Pool
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.
How to Play Cutthroat Pool: A Simple Guide
Have you heard of Cutthroat pool, but you’re not really sure what it’s all about? It may sound a little …
All About Pool Table Slate (and Why It’s Better)
So you want to know more about pool table slate? You came to the right place. It’s actually a really …
How to Play 10 Ball Pool: Quick Guide and Rules Overview
If you enjoy playing the game of 9 ball, it’s probably worth taking a few minutes to learn how to …
Pool and Billiard Terms You Need to Know
The learning curve is huge for anyone who is just beginning the journey to learn how to play pool or billiards. …
Best 7 Foot Pool Table (Top Picks for Your Game Room)
Playing billiards or pool is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family, and is a game with …
How to Clean Pool Table Felt
Pool tables are not cheap. The best way to protect your investment and get the best possible playing experience is …
Snooker, Pool and Billiards: What’s the Difference?
Snooker, pool, and billiards are just different names for the same game, right? Although many people believe all three of …
The Joys of Bumper Pool
In 1955 Valley Manufacturing introduced a new game to the world of coin-operated amusements. This game was played on a …
How to Rack Pool Balls: Get it Tight, Get it Right
Racking the balls before a game of pool is not something we usually give much thought to. Yet, the quality …
Cue Ball Control 101: Draw, Follow and Stop Shots
“Control of the cue ball depends more on the ability to draw or follow than any other factor, with the …
A Complete Guide to Pool Table Lights
If you own a pool table, you want to create the best playing experience possible for you and your guests. …
How to Play Straight Pool: Pocket Billiards in its Purest Form
In his book “The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards“, Mike Shamos wrote that many believe straight pool (also known as …
Pool Table Anatomy 101
An Overview of Pool Table Parts and Layout In many of our posts about how to play popular pool table …