| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| lighting above table | 11/19/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: It there any regulation of how close/far a light should be from the table?
A: Sure, forty inches. Here's the section from the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA). 15. Lights ...
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| 9-Ball | 11/19/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: If one ball is left on the table, and the cue ball goes in the pocket before the final ball on the ...
A: In 9-ball the game isn't over until the nine is pocketed on a legal shot. You can't lose a game of ...
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| value of d-19 cue | 11/19/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: i have a d-19 with lt maple and perfect linnen. absolutely mint. ibought it new in 87.used for 10 ...
A: I'm going to assume you mean by "d-19", a McDermott model D-19, though you never stated the type of ...
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| rules on break | 11/18/2009 | Ernie Reynolds |
Q: i always played that on the break if you made two balls say solids and one stripe your shots were ...
A: According to the World Standardized Rules, as long as you make at least one ball on the break, you ...
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| 9 ball pool | 11/14/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: what are the rules for a 8 team 9ball double elimination. pool tournament. thank you.
A: I'm not sure really what you mean by "rules" in your question. The rules of nine ball are the rules ...
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| POOL TABLE | 11/14/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I HAVE A 1896 NATIONAL TABLE. 4X6 WITH LEATHER DROP POCKETS AND IVORY INLAYS. AND ALL EXS. IN MINT ...
A: I'd start by contacting Ken Hash at http://ClassicBilliards.net and Lou Marschak at ...
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| Playing pool | 11/14/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: Ive been playing pool for the past 5 months and i compleatly fell in love with the game... im 18 ...
A: Sounds like you haven't "grooved" your fundamentals yet. No surprise, that can take a long time. I'd ...
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| need help | 11/13/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: ok. Me and my friend are playing pool and he was on the eight ball and i had a few of my balls still ...
A: He lost the game. The rules in eight ball (World Standardized Rules) are that a player must contact ...
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| game of pool on pool table | 11/13/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: If you and a player is playing a game of pool and both of you are on the eight ball if I starch on ...
A: It depends on the set of rules you are playing by. According to the rules of the Billiard Congress ...
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| 8-ball Last Pocket | 11/13/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: I dont know how well this will translate into words rather than seeing but, I will try my best. ...
A: Hmmm....VERY good question. The rules are clear that the cueball needs to pass the line out of the ...
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| different game rules | 11/13/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: Is there any type of billiards game that constantly trades between two players without having the ...
A: I know of two games like this, five-pins and killer, as well as a format of playing any game that is ...
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| Unusual Cushion Profile | 11/12/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I have recently obtained a 7 foot Frederick-Willys model 6847 pool table. I am going to replace the ...
A: Some tables don't have wooden backing that can be stapled to. In that case spray adhesives like 3M ...
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| BCA and APA questions | 11/12/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I plan on joining an APA league when I get back to the states. I've played as a stand-in for a few ...
A: Well the rules change over time. Back in the 1970's the BCA rules were more like current APA rules; ...
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| BCA and APA questions | 11/11/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I plan on joining an APA league when I get back to the states. I've played as a stand-in for a few ...
A: Yes, no more phenolic tips on break cues in BCA play but they're still okay for jump cues at the ...
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| Hand bridge | 11/11/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: Bridge choice, as we're all told whether opened or closed, is a matter of personal preference. I opt ...
A: Use whatever works for you. As long as your bridge is solid and you can deliver a level, consistant ...
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| Pool | 11/11/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: Road trip to alaska, i'm paying?
A: I'd love to. But I'm too old even to drive that far. Eyes are shot, nerves are worse. I can still ...
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| Recommended readings or DVDs | 11/7/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: I'm currently deployed to the Middle East so I get to play pool very little if at all and usually ...
A: Rick, First, thank you for all you do in serving our country! We all owe you everything we have!!! ...
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| 9 ball push | 11/7/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: Ok on the break of 9 ball their is a scratch, can the oposite player that now has ball in hand, play ...
A: Yours is a thoughtful and interesting question. It could be helpful to use the ball in hand ...
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| Performing Legal Jump Shot | 11/6/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: I am a relatively new pool player. I started with snooker so many aspects of the game were ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your question. It is perfectly legal. There is no rule that you ...
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| best idea of this shooting this | 11/4/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: My question is ok im shooting a ball on a long distance shot and the ball is sitting dead in the ...
A: Great question. If the ball is deep into the pocket and you cannot go rail first, then you have to ...
