Bar Games 101 is an online resource where you can learn how to play and get better at pool, including games like 8-ball, 9-ball, straight pool, cutthroat, and other types of billiards games, along with technique and practice advice and the best equipment to use.
For a complete overview of how to play pool, check out this guide.
Snooker, pool, and billiards are just different names for the same game, right? Although many people believe all three of these games are the same, or at least just slight variations, of the same game, …
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In 1955 Valley Manufacturing introduced a new game to the world of coin-operated amusements. This game was played on a smaller table with two holes, one on each end of the table. There were eight …
Racking the balls before a game of pool is not something we usually give much thought to. Yet, the quality of the rack should not be overlooked. If you have a bad or loose rack, …
“Control of the cue ball depends more on the ability to draw or follow than any other factor, with the exception of speed of stroke.” – Willie Mosconi on Pocket Billiards …
If you own a pool table, you want to create the best playing experience possible for you and your guests. That’s why choosing the best pool table lights is so important. If you’re struggling to …
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In his book “The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards“, Mike Shamos wrote that many believe straight pool (also known as 14.1 Continuous) to be the purest form of pocket billiards. Straight pool was adopted as …
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An Overview of Pool Table Parts and Layout In many of our posts about how to play popular pool table games – including 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Cutthroat Pool and other fun billiard games – we mention …
The Violin, All the Marbles and the Nightmare Learning a trick shot in pool is like learning a card trick: the beauty is in the nonchalance, the delivery of a perceived impossibility with a natural …
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Pool is one of the most popular pastimes around the world. But you can’t always go to a pool hall or a pub for a game. That’s where mini pool tables come in. A good …
You may have a pool table at home or in your establishment. But do you have a billiard room? Many of us dream of creating a special place within our abode that is dedicated to …
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Don’t disregard the importance of pool chalk. Applying it correctly is crucial to making good contact with the cue ball. If you do it wrong, you will shoot poorly and probably miss the cue ball …
Portable pool tables are a good choice for people who want to have a pool table but can’t dedicate an entire room to it. They come in many different sizes and are generally very easy …
Being a good pool player won’t do much for you if you’re forced to play with low-grade accessories. The cue, the table, the chalk, the felt, everything is important. And this includes having access to …
The mechanical bridge is a helpful tool for those hard to reach shots in pool. These bridges are very easy to use. Yet many players, especially beginners, prefer to stand on their tippy-toes and stretch …