Billiards

The use of pool-cue chalk cannot be underestimated. Lightly chalking the tip of a cue allows a nonslip contact between the stick and the cue ball so the ball can be hit off-center without a...

How to play pool like The President, shooting and concentrating, focusing on your shot, what to do and how to clear your mind before shooting.

With this simple tool, anyone can level his/her snooker, pool or carom table to perfection. It works by gravity and momentum, using a cueball, and lets you know when your table is "right...

It's possible to level a pool table beyond the appearance of being level, as a check with a leveler would suggest.

Go into most any tavern and you'll most likely see a pool table squirreled away somewhere in the back. If you've never got up the gumption to pick up a cue or pull up a stool to watch a game, you...

Billiards may not be as strenuous as sports such as football, soccer or track. This doesn't mean that you don't need to prepare in order to play. Most amateurs and even professionals need to train...

The Brunswick Company has been building and selling some of the finest and most dependable pool tables in the world for over 150 years. The heavy materials, precision craftsmanship and perfect...

Staying down on a pool shot help you gain accuracy with your shot. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Backspin can be used to position the cue ball where you want it. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

The tip shoulder is important for pool cues. Get expert tips and advice from a certified pool instructor in this free pool instructional video.

Learn how to break in a game of pool, in this free video.

Learn how to play the game of pool, or pocket billiards, including tips on basic strokes in pool and techniques for beginners in this free how to video clip lesson.

Learn how to play the game of pool, or pocket billiards, including tips on various bridges in the game of pool and techniques for beginners in this free how to video clip lesson.

Learn basic shooting in this free online video lesson on playing pool and pocket billiards.

Learn how to hit the cue ball for a draw back shot in this free online video lesson on playing pool and pocket billiards.

Learn hand and body position for shooting form in this free online video lesson on playing pool and pocket billiards.

Learn tips and techniques for making trick shots while playing pool, or billiards, including a funny two-in-one trick shot in these free how to video clip lessons.

Learn tips and advice on how to rack an eight ball game in pool in this free video clip on billiards.

The "draw back" or "draw" shot is a favorite of pool masters everywhere. This kind of shot is a little deceptive. Rather than driving the cue ball forward, it actually is intended to just put a...

As a member of the American Poolplayers Association (APA), you have the right to form your own APA pool league team. Even if you're new to the organization, if you can't find a team to join, many...

Pool tournaments are one way to challenge your prowess as a player. Playing 3-ball is even more challenging than regular pool games like 8-ball and 9-ball, because you only play with three balls.

You'll see some pool players holding the cue stick up horizontally at eye level to see if it is warped. Here's another way to check.