How To: Pocket your ball when it is blocked by opponent's ball
This video demonstrates how to deal with an opponent's ball that is directly blocking the pocket. In order to put one of your own balls into the pocket, it may be necessary to shoot your object ball at the one blocking the pocket, making them both go in. Pocket your ball when it is blocked by opponent's ball.
How To: Use back hand English in your pool game
Check out this video tutorial on how to use back hand English in your pool game. This is the back hand English or aim and pivot aiming method for side spin compensation in pool or billiards.
How To: Train using the wagon wheel cue ball control method
In this video tutorial you are told how to use the Wagon Wheel Cue Ball Control training method. This is called Wagon Wheel because each target ball is aligned to RESEMBEL the spokes of a wagon wheel. Set your cue ball and your object ball in the same position each time. The objective is getting the cue ball to one balls width of the target ball. Using THE FOLLOWING cue ball, direction and speed. By using a piece of chalk the instructor helps line up the balls. By using either a quarter stick...
How To: Improve your shot-making accuracy when playing pool
In this tutorial, we learn how to increase accuracy while playing pool. First, place the Q-ball on the head spot of the table, then you freeze an object on the opposite and shoot the Q-ball into the object ball and make the ball come back in the same path. You will want to ball to shoot directly back at you. This drill will help you develop accuracy and a better stroke. If you don't have a perfect shot it won't come back in the right path. Keep practicing this and in no time you will have inc...
How To: Make a kick shot when the cue ball is frozen to a rail
This pool shooting video shows a way to use a cue ball that is frozen against the rail to hit the object ball directly into the opposite corner pocket without scratching. Hit with a high left English with an elevated cue, to deflect the cue ball off the rail just enough to hit the object ball into the corner pocket. Make a kick shot when the cue ball is frozen to a rail.
How To: Use reverse English to stop cue ball motion in pool
This pool shooting tutorial demonstrates how to control the cue ball using reverse English, opposite to the one that seems obvious. This will help line the ball up where you want it, preventing it from going too far down the table and allowing you to win the match.
How To: Use the tangent line in pool
Learn what the tangent line is and how to use it to improve your pool game by sending the object ball where you need it to go.
How To: Shoot a combination shot in pool
In pool a combination shot involves shooting the cue ball at one ball in order to hit and pocket another. Approach a combination shot by visualizing imaginary aiming lines and finding the imaginary center of a ghost ball next to the first ball you want to hit. The cue ball should be hit toward the center of the ghost ball. Shoot a combination shot in pool.
How To: Do the running rail pool shot
Need to get a ball down the rail in that pool game you're losing? Well, check out this cool billiards video tutorial to see how to do the running rail pool shot. This is a valuable trick to know, using a little English, so pay attention.
How To: Visualize the cue ball contact point
In a difficult shot in pool, the video suggests visualizing a helper or "ghost" ball to determine where to aim. The centers of the ghost ball and the object ball should be in line with the target pocket. When hit the cue ball should stop in the place of the ghost ball for a successful shot. Visualize the cue ball contact point.
How To: Fix the parallax error in your pool shot
Ever wonder why you were a quarter inch off your shot or why you just were not aiming right? In this video tutorial are some reasons why and how to correct them. See how to fix the parallax error in your pool shot. If you're looking in the wrong place on the pool table, it could mean the shot.
News: Billiards, Wonderland Style (Or: A Pool Table the Size of a Pool)
For some minutes Alice stood without speaking, looking out in all directions over the country—and a most curious country it was. She found herself on the flat bottom of a shallow, felted basin. 'I declare it's marked out just like a large billiards table!' Alice said at last.
How To: Do the mirror bank pool trick shot
Here is one method of banking a pool shot, which is usually called the mirror bank or ghost table trick shot. The first thing you need to do when you walk into the pool hall, or billiards room, is to measure the table. Then, just watch this video tutorial to see how to do the mirror bank pool trick shot, to embarrass your opponent.
How To: Use proper pool cue stick grip, stance and stroke
Here is a basic technique in pool cue stick grip, stance and stroke. Reinforceable basics for beginners and advanced players. These are great tips to use before you walk into the billiard room. So, watch this video tutorial to see how to use proper pool cue stick grip, stance and stroke to get the shots in like they are supposed to be.
How To: Shoot a bank shot in pool with a parallel line
This pool shooting video shows how to use a parallel line to bank the object ball off the rail and into the pocket. Visualize a line between the two balls and the line parallel to the midpoint of the first line will be the aiming line. Shoot a bank shot in pool with a parallel line.
How To: Improve your short game in pool with a practice drill
Making fancy pool shots that send balls careening around the table may be impressive, but more often than not it's making short, easy shots consistently that will win you the game. This video will teach you an easy drill that you can use to improve your short-range cue control, which you can then use to set up combos and make sure you don't miss easy shots.
