| Subject | Date Asked |
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| value of d-19 cue | 11/19/2009 |
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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| 9 ball pool | 11/14/2009 |
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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| need help | 11/13/2009 |
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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| different game rules | 11/13/2009 |
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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| Performing Legal Jump Shot | 11/6/2009 |
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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| willie hoppe cue stick | 10/26/2009 |
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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| double elimination format | 10/23/2009 |
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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| trying to figure out if i have an 8ft or 9ft table. | 10/18/2009 |
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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| pool cue | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have a balabushka in excellent condition, wondering how much to ask for it. Nice inlay%26 no ...
A: Are we talking about an original Balabushka, i.e., a cue hand crafted by George Balabushka sometime ...
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| 8-ball pool game | 10/9/2009 |
Q: if i accidentally touch a ball and it moves when its my turn do i lose the game
A: You do not lose in most situations. During the regular course of the game if you accidentally touch ...
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| 8 ball pocketed first then cue ball | 10/2/2009 |
Q: if you make the cue ball with the eight ball going in first in on the last shot of 8 ball, does the ...
A: In a word, yes. Any foul in 8 ball where the eight ball is pocketed on the same shot is a loss of ...
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| Is my cue worth anything | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Luis Espirito. It has two shafts and one is pro-tapered. I can't seem to find out if ...
A: Sure it's worth something if it is, as I suspect (capitalizing for emphasis), a RUSS EspiritU cue ...
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| pocketing cue ball on break | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Do you lose or continue the game of pool if you pocket the cue ball on the break ? Nothing else just ...
A: You haven't told me what game your post is about. There are hundreds of pool games, with about six ...
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| American Pool Break off | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Person 1 - Breaks - Pots the cue ball - Along with 2 striped balls Person 2 - 2 shots - Able to ...
A: In authoritative rules in the US the table is always open after the break regardless of what is ...
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| Legal safeties in Professional 9-ball | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Is there a professional players rule book? In golf there are rules for the USGA and a different set ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your question. You have hit on a pet peeve of mine that I cannot ...
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| safety shot | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Object ball and Q-ball are frozen in center of table; I wish to play a safe off this object ball. ...
A: Let's launch straight into an examination of the relevant rules. From the General Rules of Pocket ...
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| Pool Table | 9/13/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me where the lines and dots go on a seven foot pool table ...
A: Pool table marking are the same regardless of the table size. Please see my previous post at ...
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| Balabushka Cues | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I was just reading your answer about George Belabushka and was surprised to read that he NEVER ...
A: I wrote Wikipedia's article on George Balabushka (all by research in reliable sources which are ...
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| Help identify this cue stick, please? | 9/10/2009 |
Q: This cue has no markings, serial numbers, etc. Nothing to guide me towards it's origin. I believe ...
A: I think that particular cue is made by Ramin. You can compare a picture here: ...
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| 8 ball open table vegas rules | 9/3/2009 |
Q: We play ball in hand but slop. Not call pocket in this area. Open table after the break. Opponent ...
A: I can't answer any question from any standpoint but official rules because people play all manner of ...
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| Pool Classes | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I live in New York city,do you know any places/schools where u can get 9 ball pool classes.I am not ...
A: Sorry about the delay. I've been away Call Tony Robles. He's a fantastic teacher, knows exactly ...
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| Buying and setting up | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Our family is considering buying a billiards/pool table. We are considering a 9'x4'6" or a 8'x4" and ...
A: I have not seen this commonly and as your noted, there is no information on this table maker online. ...
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| Buying and setting up | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Our family is considering buying a billiards/pool table. We are considering a 9'x4'6" or a 8'x4" and ...
A: The formula is basically that you need a minimum distance from the rail of: the length of the cue ...
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| Q-ball distinctions | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have one of each Q-balls: red dot, red circle, blue dot, blue circle, etc., and all the other ...
A: All the balls other than the cue ball in a set are easily identifiable as to the manufacturer by ...
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| Cue ball bouncing out of pocket | 8/14/2009 |
Q: if the cue ball goes into a pocket then pops back out on to the table while shooting the 8ball is it ...
A: It depends. First note that it is not a loss of game to foul on the 8 ball unless the 8 ball is ...
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| straight pool | 8/7/2009 |
Q: In the game of straight pool: After first rack, Q-ball and last object ball remain in the re-rack ...
A: When both are in the rack area, the 15th ball is spotted to the foot spot (meaning you would rack ...
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| chipping the cue ball | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Is there a rule against chipping the cue ball over the eight ball in order to hit the target ball if ...
A: I assume by "chipping" you are referring to the golf term equivalent of what is called in pool a ...
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| billiards | 8/2/2009 |
Q: If I shoot my ball into a called pocket and it hits my opponents ball and still goes in the pocket I ...
A: Yes it is legal. All authoritative rule sources play the "ball and pocket" rule, meaning you must ...
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| 9 Ball PushOut?? Next???? | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Is a push out when the person that broke doesn't have a shot at the 1 ball and asks you "Can I do a ...
A: A push out can be called by whoever is at bat immediately after the break shot, be it the person who ...
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| Pool Cue | 8/1/2009 |
Q: white stripe dark oak that whit top hope picture will help ...
A: Sorry for the delay but it took me a while to find it (and I have). You may be disappointed with the ...
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| Calling a safety on the 8 ball | 7/21/2009 |
Q: can you call safety on the 8 ball ?
A: I'm not entirely sure what you mean by calling a safety. In official 8-ball rules, i.e., the World ...
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| 8-Ball | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have heard that when making a shot in 8-ball you must have at least one foot on the ground while ...
A: Yes it is indeed true. The most prominent and authoritative rules for 8 ball are the World ...
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| 8-ball combination | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Only two balls are on the table, the 8 ball and a solid object ball (mine). Can the 8 ball be used ...
A: No, if you strike the 8 ball first it results in a foul, meaning you lose your turn and your ...
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| 9 Ball table | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me where the markings go for a 9 ball table. Can you be very precise. Thank you Mara
A: Most tables only have the foot spot marked (where the base of the apex ball of a rack is placed). ...
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| 8- ball combination? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: When one stripe and one solid are located close enough to strike both balls simultaneously and you ...
A: The order of the balls being pocketed makes no difference whatsoever, nor does it matter that an ...
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| maximum cue ball travel | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I saw a trick shot competition where the shot was to make the cue ball contact eight rails and end ...
A: Of course arm speed is a factor, and I can give you some advice on that, but it is very likely this ...
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| pea pool | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Our group has been playing pea pool for quite a while, and very much enjoy the variation that we ...
A: Are you aware that jumping by scooping under the ball to fling in into the air is absolutely illegal ...
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| Room size | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Like most middle aged guys, I enjoy playing pool when I get a chance and for me that's about twice a ...
A: The formula is basically that you need a minimum distance from the rail of: the length of the cue ...
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| 9-ball: Push out after making a ball on the break | 7/6/2009 |
Q: In 9-ball, if the player breaking the rack pockets one or more balls that are not the 9 ball, does ...
A: If you pocket the 9 ball on a push out it gets spotted to the head spot (the spot on the table where ...
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| billiards | 7/4/2009 |
Q: in a split shot, is it legal to call a split shot if one ball is solid other stripe- in standard ...
A: No, a split shot is illegal and results in a foul. The rule is that a player must contact one of his ...
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| 9-ball: Push out after making a ball on the break | 7/1/2009 |
Q: In 9-ball, if the player breaking the rack pockets one or more balls that are not the 9 ball, does ...
A: The answer is yes. Whoever has the option of shooting the very next shot immediately after the ...
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| 8 Ball | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I am wondering what would happen in this case. Recently near the end of an 8 ball match my opponent ...
A: There are innumerable local and anecdotal rules eight ball is played with. I assume from your ...
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| 8 Ball | 6/27/2009 |
Q: If you scratch on a break and don't pocket any balls do you lose?
A: There are innumerable local and anecdotal rules eight ball is played with. I assume from your ...
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| 9 ball | 6/20/2009 |
Q: When the cue ball is struck and does not strike the lowest ball or any other ball on the table, is ...
A: It is a foul. You must contact the lowest numbered all on the table on every shot (including the ...
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| need more info | 6/17/2009 |
Q: i need to know the name of the stick that u use to hit the ball and the name of the white ball plse ...
A: The stick is most commonly called a cue stick, pool cue or sometimes billiards cue. It is also ...
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| table | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a none slate table can I convert it to a slate table?
A: Sorry, that won't work. Real slate is an extremely heavy metamorphic rock. A slate table weighs ...
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| 8ball with cue ball on last shot | 6/14/2009 |
Q: On the last shot of the game my son shot the 8 ball into a pocket, but the cue ball followed. (so ...
A: Your son lost. Pocketing the 8 ball on any shot on which a foul is also committed is a loss of game. ...
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| safety shot in pool | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Please define the safety shot. Does the cue ball have to hit a rail after contact with an object ...
A: Since you have not specified a game, I am going to assume that your post refers to the game of ...
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| Lighting for billard table | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I'm looking at 2 light pendant, 36" long (150 watt each bulb) OR 3 light pendant, 57" long (100 watt ...
A: Sure, it may work. If the current lighting is fairly adequate the fixture you are installing ...
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| Lighting for billard table | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I'm looking at 2 light pendant, 36" long (150 watt each bulb) OR 3 light pendant, 57" long (100 watt ...
A: It's impossible for me to say with 100% accuracy without seeing the fixture setup; where the bulbs ...
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| 9 Ball Break | 5/30/2009 |
Q: What would the ruling be on the following situation: 9 Ball Tournament, BCA Rules, Alternate ...
A: The foul on the cue ball is treated just as it would be if he had successfully hit the rack but ...
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| What game is this? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I recently got a table and it came with a "game pack". In the pack there was a shaker and little ...
A: What you have is a shake bottle and peas or pills. The main game played using this equipment is ...
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| Balabushka pool cue | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering where in Cincinnati could i go to sale my George Balabushpa cue and it has his ...
A: If your Balabushka is signed then it is an Adam Custom Cue Company licensed replica (not an ...
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| Calling stripes or solids | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My sister-in-law and I got into an argument about terminology. When playing pool and you say "I am ...
A: Because there are so many different rulesets, so many questions I get are ambiguous. I have to ...
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| 8-ball combo shots | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Scenario: I am solids and shooting to pocket the 2-ball in the corner but am going to have the 2 ...
A: Regarding your first question, it is a legal shot in all authoritative rule sets as played by ...
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| Breaking and mind game | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you had any tips on the best way to break when playing 8 or 9 ball. Whenever I ...
A: First of all, one the links I provided in the previous post was broken, and it was really the main ...
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| McDermott Pool Cue | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I purchased a pool cue from a fellow league player around twenty years ago! It is a McDermott Cue ...
A: I almost surely can tell you what the model is, but I have to see a picture of the butt and its ...
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| room measurements | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I'm considering an 8' table in a room 20' x 13'8". I've simulated ball situations with my 57" cue ...
A: The room size I recommend for a 8 foot table for full sized cue use is 18' 2" x 14' 4". That's ...
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| Slate top? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I'm selling my Masse pool table. I have no idea anything about pool, this guy asked me if it's a ...
A: The bed of the pool table—that is, the solid surface underneath the cloth of better quality pool ...
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| pool table | 3/31/2009 |
Q: What is the correct size of the opening at the rails of a pocket?
A: Pool table pockets come in various sizes. There is no correct dimensions per se. Rather people have ...
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| Ball in Hand rule | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I recently came up with a situation where I was on two fouls and my opponent takes ball in hand. The ...
A: The rail is not part of the table per se. "Balls coming to rest other than on the bed of the table ...
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| pea pool | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Our group has been playing pea pool for quite a while, and very much enjoy the variation that we ...
A: No source I can find details the answer to this question, including the Illustrated encylopedia of ...
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| Pool cue cleaning | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I read your, most excellent, post on pool cue maintenance. Quote: "If you must clean your cue, use ...
A: Yes the dampness slightly swells out the wood at the surface on a very tiny scale, resulting in the ...
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| measurements | 3/17/2009 |
Q: What size room would I need for a 4 by 8 pool table? Thank You CISCO
A: For a table measuring 4' x 8', the space I recommend is 18' 2" x 14' 4". This calculation is so you ...
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| live ball when ball in hand | 3/13/2009 |
Q: While playing APA 8 ball and an individual gets ball in hand and drops the ball on the floor is that ...
