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| Subject | Date Asked |
| pool table | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: We've remodeled and while looking for a dining room table I saw a 7ft pool table that converts to a ... A: I have never seen one in a store, but it should be good. Is it just a cover that goes over top that ... | |
| Eye Dominance right handed player | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I am left eye dominant and a right handed player. I miss a high percentage of distance shots. I ... A: Biggest thing is practice. Have you played for 10 years and practiced the long shots and STILL miss ... | |
| Table specifications | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm having trouble finding specifications in regard to acceptable flatness and out of level ... A: I think the first part of the answer states that it needs to be flat the entire length within X ... | |
| Table specifications | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm having trouble finding specifications in regard to acceptable flatness and out of level ... A: Table needs to be flat. Here is an excerpt from the BCA rules regarding table specifications: ... | |
| DOULE ELIMINATION TOURNEY | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: DO WINNER IN THE FIRST ROUND OF A TOURNEY PLAY BEFORE THE LOSER PLAY IN A 11 MAN DOUBLE ELIMINATION ... A: Jim, Great question. Usually, the LOSERS play first. If they lost once and could lose again soon, ... | |
| 9 ball | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: If I hit the one ball & the one ball hits the 9 ball & goes in; but the cue ball goes in the pocket ... A: Great question. First, alwaya agree to rules beforehand for any game. Use www.poolplayers.com or ... | |
| 9 Ball | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: 9 ball is all that is left. The other guys shot. He does not call the pocket that he was going to ... A: Randy, Always agree to the rules beforehand. Usually, you are not required to call ANY ball in 9 ... | |
| Pool tournament | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: so how do I put the draw????? A: Go to http://www.playpool.com/anonftp/pub/tournament_charts/playpool128de.pdf for the chart. It is ... | |
| 8ball | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: If u run. The table to the 8ball and does. Not have a shot on the 8ball and cant hit the 8 ball win ... A: Always agree to rules prior to play. If you play bar rules, then it varies. You may win or lose. ... | |
| Shooting the 8 ball last on my turn. | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I've played a lot of pool, and in tournaments and have won a few back in the day. But now I have a ... A: If what you say is correct, then the shot was legal. I have played on pogo too. Not the best. The ... | |
| Making my object ball follow my opponents | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm playing 8-ball. For this discussion we'll say I'm stripes and my opponent is solids. It's my ... A: Rick, great question. I love that shot! The biggest key is to get a full hit on the solid. If ... | |
| Safety drills | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: More than 95% of my time at the table is solo performing repititious drills that sharpen my ... A: Rick, thanks for the follow up. Control of the cueball and then speed control should be your next ... | |
| Safety drills | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: More than 95% of my time at the table is solo performing repititious drills that sharpen my ... A: Sounds like you must be agreat player with that type of practice! Safety drills for 8 ball are ... | |
| English | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Can you please explain to me the concept of using English? A: Candy, This is a very tough question and whole chapters of books are devoted to English. ... | |
| 14.1rule | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: how many times can the same safety be played A: Tough question. It is up to the ref. You can keep shooting the same safety again and again, but if ... | |
| 8 ball pocket calling | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: If you call the pocket for the 8 ball and it goes into another pocket the player lose the game. Does ... A: You don't have to call a safety for it to be a legal safety. You just have to make sure that you ... | |
| handicap rules | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: Can a skill level of 7 and two 6's play all together on a 5 man ttournament with two 2's? A: Yes. I assume you are talking about APA 8 ball and the 23 handicap rule. If so, then yes. Rules ... | |
| Pool Strategy | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: Is it true that you can place the cue ball anywhere on the table after you scratch? ANSWER: Yes. I ... A: Sounds like you are asking about PATTERN PLAY. Making the right shot that then leaves you the right ... | |
| Table not established | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Ok what happens if all of one type of ball is pocketed but the table is not established does the ... A: Yes. When the table is open, you can hit a stripe first to make a solid or vice versa and that is ... | |
| Table not established | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Ok what happens if all of one type of ball is pocketed but the table is not established does the ... A: Justin, I have no clue. BCA rules don't cover this. I highly doubt that it is possible. You ... | |
