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 …