A: Batch. No, there is no foul here. A player must not disturb the balls on the table while placing ...
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| Pool table value | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Brunswick gold crown 3 "ak" table. It's in very good condition. I'm selling it for $900. Do ...
A: It may be in this economy, but that's a very low price. A Gold Crown III in good condition typically ...
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| 16 Player Flow Chart | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 Player Flow Chart, but only 8 players showed up. Where do I place the Byes? Thanks, ...
A: I assume you have a blown up chart and that's why you don't want to simply print out an 8 player ...
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| Making the opponent's ball to make yours | 2/28/2009 |
Q: If a players ball is blocking the corner pocket but I feel I can hit my ball first into his ball ...
A: You are correct. According to authoritative rules, such as the World Standardized Rules, in ...
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| 9 ball, consecutive fouls | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My opponent scratches on the break(foul#1). I enter with ball in hand and shoot the 1 and then ...
A: There's no ambiguity here. The player and the pool room peanut gallery are wrong and you are right. ...
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| American Heritage pool table | 2/22/2009 |
Q: In a previous question, you mention brands you recommend, Brunswick, Connelly, Olhausen as good ...
A: No, The contender series still has excellent slate, but it is unbacked and thinner. Contenders are ...
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| 8-ball touches hand | 2/21/2009 |
Q: In the game of eight ball, what happens if the shooter hits the eight ball with their hand by ...
A: The World Standardized Rules hold that when a match is refereed (probably not your situation) it is ...
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| American Heritage pool table | 2/20/2009 |
Q: In a previous question, you mention brands you recommend, Brunswick, Connelly, Olhausen as good ...
A: I have no personal experience with these tables as no poolroom I've ever gone to has them (which ...
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| Must you call every pocket? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Is there a rule that say you have to call every pocket
A: It depends what game you are playing. Some games are call-pocket games such as 8-ball and straight ...
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| scratch?? | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Me and my buddy were playing for money and it was his shot, he first sunk his ball and then the cue ...
A: You have not specified what game your post is about and there are many pool games. I am going to ...
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| 8-ball | 2/7/2009 |
Q: my ? is this when playing pool and your on your last ball that ball being the 8 ball can you make ...
A: It depends on what rules you are playing and what game you are playing. 8 ball is played with ...
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| object ball control | 2/6/2009 |
Q: When pocketing an object ball along the rail in a corner pocket I have deducted that if the object ...
A: You're right that an object ball frozen to right hand rail (from a shooter's vantage point) will ...
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| scratch rule | 2/5/2009 |
Q: if a player scratches during a game; who has the right to determine if a ball comes up on the table ...
A: You haven't told me what game you are referring to. I'm going to assume 8 ball, which is the game ...
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| After potting the called ball in the called pocket if the cue ball pots one of the oppenent balls | 2/4/2009 |
Q: After potting the called ball in the called pocket if the cue ball pots one of the oppenent balls ...
A: Incidental balls pocketed on an otherwise legal shot are irrelevant, regardless of whether they are ...
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| What's it worth? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could tell me how much it was originally ($) and when it was manufactured? I ...
A: Does it look something like these: ...
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| 8-ball and basic play. | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My first question is this. My friend was shooting for the 8 ball, he hit it first with the cue ball, ...
A: For the first scenario, your friend won. Incidental balls pocketed on a shot are irrelevant, if the ...
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| Cue ball placement after a scratch shot | 1/30/2009 |
Q: In 8-ball, if your opponent scratches, and you're not playing "spotting balls", is it legal for the ...
A: The short answer is no, it is illegal. But let me give a bunch of the intersecting rules in the ...
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| combination shots | 1/26/2009 |
Q: If a combo is made with the use of the of a solid to a stripe is a legal shot provided that the ...
A: You are correct. You can intentionally hit his object ball to pocket yours. Intentionally fouling is ...
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| Vintage Monroe/Michigan McDermott Cue | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I was reading article how to identify my McDermott, and have the same delema. I purchased my ...
A: I am looking at the exact cue in the Blue Book of Pool Cues. That is model 3 D-11, first produced in ...
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| 8 ball foul | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Heres the situation: I have just the 8-ball left to pocket. I can't even hit it since my opponent's ...
A: There are bar rules where they play that this is a loss of game. But bar rules have no claim to ...
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| question on 8 ball break | 1/24/2009 |
Q: playing 8 ball on the beak the 8 ball and que ball go in the pocket. Do you win or loose?
A: It very much depends on what rules you are following. Bar rules, for example, are inconsistent on ...
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| Split Shots | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Lets say a shooter is solids and has 2 solids side by side in a game of 8-ball. He calls both of ...
A: I am amazed that after all these years there's still the occasional questioner that finds a loophole ...
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| combination shots | 1/20/2009 |
Q: If a combo is made with the use of the of a solid to a stripe is a legal shot provided that the ...
A: You've left out some information from your question. Specifically, in the scenario whether choice of ...
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| room size | 1/18/2009 |
Q: How much room do I need for a full (standard?) size pool table?
A: Assuming by full you mean a tournament size table measuring 4½' x 9', the space I recommend is 19' ...
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| Do you lose if you scratch on the break? | 1/18/2009 |
Q: If you scratch on a break do you lose playing a normal game
A: You have not specified what game you are asking about. There are hundreds of pool games and about ...
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| scoring | 1/16/2009 |
Q: we have an "in house" league and are playing with 4 teams and four players a team. So as I ...
A: You have assumed that the house system of scoring in place at the venue you frequent is a common ...
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| jump cues | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Are you supposed to chalk a phenolic tip for jump cues?
A: Cetainly, yes, you should chalk a phenolic tip. Many people have complained over the years that ...
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| Hitting the table | 1/12/2009 |
Q: It would seem to me an obvious foul, but I have not yet been able to find a rule directly only ...
A: It is a foul if it is intentional, though there is nothing in the General Rules of Pocket Billiards ...
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| Pool rules off break | 1/12/2009 |
Q: In normal pool if two different balls- one spot & one stripe- are potted off the break what is the ...
A: There are many different sets of rules played under which the rules varies but the most ...
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| Cue tips for maximum english | 1/11/2009 |
Q: What would be the best tip for an amature pool player to gain more "english" on the cue ball.
A: I don't recommend you buy anything but a medium tip and I further recommend that you use as little ...
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| Identifying a Cue Stick | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I need some help identifying a Cue stick! The Cue stick I have is a Cue/Walking stick! It has no ...
A: Unfortunately, such sticks are mass produced and are not worth much. you'll occasionally see ...
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| Ball speed/action | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have an Olhausen table with Simonis's best cloth which happens to be only a few months old. With ...
A: The common external cause of slow speed is humidity. Wet conditions vastly slow down cloth (though ...
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| Scratching on the eight ball | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Say I have one ball left and my opponent is trying for the 8-ball. I go for a shot on my ball and ...
A: Your friend is not only wrong, but he's doubly wrong. First of all, in the World Standardized ...
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| 8 ball | 1/2/2009 |
Q: if shooting at the 8 ball, you miss hitting the eight, do you lose game
A: I answer all questions from the perspective of the World Standardized Rules, the most authoritative ...
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| combo shot | 1/2/2009 |
Q: ok so i called a combo shot, and it was where i hit my ball into my opponents ball and that one hit ...
A: Yes it was legal. There are two relevant rules here. First, you only need to call the ball you are ...
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| Definition of a Foul | 12/26/2008 |
Q: We have always defined a "scratch" during 8 ball play (e.g. cue ball going in a pocket during course ...
A: Yes, if you are playing by an authoritative rule set, such as the World Standardized Rules and the ...
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| Scratch on the 8 ball: do you lose? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: In regards to previous post- "Question when banking the 8 ball, if you scratch,does game play ...
A: I generally answer all questions from the perspective of the World Standardized Rules (WSR)—the most ...
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| Old cue stick | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I found an old cue stick, 3 pieces, in a dresser that had my husband's hunting and fishing things. ...
A: I do not think that it a pool cue but a gun cleaning rod. First, though it appears to be the ...
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| Race rules | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I play at a local bar. Some of the players want to play race 9 Ball but have no clue how to play the ...
A: I'm sorry but I'm a bit confused by the terminology used in your question. I think you may be ...
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| How many diamonds on a pool table? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: how many diamonds are on a pool table
A: There are seventeen actual inlaid diamonds on most table pool table: three between every pocket, ...
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| Do you lose when you fail to touch the 8 ball? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: IF I AM SHOOTING THE EIGHT BALL AS MY LAST SHOT BUT PRIOR TO TAKING MY SHOT, MY OPPONENT HAS PLAYED ...
A: Assuming you want an answer from an authoritative source, which in much of the world is the World ...
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| level pool table | 12/14/2008 |
Q: i have slate table 7 foot, not level by a small margin but can see ball going to the low side... ...
A: Yes, what you describe is the way to shim a slate. You must loosen the bolt and then slip the shim ...
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| Identifying a vintage cue stick | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1980's Mcdermott cue stick in great shape and wanted to know what it is. Are ...
A: The Blue Book of Pool Cues does not indicate any serial number identifiers for McDermotts but I can ...
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| 8 ball combination | 12/3/2008 |
Q: is the 8 ball considered a neutral ball when shooting combination shots ex.( hitting the 8 ball with ...
A: What you are referring to is one of the many inconsistent rules that are sometimes played in bars ...
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| table | 11/30/2008 |
Q: to apply bees wax to slate should u heat it up or rub the bar across crakes
A: You heat it up. Most cue mechanics use a small blowtorch and a razor blade scraper to remove the ...
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| 9-Ball legal shot | 11/28/2008 |
Q: In 9-ball, it is a legal shot when the cueball first hits the lowest object ball and then either the ...
A: It's a foul in all three games. The rules are clear that after an object ball is struck, some ball ...
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| Nine Ball Break Speed | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Perhaps you can settle an argument for me and my friends. Can you tell me at what speed in mph. ...
A: The upper limit for breaks is about 30 mph. Professional men (not intentionally using a soft break) ...
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| Marking the foot spot | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I know where the foot spot goes on the table, but I want to know the best method of marking it on ...
A: The Master brand spots (on the linked page) are what are used on the best tables in the best ...
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| Marking the foot spot | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I know where the foot spot goes on the table, but I want to know the best method of marking it on ...
A: With no bells and whistles, the easiest way is with a felt tip marker, such as a sharpie. I prefer ...
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| Combinations | 11/23/2008 |
Q: If I call a combo and use the opponents ball to hit my ball in the pocket is that a legal shot? ...
A: There's a point of ambiguity in your question. You say "We're only shooting straight pool." I have a ...
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| Straight Pool Ball replacement on scratch. | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Its been a while and I started playing straight pool again. I remember that if I make my called shot ...
A: You have it exactly! You mark the negative on the other end to record the scratch; no balls come up ...
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| Straight Pool Ball replacement on scratch. | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Its been a while and I started playing straight pool again. I remember that if I make my called shot ...
A: I know exactly what you are talking about. I think I can illustrate using zeros as beads and give ...
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| AMF | 11/18/2008 |
Q: What happened to AMF billiards? Their website redirects to "Red Hat Enterprise Linux Test Page"
A: Hey Brian According to the apache page redirect: "The fact that you are seeing this page indicates ...
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| Straight Pool Ball replacement on scratch. | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Its been a while and I started playing straight pool again. I remember that if I make my called shot ...
A: Hey Len. Always a pleasure to answer questions about straight pool. It's like the world has ...
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| helmstetter cue | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a signed Helmstetter cue with diamond shaped ivory inlays. I bought this from an elderly pro ...
A: I think a mark of a good expert is knowing when his expertise has been exceeded. That's a fancy way ...
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| Pool size/room size | 11/13/2008 |
Q: What is the minimum required room size for an 8 foot table and 7 foot table. I am trying to see ...
A: The basic formula is that you need to figure in the size of the playing surface, plus the length of ...
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| pool table refelting | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I've got a 3 piece slate what should i use to fill in slate joints? compound, drywall plaster or ...
A: You should use a substance called Bondo. It is a putty manufactured by 3M. You should be able to ...
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| Pocketing balls after the break | 11/8/2008 |
Q: A scratch occurs on the break shot, the incoming player places the ball behind the headstring and ...
A: Assuming that you are asking about the ruling under the World Standardized Rules: 8-Ball (to which ...
