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Pool Table Basics

by Kayla Lowe

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Pool is a popular game that draws all types of players from the beginner to the professional. If you've ever wanted to become a pool shark or at least know how to chalk up a cue stick, check out this guide to learn the basics of the game.

  • History of the Pool Table

    Nobody really know exactly when or where the game of game of billiards started. It is probable that modern-day variations of billiards all evolved from lawn games similar Read More

  • All About Playing Pool

    Learn how to play pool, including eight-ball, nine-ball and cutthroat pool, and pool table etiquette, from a billiards expert in this free instructional video series. Read More

  • Rules for Playing Pool

    The rules for playing pool completely depend in the game being played, which could include eight-ball, nine-ball, straight pool, snooker or one pocket. Learn the rules to Read More

  • Pool Tournament Rules

    Pool means different games to different people. Straight Pool once dominated as the tournament game of choice, but most tournaments today are either Eight-Ball or Nine-Ball. Read More

  • What Is the Proper Way to Set Up Pool Balls?

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  • Straight Pool Terminology

    The terminology of straight pool is a bit different than other pocket billiards games. Get expert tips and advice on cues, tables, and pool skills in this free video. Read More

  • The Object of Straight Pool

    Straight pool's objective is a bit different than other pocket billiards games. Get expert tips and advice on tables, cues, and pool skills in this free video. Read More

  • How to Play Pool Better

    People have been playing pool since the 15th century, according to the Billiard Congress of America. The game of pool, which is officially called billiards, became known as Read More

  • How to Hustle People at Pool

    To watch a skilled pool hustler at work is a true thing of beauty. Most billiard players and witnesses will never see it happen, even if it is going on right in front of Read More

  • How to Shark An Opponent In A Pool Game

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  • How Does a Pool Shark Spend a Workday?

    Like most professional athletes, pool players must be dedicated to a daily routine of training and practicing. Billiard players can choose to turn pro through a league such Read More

  • What is English in Pool?

    English helps you put spin on the cue ball in pool and allows you to position the cue ball. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video Read More

  • How to Play Bumper Pool Online

    Bumper pool is an unusual billiards game. Two players or two teams with two players each compete. The table has 12 bumpers and each player or team has five balls. In bumper Read More

  • How to Play 9-Ball Pool Online

    If you're looking to play 9-ball but don't have access to an actual pool table, try playing on your computer. Sites such as Mousebreaker and Funny Games (see resources) Read More

  • How to Play Online Snooker Pool

    The object of snooker pool is to receive the most points in a game. The players take turn "potting" the balls. The red balls must sink to gain a point. If one player fails Read More

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