CB.
(D&E) Drills & Exercises - CB Control: Follow (1 D roll) Set 3 of 3
This progressive exercise to improve your playing skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.
This setup concentrates on the distance the CB rolls forward AFTER contact with the OB.
(S&D) Safety & Defense - Playing Styles, 1 of 3
(This is today's bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
There are many types of opponents who have various habits of playing the Green Game. These are based on ingrained routines that often go back to the very beginnings when the player picked up his first stick. They have been playing the same way for so long that it is almost impossible to fix it unless they call upon the help of a PBIA or ACS instructor. Continue reading