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| Cue tip density | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am a repairer of cues and have, over the years, accumulated many different types of tips in many ...
A: I have to say that it strikes me that YOU as a cue repairer, have a better claim as an expert on the ...
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| 8 ball Rule (International Rule) | 11/2/2008 |
Q: You are playing your last colored ball and you scratch and the opposite team only have the black ...
A: It is not a loss of game but it may as well be. The opposing team gets to place the cue ball ...
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| distance from wall for pool table | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Thanks vern
A: It's smart that you're only looking at clearances using a full length cue (57"-58"). Switching your ...
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| Pocketing the 8 ball on a foul shot | 10/24/2008 |
Q: player shooting on 8 touches opponents ball and kisses 8 in 1)ball in hand? 0r @scratch and game ...
A: There is some ambiguity in your question. I'm not sure in your scenario whether: 1) The player shot ...
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| pool table belly | 10/23/2008 |
Q: when using your instructions on leveling a pooltable i did the slow roll and found that when i did ...
A: It sounds like the slate slabs (typically there are three), are not level with respect to each ...
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| 8- ball called shot | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Ok..Everytime i step into a new bar .. I end up having a nice discussion bout one thing. When u are ...
A: There are a few sets of official rules, most notably the World Standardized Rules: 8-Ball which are ...
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| Do you spot balls pocketed on a scratch? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: If you scratch,meaning the que ball goes into any pocket,do you bring up one of your pocket balls ...
A: The answer depends very much on what game is involved, which you have not specified. There are a few ...
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| Pool table size | 10/20/2008 |
Q: buying a pool table...trying to fit it into space that previous home owners pool table was ...
A: There are many brands and models of pool tables and they do not have consistent leg placement. ...
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| Intentionally hitting opponents ball while shooting for 8 ball | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I had an argument with an opponent the other day. He had no balls left on the table and was ...
A: You're both right in a sense. On every shot but for a called safety, a person must strike one of his ...
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| Leveling slates on a billiards table | 10/16/2008 |
Q: what should be used between the slates to fill the gap before re-covering a billiards table
A: The traditional material used is beeswax. It is melted until it fills the crack and then scraped off ...
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| dead cushions | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering if you could help me with my pool table, its a 7x4 table and I have 2 dead cushions, ...
A: I should say first that though I have done a fair amount of fooling around with pool tables--taking ...
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| straight pool | 10/7/2008 |
Q: After the first rack, Q-ball is in the rack and last object ball sits on the string spot. How are ...
A: Assuming you mean by "string spot", the head spot where the apex ball of the rack is placed, then ...
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| 8 ball tournament | 10/4/2008 |
Q: At our local VFW post we are having an double elimination, doubles 8 Ball tournament. What is the ...
A: Please see a few previous posts about byes I've written which I think will answer your question. If ...
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| pool rule. | 10/2/2008 |
Q: is it illegal to hit the cue ball on my turn 1 inch and not hit any of the balls in order to not ...
A: In all official rule sets for 8-ball, 9-ball, straight pool and other games, barring when a push out ...
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| 9 ball again | 9/23/2008 |
Q: We play call the 9 ball pocket,carom or combo off the object ball,at any time during game ...
A: You're correct...sort of. When you vary the rules you can introduce ambiguities. In BCA rules you do ...
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| Straight pool break | 9/21/2008 |
Q: .. i am a player of a billiard Also,and to have a wider knowledge about billiards. I just want to ...
A: The break you are describing is a "trick", gimmick break. All of the great straight pool players in ...
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| Pool Tiebreaker | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Okay, I am having a small pool tournament in my dorm. Im not expecting many people to show up. I was ...
A: You'll never have an uneven number of players in the second round because it'll all be evened out by ...
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| Pool Table Measurement | 9/12/2008 |
Q: From what spot on the top of the table does one measure from? Meaning.....from inside ...
A: You always measure the playing surface of a pool table, from the noses of the cushions. I'm not sure ...
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| Pool instructions | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I've been wanting to learn how to play pool for the longest time. I've bought a few videos but I'm ...
A: Hands on instruction is a very good idea. I wish I could recommend someone I know personally, but I ...
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| amf playmaster pool table. | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i'm trying to sell an amf playmaster 7/8 thick slate pool table.its in pretty good condition but is ...
A: I need some more information. Please check all your parts for a model name and/or serial number. ...
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| What type of slate? | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a pool table that has been taken apart. How can I tell what type of slate it is? Thank you ...
A: I'm not really sure if you're talking about the actually type of slate, i.e., whether it's Italian, ...
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| Description of Billiards Table | 8/23/2008 |
Q: What is the dimesion of Billiards Table 12' x 6' corner pockets. Regards Toys and Sports
A: It's hard to answer your question for two reasons. The first is that there are no exact dimensions ...
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| 8 ball | 8/22/2008 |
Q: In 8 ball, if I am stripes and I strike the cue ball which hits 3 stripe balls and 1 ball goes in. ...
A: Yes it is "legal" in the technical sense of how that word is used. A legal shot refer to a shot ...
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| Hitting the cue ball off the table | 8/19/2008 |
Q: This sounds like a stupid question, but is it considered a scratch or called something else when you ...
A: With regard to terminology, illegal shots resulting in a penalty are usually called fouls (and ...
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| Handicapping pool players | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I need help in how to establish a handicapping system... Any help would be most appreciated ANSWER: ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Probably the best handicapping system for eight ball is done by simply making ...
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| Handicapping pool players | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I need help in how to establish a handicapping system... Any help would be most appreciated
A: I probably can help but you haven't supplied the most basic information I would need order to offer ...
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| pool table | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I saw your post in regards to regulation pool tables and the size of the room that is needed, what ...
A: There are many internet sites that provide room size specifications for pool tables. They are based ...
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| Pool lights | 8/5/2008 |
Q: We recently bought a new 9 foot pool table for our house and my question is about lighting it. From ...
A: The World pool-Billiard Associations' has official Table & Equipment Specifications for tournament ...
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| pool tables | 7/27/2008 |
Q: what is regulation height of a pool table
A: According to the World Pool-Billiard Association's Tournament Table & Equipment Specifications ...
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| rule for snookering oneself | 7/25/2008 |
Q: if a player snookers himself does a ball have to touch a cushion after the object ball has been hit?
A: Assuming you're talking about pool and not snooker, and want an answer from the perespective of the ...
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| accidently hitting the 8-ball | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have recently (in the last year)started playing pool (8-ball) and am finding out I am quite ...
A: You said it. There are a few sets of official rules, most notably the World Standardized Rules which ...
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| Does my inning continue if I pocket the opponent's ball? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Can you clear something up for me. If im spots and my apponent is stripes, and his stripe is ...
A: No, you only get to go again if you pocket one of YOUR object balls, a stripe if you're stripes and ...
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| the hook by meucci | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased new a Meucci "Hook" lacquered white linen cue in 1984,I am curious of the ...
A: There are a few instances of that cue selling online, from $475 to just over $1,000. ...
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| Scoring in 8 ball | 6/25/2008 |
Q: How do you score points in 8 ball? I always see in the movies players flipping the scoring beads ...
A: There is no scoring in eight ball. If you are indeed watching 8 ball and players are marking beads, ...
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| 8 and 9 ball rack - brand? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased my first 9' table and Simonis 760 cloth. I am now looking for a very nice ...
A: Of course. The rack you are referring to is the Sardo Tight Rack. The latest model, the M-5000, is ...
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| hard to find 3 cushion book | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I owe a friend a copy of the following, perhaps you have seen it in your experiences: ...
A: I'm sorry but I've never come across that book, or possibly you're not describing it with enough ...
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| Slow play | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Is there a time limit, on how long you can take to make your shot in pool?
A: Many professional tournaments have a shot clock--usually set to between 30 seconds and 1 minute. But ...
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| Three cushion billard | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Three o four days ago I find a page which had recommended to somebody, it was ...
A: Yes you found one of my past answers to a question. The post is at ...
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| Slop Pool | 5/17/2008 |
Q: In "slop" eightball can you use your opponents ball in a combo, make the shot and continue?
A: There are no defined rules for "slop" eightball. There are a few sets of official rules, most ...
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| loose rack | 5/15/2008 |
Q: A guy I play 8 ball with has perfected the art of a loose rack. No matter how hard I hit the balls ...
A: There is a simple solution. Demand to play rack your own. If he refuses and you still want to play ...
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| The Kitchen | 5/11/2008 |
Q: In Billiards, Why do they call the one area a kitchen?
A: According to Mike Shamos' Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards, the question has been the subject ...
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| 8 ball shot | 5/7/2008 |
Q: if "X" calls the 8 ball and both the 8 ball and "Z"s ball goes in a pocket at the same time - does ...
A: Yes, the player wins. Incidental balls made on shots are irrelevant. It doesn't matter if they drop ...
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| 9-ball rules question | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Most sets of rules I've been seeing on the internet state that a player is never required to call a ...
A: The rules played all over the U.S. and much of the world, sometimes called Texas Express rules, do ...
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| legal shot? | 4/22/2008 |
Q: In reference to an answer to a previous person's question, located at this link ...
A: Though this was not directly what he was answering, what you took from Bill's post is correct. The ...
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| Looking at the cue ball last | 4/6/2008 |
Q: as i use to always look at the object ball last and have do so all my life the problem i have with ...
A: This is fine in the short term but, in my opinion, bad in the long term. It is incredibly important ...
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| Playing Pool (open table) | 3/31/2008 |
Q: after the break when the table is open and nothing else is pocketed. If I call solids and pocket ...
A: No, choice of group was immediately assigned when you pocketed the solid you called on a legal ...
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| Missing the eight ball | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I've had an interesting bar rule situation come up recently. My friend and I were playing a ...
A: No one is right. Bar rules don't exist. The expression means "chaos", since there are no formal or ...
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| 2 questions | 3/25/2008 |
Q: What is the call when a shooter hit the cue ball into the object ball, and the object ball does not ...
A: I'm going to assume your questions are about 8-ball, which is the game most people mean when they ...
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| cue tip selection | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Cue tips are rated soft medium and hard. Why? Is the hardness related to draw? control? ...
A: Different hadrness of tips change various aspects of play and different users develop different ...
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| pool rules | 3/20/2008 |
Q: If Player 1 pots 3 balls form the break (2 red and 1 yellow), they still have a free table. If ...
A: It depends on what rules you are playing but in almost all sets of authoritative, codified rules, ...
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| Beginning 3 cushion question | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in my league and we're both interested in playing 3 cushion. We have access to a ...
A: I cannot tell you how much I love three-cushion. Playing with better players and especially ones ...
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| open table 8 ball combo | 3/3/2008 |
Q: If the table is open after the break in bca can u use the 8 ball in a combo shot and can u hit the 8 ...
A: It depends. You can always use the 8 ball as part of a combination (at any time in the game), so ...
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| Jumped Balls | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am fairly new to this sport, being an amateur for 1 year. My question is this: i one or more balls ...
A: I am actually on vacation, and set my settings on this site to not allow any questions, so I'm not ...
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| legal shot | 2/3/2008 |
Q: lets say I have the "2ball" frozen on the end rail and I hit the cue ball into the "2ball and the ...
A: You got shafted--they were dead wrong, though I think I know the source of their confusion. I think ...
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| Accidental hitting of the cue ball | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I was reaching far over the pool table to shoot the 8-ball in and I accidentally touched the cue ...
A: No it was a foul for multiple reasons and you lose your turn and your opponent gets ball in hand. ...
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| Sinking opponents ball while on the black | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What are the World Standardized rules for 8 ball pool regarding sinking an opponent's ball when you ...
A: Let me state some rules first, so my answer is given context. Incidental balls made on a shot are ...
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| scratching in 8-ball | 1/19/2008 |
Q: what is the difference between placing the cue ball anywhere in the table and when you place the cue ...
A: <answer removed>
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| combinations | 1/16/2008 |
Q: In 8 ball if im solids, can i hit a stripe into a solid to make a shot? thank you..more to come as ...
A: No you cannot. When you hit your opponent's ball first at any time it is a foul; you lose your turn ...
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| Eight ball ? | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Can I hit my opponents ball first to make my ball in, like a combo shot. I know if I hit the ...
A: When you hit your opponents ball first at any time it is a foul; you lose your turn and your ...
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| Pool Question | 1/7/2008 |
Q: my friend and I play a very competitive game of pool, and recently there was a diffrence in ...
