| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 8-ball Last Pocket | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I dont know how well this will translate into words rather than seeing but, I will try my best. ...
A: Hmmm....VERY good question. The rules are clear that the cueball needs to pass the line out of the ...
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| Hand bridge | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Bridge choice, as we're all told whether opened or closed, is a matter of personal preference. I opt ...
A: Use whatever works for you. As long as your bridge is solid and you can deliver a level, consistant ...
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| Recommended readings or DVDs | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I'm currently deployed to the Middle East so I get to play pool very little if at all and usually ...
A: Rick, First, thank you for all you do in serving our country! We all owe you everything we have!!! ...
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| best idea of this shooting this | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My question is ok im shooting a ball on a long distance shot and the ball is sitting dead in the ...
A: Great question. If the ball is deep into the pocket and you cannot go rail first, then you have to ...
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| 11 team schedule | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Do you have a format for an 11 team schedule with a buy? for league
A: I am pasting one below that we used in the past for 11 teams and team #12 is the BYE: Week Date ...
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| 8-Ball Combo | 10/24/2009 |
Q: If you have a stripe ball sitting on the edge of a pocket (playing 8-ball), is it a legal shot to ...
A: Always agree to rules first so there are never any questions. Use the rules at www.poolplayers.com ...
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| ball falling in | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Last night, during league play, one of my opponent's object balls sat deep in the corner pocket, ...
A: Great question. APA specifically addresses that a ball can't sit there for more than a few seconds ...
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| pool | 10/13/2009 |
Q: If you miss the 8 ball entirely what is the penalty? Does "ball in hand" mean placing the cue ball ...
A: yes, it is a foul to miss the 8 ball and it would be ball in hand for the other player ANYWHERE on ...
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| men vs women | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I don't mean this to be sexist but I have a question. I like watching 9 ball competition on TV and ...
A: Great question. I like the women and their organization has it together. That is why you see them ...
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| winner/loser bracket | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I was in a local pool tourney last night. I won all the way through the winners bracket- each being ...
A: It sounds like your tournment was a double elimination format. That means tht you have to lose ...
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| BCA Rule on eight ball | 9/25/2009 |
Q: What is the rule on scratching on the 8 ball while making the 8 in the pocket called
A: If you scratch on the 8 ball you lose, whether you made the 8 ball or not. www.bca-pool.com and ...
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| Q ball rules | 9/19/2009 |
Q: When you scratch and the q ball is reset can u shot at ur ball that's on the same side as the qbAll?
A: Yes and no. Depends on the game and what rules you use. ALWAYS agree on the rules first before you ...
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| accidentally moving object balls | 8/23/2009 |
Q: What is the BCA concerning accidentally moving object balls. When is it a foul, And when is it not ...
A: Are you playing cueball fouls only or all balls foul? If it is all balls, then moving ANY ball is a ...
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| scratching | 8/22/2009 |
Q: if u are down to the 8 ball and u dont want to hit it is it allowed to hit the cue ball off 2 rails ...
A: No. If you don't hit your ball and then something hits a rail, it is a foul. Ball in hand to the ...
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| APA League | 8/16/2009 |
Q: If your opponet hits the 8 ball by a pocket then on your shot you hit your ball or rail and not ...
A: If the other guy hit the 8 ball by the pocket and it didn't fall, then it doesn't count as going in. ...
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| bank and kick shots | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have returned to daily play after an extended absence during which I only have played ...
A: Great questions and welcome back to the sport. A bank shot is when you hit the object ball and ...
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| Que ball size | 8/13/2009 |
Q: What is the difference in weight and size of a standard que ball and the ones with the red dots.
A: No difference. All balls should be 2 1/4 inches; Weight- 6 oz, whether it has 6 dots, one dot, or ...
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| Double hit | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Recently during an 8-ball game a numbered ball was pocketed as follows: the cue ball struck the ...
A: No, none of these are fouls. Make sure that you agree to rules BEFORE you play though. You should ...
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| Mastering the Proper Stroke | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have been playing pool for a long time and know most of the things I need to be a good player and ...
A: Great question. Here are some tips: 1. You are probably not lined up with the table properly so ...
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| ENGLISH | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I USED TO PLAY A LOT OF POOL. SINCE STARTING AGAIN, I NOTICE AN INABILITY TO PUT A LOT OF LOW ...
