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(FAQ) What is the ghost ball aiming technique?

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There are approximately 4 or 5 aiming techniques in common use, and another 3 or 4 more esoteric choices. The easiest to understand and the most commonly used aiming technique is also the simplest to learn – the “ghost ball” technique. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Pool Sharking, Gamesmanship, & Other Mind Games

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First of all, let’s properly describe the term “sharking”. To people who lose, their first complaint (and justification for losing) was that they were sharked. Let’s set aside that notion immediately – you were not sharked when losing against someone of superior skill. You just didn’t have enough shooting competence, plain and simple. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Do you need cue insurance for expensive sticks?

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Once you get into owning expensive cues, you need to consider insuring them in case of any kind of loss. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Does drinking mix with pool?

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Consuming any of the many forms of alcohol is a personal preference. Almost everyone drinks responsibly, spacing their intake over time so as not to become impaired. Others do not drink at all, either through a personal preference or because they don’t like the consequences. Careful drinkers usually limit themselves to two or three beers a night, spread over several hours of entertainment. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Do you need a shooting glove?

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A shooting glove covers the bridge hand. It is used to ensure that the cue shaft will slide easily back and forth until the stroke is made. A glove helps reduce the effects of humidity, sweaty hands, and the build-up of dirt on the shaft. Any of these cause can cause skips and jerks on your stroke. And, anything that grabs your attention and takes your mind off the flow of the stroke will decrease the chances of success. Continue reading →

(FAQ) What is “pocket speed”?

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Pocket speed means that the object ball is moving just fast enough to make it to the intended pocket and roll over the edge. It doesn’t have enough speed to hit the back of the pocket. Continue reading →

(FAQ) How can you handicap 9 Ball with a friend?

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Assuming you are the better player, add extra opportunities for your friend to win. Here are some suggestions. Whichever one your buddy chooses, you have to follow one or more of these restrictions: Continue reading →

(FAQ) How can you gradually improve your game?

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As you regularly play week to week, and so on into the future, it is a good idea to have some personal improvement goals. This is not the fantasy goals of becoming a professional player within two years. This is the week by week effort to become just a little better. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Do you need a jump cue?

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A jump cue is designed to make it easier to bounce the cue ball over an object ball and hit the target ball. It is shorter and light weight when compared to a regular cue. And it does make a jump easier and more controllable. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Got any pool jokes?

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Two shooters play a “4-ahead” race. The first player wins the toss, breaks and runs four games in a row. The second player says he needs a spot. The first player says, “Can’t do that. I haven’t seen you play.” Continue reading →