A: Under the most authoritative ruleset, the World Standardized Rules: 8 Ball, you lost the game. ...
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| straight 8 rules | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I need to know - if you when you stratch when hitting your own object ball in a called pocket - ...
A: You've hit the nail on the head. There are numerous inconsistent and anecdotal rule sets that can ...
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| intentionally pocketing an opponents ball | 12/27/2007 |
Q: plese interpret again rule 4.11 Legal shot if I hit an object ball of my group first and using a ...
A: No, you have completed a legal shot so no foul has been committed but do not get to continue ...
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| Push Out Rules | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I was always under the impression that you could not contact any balls during a push out because ...
A: On a push out, which is only available on the first shot after the break, you can contact no ball or ...
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| Which is best? | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I'm considering buying a pool table. I have heard about slate pool tables and wood pool tables. ...
A: A slate bed is a minimum in quality. A table with a wooden bed (or other material) is simply not ...
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| Regulation pool table sizes | 12/14/2007 |
Q: What is the official regulation size of a pool table 8 or 9 ft? I personaly like the 9 foot but want ...
A: The parameters of "official regulation size" pool tables is a common source of confusion. 4½' x 9', ...
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| 8 ball rules | 12/8/2007 |
Q: What is the rule for any ball dropping into a pocket AFTER a player is finished with his/her turn? ...
A: I often have to interpret various rules to answer a person's specific question, but here, the ...
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| How To Put The 9 Ball Down On the Break | 12/7/2007 |
Q: What are the Official Rules For 9 Ball Fouls ANSWER: Hi Josh. When you commit a foul in 9 ball the ...
A: There is no way to guarantee making the nine ball. I read years ago that a good breaker makes the ...
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| 8-Ball Legal Shot | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I am hoping you could clarify a legal shot in 8-ball. According to this excerpt from the BCA; 4.11 ...
A: The rule defines something that must be accomplished on every shot in order that no foul is commited ...
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| 9 Ball Rules | 12/5/2007 |
Q: What are the Official Rules For 9 Ball Fouls
A: When you commit a foul in 9 ball the penalty is ball-in-hand for the opponent, meaning he may pick ...
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| nine-ball rules | 12/4/2007 |
Q: In nine-ball, when you try for the nine ball combination to win, what happens if you miss the shot? ...
A: In nine-ball (World Standardized Rules) you must contact the lowest numerical ball first on every ...
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| pool | 11/25/2007 |
Q: If I attempt to sink the eight ball and miss it completely, do I automatically loose the game by ...
A: I am answering you question from the perspective of the World Standardized Rules: 8-ball. They are ...
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| 9-ball | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Pool Teacher, On the very last shot of the game, with only the 9 ball and the cue on the table, I ...
A: You committed a foul by scratching. Technically it is not a loss of game. The 9 ball gets spotted to ...
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| 2 topics | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Say you're playing "call shot" 8 ball. If no balls go in on the break and the first person who ...
A: Tht table is always open after the break regardless of what is pocketed and choice of group is not ...
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| 8 ball wins | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Can you still win if you call a called combo off of your last ball on the table to the 8 ball into a ...
A: I'm not 100% clear what you are asking, but I can only think of three possibilities. Either you ...
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| pool rules | 11/19/2007 |
Q: What is the rules regarding hitting others balls on a pocketed called-shot? For example: I call my ...
A: Almost all authoritative rule sets, such as the World Standardized Rules, only require "ball and ...
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| pool table demensions | 11/13/2007 |
Q: What are the actual demensions of a 4ft by 8ft table? and do you measure only the playing surface ...
A: The correct dimensions, according to the World Pool-Billiard Association's Tournament Table & ...
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| 8 ball Win/Lose | 11/10/2007 |
Q: heres the question, My ball is near a pocket my opponents turn to shoot. He is on the 8-Ball, He ...
A: It was a win. The rule in eight-ball, at least in most official sources of rules such as the World ...
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| organizing a pool tournament | 11/9/2007 |
Q: what type of bracket placement is best? Whats the ideal number of participants with only one table?
A: With only one table your options are limited unless you want to stretch out the tournment for many, ...
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| jumping | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I just learned how to jump and I have realized that it is easier for me to jump a ball with my ...
A: I am answering From the perspective of the World Standardized Rules, which include the General Rules ...
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| new table | 10/31/2007 |
Q: We recently purchased a pool table and the starter set has me baffled. It included a plastic bottle ...
A: That's a pill bottle and pills (or peas, tally balls or shake balls) used in various game to assign ...
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| Breaking with bridge | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Looks silly question but i might face such a situation.. 1.Can i break the rack using mechanical ...
A: 1) Yes. I'm trying to think of a reason you would want to, other than a proposition bet (and ...
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| eight ball game | 10/26/2007 |
Q: 1stafter break there are 2 things unclear in my mind: a.I call ball no.1 in left centre pocket but ...
A: Let me tell you some applicable rules first, and then explain their application to your question. ...
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| Regarding rules of 8 ball game | 10/25/2007 |
Q: 1)Its a call game right.So do we have to start calling after the break or do we have to call after ...
A: Let me tell you some applicable rules first, and then explain their application to your questions. ...
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| calling a shot | 10/17/2007 |
Q: what happens if you call a shot and one of your balls goes in before the ball you called falls in ...
A: Nothing happens. Incidental balls, whether they are pocketed before or after the called ball, are ...
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| the dots | 10/16/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could suggest any material that lays the out the dot system on the table ...
A: Post answer follow-up: It is very disappointing that you would give me a terrible rating. I can't ...
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| cue shaft dings | 10/15/2007 |
Q: i dropped my cue on the floor and the shaft has a ding on it. i was told to use very thin ...
A: This will only work for an actual ding, rather than a gouge. Take a pea-sized piece of wet toilet ...
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| Double ( triple) combination shots | 10/14/2007 |
Q: In 8-ball, if I am stripes and I strike the cue ball which hits a stripes which hits a solid which ...
A: It was a legal shot and yes you can. The rule in eight-ball, at least in most official sources of ...
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| pocket sizes | 10/13/2007 |
Q: are pocket sizes for pro tournaments standard for men and women
A: It depends on the tournament. Tournaments which are subject to World Pool-Billiard Assocation ...
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| Fouls | 10/9/2007 |
Q: if a player hits his intended ball and makes it, but in the process pockets and opposing ball with ...
A: You haven't stated the game your question concerns so I am going to assume you mean eight-ball or ...
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| Staying confident | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I've played pool for years but just recently started playing in leagues and tournaments and have ...
A: First, remember to breathe! Many player barely breathe while they are tense and at the table. Don't ...
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| Bank Shots | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I am a slightly better than average Bank Shot Shooter... But, I actually Do Not have any specific ...
A: Like every aspect of pool, natural talent will take you to one level; hard work will take you to the ...
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| Small hands | 10/1/2007 |
Q: How do you make a good solid bridge with very small hands. I find that her hands aren't big enough ...
A: Is your question about a child? You didn't say. In any event, I suggest you go buy some fine talc. ...
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| pocket size | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Is the regulation size of a pocket the same on 4x8 as it is on a 4 1/2 x 9' table. Thanks, Jim
A: The regulation sizes are promulgated by the World Pool-Billiard Association for WPA World ...
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| bar rules / billiards | 9/17/2007 |
Q: was playing a game of pool against someone at the bar. we were just playing bar rules. my opponent ...
A: H Casey. "Bar rules" has no real meaning since every bar has a different set of rules and often ...
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| Intermediate Drill Shots | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I've been playing pool for 9½ months now and I've gotten rather good considering the length of time ...
A: Great! glad to be of help. Now I understand what you were referring to. The evaluation is not an ...
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| Intermediate Drill Shots | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I've been playing pool for 9½ months now and I've gotten rather good considering the length of time ...
A: I've been sitting here scratching my head for a while about the "evaluation" I told another ...
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| 8th ball | 9/5/2007 |
Q: if my apponent calls a pocket for the 8th ball to go in and i have 3 balls on the table...so he hits ...
A: He lost. Any foul committed at the time the 8 ball is pocketed is a loss of game. Scratching the cue ...
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| nine ball | 9/1/2007 |
Q: How do you make a one shot win in nine ball? In other words where do you place the ball
A: There is no way to guarantee making the nine ball. I read years ago that a good breaker makes the ...
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| legal kiss shot; lost of turn? | 8/24/2007 |
Q: my friend and i have been having a dispute over a shot i made. my friends ball was in front of the ...
A: Your friend is wrong under the all official rule sets (as are you; though you win in the dispute). ...
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| 8 ball pool | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I am just a beginner player to 8 ball pool. My question was this. Left on the table is my one ...
A: Eight ball is played with many different variations of rules—especially in informal settings. I am ...
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| Ball in hand Rule | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who has told me if you don't hit your ball at all or first prior to hitting any ...
A: He is correct. The rule for fouls in eight ball and nine ball is ball in hand anywhere on the table ...
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| Pea (Kelly) Pool | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have been searching the internet for rules for Pea (Kelly) Pool and getting differing answers. ...
A: The only official rules I know of for Pea Pool are those promulgated by the Billiard Congress of ...
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| Pool table slate??? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a Halex pool table and have no idea if it is slate or not. Is there any easy way to find ...
A: I attempted to do some research on the Halex brand. I was not able to determine whether they make ...
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| Sizing a table to a room | 8/11/2007 |
Q: The area I have availabe in my basement for a table is 16'4" long by 13'0" wide, which is too short ...
A: It's always a balancing equation, which you seem well aware of. Larger tables are just better. I ...
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| push out | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I know that push out can only be called by the breaker. Now, are there any ball clubs or association ...
A: You have been misled. Whoever is the incoming player after the break always has the option of ...
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| becoming a pro poolplayer | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have been shooting pool since I was 8 years old. I am now 37 and my major problem is that I have ...
A: You're right that it's hard for me to come to an informed opinion without far more information, but ...
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| slop or not slop | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I recently was playing a game of 8 ball with some friends and we agreed that we wanted to play no ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your question. The game you are playing has no official rules. ...
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| line markings | 7/31/2007 |
Q: just would like to know what the line markings for a 8 by 4 pool table
A: Go to this website first so you can better see what I mean: ...
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| Breaking | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Two questions about breaking. 1. If you break and do not make a ball, is it the other players turn? ...
A: It depends on the rules you are playing. There are a few different official rule sets played in the ...
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| breaking | 7/24/2007 |
Q: If you scratch while breaking the balls do U automatically loose?
A: The rules for breaking vary depending on the type of game being played (there are a few hundred ...
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| SAFE SHOT | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Can safe shot be called, when all your balls are gone, and your are on the 8-ball?
A: The called safety shot in the game of eight-ball allows a player, for strategic purposes, to pocket ...
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| pool tournament double elimation | 7/14/2007 |
Q: im lookin for a pool tournament double elimation chart for 16 players a lay out chart for how its ...
A: The following site provides a number of different tournament charts: ...
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| pool | 7/5/2007 |
Q: in normal red ball & yellow ball pool if i pot 1 of each colour do i have the choice of what colour ...
A: I am a Yank so I don't play and am not personally very familiar with the form of eight ball or ...
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| Eight Ball | 6/30/2007 |
Q: When a player pockets one of his balls and the cue ball then hits an opposing ball in does that ...
A: No a player does not lose his or her turn. There is no penalty at all for pocketing an opponent's ...
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| aiming | 6/27/2007 |
Q: When making contact with a ball in all other sports we are instructed to keep our 'eye on the ball'. ...
A: Most instruction books and many knowledgeable players will tell you that you should focus on the ...
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| The White Ball | 6/23/2007 |
Q: If a player sinks the white ball, where does the opponent have to place the white ball?
A: I am going to assume you are referring to the game of 8-ball since you have not specificed a game ...
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| Scratching | 6/16/2007 |
Q: into some arguments. Can you please clarify exactly what is a scratch, eg, is it a scractch in 8 ...
A: First some terminology. There are a whole host of different types of shots that are fouls. "Scratch" ...
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| other players ball | 6/15/2007 |
Q: my friend and i played a game for money and i was hitting a shot where the white ball hit his ball ...
A: Since you haven't specified what game you were playing I am going to assume it was 8-ball. You did ...
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| pool | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i want 2 know if once i have lined my shot up and i start 2 pull my cue back do i still keep looking ...
A: There are many things that could be affecting your game. It's often difficult to diagnose what ...