| Query | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an extremely simple question which I have been unable to find the answer to. I understand ... A: Nelson, Great question! Under BCA rules you have to call the shot so if you called the stripe ball ... | |
| BCA Rule | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm from Puerto Rico. Here the 8 ball has to be pocketed with a clean hit. This means to us that ... A: Hola Juan. Yes, it is legal for the cueball to hit the 8 ball as many times as it wants before the ... | |
| legal combination shot to continue your inning | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Is this a legal combination shot to continue one's inning? On a called combination shot, object ... A: No. You only continue to shoot when you legally contact your own ball AND make one of your own ... | |
| Nineball break | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: what if a player miscues on the break and the cue ball only travels several inches forward, but ... A: Great question. Depends on what rules you are playing by. Always agree to rules first. League ... | |
| 15 ball pool Game | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: If I hit my ball and my opponents ball in at the same time on my turn is it still my turn?! or is it ... A: no, it is still your shot. you hit your ball first and made one of your balls. Makes no difference ... | |
| bridge | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Is this device legal ? (bridge) I play with 3 other men once a week and there is one very short ... A: If it is a bridge, then it is legal. If it is some device attached to his hand or something, then ... | |
| Last Pocket | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Dan my question to you is what happens when you pocket your last ball and scratch in last pocket ... A: You lose. I assume you are talking about making the 8 ball and scratching, right? Then you lose. ... | |
| byes | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem understanding the byes. What is it? Say we have 4 playing pool...one Gold medal ... A: Brenda...great question. The BYE's are used to fill up space on a board if you don't have enough ... | |
| draw, & English | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I like to use alot of English on the cue ball but often miscue because of it. My question is, would ... A: Great question. Draw on a bar table with a heavier cueball is harder to do. I would choose a hard ... | |
| Tip shape | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I like to use alot of English on the cue ball but often miscue because of it. My question is, would ... A: Yes, generally those that use a lot of english like a dime shape and a thin tip. Believe me, you ... | |
| Fouling with the cue ball | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Is it true that you can place the cue ball anywhere on the table after you scratch? A: Yes. I mean no. I mean depends. Guess it depends on what rules you play by. Always agree to ... | |
| Legal Shots/Fouls | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Any time I come back from school, my dad and I like to start up a nightly 8-ball tournament that ... A: Always agree to rules before you play. It is not legal to hit the 8 ball first. Your shot was a ... | |
| 9 ball | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: In a game of 9 ball with only the 8 and 9 ball remaining if I make the 8 ball and fluke the 9 ball ... A: Agree on the rules before you play. In most rules, you don't need to call the 9 ball, so you would ... | |
| Nine-ball - called shot | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: If you play 9-ball and decide to play calling the 9, if you make the 9 on the break, is it game over ... A: Make sure to alwayss agree to rules before you play. Generally, the 9 on the break counts as a win ... | |
| Equipment use during tournaments | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: In several of your posts to other peoples' questions about rules you never fail to say, "When ... A: Rick, Interesting question. Fisrt, sorry about that other tournament. Nothing worse than bar ... | |
| Rule interpretation | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: In 8 ball, is it a legal shot for the shooter to hit a ball of his group first and then pocket a ... A: Yes...this is legal. As long as you hit your own ball first, you can pocket your opponents ball ... | |
| Speed control | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: In a previous question I told you that I'd moved my grip hand to a new position, closer to the ... A: So glad it helped! I think I mentioned it in my last answer about speed control.....if you start ... | |
| lose on break | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: Do you lose if you scratch on the break? A: No. You do lose if you make the 8 ball on the berak and scratch. Most rules just have the break go ... | |
| Getting the most out of a lesson | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Dan I've been playing for about 2 years now and just took what I guess you could call my first ... A: Glad that it helped!! Moving your hand to the right spot on the grip should definitely help with ... | |
| Getting the most out of a lesson | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Dan I've been playing for about 2 years now and just took what I guess you could call my first ... A: Great question Rick! First, great that you took a lesson. Doesn't sound like much of a teacher ... | |
