There are several basic kinds of hand bridges that are used on the table, depending on where the cue ball is setting and the direction you want to shoot it. Here are some options: Continue reading
(FAQ) What are the different hand bridges?
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(FAQ) How do you warm up for a competition?
The warm up process is designed to take you from an off-the-street condition to your ready-to-play condition. The process is a series of shots used to help find your groove, center, platform, etc. These shots dial in your feet positioning, weight distribution, arm/hand positions, bridge hand, head position; everything you need to set up for a shot. Continue reading
(FAQ) How can you get stains out of table cloth?
Over the long life of a pool table, there will be times when liquids get spilled on table beds due to carelessness. The liquids may be soda pop, coffee, tea, water, beer, or even (in rare circumstances) cat or dog elimination. Continue reading
(FAQ) How do you get used to another pool table?
When you come into a pool room you’ve never been in, you need a way to quickly figure out how the table rolls and whether the rails are in decent shape. You also need to know any roll offs and the slowest speed that will overcome the problem. Continue reading
(FAQ) Why does a new cue tip sometimes flatten after a few shots?
When you first put a new tip on your cue, there is a certain amount of “breaking in” that occurs, even with the harder tips. When hitting the cue ball at top speeds, a lot of pressure is focused in the tip material. This compresses the tip material and flattens the curve of the tip. Instead of a nickel shape, it looks like a silver dollar shape – flat and barely curved. This, of course, does not help you when applying spin to the cue ball. The flatter curve tends to make it quite easy to miscue. Continue reading
(FAQ) How do people get hooked on pool?
Some individuals are introduced to the Green Game when very young, either by receiving a toy table or somehow gaining access to someone’s home table via the family or a neighborhood buddy. Others start as teenagers, banging balls around with friends, usually as a casual pastime. Continue reading
(FAQ) How can you get over a slump?
Just like baseball players fall into slumps, you will have similar experiences in pool. Your game disintegrates and you make playing decisions that would be embarrassing for a beginner. These times can be depressing, leading to thoughts of giving up the game – a true tragedy. Continue reading
(FAQ) Can a losing match be turned around?
There are two circumstances when your game-playing skills seem to abandon you. One occurs on starting the match. You start slow and your opponent gets an early lead. The other occurs when you start well, then someplace in the middle of the match, your game goes downhill. Continue reading
(FAQ) How can you play better while nervous?
Nervousness is a mental condition. It is most intense when fear is greatest. Generally, the fear is based on worries of survival – actual or imaginary. In the world of pool playing, nervousness occurs when you are doing something new. It could be entering an unknown pool hall, playing an unknown opponent; or entering a tournament for the first time. Continue reading
(FAQ) How do you respond to a beaten opponent?
There is a certain amount of courtesy expected when playing competitions in various circumstances, such as matches and tournaments. On starting a match, you cannot go wrong with a handshake and generic good wishes such as “Good luck.” If there is a history between the two of you, add a personal statement relating to a past good competition. Continue reading
