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 …
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.
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 …