Tag Archives: cue ball

(FAQ) What do you consider in buying a used pool table?

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The reasons for buying a table are many. If you are buying it for personal use the room size limits the table size. You might be interested in getting a table (purchase or donation) for a non-profit location (local lodge/legion hall, neighborhood youth center, etc.). Continue reading

(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 7, Set 11

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 4:30, Medium 3 speed.
    1:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 1:00, Medium 1 speed
  • Cheat: 10:30, Medium 1 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 7, Set 7

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 1:30, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 2 speed.
    7:30, (1/2 ball hit), Medium 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 9:00, Soft 3 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 4, Set 4

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 11, Set 10

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.
    1:30, Medium 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 10:30, Soft 3 speed.
    6:00, Medium 3 speed.

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(FAQ) What are some different tournament formats?

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There are lots of ways to have fun shooting pool. Tournaments are an excellent test of personal skills and courage. They can be a simple quickly assembled challenge among friends, a semi-formal arrangement run by the local pool hall or neighborhood bar – or even the more formal qualifiers or sponsored regional tournaments.

Formats will vary among the different venues – and the personal preferences of whoever is the designated tournament director. Here is a brief description of some common tournament formats and how they are put together. Continue reading

(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 4, Set 6

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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, Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 10, Set 9

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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, Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 10, Set 10

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

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: 1:30, Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Medium 2 speed.

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(FAQ) Why do pool players love pool?

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There are may aspects and elements of this game that almost defy description and definition. There is such a variety of complexity, and difficulty to a seemingly simple playing field. Yet, people’s lives have become entangled in the effort to jubilantly demonstrate greater mastery of the battle field over your opponents. Continue reading