A: Bob, Welcome back to pool. For a draw shot, you need to hit the cueball low and follow through. ...
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| pool table size | 7/18/2009 |
Q: i see there are 3 sizes to tables..7 8 or 9 which is the most popular and why thank you bob
A: Bob, The professionals play on a 9 foot table. Bars don't have room for a big table like that, so ...
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| 8-ball combos | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Rules 4.19 and 4.15 really confuse me. 4.15 says I cannot use the 8 ball as a combo unless it is ...
A: Which rules are 4.19?? Yes, you are right, why would you need to combo a ball if the 8 is your last ...
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| foul on hitting 2 object balls at same time | 7/11/2009 |
Q: say your playing 8 ball. Your solids and your solid ball is sitting very close to a stripe. Your ...
A: Great question. You always need to hit your ball first, else it is a foul. If you hit them at the ...
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| combinations in 8 ball | 7/7/2009 |
Q: my ball is in the pocket his ball is ahead of mine. he hits his object ball into my ball my ball ...
A: Yes, that is a legal shot. As long as you hit your own ball first, then it is legal. Use the rules ...
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| 8 ball - basic play | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My question is, So im shooting for the 8 ball, and my mate still has one stripe ball left, so i go ...
A: Yes, he wins, you lose. Anytime you scratch on the 8 ball you lose and that includes having the ...
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| lighting of a pool table | 7/4/2009 |
Q: what is the height og the lites above the pool table trying to set up a commercial table ...
A: Approximately 62 to 70 inches high from the floor to the light. Or about 32 inches above the table. ...
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| A few questions about rules in 8-Ball | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a bit confused about a couple of fouls because neither the APA or BCA rules are specific enough, ...
A: Sure thing. I will answer for both sets of rules. 1. JUMPED BALLS APA: If the 8 ball flies off ...
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| 8 ball | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I need someone to agree in a bar-room, coin operated small pool table. I sunk the 8 ball on the ...
A: Yes, you win. But if you make it on the break and scratch, then you lose. Go by the APA or BCA ...
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| object ball hit | 6/20/2009 |
Q: The other day I was at my local billyards hall. I attempted a cut to the side pocket and afterward ...
A: Was the cut shot on the 8 ball and then the cueball still made the 8 but in a different pocket? You ...
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| pool tournament byes | 6/16/2009 |
Q: how do u determine how many byes in a game? how do u know where the byes go on the bracket sheet? do ...
A: Great questions. First, you take a look at how many people you have to play. If you have 8 people ...
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| Concrete Floor | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I am getting prepared to set up my first table on the concrete basement floor. When a ball comes ...
A: Yes, after a while it will get damaged. Make sure you get a good set and not the cheap plastic set ...
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| 9-ball | 5/25/2009 |
Q: questions about 9-ball... what happens when a player pockets the 9 (legally) but ends up scratching ...
A: In 9 ball, there is no loss of game for a scratch or foul like that. If you scratch while making ...
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| question ? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Much appreciated answer but please interpret BALL IN HAND and what if the opposing player snookers ...
A: Ball in hand means that you get to pick up the cue ball and place it anywhere on the table. If you ...
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| 8 ball Pool | 5/18/2009 |
Q: If I am down to sinking the last ball (the black 8 Ball) and i don't have a clear shot (in other ...
A: Play by some REAL rules. Use www.play-bca.com or www.poolplayers.com Bar rules suck and should ...
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| Shoot again | 5/17/2009 |
Q: While playing pool if you hit another opponents ball into the pocket do you go again? My boys are ...
A: As long as you hit your own ball first and made one of your balls, then yes, you go again. Use the ...
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| pool rule | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My sons are playing 8 ball and one hit his ball in a pocket along with his brothers. What is the ...
A: Great question. There is no penalty. You make your ball, then you keep shooting. Please visit ...
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| Cue ball control | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I've read some books and done just as much experimenting at the table with cue ball control. Maybe ...
A: I was out of town. Sorry it took so long to reply. If I picture this correctly, it sounds like an ...
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| Tournament flow chart | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Do you have a double elimination tournament flow chart for 5 or 6 players? Please give me a link if ...
A: Yes. You use the 8 person chart and then attach BYE's. First, randomly select the names of the ...
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| 8 ball break | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 19 oz BK2 from you with a linen wrap and a phenolic tip. This is my first ...