| 8 ball falling into pocket | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: shooter has to sink 8 ball. opponent has two balls left. shooter shoots eight ball which misses ... A: Great question. Always agree to rules before you play. APA covers this in their rules at ... | |
| straight pool foul | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: While taking the balls out of the pocket for my opponent to rack them, I accidentally dropped one ... A: GReat question. A foul is only a 1 pt penalty. If you have 3 fouls in a row, then you are assessed ... | |
| 8-Ball | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I hit my last ball in the pocket (stripes) and the que ball comes back and hits the 8 ball setting ... A: Sorry...yes, you lose. The 8 ball has to be made as a SEPARATE SHOT. If you make it any other way, ... | |
| Break shot | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I seem to have trouble getting the cue ball to consistently stop in the middle of the table on my ... A: Rick...great question! The key to the break is practice. Most don't practice the break. You will ... | |
| In 8-Ball pool if a player is shooting for the black and they foul and sink the opponent's ball instead and the black stays on the table. Does that player lose the game? | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: In 8-Ball pool if a player is shooting for the black and they foul and sink the opponent's ball ... A: No...not loss of game. Only loss of game if you scratch while shooting the 8 or make it in the ... | |
| 8 ball games | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I called a shot in advance "clean" because there was another ball between my ball and the pocket and ... A: The APA and BCA rules are ball in hand 8 ball. If you commit a foul, the other guy gets ball inhand ... | |
| "clean" shots in 8 ball | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I called a shot in advance "clean" because there was another ball between my ball and the pocket and ... A: Sounds like you are playing bar rules. We will get into that in a sec. Clean usually refers to not ... | |
| Playing a safety shot | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: A while back, a friend of mine showed me a way of making a close-up safety shot. With the object ... A: I have always been told that it is perfectly legal to do so. As long as you don't double hit, then ... | |
| game | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Can u call your object ball off the opponents ball in regulation ball in hand rules? A: Yes, always. As long as you hit your ball first, then it can go off of whatever you want. Now, ... | |
| Rules after scratching | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: When playing 8-ball, if a player hits his ball in the pocket but also scratches, is he required to ... A: Great questions. Generally, you NEVER owe a ball for a scratch where you would remove one if you ... | |
| United Billiards Pool table | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: We bought our house about 6 years ago. We have a United Billiard Pool table that is set up in the ... A: Do you have any details on the table, model #, or name? From what I have found, they all seem to be ... | |
| pocket pool | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: On break--no balls pocketed. Next shooter knocks in 1 striped 1 solid color in same pocket. What ... A: I guess it depends on what rules you are playing by. If you are playing bar rules, then the ball ... | |
| aiming | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: need to know where to hit object ball without using ghost ball idea must be a target the pros aim at ... A: No, there is no target on the cloth. With the balls being round, it is the edge of the cue ball ... | |
| Quality of Pool Tables | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a pool table, I have look at Brunswick and Legacy. I have been told ... A: I would suggest trying them both out and decide for yourself. I have a Brunswick so I am biased. ... | |
| nicks in cloth | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: are the nicks in cloth(tiny rips) caused from masse shots only,draw shots that are angled down? i ... A: You could also get this little pit marks from jump shots and you do see them around the area you ... | |
| siaze of room | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: How large should the room be to accodate a pool table? A: A standard pool cue is 58 inches or almost 5 feet, so you need at least 5 feet on each side of the ... | |
| 8-ball | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: BCA cue ball fouls only league. After shooting a legel shot and before the cue is lifted from the ... A: It depends. In general, it is not a foul since it is just cueball fouls only, unless it would ... | |
| player low defltion shaft | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: are players low defltion a good buy A: All cues are a personal choice. Try it out and see for yourself. I know that Players cues are a ... | |
| rule on holding mechanical bridge | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Is there a rule on how to hold a mechanical bridge? Do you have to have it in one hand and does it ... A: No rule on how to hold it. Whatever rules you play by regarding fouls on all balls or fouls on ... | |
| 8 ball | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: If I hit my ball and my opponents ball at the same time, is that a foul? ANSWER: No..it is not a ... A: Yes..you must hit your ball first. If it is too close to call, then the call goes to the shooter. ... | |
