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About Bill Newsted
Expertise
I can answer questions related to shot-making, aiming, position play, strategies, practice, mental preparation and the psychology of the game. Also, rules as they vary from venue to venue and how to become a winning player. I have experience recovering and maintaining tables and will also answer questions related to cues and billiard equipment. However, I prefer not to make brand recommendations.

Experience
I have played for forty years in every state in the US (except Alaska).My experience is largely in pool rooms but I have also played extensively on bar tables and in league organizations. I have directed numerous tournaments up to the professional level and have played several world champion players. I am a former Billiard Congress of America instructor.

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APA BCA

Education/Credentials
B.S. in Visual Communication M.A. in Education: Career and Technology Education

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Pool/Billiards - 9 ball push

Expert: Bill Newsted - 11/7/2009

Question
Ok on the break of 9 ball their is a scratch, can the oposite player that now has ball in hand, play a push shot ?

Answer
Hi Shannon,

Yours is a thoughtful and interesting question. It could be helpful to use the ball in hand opportunity to break up a couple of balls that are in trouble and leave your opponent trapped at the same time, particularly if you are also playing under the "three fouls" is a loss option.

The push shot is an option available to either player but it only comes into play immediately after a legal break shot. Scratching on the break is, of course, a foul leaving the requirements of a legal break unmet. Therefor; no legal break, the push is not allowed.

Play well and enjoy,

Bill

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