A: Rick, Thanks for the question. I have been breaking from the side and hitting the head ball ...
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| using the pool rack | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Plastic racks have one face with straight edge and one face with curved edge. Does the curved edge ...
A: Either way you get a tight rack of the balls. The design is for the straight edge to be face down, ...
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| Effects on the object ball | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I just got back into playing about 2 months ago. I've experimented with object ball throw using ...
A: Rick, GREAT QUESTIONS!!!! Draw and Follow don't effect things as much as side spin does. There is ...
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| measurement | 4/10/2009 |
Q: How do you determine the size of a pool table? Do you measure the width and the lenghth inside or ...
A: Ron, Great question. You measure the inside of the table where the ball actually is on the table, ...
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| 8-Ball Break Rules APA league | 4/8/2009 |
Q: .. a question came up about "open table" rules. If a rack is broken and one category ball is ...
A: Mike, Great question. No, the table is NOT OPEN. If you make a solid on the break, then you are ...
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| straight pool rack configuration | 4/1/2009 |
Q: why do the standardized rules for 14.1 state that the five and one balls are to be located in their ...
A: http://home.bca-pool.com/associations/7744/files/14.1ContinuousPool_January2008.pdf Use the BCA ...
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| Sinking the eight and your last ball is a legal winning shot? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: In regular pool, if I have my last shot and only the eight ball to finish, can I call a combo shot ...
A: You lose. The 8 ball needs to be made as a separate shot. If you make it early, you lose. Always ...
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| Is the shot good? | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I shot my objective ball went in the pocket, (The objective ball went in first the 8 ball was my ...
A: You lose. You made the 8 ball out of turn. the 8 ball has to be made on a separate shot. Use ...
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| scratch on the eight ball | 3/16/2009 |
Q: The eight ball is made in the correct hole but the que ball follows it. Is this a win?
A: No. You scratch on the 8 ball and you lose. It doesn't matter which goes first. Always agree on ...
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| proper way to rack 8 ball | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I own my own pool hall and have been asked many times in the proper order to rack an 8 ball set. all ...
A: Sure thing. BCA rules requires that the 8 ball go in the middle and then a strip in one corner and ...
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| cue break during game | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Why is it a loss of game if a player breaks his/her cue during a game with the intent to replace the ...
A: It is not a loss of game. Now, in most tournaments, it is considered "sharking" to break down your ...
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| 8-ball ruling | 3/6/2009 |
Q: if you have solids, is a called solid, stripe, solid combination shoot legal?
A: Yes. BUT...always agree on rules before you play. Use www.pooplayers.com or www.play-bca.com for ...
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| Break | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my dad hit in the eight ball and the qu ball on the break of regular pool did he win or did he lose?
A: By most rules, you lose if you make the 8 AND scratch, even on the break. Always agree to rules ...
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| 8 BALL | 2/14/2009 |
Q: WHEN ALL OF MY BALLS ARE GONE, AND I AM SHOOTING THE 8 BALL,WHAT IS THE RULE IF THE 8BALL IS ...
A: First, agree on what rules you will play by before you start playing. Use APA or BCA at ...
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| 8-ball | 2/8/2009 |
Q: If there are only three balls left on the table (cue ball, 8-ball, and my last solid ball) and I hit ...
A: No...you don't lose. Check on the rules before you play though to determine what happens! In ...
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| "almost" cue ball scratch on 8 ball shot | 2/6/2009 |
Q: If I pocket the 8 ball, and the cue ball "attempts" to fall into a pocket, but the pocket is "full" ...
A: Great question!!! If the pocket is full and the cue ball comes in contact with a previously ...
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| Meucci Maximum pool cue | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a pool cue about twenty years old that says Maximum on it. It has ivory on the bottom of the ...
A: There is a blue book of cues. Here is a link to the book: http://www.chalkers.com/id162.htm When ...
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| tournament | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I've run a tournament for the past three years and have not been able to come up with a good ...
A: Send me an email to dan_werner@cox.net and I can then send you a tournament sheet for you. I assume ...
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| eight ball | 1/2/2009 |
Q: when you are shooting at the eight ball (all other balls are down) is it a scratch and loss of game ...
A: No...just ball in hand anywhere on the table for the other guy. Agree to your set of rules before ...
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| hitting a stripe/solid ball and a cue ball in a the same time | 1/1/2009 |
Q: If I hit a cue ball and a stripe/solid ball in at the same time do you take both balls out or just ...