| 8 ball | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: If I hit my ball and my opponents ball at the same time, is that a foul? A: No..it is not a foul. You must always hit your ball first. Sometimes, it is too close to call, but ... | |
| 8 ball | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: when shooting the 8 ball can you go off of another ball or does it have to be a clean shot? A: Great question. Under most rules and league play, the 8 ball can go in off of whatever you want as ... | |
| byes | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure I understand just how a bye works if I have lets say 9 players and no one to match this ... A: I assume that this is for a double elimination tournament. Basically, you need to start with a ... | |
| 8 Ball Interference??? | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Situation: My opponent has what appears to be an easy shot on the 8 ball sitting about 2" from a ... A: I have never heard of interference. But 8ball bar rules vary widely and you should always agree on ... | |
| moving a pool table | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: We ahve an Olhuasen we are giving to a family. I need to hire a compnay to move and re-istall. Who ... A: Look up a list of places in your area that sell pool tables and ask them. They should do it ... | |
| Foul on a 9-Ball Break | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: .. If a player A commits a foul on a 9-ball break (miscued & cue ball did not hit the rack), player ... A: Great question! In BCA, I believe that you have to either make a ball OR have at least 4 balls hit ... | |
| 9 Ball | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I need help with my 9 ball game. i mean i am a good shooter and all but i cant make the crucial ... A: Tough question. Do you mean that you can't break clusters or make a bank shot? If so, here is the ... | |
| aiming cut shot | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a right hand player and I have hard time potting the ball on my left hand side and doing petty ... A: Great question! Most don't realize that they have a problem shooting on one side or the other, so ... | |
| location of spot | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: What are the measurements that you would use to locate the location to place the spot used for ... A: It is the intersection of the middle of the table (middle diamond on the long rail) and the middle ... | |
| Chalk specs | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Well, I made it back to the U.S. in one piece and even managed to come in 1st place and pocket $45 ... A: WELCOME BACK!!!! And congrats on the win!!! I don't think there is a difference in color with ... | |
| 8ball pool | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Is it a foul and do I get to continue on the table if I hit my own group ball but pocketed my ... A: Yes...it is legal and should be legal. The problem is that many crappy bar rules actually don't ... | |
| legal playing surface , ball in hand | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Im just saw on TV where a person shot ,not at thier next numerical ball ,but another ball,pushing ... A: I believe you are correct. The ball has to be placed on the flat bed of the table and not the rail. ... | |
| jumping the ball | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: how do you jump a ball without riping the felt on the pool table A: Great question!! Basically, it is like a basketball. It hits the ground and has nowhere to go but ... | |
| bank shots | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: how do you use the dots on a pool table A: Not easy to explain in words, but here are a few essentials: 1. The dots or diamonds are ... | |
| In 8 ball pool, what happens when you scratch the cue ball but do not sink the object ball? From my understanding of the rules, whenever the cue ball is scratched, you pull out one of your previously sunk balls. is this true? or is it only when you make a | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: In 8 ball pool, what happens when you scratch the cue ball but do not sink the object ball? From my ... A: Make sure to agree on rules before you play. Use www.bca-pool.com or www.poolplayers.com for some ... | |
| Nine Ball Call | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Is there any venue where you have to call the nine? A: Generally, no. The 9 does not have to be called. Always agree on rules before you play. Use ... | |
| Legal shot? | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I just need a little bit of clarification on some of the rules. 1) I hit my ball first, hit ... A: Great questions. These come up again and again and again since there is a huge difference between ... | |
| Now what? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: As you know, for the past few months I've been practicing for about a minimum of 2 hours Mon-Sat and ... A: Very easy to get bored. Here would be my recipe for what is next: 1. Play Straight Pool--If you ... | |
| eightball question | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: when playing eightball or even 9 ball...if you shoot your ball in the pocket you chose but in the ... A: o...you don't lose your turn. Use www.poolplayers.com or www.bca-pool.com for rules used by most ... | |
| Equipment change during a match | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Dan, I looked at the BCA and APA rules online and wasn't able to find what I was looking for. Other ... A: Yeah....the APA has specific rules about the use of a jump cue, breaking down your cue for a jump ... | |