How To: Sink off the break in pool or billiards
Esquire's "Ask A Beautiful Woman" segment shows you how to sink off the break in pool. World-renowned pool champion Jennifer Barretta shows Annabella how to sink the nine ball off the break. This is a great skill and trick to pull if you're cruising the bar looking to impress any would-be pool sharks in the corners. Sink off the break in pool or billiards.
How To: Control the cue ball in pool
Controlling the cue ball in a game of billiards is very important for standard and safety shots. Get expert tips and advice on pool tables, cues, and skills in this free video.
How To: Shoot a bank hustle shot in pool
This pool shooting tutorial demonstrates how to pocket an object ball that is frozen between a rail and the cue ball. A right English technique on the cue ball will transfer as a left English on the object ball, freeing it from the rail and helping it go into a pocket.
How To: Use the 30 degree rule to determine cue ball direction
This video illustrates an example of using the 30 degree rule and the path the cue ball will take. It shows the anticipated path when the ball is hit with medium speed, and it demonstrates the curve effect when the ball is hit hard. Use the 30 degree rule to determine cue ball direction.
How To: Visualize the 30 degree rule using your hand
Similar to the 90 degree rule, the 30 degree rule is demonstrated in this video. Your two forefingers in a V-shape are the best tools to use for visualizing this angle.
How To: Use the 30 degree rule when shooting pool
This is another example of the 30 degree rule when shooting pool. It shows that the anticipated and actual paths of both balls are the same. With a solid knowledge of the 30 degree rule, you can accurately predict where the cue ball will go and set up you next shot. Use the 30 degree rule when shooting pool.
How To: Aim bank shots in pool
Watch to learn how to aim bank shots well in pool. This video is geared toward beginner and intermediate pool players. Because a bank shot is an inconsistent shot, don't spend a majority of your practice time working on it.
How To: Make an English curve with an elevated cue
This video makes you aware of the possibility of curving the ball slightly with an elevated cue stick. The elevated cue stick striking down on the cue ball will cause a very slight curve in the direction of whichever English technique you use. This video is good for those who are just getting acquainted with the English technique. Make an English curve with an elevated cue.
How To: Hit a ball that is frozen to a rail
This video cautions against hitting a ball frozen, or stuck, against a rail. It will "double kiss," or hit the rail that it is against two times and deflect in an unpredictable path. Hit a ball that is frozen to a rail.
How To: Do the "Inside Outside English Drill" in pool
In this video, we learn how to play pool with the inside outside English drill. During this, you will pocket the balls into rotational order. The balls should be set on diagonal sides of the rail from each other. Set the cue ball in front of the first ball, then shoot using an English shot. After this, shoot from across the table using outside English to curve the ball. These will help define the skills that you have as a pool player. It may take more than a few tries to get this move done, b...
How To: Shoot pool like a pro
Watch this video to learn how to shoot pool like a professional. This video will explain different techniques for practicing. Soon you will be the billiards champion.
How To: Play pool shots that will win you the game
Learn the pool shots you need to defeat any opponent, such as the bank shot and the slice. Play pool shots that will win you the game.
How To: Position the cue ball in billiards
Positioning in all important in billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.
How To: Practice a drill to improve cue ball control in pool
Practice this drill in order to improve your control of the cue ball. This will help you place the cue ball where you need it to be for your next shot.
How To: Pocket a ball that is frozen to the rail in pool
Watch to learn how to cut shooting frozen to the rail and pocket a ball that is frozen to the rail.
How To: Practice a drill to help aim in pool
Another drill to help perfect aim and technique.
How To: Make a double bank shot
This video demonstrates a shot from the film "Pool Hall Junkies" and involves hitting the cue ball off center with a medium stroke. The object ball then banks off the rail into other balls, deflects off those and goes into the pocket. Make a double bank shot.
How To: Avoid a miscue when playing billiards
Learn how to properly hit a cue ball while playing pool by learning what NOT to do. This video shows how a miscue happens from an off-center hit or no chalk. Avoid a miscue when playing billiards.
How To: Make basic shots in billiards
Making shots is the name of the game in billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.
How To: Perform a drill to practice forcing bank shots in pool
A drill that helps you develop the ability to force your opponent to make a low percentage shot when just the money ball is left on the table.
How To: Practice banking in pool
Learn another drill to practice your bank shots in pool.
How To: Make the Eddie Taylor bank shot in pool
To hit this shot, you must use right hand English with a tip of top and a firm stroke. It is harder than it looks.
How To: Practice pool table drills
These are drills on the pool table that can only make your billiards game better.
How To: Use the 90 degree rule with cut angles in pool
This pool shooting tutorial illustrates the 90 degree rule, which states that when the cue ball hits the object ball straight, the two balls will separate at 90 degrees. This is true regardless of the "cut angle," or angle the balls are apart from each other. Use the 90 degree rule with cut angles in pool.
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