A: Agree to the rules before you play. 8ball has too many different rules because of bars. Play by ...
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| Shooting on the 8 | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Was playing the other day and ran the table on my opponent save for the 8-ball. Couldn't get at the ...
A: Shot does not count. You have to hit your ball first always. In most rules, like APA or BCA, the ...
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| Pool | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Can you play your ball off of the opponents ball if you call the shot first? If so, does that mean ...
A: Depends. Depends on what rules you play by. If you play by normal rules such as APA or BCA or ...
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| Jump/Break Cue | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I bought my roommate his first cue, a Players Jump/Break cue. I then realized that this may not be ...
A: Great question! Well, in general break cues can have a larger, flatter tip best suited for ...
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| 8 person pool tournament bracket (8 ball) | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Thinking of starting a small 8 ball tournament for myself & a few friends at my home. I think ...
A: Hey, great question!!!! Go to http://www.poolplayers.com/materials.html for the rules to be used. ...
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| first ball to drop | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I played pool in a pub and in doing so, my opponent called a shot in the corner off my ball. He ...
A: In general, yes, he continues to shoot. Why would it matter what ball fell first when he made the ...
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| frozen cue ball | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Last night in an APA 8-ball tournament an unusual situation arose. The cue ball was frozen to a ...
A: As long as you hit your own ball first, then all is OK. under the real rules of 8ball or 9 ball ...
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| Christmas Gift | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My son has taken up pool and currently has a 5 piece pool cue stick in a carrying case. He loves it ...
A: I used to have one too. They are not good cues. They are made of cheap wood and you can still find ...
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| boston | 12/5/2008 |
Q: If you call your shot, and make it, but the cue ball also knocks in your opponents baall after yours ...
A: I assume you are playing 8 ball. That is a game that has the MOST diverse rules depending on where ...
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| Regulation size pool table room size | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a space in a room that is only 13'2" inches wide, but 30 feet long, will that fit a ...
A: Great question. Your space will not fit a 9foot table. Your cue is 5feet long with a few inches ...
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| aiming problem | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I play once a week in APA, but try to practice at least once a week on my own. (Job and family ...
A: Sounds good. Make sure to work your way up to that long shot in practice and not try it at the ...
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| aiming problem | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I play once a week in APA, but try to practice at least once a week on my own. (Job and family ...
A: Anthony, Great question. What is your SL in APA, how long have you been playing, and are you ...
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| Aramith balls | 11/10/2008 |
Q: How can you tell the difference between Aramith and regular balls ? Didn't know what area to ask ...
A: Leo, Great question. Aramith is actually a brand. It is like asking what is the difference ...
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| pool rules | 11/1/2008 |
Q: What happens when a player scratches on the break?
A: In most rules, you get ball in hand behind the line. 8 Ball has the most diverse rules. Always ...
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| rules of eight ball | 10/24/2008 |
Q: In eight ball, after illegally pocketed ball, does opposing player have ball in hand or where it ...
A: Steve, Great question. You get ball in hand only if a foul occured. After the break, it is ball ...
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| 8 balls last pocket | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Please tell me the rules for 8 ball last packet game. Thank you wherry much. SK.
A: Suren, Thanks for the question. Same rules as regular 8 ball, but you now must make the 8 ball in ...
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| BALL IN HAND | 10/18/2008 |
Q: You touch on briefly ball in hand. can you explain why the ball in hand will eliminate illegally ...
A: Robert, Go here for the APA rules: http://www.poolplayers.com/materials.html Go here for the BCA ...
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| Reading the table | 10/14/2008 |
Q: After the break your up no balls go in .Do you look three balls ahead.Say you have any easy shot on ...
A: Brian, Great question!!! First, winning is the name of the game. Makes no sense to make 5 balls, ...
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| measurements | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I bought a 2nd hand billiards table and repair it, now I want to put the lines to keep the balls The ...
A: For a 12 FOOT TABLE, The BCA rules and records book describes it this way: ...
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| combanation shots | 9/22/2008 |
Q: When playing 8-ball after the break and nothing is made,can the next player do a combination with a ...
A: Yes...yes you can. Under REAL rules like APA, BCA, or professional rules, you are allowed to do ...