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| i need help | 6/11/2007 |
Q: my friend and i were playing pool today. I'm not sure what the game is called, but you rack all the ...
A: The name of the game is 8-ball. The result of the scenario you detailed is a loss of game. Pocketing ...
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| want a fast cloth | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 7’ Addison pool table (I only play in bar tables so I wanted a 7’). I prefer ...
A: I have no idea on Velocity Pro; I am not familiar with it, but what they're telling you about the ...
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| carom | 6/6/2007 |
Q: i would like to know if there are any books of instruction on 3 rail carom. 61.5 mm size balls. 5 ...
A: Oh yes, they are out there. I own quite a number and love three cushion. Unfortunately, they are ...
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| foot spot | 6/4/2007 |
Q: How do you put a foot spot on a new cover and know that you have it correctly placed?
A: The is easily down with a pencil and a tape measure. The foot spot is marked by finding the spot ...
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| After the break | 6/3/2007 |
Q: in regular pool, (I don't know the real name), where you play an opponent and the first to pocket ...
A: The game you are referring to is 8-ball; there is no such thing as "regular pool." I think the ...
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| Tournament Charts | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am trying to get another tournament started at my local bar, and am having trouble locating or ...
A: This site provides a number of different tournament charts: ...
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| National Billiard Table Brass Nameplate | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased an antique Pool Table that was manufactured by the National Billiard Table ...
A: I was asked not long ago about this company and believe I tracked down their current information: ...
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| Combo shot with 8 ball | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Is it legal to use the 8 ball in a combo shot if you plan on hitting the 8 ball first? For example, ...
A: It is not legal and results in a foul because you must hit your object ball first on every shot. ...
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| Weights of break cues | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I am in the market for a break cue. What is the heaviest weight they come in, just out of curiosity. ...
A: There is effectively no limit when you order a custom made cue, but the heaviest break cues I see on ...
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| room | 5/7/2007 |
Q: my wife and i building a house. I want to have a pool table in the house. What in your opinion are ...
A: It depends on what size table you are getting and what size cue stick you will be using. I strongly ...
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| origin of words | 4/25/2007 |
Q: Where did the word "english" come from when referring to the spin emparted on the cue ball..??
A: According to the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards (one of the top authoritative sources in the ...
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| cues | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I am considering purchasing either a McDermott of Joss cue. Joss seems to play harder then a ...
A: Both Joss and McDermott cues, as retail cues go, are fine products. I personally generally prefer ...
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| nine ball - vegas rules | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I recently played in a nine ball tournament at our Legion, using Vegas rules.There seems to be a ...
A: I'm sorry but I have no idea what "Vegas Rules" are. I tried looking them up and found no mention in ...
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| Help please | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My wife and I were playing pool at a local bar tonight and I had a problem!!! We were playing 8 ...
A: I have good news and bad news. According to BCA rules, you did not lose. You only lose on the eight ...
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| ruling for a push out in 9-ball | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I am a very good player in Knoxville Tennessee and we had a ruling issue at the weekly tournament ...
A: It's exactly the same as if you had pushed and hit another ball (which is legal, even if it's not ...
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| First ball contacted | 3/30/2007 |
Q: On World Standardized 8-balls :Example I am on solids. Besides nominating the intended ball to be ...
A: No you do not. The rule is called the "ball and pocket rule" for a reason. All you must do is ...
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| Hello got a question on a custom stick im getting made | 3/22/2007 |
Q: At my aerospace company i am gettin a acrylic pool stick made and would to find the measurements of ...
A: That sounds very interesting. I have never heard of a see through acrylic pool cue. Unfortunately , ...
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| nominating in eight ball | 3/20/2007 |
Q: hey mate. i really need to know the answer to this rule. i play pool in a small country league. this ...
A: I am going to assume you are speaking of eight-ball rules since that is the game most players mean ...
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| 8 Ball | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I were playing doubles with a couple friends the other night... My boyfriend broke ...
A: It was still open table. Choice of group is only decided by pocketing a ball in a legal manner after ...
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| Pocket Billiards | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Rules for rotation and straight pool
A: The rules for straight pool are available on the Billiard Congress of America's website, here: ...
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| When is play over? | 3/2/2007 |
Q: This is a question that my friends and I have been arguing about for some time now, and I was hoping ...
A: The completion of the INNING on which a winning or losing shot is made is what matters. You don't ...
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| 8 ball | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I am in a in-house league, my opponent was shooting the eight ball, he called the correct pocket and ...
A: The world standardized rules for 8-ball cover this situation. 3.31 BALLS MOVING SPONTANEOUSLY ...
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| regulation size | 2/27/2007 |
Q: what is a regulation size table
A: Many people are confused by the use of the word "regulation", using it when what they mean to refer ...
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| The National Billiards Company | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 foot table that has a plate on it saying it was manufactured by the National Billiards ...
A: I have no familiarity whatsoever with the company but my research indicate that National Billiards ...
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| byes | 2/21/2007 |
Q: how many byes do you give in a 20 man 8 ball tournament
A: With a 32 player chart, you would be giving out 12 byes in the first round and only eight players ...
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| Professional tournament play area/pocket mouth sizes | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Specifically, do the professional U.S. Open and Pro Tour Championships have 100" x 50" play areas ...
A: Professional tournaments are hosted at many different venues and by many different organizations. ...
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| bakelite and phenolic tips | 2/18/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between bake-lite tips and phenolic tips. And which one is harder.
A: Both bakelite and phenolic tips are very hard. I don't know exactly where they fall compared to each ...
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| straight 8 ball | 2/15/2007 |
Q: Do you know the rules for playing straight 8 ball?
A: There is no such game as "straight 8 ball." There are a number of sets of competing official rules ...
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| Breaking | 2/14/2007 |
Q: What different technique are there for breaking?
A: I have written two previous involved columns on the break which I'm going to refer you to. Note that ...
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| english | 2/12/2007 |
Q: Why is the particular shot referred to as "ENGLISH" and not by some other nationality?
A: According to the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards, the origin of the the term english to refer ...
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| Rules/Strategy | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I have a rules/strategy question. In 8 ball, is there any penalty (other than a foul) for ...
A: I assume when you say "bank" in the first numbered option you mean a kick shot. The shot you are ...
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| Inside/Outside | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I have a combo formal dining/formal living room perfect for a pool table. Problem is we have ...
A: There are a bunch of issues here. First you can mute the noise level somewhat (and the likelihood ...
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| best size pool table | 1/27/2007 |
Q: but size cue is best for a 7 foot table?My room size is 15 feet by 15 feet, what size pool table ...
A: I would recommend buying standard sized cues--57" for your main play and two cheap shorter cues as ...
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| best size pool table | 1/25/2007 |
Q: My room size is 15 feet by 15 feet, what size pool table will fit best to this room, but closest to ...
A: Unfortunately, if you are going to be using a full size cue (57"), no table will be without a ...
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| Fixing uneven slate | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have a new table just put in and the slates have become uneven, so I called to have it fixed under ...
A: I am not a table mechanic but have helped recover tables and table mechanics do their work and I ...
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| Balls | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering why the balls look the way they do? I know how the tables,cues,chalk,rules and ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering but I composed this answer three days ago and the site was down ...
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| pool/billiards | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am right handed but I push my cue with my left. My game is a little bit above average, but I just ...
A: Well you're obviously not not completely right handed. You weren't forced to play left; you ...
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| Eight ball on the break=win? | 1/14/2007 |
Q: If you hit the 8 ball in off the break do you win
A: In professional rules you do not. In many bar and recreational venues, however, you do. There is ...
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| Pivot Point | 1/12/2007 |
Q: Can you explain exactly what the pivot point means? I have read that a shaft with a longer pivot ...
A: The pivot point and issues of its benefits is a complex topic. I'd like to point you to an excellent ...
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| Other Pool Games | 1/11/2007 |
Q: What other games are commonly played ohter 8-Ball and 9-Ball? Are there any websites that include a ...
A: The most common games other than 8-ball and 9-ball, at least in the United States, are probably ...
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| I really need your help obout 8ft or 9ft pool table. | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I just bought a new pool table very exicted about it that until what my friend tells me. you see I ...
A: Angles never change. What your friends may be thinking of is that on the really small tables most ...
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| markings | 1/7/2007 |
Q: i have a small, recreational, children's pool table, the markings are not on it and we would like to ...
A: Not a problem. The small semicircle you speak of should not be drawn at all. Known as the "D", it is ...
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| Help Identifying a Game | 1/6/2007 |
Q: A few months ago, an acquaintance of mine taught me a game that he referred to as carom, though I'm ...
A: Your acquaintance, or whoever taught him, may have invented the exact ruleset he's using, but there ...
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| Rules and techniques | 1/5/2007 |
Q: You certainly answer well. :) But there is something i`m still curious at. According to the 2nd ...
A: Hey again Jeffrey. In professional rules there are few situations where balls are spotted. In ...
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| Rules and techniques | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I`m a still a little confuse over your first answer to my question... So does it means that as long ...
A: Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. Let me try to be exhaustive and take it step-by-step so we're not ...
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| SAMPAIO POOL CUE | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I OWN A SAMPAIO POOL CUE MODEL "PREMERE" WHICH I PURCHASED IN 1963 IN BUFFALO, N.Y. I HAVE NO IDEA ...
A: The more elaboration of a cue--carvings, splices, inlays (and what material they are made out of) ...
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| Safety shot | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I have two questions. 1) What exactly is a safety shot and please explain in detail. 2) When you ...
A: First I am going to assume, based on the fact that you later speak of the game of 8-ball, that you ...
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| Stick | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have been looking into getting a new stick for sometime now, as i have been playing with a ...
A: There are literally thousands of choices, but I'm going to assume some limiting factors, since you ...
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| Rules and techniques | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Say players already nominated their choice of groups in an 8-balls pool game. So if a player with ...
A: For whatever reason, your first question is the cause of great confusion so you're not alone—I get ...
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| Scratching on the 8 ball: loss? | 12/25/2006 |
Q: is it a loss if you scatch while on the eight? before the 8 is made?
A: According to official rules (the World Standardized Rules promulgated by the Billiard Congress of ...
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| Terminology: Origin of the "kitchen" | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Why is the area from the headstring to the cushion often referred to as "The Kitchen"?
A: That's a very interesting question and thank you for asking it because I had no idea and now that I ...
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| eight ball | 12/22/2006 |
Q: what are the rules when jumping the cue ball to hit the object ball
A: The most important rule is that a legal jump requires the shooter to hit down on the cue ball, thus ...
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| rule of double-hit of cue ball playing 8 ball | 12/22/2006 |
Q: During an 8-ball game I was playing with a friend, I was shooting for the 8 ball. The cue was quite ...
A: The real problem is that bar players play by innumerable sets of local rules that often do not cover ...
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| cue suitability | 12/21/2006 |
Q: If a cue with the best "feel" would be a one-piece, solid cue, does that translate to a 3 cushion ...
A: God knows I love my billiards cue but playing pool with it just doesn't work well. Billiards cues ...
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| 8 ball bank shot | 12/18/2006 |
Q: when banking the 8 ball, if you scratch,does game play continue? in other words it is not a loss but ...
A: It depends on whether you pocket the eight ball or not. Any foul committed on the same shot the ...
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| Does he/she win or lose the game if.... | 12/12/2006 |
Q: There is one of the opponent's balls remaining on the table and the other player has only to pocket ...
A: The player wins. The fact that he or she hits the opponent's ball or even pockets it on the same ...
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| snooker | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the correct dimensions for setting the balk line and size of D for 4 1/2 x 9 ...
A: First, are you sure you want a baulk line and D on a 4½' by 9' table (baulk not balk; balkline is a ...
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| Penalties for scratching | 12/9/2006 |
Q: What is the penalty for scratching the cue ball, with or without a ball being pocketed?
A: Well Thelma, it depends on the game, and it depends what you mean by scratch and it depends on the ...
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| using bridges | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I am wondering what if any rules apply to the use of artificial bridges. I know you can use an ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering Bruce. The Billiard Congress of America's rules for the Mechanical ...
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| ball racking | 12/6/2006 |
Q: what is the correct sequence of regulation 8 ball racking?
A: The only rules for a regulation 8 ball rack are that the eight ball be placed in the center, and the ...
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| billiards and pocket billiards | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Could you please help me answer this: There three players that have won championships in both ...