| Equipment change during a match | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Dan, I looked at the BCA and APA rules online and wasn't able to find what I was looking for. Other ... A: The rules really don't cover a change in shaft at all. The basis for the rules is to avoid someone ... | |
| 8 ball off another ball | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Is it a legal shoot to shoot the 8 ball off another ball in call shoot 8 ball A: Yes, but depends on the rules you play by. ALWAYS agree to rules before you play. In some bar ... | |
| 8-ball | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions for you: 1. When playing 8-ball if you hit your ball first and then the cue ... A: Great questions. First, 8 ball has the most different rules depending on where you play. ... | |
| Choosing a bridge type and length | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dan. Only 3 more weeks to go and I'm outta here. I had to lay off practicing for about 3 weeks ... A: Hey Rick! Have a safe trip back!!! Short bridge is good for control and closed bridge is more ... | |
| straight pool | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dan, Got into a big argument over the name of "straight pool". I have always heard it referred ... A: From what i could find, "Fifteen-Ball Pool was played with 15 object balls, numbered 1 through 15. ... | |
| combination shots | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Can I call my stripe off a solid to make it go in? A: yes. BUT, always agree on rules BEFORE you play. Most bar rules will say that it is OK to shoot ... | |
| Follow-up question on draw | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Some of the tips that you gave me have really helped improve the amount of draw action I can get. ... A: Most everything I have read says that the last thing you look at is the object ball. Your hand eye ... | |
| Follow-up question on draw | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Some of the tips that you gave me have really helped improve the amount of draw action I can get. ... A: Glad that my tips helped!!! Obviously, you want your swing to be like a pendulum and have nothing ... | |
| How much draw is enough | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I've been doing a drill during my practice sessions to improve my skill at drawing the ball. What I ... A: Draw is used on 50% of your shots, some people use more and some less. You only need enough to get ... | |
| billiard rules | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: when was cue ball in hand first introduced and who introduced it? A: I can't seem to find an answer to this one, but I assume that ball in hand was introduced through 9 ... | |
| ball in hand rule | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Situation: shooter does not hit the object ball. Is there a rule that stipulates that the opposing ... A: They either hit the object ball or didn't. if they did not, then it would be a foul. based on the ... | |
| Apa 8-Ball Rule and ? | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: FirstIn APA 8-Ball & 9-Ball Do you have to hit the One Ball First *or lowest ball in the rack* ... A: In APA 9 ball, you always have to hit the lowest ball first. In 8 ball, you only have to hit a ball ... | |
| English induced throw | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I've found that this effect is more prominent with the use of outside English. To compensate I was ... A: Sounds interesting. One thing taht could be happening is that you actually hit the cueball 2 tips ... | |
| Recommended books (follow up) | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Still over here in Afghanistan. I believe that it was you that recommended a few books to me since ... A: Rick, Thanks again for your service and keep up the great work over there!!! Yeah, staying down on ... | |
| 8 ball tournaments | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am starting an 8ball tournament and can not remember where the best place to put the byes ... A: The BYE's are placed in specific areas based on how many people you have in the tournament. If you ... | |
| Aiming Systems | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Werner, have you heard of the 90/90 aiming and banking system. if you have can you send me some ... A: I have never heard of it. The closest I found is at ... | |
| pool | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dan, i was wondering if you could answer 10 questions for me for my senior project. Thank you in ... A: And good luck with your project! 1. What advice would you give a beginner? Play as often as you ... | |
| scratch | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: you make your ball and scratch. Do you replace the ball made only, or do you replace ball made plus ... A: It all depends on the game you are playing. In APArules for normal 8 ball and 9 ball, you don't ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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!!! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Dan Werner
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Expertise
All aspects of the game, strategy, runs, etc. Main focus is 8ball, 9ball, and straight pool. Pattern Play, 2-way shots, kicks, banks, throws, trick shots, shot selection, caroms, league play, safety play, and more.
Experience
20 years playing pool
Organizations
BCA, APA, and past amateur leagues/tours
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Bachelors in Business Administration/Marketing
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