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| Pool Table placement from a wall | 9/13/2008 |
Q: While installing hardwood flooring, we moved our pool table out of the room. Now we will be moving ...
A: Good question. Basically, the cue is almost 5 feet long, so you need that much space on all sides ...
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| White ball | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Can you move the white ball one finger tip off the edge of the table to take your shot?
A: uh....NO. Just as in golf, you play it where it lies. Whether it is up against the rail, on the ...
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| Potted two different balls (stripes and solids) | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Imagine. I have to pot solids (table is closed) and I call the 2-ball. I pot it in the called pocket ...
A: Jelle, Under APA or BCA or most any rules that professionals would play by, state that it is still ...
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| Location | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in taking lessons. Where are you located? Regards, Don Mattiford (NJ)
A: I am in Roanoke, VA. If you go to a local pool hall and ask around, I bet there is someone local. ...
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| snooker rules | 8/18/2008 |
Q: In the case where all the reds have been potted, both players are going for the yellow, for example. ...
A: Snooker is not my area of expertise and I have never played it. I did some digging around though, ...
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| practice | 8/13/2008 |
Q: ok i have about 8 drills i practice a day.an hour per drill .ok i havent masterd them yet but do i ...
A: Can you send me the 8 drills you do? Something sounds weird when you practice each one for an hour ...
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| Cue accuracy | 8/2/2008 |
Q: How can I tell if my cue rolls true on a table?
A: Email me at dan_werner@cox.net if this doesn't answer your question. I assume you mean the cueball ...
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| eight ball | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Can I strike the eight ball first before pocketing one of my balls in a combination or is this a ...
A: Under APA or BCA rules, you must always strike your ball first before hitting anything else. If ...
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| moving a pool table | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm wanting to move a table a few feet. I don't know what I'm doing so how diffecult would this ...
A: What kind of table? Inexpensive one found at Sears or one that costs $2000 or $5000? The more ...
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| group selection in 8-ball | 7/14/2008 |
Q: After the break is made, before a groups is selected, can a player having his turn of play pocket ...
A: Rules of 8 ball vary. For BCA rules, the table is open after the break no matter what. You get ...
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| shooting | 7/6/2008 |
Q: When you go to take a shot and you hit your ball in first but then another ball goes in and it is ...
A: Yes. Standard rules for APA or BCA (Amatuer Pool Association and Billiard Congress of America) ...
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| defensive play | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am returning to the sport of pool after an absent of about 40 yrs. I've been at it for about 8 ...
A: Jim, Great question and great to be back in a sport at that age! OK...shot making is one thing, ...
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| marking | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Can you remove a ball from the table that is blocking your shot and mark the spot
A: No. Thanks, Dan OK...maybe I will add a bit more info. Basically, balls always play as they ...
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| Pool rules | 6/23/2008 |
Q: IF u hit the 8 ball and que ball in at the same time do u win the game or do u lose?
A: Logan, Thanks for the question. By most rules, you lose the game whenever you scratch on the 8 ...
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| 8 ball question | 6/22/2008 |
Q: What happens if a player scratches on their last shot and the opponent only has the eight ball left ...
A: Joe, Great question! Under current rules for BCA or APA, scratches during the game result in ball ...
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| Billiard Balls & Table measurements | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am looking for one of the best quality billiard ball sets for my 9' table. I am definitely looking ...
A: You measure from inside the rails. The 2 most common sizes would be 44"x88" playing surface for a ...
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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: The SARDO TIGHT RAcK is the one I see used most often. www.tightrack.com although you can get it at ...
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| Peak | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Im 18, been playing 2years. I play on double shimmed tables, snooker table, bar box, whatever. I ...
A: Matt, Great question! I think, as with anything else, you make progress and then plateau then make ...
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| Pool pockets | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old 9 foot Oldhaussen pool table whose corner pockets rattle out balls that are hit ...
A: I don't know if I can answer this, but in general, a ball hit hard will have a much greater chance ...
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| scoring in billird 8-ball | 6/4/2008 |
Q: How the points are scored in 8-ball billiard? Are the numbers corresponding to the balls left on the ...
A: There is no scoring in 8-ball. What league are you in? in some leagues, you may get 1 point for a ...
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| a scratch | 6/2/2008 |
Q: If the cue ball jumps off of the table and bounces off the side of the table and spins back onto the ...
A: Great question. It is not a jumped ball if it comes back to the table as long as it didn't hit ...
