Billiards

Nothing ties the family game room or lounge together quite like a pool table. This classic and elegant game is a world wide favorite, often equated with class and success. The worst part of owning...

Billiard and pool cues often have a wrapping or cover on the butt. This wrapping will eventually need to be replaced due to wear or damage. A good wrap job will enhance both the presentation and...

If you want to change the location of your recreation room and need to move your pool table, you will likely need to take the table apart in order to lift it and fit it through doorways. Or, if...

There are different types of billiard games. The two most popular are pool and snooker. If you decide to build your own billiard table, the type of game you choose will determine its shape and...

Whether you're moving to a new house or have set up a new game room, moving your billiard table requires careful and safe handling to make sure that it arrives in one piece. Some people have...

Slate top pool tables can be a great source of entertainment for you and your family. The drawbacks to slate top pool tables are their cost and weight. Because they are so heavy, it is extremely...

Putting together a pool table can be a very difficult process, but hiring a professional for the entire job can be costly. However, there is an affordable compromise; a table owner can greatly...

A pool stick, or cue stick, is made up of two large components. The butt is the thicker end part of the pool stick, and the shaft is the thinner part of the pool stick that tapers down to the tip...

Pool tables are a lot of fun, but in many game rooms, they end up taking up a lot of space when they aren't being used for a game of pool. Adding functionality to a pool table when it's not being...

Below will be the steps required to run the table in 8-ball. How to run a rack in 8-Ball How to run you the rack in 8-ball? Well, let’s first assume that the rack is one that can be run, all the...

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

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...

Whether it be from normal use or some particular damage, it may be desirable to replace the felt on a pool table. It is not as difficult as one might assume to get professional-looking results...

Moving a pool table is not for the faint-hearted. You should know that most damage seen by professionals is from do it yourself moving jobs. Ask anyone who has moved one, and you're likely to hear...

Moving a slate pool table can be an arduous task, in large part because that thing is heavy. However, it can be done. Make sure you have several strong friends to help you, and you'll move your...

There's no better feeling when you're playing pool than when you run the table. This is when you break (and sink something) then proceed to pocket the rest of your balls and the 8-ball without...

In the game of eight ball in pool, it is possible to sink the eight ball on the break and thereby win the game without another shot or another ball being sunk. This is a very difficult shot to...

The next time your buddies are showing off in the pool hall, bring out this 9 ball pool trick that uses all 9 balls. "Part the Red Sea" in this whopper of a pool trick that requires some practice...

With few exceptions, six-ball pool is similar to eight-ball pool. Only 6 balls are used and the lowest-numbered ball is the first one on the table that players must come in contact with to make a...

The 8-Ball game is mainly about geometry and sighting lines for your shots into the pockets, but sometimes you'll want to add a little more strategy. This is where the jump shot comes in. Suppose...

It's considered by some as the most challenging pool game, by others as the best pool game. 9-Ball is a game in which players can win or lose on any shot of the game. Here's an overview of the...

So those blasted billiard balls didn't break the way you wanted. The ball you want to sink is impossible to hit in with a straight shot. Playing pool is, unfortunately, a game of angles, and to...

In the game of 9-ball pool it may become necessary to take a jump shot in order to make contact with the next ball in the rotation. If you're forced to do this, you must be able to tell the...

We’ve all been at the bar, clustered around the pool table, trying to dethrone the resident bar pool champ. One after another, we all go down, shaking our heads. Here’s seven steps to holding...

Your pool cue is chalked. Your opponent missed their shot and you're lined up for an easy sink. All you have to do is execute your shot. Here's how to nail it.

Winning pool is not only about making the next shot, but about placing yourself in the best position to make several shots in a row. You can develop a savvy pool strategy by practicing these steps.

The bridge in pool is the position that your non-dominate hand maintains while you take a shot. The basic bridge, and the one you will most often use, is the closed bridge. Here are some steps to...

A good break in a pool can set the tone for the entire game and give you an advantage. In 8-ball pool, there are a few options for your break, each with their pros and cons. Here are some tips for...

There are three basic strokes that in a game of pool. These strokes control the vertical movement on the ball, whereas English controls the horizontal movements. The three pool strokes will result...

Skilled pool players have an annoying habit of making the game look easy. The following steps will help you overcome the most common challenge in pool--handling very long shots where the smallest...