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| Game of 8 Ball | 11/3/2009 | Ernie Reynolds |
Q: Say at the corner pocket, your opponents ball is between the pocket and your ball, is it not illegal ...
A: Yes, this is entirely legal to hit your ball in after sinking your opponent's ball, as long as you ...
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| Unusual Cushion Profile | 11/2/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I have recently obtained a 7 foot Frederick-Willys model 6847 pool table. I am going to replace the ...
A: Of course without knowing what glue was used, let alone what causes it to remain gooey, it's hard to ...
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| Call shot rules | 11/1/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: Are there any published rules in eight ball that mandate that the shooter must call all caroms that ...
A: I'm really going to enjoy answering these questions. Answer #1: No, there are no sanctioned or ...
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| 9 ball | 11/1/2009 | Ernie Reynolds |
Q: if you combo the nine in and you scratch do you lose?
A: Although I cannot find anything in the rules that specifically says this, I am 99% sure that you do ...
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| Brunswick Anniversary | 10/29/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I am buying a Brunswick Anniversary MOD C-I, or C-1, not sure which. I would like to restore it ...
A: Not sure what restoration steps might be in order for your table but I have a pdf version of the ...
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| pool table markings | 10/29/2009 | Ernie Reynolds |
Q: its an 8by4 maybe slightly larger and don't know where i should put my markings for the white ball ...
A: What you need to do is set the head spot and foot spot. If you look at the pool table layout graphic ...
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| 11 team schedule | 10/28/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: Do you have a format for an 11 team schedule with a buy? for league
A: I am pasting one below that we used in the past for 11 teams and team #12 is the BYE: Week Date ...
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| choise after break | 10/26/2009 | Ernie Reynolds |
Q: If he pockets both a solid and a stripe on the break, he has a choice. Must he pocket an appropriate ...
A: In 8-ball, according to World Standardized rules, the table is still open after a player breaks and ...
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| Storing slate from pool table | 10/26/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I am currently moving, I am not able to set up my pool table in my new house until the designated ...
A: I always store slate flat. I figure if the slate has stayed flat on my table that's over a hundred ...
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| willie hoppe cue stick | 10/26/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: i have a willie hoppe cue stick i want to find someone who can authenticate it can you direct me to ...
A: Does it look something like the sticks seen here: ...
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| size of pool table in relation to the size of room | 10/24/2009 | Ernie Reynolds |
Q: I have a room that is 14' x 13.5'. What size pool table would be appropriate for that room?
A: I have a room size chart on this page - ...
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| 8-Ball Combo | 10/24/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: If you have a stripe ball sitting on the edge of a pocket (playing 8-ball), is it a legal shot to ...
A: Always agree to rules first so there are never any questions. Use the rules at www.poolplayers.com ...
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| double elimination format | 10/23/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: .. i have 20 players for our billiard tournament. They are requesting for a double elimination game. ...
A: Please download this pdf file: ...
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| Unusual Cushion Profile | 10/23/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I have recently obtained a 7 foot Frederick-Willys model 6847 pool table. I am going to replace the ...
A: Hard to say what you'll have to end up doing on this one. I think the original cushion may have been ...
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| find a source | 10/22/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I have a 9ft 3 piece slate pool table.It has a copper plate saying national billiard supply co ...
A: Looks like a Brunswick Marquette, it has the Pfister shape. Although it may not be a top ...
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| ball falling in | 10/21/2009 | Dan Werner |
Q: Last night, during league play, one of my opponent's object balls sat deep in the corner pocket, ...
A: Great question. APA specifically addresses that a ball can't sit there for more than a few seconds ...
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| find a source | 10/20/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I have a 9ft 3 piece slate pool table.It has a copper plate saying national billiard supply co ...
A: Well, without a picture it's a little difficult. Back at that time companies that installed, ...
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| locate an appraiser | 10/20/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I have an older model Brunswick pool table, and have been looking for someone in my area to come out ...
A: I don't know anybody in your area that does table appraisal. I have a professional acquaintance, Lou ...
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| Improving my game | 10/19/2009 | Bill Newsted |
Q: I'm an avid 8 ball player and I'm continuously trying to improve my game. I have a few friends that ...
A: I always recommend players take a few lessons from a certified instructor. The earlier the better, ...
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| trying to figure out if i have an 8ft or 9ft table. | 10/18/2009 | Pool_Teacher |
Q: I have a Brunswick Heirloom pool table that has a playing surface of 8ft 4in. Would that be ...
A: You have a 9 foot table given the playing area length you've provided of 100 inches (8' 4"=100"). ...
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