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| Pool ball size | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I was recently playing a game of nine ball with a friend of mine who has played alot of pool in his ...
A: Sounds like your friend was trying to pull one over on you. A standard pool ball is 2 1/4 inches ...
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| 3 cushion billiards | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Where can you buy a 3 cushion billiards table?
A: Good question! It is very hard to find them anywhere. I would suggest first going to your local ...
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| double kiss | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I was out at a small bar last night shooting pool against their regulars, and on the first game i ...
A: Great question! In the book I am writing, I have a section on KNOWING THE RULES. This is very ...
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| Illegally pocketed ball in game of Eightball | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I play Eightball with friends here in Canada just for fun only. The rules we play by are loosely ...
A: David, Great question!!!! Yes, your ball stays down even though you made a foul, but the other ...
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| 8-ball time limit for shooting | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Was in a bar recently and an opponent was taking 4-5-6 minutes between shots, either to frustrate ...
A: Was this a tournament or just playing at a bar while drinking? If it is a tournament, then some ...
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| billiards | 5/6/2008 |
Q: my name is michael and i am 15 years old i have been shooting pool for 2 years and i can beat ...
A: Consistencay is what professionals have. They are good 99%of the time. Sure, they all miss shots ...
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| pocking the ball | 5/6/2008 |
Q: can not pocket the ball to well help
A: Well, that is vital in this game. Do you practice? Are you talking about just cut shots or all ...
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| Dot for aligning rack | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a old table that someone attempted to recover. My question is: Where do the ...
A: You generally rack opposite the nameplate of the table. The dot would go in the center of the ...
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| Gambling in Pool | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My question is in regard to what it takes to win in pool for the cash. I notice that when it comes ...
A: Jay--I also found this web site about a pool player and his matches ...
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| pool stats | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Doing some research here. Would like to know where I can info on the number of pool tables sold to: ...
A: Francis, Great question! I would be interested in the answer to these as well! OK, so doing a ...
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| STRAIGHT POOL | 4/12/2008 |
Q: DO YOU HAVE TO CALL A BALL ON EACH BREAK IN STRAIGHT POOL AND DO YOU GET A PENALITY POINT ? THANK ...
A: Great question. You always have the option of playing safe, so you don'thave to call a ball, but ...
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| poor stroke | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I wa recently shooting a 15 degree cut to the left. I used a force follow wanting the cue ball to go ...
A: The poor shoot could also be a result of skid or squirt. To see if you have a straight stroke, the ...
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| re-covering | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I'm having a very difficult time finding someone to recover my pool table. I find a lot of links ...
A: Sorry, I don't know anything about a place in Boston. A locoal pool hall should know (since they ...
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| eight ball | 4/6/2008 |
Q: do you keep your turn when you pocket your object ball and pocket your opponents ball. If not is ...
A: Under BCA and APA rules, you only have to hit your ball first. If 1 of yours then goes in, you keep ...
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| nine ball | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Do you lose when you scratch on the same shot the nine ball goes in and can you push out two or ...
A: No, you do not lose when you scratch in 9ball. The other player gets ball in hand. Since you also ...
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| billiards | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have took 2nd place in the Indiana State APA tournament in 2006 and in 2007 i won the APA State ...
A: Joe, In BCA and real rules, the most you have to call is the ball and the pocket, not a kiss or a ...
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| billiards | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have took 2nd place in the Indiana State APA tournament in 2006 and in 2007 i won the APA State ...
A: Good luck! Definitely stick with some BCA tournaments locally that should happen monthly. Maybe ...
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| billiards | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have took 2nd place in the Indiana State APA tournament in 2006 and in 2007 i won the APA State ...
A: Wow..sounds like you are a really good player! Play any BCA at all? APA has different rules (like ...
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| paradise cue | 3/19/2008 |
Q: i have pictures of my cue.do you have a link i can send them to.i'm not very savvy with the computer
A: If you want me to look at the pic, then just email it to me at dan_werner@cox.net If you are ...
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| Medalist table | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a brunswick medalist table, slate date 1967. Does anyone know if this table originally had a ...
A: Maybe someone else has a better answer, but here goes..... A medalist is up there as a mid-priced ...
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| 8 ball rules | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Is the table open after the break even though you made a stripe ball?
A: Yes and no. It depends on what rules you are playing by. It is always a good idea to know the ...
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