Billiards

Properly racking pool balls on the table before a game is a crucially important factor. Many styles of pool use different racking procedures, even those using the same ball amount and rack shape....

Pool is a precise game, where shots are made by millimeters. Some "precise" sticklers insist that when racking the balls to start the game--15 balls for 8-Ball, nine balls in 9-Ball--they must be...

9-ball is one of the most well-known billiards (pool) games around today. It can usually just played with two players but can be played by any number of players. I have been playing pool for...

A billiards table is a popular way for people of all ages to enjoy indoor activities together. The table can be used to simply shoot around, but for players looking for a little competition, there...

Breaking for nine-ball pool should be done from one side, a few inches from the rail with the cue in the middle of the table. Break properly with tips from a billiards enthusiast in this free...

Nine-ball is a popular billiards game in which a player must knock in the number nine ball to win after hitting all pool balls in sequential order. Learn the rules of Nine-ball with tips from an...

Pocket billiards is a popular game that requires thinking skills and precision aiming. The game is so popular that it is often featured on ESPN and many pool halls are located all over the world....

To rack a game of nine-ball, use balls one through nine, place the one at the front, place the nine-ball in the center, and create a diamond shape with the rest of the balls. Rack nine-ball...

The pool game 9-ball is very popular. It combines the skill of making combination shots and the art of leaving the cue ball exactly where you want it. The break in this game is the most important...

Playing pocket billiards, commonly known as pool, can be fun as well as competitive. But, to avoid losing your shirt, or a month's rent to a hustler, it's essential that you know the basic rules...

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...

9-Ball is one of the more popular variations of pool. The game is played with the numbered balls 1 to 9. 9-Ball takes more skill than some games of pool, as the balls must be sunk in order from...

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...

The rack in the game of pool is the position of the balls before the game starts. In 8-ball pool, the balls are arranged in a triangle at the base of the table. In 9-ball, the balls are place in a...

Try 9-Ball once you've become familiar with 8-Ball. You'll need a little more finesse to pocket the balls in numerical order before your opponent does.