A: I'm sorry Anthony but though I have a few Byrne's books, I wouldn't know where to look for this ...
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| pool table heights | 11/30/2006 |
Q: icant seem to find what the height for a pool table should be, every i look on the internet the ...
A: According to the World Pool-Billiard Association, which provides the equipment specifications for ...
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| pool | 11/29/2006 |
Q: i consider myself to be a C player and my love for the game is beyond words, however, at age 35, do ...
A: I'm sorry to tell you this Vam (and about the delay in answering this question) but I agree to some ...
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| pool table rule | 11/27/2006 |
Q: when a person has no shot because the 8 ball is in the way can he or she (bump the white ball to put ...
A: The problem you are having is I believe a function of that both sides are hampered by not playing by ...
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| Table Specs | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have played 8 ball for many years, only for fun. I purchased an 8' table five years ago, it is a ...
A: 4.5 inches is considered a tight pocket. Tournament specs for pockets, which are generally more ...
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| Slatron table | 11/20/2006 |
Q: What is the quality of slatron tables? I never heard of them till recently.
A: Slatron is a manufactured supposedly warp-resistant, resin-reinforced, wood fiberboard substitute ...
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| valid shot or not? | 11/16/2006 |
Q: we need help settling a bet. my friend sunk a tough shot. we never said anything about the cue ...
A: Wow! Your friend is really arguing with you on this? I bet he's quite the con artist. Everywhere, ...
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| Pool table on hardwood floors | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Buying a 1" slate table on oak hardwood floors... What, if anthing, should be placed under the feet ...
A: The legs will likely place marks on the floor. Placing swatches of a rug under each leg would keep ...
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| what happens | 11/9/2006 |
Q: What happens if you scratch on the 9 ball in pool?
A: The opponent gets ball in hand (may place the cue ball anywhere on the table), which means that if ...
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| Rules for Rotation | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Please could you tell me the rules for playing Rotation pool. This is for leisure purposes only.
A: The basic rule of rotation are as follows: Rotation is played with a full rack of balls; the 1 at ...
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| black ball | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Yes we r playing eight ball. So what happens if you r both on the eight ball and you on ur hit u ...
A: Any foul committed on the same stroke that the eight ball is pocketed is a loss of game. Scratching ...
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| black ball | 10/28/2006 |
Q: and you hit the black ball in and the cue ball follows immediately, do you automatically lose?
A: Assuming you're talking about the game of eight ball (there are many types of games each with ...
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| POOL SHOT | 10/26/2006 |
Q: If the object ball is hit then the cue ball and the eight ball go in to the same pocket at the same ...
A: There is no specific rule that I know of which covers the situation where there is no official ...
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| draw stroke | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I have been playing in leagues for a few years now and continue to grow as a pool player. I found my ...
A: It's difficult for me to precisely diagnose any problems without watching you play but I can offer ...
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| felt | 10/17/2006 |
Q: What is the difference between regular felt and pool table felt?
A: Pool table CLOTH (we never call it felt) is a durable woven cloth made typically from a blend of ...
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| pocket size | 10/14/2006 |
Q: What is the regular pocket size of a pool table?
A: According to the World Pool-Billiard Association, standard pocket measurements for tournament ...
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| Identifying a cue | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I have a pool cue that I have been playing with for 20+ years. It has what appears to be a ...
A: Your best bet is to first post the pic somewhere online. www.photobucket.com is a good, free webhost ...
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| Eight Ball Shot | 9/23/2006 |
Q: In the game of eight ball, if it is my turn and I hit in my ball first and then the que ball ...
A: As long as you make you ball in a legal manner and no foul is committed, you go again. Since it is ...
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| Terminology | 9/20/2006 |
Q: What is the word used to refer to the action of pocketing a ball in snooker/pool? As in Golf it is ...
A: In golf, shots from different areas of the course and different types of strokes necessary from ...
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| Shot Ruling | 9/15/2006 |
Q: A shot has been called. The player hits his ball first, and it goes in the predesignated pocket, but ...
A: The shot is legal and the player goes again, assuming you are talking about any of the standard call ...
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| leveling pool table | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I am having a big problem leveling my pool table. Everyone keeps telling me that it is warpped ...
A: Leveling a table is dependent on the type of table. For instance, on some tables the bottom plate ...
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| Pool pocket measures | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I would like to know wich is the distance of the rails in pockets because i think that my pool table ...
A: It sounds like someone made the corner pockets to be super, super (super) tight. And yes, the side ...
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| Diamond systems | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I have been playing pool for 10+ yrs now and have takin a few lessons from some people. I would say ...
A: I am not personally familiar with instructional videos but I knew where to look, so, I have a few ...
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| jumping balls | 8/28/2006 |
Q: when i was younger i was tought to hit the cue ball on the bottom to make it jump. but a couple of ...
A: Yes it is deemed illegal in all authoritative rule sources to jump a ball by scooping underneath the ...
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| Pool tournament double elimination chart instructions | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I have found a lot of valuable information on this website for our 9 ball pool tournament that ...
A: A short while ago another questioner informed me that the link I had previously given was down. I ...
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| 3 cushion pocket inserts | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a set of pocket inserts to convert my pocket billiards table to a 3 cushions table. ...
A: Unfortunately, because of the relative lack of interest of pool players in three cushion, there ...
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| pool table markings | 8/20/2006 |
Q: can you tell me where i can find information on how to place the dots on the sides of the pool table ...
A: First know that despite that many tables use round "dots," such marking are always called diamonds ...
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| scratches | 8/15/2006 |
Q: If you are to scratch in the middle of a billards game, is the cue ball to be placed behind the head ...
A: I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you are referring to eight ball when you say "billiards." ...
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| 8 ball question | 8/4/2006 |
Q: My friend and I are trying to parse the BCA rules regarding the following situation: player calls a ...
A: The result is a loss of turn but not a foul and the ball remains pocketed (is not spotted). There is ...
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| pool game break | 8/1/2006 |
Q: My friend and I were playing pool yesterday and he started the game by breaking.He sunk a stripe ...
A: Sorry Coen but your friend is correct. Choice of group is never decided on the break. Instead, no ...
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| Combination Shot | 7/29/2006 |
Q: This is what happene: I was playing 8-ball and I hit the object ball first, it then hit another ball ...
A: If I understand the scenario correctly (the object ball, first struck by the cue ball, was itself ...
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| Breaking rule | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I understand that in eight ball you do not have to contact the apex ball on the break. I also ...
A: Absolutely. If the rules for eight ball don't prohibit it (which they don't), and the general rules ...
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| Pool Balls | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I am looking for new pool balls and I was wondering what is the regulations size and weight for the ...
A: All balls must be composed of cast phenolic resin plastic and measure 2¼ (+.005) inches [5.715 cm ...
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| buying a pool table | 7/21/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have just about decided to buy a pool table for our upstairs den. Neither one of ...
A: I think a regulation size pool table is always an ideal to shoot for but it's better to get a ...
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| Scratching on the 8 ball | 7/16/2006 |
Q: what happens if i scratch on the eight ball when it is the last ball i need to hit? Do i lose?
A: Bond. No you do not lose. It is a foul. You lose your turn and your opponent comes to the table ...
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| Improving skills | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I have been playing along time , but can't seem to take it to the next level. I shoot good, I was ...
A: If you haven't used any instructional books, I would recommend: Robert Byrne's New Standard Book of ...
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| Practice drills | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I am a 9-ball player and I have plenty of occasions to play/practice alone. Recently, I'm trying to ...
A: I'm sorry Pat, but I have simply failed at making drills not boring. Drilling is something I have ...
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| 9-ball (calling 9 game) | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I know sometimes in special rules-tournaments, you have to call the 9-ball to win. My question is ...
A: Because nine ball rules simply don't require calling the nine, there is no rule for that situation. ...
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| nine ball | 7/6/2006 |
Q: does a player lose the game if he is attempting to pocket the nine ball and instead he pockets the ...
A: The answer is no. However, if the shot on the nine ball was at the end of the game (not an attempted ...
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| Markings | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I have bought a 6 by 3 foot table and it has no markings on it ('D' or line or the dot where the ...
A: I am posting a link to an online table you can view which has some table markings on it in correct ...
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| srcatching | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I was just playing 8-ball pool at my friend's house the other day and I scrached. The scrach was ...
A: Not only is your friend incorrect, but even if you scratched and at the same time as you made one of ...
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| Use the 8 ball? | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I don't play much other than in my own basement but this past weekend I played 8-Ball in a bar with ...
A: Your opponents were dead wrong (or right depending on how you look at it). Yeah I know, what could ...
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| Combination Shot | 6/6/2006 |
Q: In eight-ball, can you strike your opponents ball first in a combination shot as long as that shot ...
A: Hey T. Once the table is no longer open (choice of group has been determined), the cue ball must ...
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| Doubel Elimination Chart | 6/2/2006 |
Q: Good day - someone already requested to find a double elimination chart; I attempted to retrieve the ...
A: You're right. That website is down. I searched but cannot find any freely downloadable double ...
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| 9-ball | 5/21/2006 |
Q: When playing 9-ball, do you have to call where you are going to sink it.
A: I normally spend a lot of time answering questions but the answer to your question can but summed ...
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| Scratching on the 8-ball | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Is it considered a scratch/foul if I sink the 8-ball (when the 8-ball is the object ball) along with ...
A: As long as you pocket the eight ball in a legal manner, i.e. commit no enumerated foul such as ...
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| jump shots in 8-ball | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I need a little help understanding the jump shot rules of 8-ball...I tried to read it in the World ...
A: What is illegal is scooping under the cueball to perform the jump. This actually results in two ...
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| pool table | 5/7/2006 |
Q: Is there a regulation height for a pool table? What is it?
A: The regulation height for a pool table is "...between 29 ¼ inches [74.295 cm] and 31 inches [78.74 ...
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| Pool Teacher:
I love this... | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Pool Teacher: I love this game and don't like arguments when I'm trying to learn, so please answer ...
A: Different games have different rules. I'm not sure what you mean by "regular everyday pool." Many ...
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| 14.1 rule | 4/29/2006 |
Q: In 14.1 what is the ruling regarding pocketing the designated object ball but scratching the cue ...
A: A foul has been committed. The ball you pocketed is not counted toward your score, since it was ...
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| fifteenball rack | 4/28/2006 |
Q: Sorry I messed the question up. In continuous pool also known as straight pool the rules say the 1 ...
A: Aha! You have to be careful in naming the game. By the way it's 14.1 continuous (not continuous ...
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| fifteenball rack | 4/27/2006 |
Q: Why in fifteen ball is the 1 and the 5 in the bottom coners in the rack? If the answer is because ...
A: I'm not sure because the rules of fifteen ball do not state that they must be racked in this way. ...
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| Tip Maintainance | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I'm new to the game and just bought a Players Jump/Break cue with a Le Pro Hard tip. The tip is very ...
A: All tips need scuffing, although it is not as important with a break cue to keep it as perfectly ...
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| Pool Room Size | 3/12/2006 |
Q: In my basement, there's plenty of room for a pool table, but we have this room on the first floor I ...
A: If you didn't have the basement room, I would warn you that playing with a short cue is well-nigh ...
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| what does it mean | 3/11/2006 |
Q: in pool, what does "Kiss"mean?
A: Kiss means nothing more than contact between balls, but is usually used in the context of describing ...
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| Breaking the balls/general strategy | 3/8/2006 |
Q: Pool Teacher: I recently got a really cheap 7' pool table ($200ish for the table, two cues, a full ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your question. You failed to state what game you are breaking for, ...
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| pool table cloth | 3/7/2006 |
Q: I'v been playing 9 ball apa league for 3 yrs. skill level 3 just bought used 8' brunswick going to ...
A: Simonis is indeed considered the best of the best by many aficionados and is what I mostly play on, ...
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| Eight Ball Break | 3/7/2006 |
Q: My friend and I were playing eight ball pool. He broke and the eight ball went in and he said he ...
A: Your friend is not so off base because at one time the rule was that pocketing the eight ball on the ...
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| Cue recommendation | 1/11/2006 |
Q: I am a high intermediate player. I have played pool on and off since I was about 12, but only began ...
A: Sorry for the delay; I had a busy week. I hate to start off hostile to the one preference you stated ...
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| Wrapping around pocket | 1/6/2006 |
Q: When I am practicing, a good percentage of my shots (25% or more) circle in and out of the pocket. ...
A: It's very hard for me to diagnose what exactly is going on without actually watching you shoot, but ...
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| table sizes | 1/5/2006 |
Q: could you tell me the regulation size of a competition pool table?i'm looking at buying a 7foot ...
A: The regulation size of a competition table is 4 1/2 feet by 9 feet. A 7 by 3 1/2 footer is very ...
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| Rail Pool Shot | 1/3/2006 |
Q: When the cue ball and the object ball are both frozen to the same rail, what is the best way to ...
A: The shot you have presented is quite tricky. When the cueball is frozen to a rail, if you shoot ...
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| playing for money | 1/3/2006 |
Q: Do you have any advice for gaining an advantage over people you gamble with regularly? The same ...
A: Hey Tim. So you've been playing the same group. I'm assuming right now its about a wash--sometimes ...
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| Nine Ball - Legal Shot to win | 1/1/2006 |
Q: In all the rules I have read it states that the game is over when the nine ball is pocketed on a ...
A: It counts as a win. In nine ball, under official rules, the nine ball can be made by pure luck and ...
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| Size of table footprint | 12/30/2005 |
Q: I've been reading your posts and they have really helped me plan a pool room. I have perhaps an ...
A: Hey Jeff. Glad my posts have been of help. I understand exactly what you mean but you are going to ...
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| i really need some help | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I am trying to learn the game of Pool/Billiard, and i think it is exciting as well as challenging. I ...
A: I'm glad you find the game exciting and challenging because I have been playing pool and billiards ...
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| Follow | 12/27/2005 |
Q: If you have a straight in shot that either centerball hit or an above centerball hit (follow) will ...
A: The whole game of pool revolves around position play. Once you have analyzed the table and decided ...
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| Sneaky Pete's? | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what a sneaky Pete was and what is its benefits? I was told it was was a normal cue ...
A: The description you were told is accurate. A "sneaky pete" describes any two piece cue that ...
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| practice drills | 12/20/2005 |
Q: what kind of drills should i do to improve my game
A: Sorry for the delay but I have been busy with the holidays. In order for me to effectively answer ...
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| What makes a quality pool table | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I am shopping for a regulation size pool table. Needless to say there are many brand names ...
A: Instead of reinventing the wheel, I am going to post the same text I used for a similar question ...
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| scratch | 12/18/2005 |
Q: I HAVE ALWAYS PLAYED THAT IF I SCRATCH ON MY LAST SUBJECT BALL,STRIPES OR SOLIDS,THAT IT DOES NOT ...
A: The problem here is that you are apparently playing under some set of rules where it MATTERS whether ...
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| Professional Billiards Player | 12/15/2005 |
Q: It's nice to send you e-mail. I'm a college student in Japan. I began to play billiards when I was a ...
A: Maru konnichiwa, betsu no kuni kara amari hito ga watashi shitsumon wo kikanai node ureshii desu. ...
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| The term "follow" | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I know that during a straight in shot if the cue ball is struck above center on the vertical axis, ...
A: What you are finding confusing, in short, is the difference between "follow" as that term is used to ...
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| General questions | 12/6/2005 |
Q: I've been playing pool for about 20 years. I started at age 19, and I'm about to turn 39. I've ...
A: Hey Bill. #1: You ask whether I like soft or hard tips. I'll split the difference with you: I like ...
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| I noticed that when I stroke... | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I noticed that when I stroke the cue I hit the right side of my chest with my right hand(the hand I ...
A: "I noticed that when I stroke the cue I hit the right side of my chest with my right hand (the hand ...
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| cue tips | 11/25/2005 |
Q: I've been playing for about 20 years on an unknown name cue. Strictly recreational, but a problem ...
A: You've probably heard this before but you might be better off replacing your ferrule with a more ...
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| billiard tournament. | 11/18/2005 |
Q: im trying to start a billiard tounament with the 4 balls where you have to hit 2 balls in one shot ...
A: The game you are describing, if it is indeed the game I am thinking of, is extremely rare--at least ...
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| Nine Ball Rules | 11/14/2005 |
Q: If you hit the cue ball into the object ball, and the cue ball bounces around and then finally ...
A: Yes it is a win, and no it doesn't matter if the object ball goes in. In nine ball you do not need ...
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| 8 ball rule:called ball does not go into designated pocket | 11/8/2005 |
Q: Rule 4.16 says that "object ball is considered to be illegally pocketed when...(2) the called ball ...
A: Welcome back. This can be a confusing rule. Especially when a player is allowed to call a safety ...
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| 8 ball rule on object ball off table. | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I understand that if the object ball is jumped off the table, the ball is not re-spotted. My ...
A: As stated in the rule, when an object ball is jumped off the table "it is a foul." Thus, the foul ...
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| pocketing eight ball | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I am shooting the eight to win (8-ball is the game)and am trying to make a difficult cut. I shoot ...
A: I am not sure whether you mean you shoot at the eight ball and miss it entirely, i.e. fail to ...
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| rules of 8 ball | 10/26/2005 |
Q: According to the world standarized if I were to be playing 8-ball and I call for example the three ...
A: Welcome back Kays. In both situations, pocketing the opponent's ball is irrelevant. In the first, ...
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| bridges | 10/3/2005 |
Q: I have been playing pol for almost 5 years and since I have started I have been using an open ...
A: I'm not surprised a closed bridge is working better on the long shots. Keep working with it and ...
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| billiards tournament | 9/30/2005 |
Q: Do you know of any junior national billiard tournaments for 21 and under? IF you do when and where ...
A: Here you go Kays: http://www.juniorbilliardstour.com/ This is the only junior league of national ...
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| 8-ball rules | 9/28/2005 |
Q: All these diferent names confuse me. We play pool where there are 7 yellow, 7 red and one black ...
A: The answer to your question is yes you may. When the table is open (and only when the table is ...
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| 8 ball Legal Shot | 9/23/2005 |
Q: In a scenario where you shoot the cue ball into your object ball and your object ball then hits one ...
A: The shot you have described is indeed legal. In eight ball, you must only call the ball and the ...
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| Marking Lines | 9/18/2005 |
Q: I need to now where to mark the lines and dots on a table the size of 37inches X 74inches
A: The lines are drawn from the diamonds. The headstring dot is found by measuring half the distance ...
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| choosing a break cue | 9/17/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - I wanted to get my brother a break cue as a gift but I am not sure which ...
A: It's not better in the sense of harder. Other tips are even harder. But once you get into the very ...
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| choosing a break cue | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I wanted to get my brother a break cue as a gift but I am not sure which break cue is the best one. ...
A: No. A hard tip marginally increases the power you deliver. It is no magic bullet. The cues in that ...
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| choosing a break cue | 9/6/2005 |
Q: I wanted to get my brother a break cue as a gift but I am not sure which break cue is the best one. ...
A: What you should look for in a break cue is a well balanced, very stiff cue with a very hard tip. The ...
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| 7 ball | 8/22/2005 |
Q: I saw a game called seven ball on the TV and I was wondering where or when it was popular(or if it ...
A: The game of seven ball as it is played on tv is fairly recent, although the games itself (with ...
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| 9 Ball Question | 8/5/2005 |
Q: Just had a question on what happened the other day while playing 9 Ball. While shooting and making ...
A: It's still a win. In nine ball you do not need to call any ball in any pocket, period. The only time ...
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| 9 Ball Question | 8/5/2005 |
Q: Just had a question on what happened the other day while playing 9 Ball. While shooting and making ...
A: No it was not the correct call and I hope you thereafter won the game, because you had ALREADY WON ...
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| 8 ball rules | 7/27/2005 |
Q: In 8 ball, is it a legal shot to pocket one of my opponents group of balls if I hit one of my group ...
A: The general answer to your question is no, but the language you have used must be clarified and ...
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| pool cue maintenance | 7/20/2005 |
Q: i recently purchased a pool cue and am wondering how i should take care of it. what tools are ...
A: Hey Chris. I answered a similar question regarding cue maintenance a short time ago which has been ...
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| 8 ball pool combination | 7/18/2005 |
Q: Okay, my friend and I are having a dispute I need to get settled. It was my shot, my friend's ball ...
A: Pool is almost unique in that, while there are official, world standardized rules, most people don't ...
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| joint and chalk marks | 7/9/2005 |
Q: Would you recommend a Uni-Loc quick release joint for a break cue or a jump cue? I have noticed ...
A: At this point, I recommend a regular joint for all cues. When the uni loc and other quick release ...
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| technique | 7/4/2005 |
Q: i have just recently started playing 9 ball ina league. i am having so much trouble w/my technique. ...
A: I am going to teach you a specific aiming technique, but I want you to understand its purpose. The ...
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| cue tip | 6/26/2005 |
Q: i am a biguinner .. whish size of tip is rigth for me 13mm, 12.5 or 12mm
A: There is no "right" cue tip size. If you strike the cue ball properly with just about any cue, with ...
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| Pool table size | 6/21/2005 |
Q: Our house came with a pool table. I measured it and got 8'4" X4'8". Is that considered regulation? ...
A: A regulation table is 4 1/2' by 9'. Most table are perfect rectangles, nmeaning the bed of the table ...
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| eight ball rules | 5/20/2005 |
Q: What are the basic rules and why can't I find them in print/printable form? I know BCA,APA,etc. ...
A: The official rules of eight ball (World Standardized Rules) and a number of other games are set ...
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| buying cue tips for a jump/break cue | 5/1/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if triangle tips would be good to install on a jump/break cue and if not why? What ...
A: For both jumping and breaking you want a very hard tip. What you are actually doing on a jump is ...
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| buying a break/jump pool cue | 4/20/2005 |
Q: am looking to buy a jump/break cue, but I don't know much about them. What should I look for when ...
A: I would think the two cue models will perform similarly. Although they are different models, having ...
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| use of the bridge | 4/19/2005 |
Q: When using the bridge in a game of straight pool, is it legal to lay the handle of the bridge on the ...
A: Hey Gerald, thanks your stopping by. It is perfectly legal to lay the handle of the mechanical ...
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| buying a break/jump pool cue | 4/17/2005 |
Q: am looking to buy a jump/break cue, but I don't know much about them. What should I look for when ...
A: You can buy a perfectly adequate break/jump cue in about the $150 price range. In fact I have a ...
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| Straight pool rules | 4/16/2005 |
Q: I have two questions about straight pool rules: 1) Is it correct that the rules for the opening ...
A: 1) Yes, you have stated the rule correctly. Note that if you read Rule 6.6 carefully, the rule which ...
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| rules of 8-ball | 4/15/2005 |
Q: I am playing 8-ball. It is my turn, I have th 8-ball left, and my friend is up to his last object ...
A: The professional rules for most pocket billiards game are set forth in: The World Standardized ...
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| Hubbart Cues | 4/15/2005 |
Q: I have a Hubbart Cue that I purchased in 1973. It came with Two shafts and a case. I noticed that ...
A: I recently received an email from allexperts that your question was pending, and had never been ...
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| cues | 2/16/2005 |
Q: OK, I have been wanting to purchase a new cue and have read many manufacturers statements from ...
A: The problem is that each player may prefer a different hit and there are so many excellent cuemakers ...
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| 3 Ball | 2/8/2005 |
Q: We are considering having a 3 ball tourney but we can not find, the rules or a way to set up a ...
A: Sure I can help. The rules for three ball can be found on the following website: ...
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| rules | 2/5/2005 |
Q: I had a disagreement with my friend about two situations that came up when we where playing a game ...
A: Welcome back Kays. You have entered the pool rules twilight zone with both of your first questions. ...
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| break shot | 2/2/2005 |
Q: i'd like a little hint on the topic of powerbreaking. As far as i know it is a desireable goal to ...
A: Welcome back Rolex. EQUIPMENT: Most players have a cue dedicated just to breaking. A good cue ...
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| straight pool | 2/1/2005 |
Q: i'd like a little advice on the opening shot in straight pool. i was told to play it from this ...
A: The standard straight pool break is exactly as you have diagramed it, except that I place my cue ...
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| 8 ball rules | 1/29/2005 |
Q: According to the wolrd standarized rules (8 ball) if I scratch while shooting at the 8 ball, would I ...
A: Welcome back Kays. According to the world standarized rules (8 ball) if I scratch while shooting ...
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| 8-ball rules | 1/26/2005 |
Q: Scenario: ME: solid (low) Opponent stipe (high) I would like to shoot my object ball (low/solid) ...
A: This is indeed a legal shot! Although there is no rule that directly declares this shot scenario to ...
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| Cue tips | 1/21/2005 |
Q: Hey Pool_Teacher I've just bought a new cue. I'm not sure if the tip is H,M or S(it doesn't say, how ...
A: Sorry, but I don't know of any way to tell whether a cue tip is hard, medium or soft just by looking ...
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| aiming | 1/17/2005 |
Q: Good day sir!tell me how to aim successfully and to maintain the straightness of every stroke.To ...
A: I am going to teach you a specific aiming technique, but I want you to understand its purpose. The ...
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| space for a pool table | 1/15/2005 |
Q: i am planning to buy a pool table and was wondering how much room you need. i found a pool table ...
A: You say the table you have located is 4 1/2 feet by 8 feet. Since all tables are perfect rectangles, ...
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| Pool table | 1/13/2005 |
Q: What is the standard height of a pool table, top of table surface above the floor?
A: According to the Billiard Congress of America, the governing body for professional play, the ...
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| cue maintenance | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I bought a new cue and I was wondering what are some things that I should look for before I use my ...
A: In no particular order, here are a number of pointer's for cue maintenance. Almost all cues have a ...
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| pool cue | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I won a cue off aguy and don,t know what it is. Wondering if you might, it is birdseye maple with a ...
A: I own one. It's a Russ Espiritu. Russ Espiritu is a cuemaker out of Mississippi. He's been making ...
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| 8 ball | 1/7/2005 |
Q: In eight ball on the break if you pocket one small and two large ball, is the table open or do you ...
A: According to the World Standardized Rules, it is always open table after the break. Legally ...
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| level table | 1/5/2005 |
Q: My brother accidently pushed my pool table and I think that my table may not be level anymore. I ...
A: Leveling a table is dependent on the type of table. For instance, on some tables the bottom plate ...
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| deciding on cue length | 1/3/2005 |
Q: How would an beginer billiards player decide on the length of a cue he would want to buy?
A: Kays. Almost all cues come in a standard length. Standard length is typically 57 to 59 inches. ...
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| billaiard ball history | 1/2/2005 |
Q: Why does the cue ball have a dot on it?
A: As far as I know, dots on cueballs are used to identify the cueball manufacturer. Object balls (the ...
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| Jump-shot technique | 12/30/2004 |
Q: I've got a little problem with jump shots. When I try to make such shot (using Classic jump-break ...
A: I should say to start that I'm an old time player--meaning I learned to play before the jump shot ...
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| taper of | 12/29/2004 |
Q: What part of the shaft would I have to measure to sfind out what is the diameter of my shaft in ...
A: What is measured in millimeters is the TIP of the cue. Whatever that measurement is, is maintained ...
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| The 8 ball is my final ball... | 12/26/2004 |
Q: The 8 ball is my final ball left on the tabel. If i hit the 8 ball first and call the pocket,but hit ...
A: Looks like you have a list of questions. No problem. 1) The 8 ball is my final ball left on the ...
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| drills | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I am not new to pool but want to take my game to the next level. I wanted to know some drills that ...
A: In order for me to effectively answer your question, I need to you to download a resource where I ...
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| cue | 12/8/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me what do you think about cue made from aluminium (aluminium cue)? if i made mistakes ...
A: Your English in this question is perfectly adequate. Unfortunately, I must tell you, an aluminum cue ...
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| eight ball and nine ball | 12/5/2004 |
Q: In eight ball and nine ball do you win or lose if you make the ball on the break.
A: In nine ball, playing by official rules, you win if you make the nine ball on the break unless you ...
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| shimming pockets | 11/23/2004 |
Q: i have a table with 5 inch pockets. i can run 5 balls in rotation , starting with ball in hand ...
A: To shim or not to shim--a question for the ages that has baffled many an otherwise decisive pool ...
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| billiards | 11/18/2004 |
Q: on one of his tapes, bert kinister says a "C" player should be able to break up a 9 ball rack , take ...
A: It's always seemed to me that the descriptors, C, B and A to describe the entirety of the range of ...
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| 8 ball | 10/5/2004 |
Q: Can a skratch EVER lose a player the game.
A: Often. In fact, almost every time in nine ball when you scratch while shooting at the nine ball and ...
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| pool cue | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I just read your advice about meucci cues... and so now I am wondering: what kind of cue I should ...
A: I'm not really sure of your price range from your post. In any case, in the $250+ price range there ...
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| pool cue selection | 9/13/2004 |
Q: I'm a beginner and would like to buy a cue stick, but I don't want to spend more than $150.00. What ...
A: This is a very opened-ended question. There are so many different cues that might suit your needs in ...
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| Where to find name plate | 8/13/2004 |
Q: I just received an old Brunswick crown gold table but it is missing the name plate that goes on one ...
A: Unfortunately, I do not know of any specific place where you could buy a nameplate, but I have a few ...
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| Apex Ball on the Break | 8/13/2004 |
Q: In 8-ball and/or 9-ball, must you make contact with the apex ball on the break? Or at least some ...
A: The answer to your question varies depending on the game. In eight ball you do not have to contact ...
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| Meucci cues | 7/31/2004 |
Q: In one of your previous answers, you advised someone to "Stay away from Meuccis! " Simple question ...
A: If you like Meucci cues, don't let me keep you from getting one or loving the one you have. What I ...
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| tables compare | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I have heard brunswick is the best, My question is how would you rate Olhausen tables, and what is ...
A: In my opinion Brunswick Gold Crowns IVs are top of the line, but that top spot is shared with ...
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| billiard table light/lamp | 7/20/2004 |
Q: Not sure if you can answer this, but I cannot find anyone else online with general expertise. We ...
A: Yes you can get a decent brand new table for $3,000 and a really quite incredible used table in that ...
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| Filling out a tournament chart | 7/16/2004 |
Q: I fill in running a local pool tournament, but I have difficulty figuring out how to fill out a 16 ...
A: I don't know of any place that gives insrtuctions for assigning byes, but I will give you ...
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| buying a pool table | 7/16/2004 |
Q: I am looking at buying a 8' pool table for my basement. What are the key things I should look for? ...
A: I must apologize for the delay in answering this question. I just received an email from Allexperts ...
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| Fury pool cues | 7/7/2004 |
Q: I posted this but i don't think it went through, so here it is again. First I'd just like to thank ...
A: Dan, sorry but I know very little about Players cues, and for that matter, have much more experience ...
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| STRAIGHT POOL (14.1 CONTINUOS) RULES: Break Fouls | 7/1/2004 |
Q: In Straight Pool, in the break the player must (1) designate an object ball and pocket and made the ...
A: Welcome back Alvin: The answer to your question is that is depends. If you pocket a ball on the ...
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| 8 Ball | 6/12/2004 |
Q: In general what is the rule in 8 ball where a player has only the 8 ball left and were not playing ...
A: Well the thing is Kevin, there is no game called "slop eight ball" nor "non slop eight ball." There ...
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| Fury pool cues | 6/10/2004 |
Q: What is the difference between a Tru-Loc joint and a Uni-Loc radial pin joint? Which is better and ...
A: I have never investigated the differences between these types of joints, nor do I play wih any cues ...
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| Fury pool cues | 6/10/2004 |
Q: I play pool quite a bit and want to get my own cue. I was looking for something in the 150 to 200 ...
A: Fury makes a decent low end cue. Keep in mind that, especially in that type of price range, the ...
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| EIGHT-BALL RULES: Playing the 8-Ball | 5/25/2004 |
Q: When the 8-ball is the legal object ball and I pocket it without calling the pocket: Do I win? Do I ...
A: As always, I must state that eight ball is played with a innumerable sets of rules. Yes the official ...
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| Pool__________???? | 5/18/2004 |
Q: Can you help settle a bet? Is it a pool "shark" or a pool "sharp"?
A: In the United States it is most definitely, indubitably, and assuredly SHARK. However, I have read ...
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| HELP | 5/9/2004 |
Q: i tapped the cue ball on my second stroke and the ball didnt move my opponent said i lost my shot is ...
A: Yes he's right. Not only that, but assuming you were playing nine ball or eight ball, by failing to ...
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| i need help | 5/7/2004 |
Q: im on a bar league and last week my opponent called this shot "8 ball to kiss off my ball in the ...
A: Sure I can help. "I'm on a bar league and last week my opponent called this shot: "8 ball to kiss ...
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| 6-BALL RULES: Pocketing the Six-Ball on the Break | 5/7/2004 |
Q: How is the six-ball legally pocketed on the break to win, if so: the cue ball caroming the six-ball ...
A: I do not play the game, nor have I watched it. All the rule resources I have checked do not give a ...
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| 14:1 | 4/30/2004 |
Q: I have just returned to playing pool again after being away from the game for about 15+ years. Is ...
A: I hate to tell you this Nick but straight pool has been on the decline for years and years. Most old ...
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| 8-BALL RULES: loss of game | 4/29/2004 |
Q: According to Rule 4.20 of World Standardized Rules: 8-Ball: 4.20 LOSS OF GAME A player loses the ...
A: All of the world standardized rules for particular games also include the: GENERAL RULES OF POCKET ...
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| jumping | 4/23/2004 |
Q: i recently received a jump cue for my birthday. I play very often and i wanted a jump cue so i could ...
A: I am a bit of an old time player--meaning I developed my game before the jump shot was really in ...
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| 8-BALL RULES: the rack | 4/16/2004 |
Q: In racking the balls in 8-Ball, the apex ball goes on the foot spot, one striped ball goes on one ...
A: Welcome Back Alvin. You have stated it correctly. The only rules for the rack in eight ball are ...
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| RACK: Rotation & Fifteen-Ball | 4/14/2004 |
Q: How are the balls racked in Rotation and in Fifteen-Ball?
A: welcome back. Here's the racking rules for Rotation and Fifteen Ball. Rotation: All 15 balls are ...
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| Other Recommended Books | 4/13/2004 |
Q: What other pool books do you recommend besides Robert Byrnes's New Standard Book of Pool and ...
A: welcome back. "What other pool books do you recommend?" Just about everything by Robert Byrne: ...
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| 8-BALL RULES: obvious shot | 4/7/2004 |
Q: What is an obvious shot in 8-ball, and how must the balls must be for the shot to be obvious?
A: I'm not really sure what you are asking Alvin so I'll answer what I think you are asking. If you ...
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| pool cues | 4/4/2004 |
Q: what is the value of a pool cue that is the cane or walking stick type?i bought this cue in the ...
A: I have seen a number of examples of the type of cue you have and, unfortunately, such sticks were ...
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| What is the regulation size of a pool table? | 3/25/2004 |
Q: I need to know the regulation size of a pool table. I am planning on purchasing one for my husband ...
A: Sure I can help you with that question. A regulation sized table is 4 1/2 feet by 9 feet. Other ...
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| Hanging a pool table light | 3/21/2004 |
Q: We recently bought a pool 8' table, We picked up a nice 38" stained glass light for it. Is there ...
A: I want to first say that, although I will endeavor to answer your question, I have no personal ...
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| Preparing mentally | 3/21/2004 |
Q: I tied for first place in our local Women's Pool League. We have a playoff in two days. Race to ...
A: I think having a consistent pre-shot routine is the first step to overcoming mental weakness at the ...
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| pool tournament | 3/21/2004 |
Q: My son, Sam is trying to get a pool tournamnet together at a local tavern. They have had 3 ...
A: Welcome back. So they're assigning byes (not bies) by reference to skill level rather than ...
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| 3 Cushion Billiards | 3/19/2004 |
Q: That was exactly what I was looking to learn. The websites are really great as well because they ...
A: Hmmm, I just might check out virtual pool hall. Just so you know, some of the best players in the ...
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| 3 Cushion Billiards | 3/18/2004 |
Q: I have never played 3-Cushion Billiards and but I have seen others do so in seemingly exciting games ...
A: I'm glad you're interested in 3-cushion because it is beautiful intricate game. When I first ...
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| Pool Cues | 3/14/2004 |
Q: Hey, I have been playing pool for about a year consistently every week and I am looking to join a ...
A: This is a very opened-ended question. There are so many different cues that would suit your needs in ...
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| double elimination bracket | 3/7/2004 |
Q: The local tavern my son frequents wants to have a pool tournament. The standard rules, no slop, ...
A: No problem. Go to the following website for a free double elimination pool tournament chart: ...
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