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How To: Power break in a pool game
Learn how to power break in a pool game with this billiards video tutorial. This is not supposed to be a comprehensive video about breaking, but simply for how to create more power when breaking. This type of power breaking is probably best suited to 8-ball and 10-ball play.
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: Set up basic strokes in billiards
Basic stroke techniques will aid in anyone's billiard game. Learn about basic billiard strokes with this free pool video series.
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: Play straight pool
Strait pool, or 14.1 continuous, is an older form of pocket billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.
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: Set up basic positioning shots 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: Set up more advanced shots in billiards
Some shot in billiards can be more difficult. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.
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: Put English on the ball in billiards
You can use english to make the cue ball end up where you want it. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.
How To: Play 9 ball pool
Want a new pool game? Learn how to play nine ball in this free video series about the rules, special shots, and more!
How To: Play a beginner's game of pool
Leah D'Emilio, from Mahalo, becomes a hustler for a day: a pool player, that is! Leah takes a lesson on how to play pool with 3-time national champion Max Eberle. From how to pick the right cue to the various forms of hand bridges, Max takes us through some helpful hints as well as how to pull of a few trick shots. Even learn how to put chalk on your cue tip and rack the pool balls. If you thought you couldn't play billiards, you're wrong, you can.
How To: Make the impossible pool shot
This billiards video tutorial will show you how to make the impossible looking pool shot. If it looks impossible, it probably is, or is it? Anything is possible is a pool game, so learn how to shoot properly, like a master, like a pool shark, a hustler. Make sure you put that left spin on the cue ball!
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 a pool bridge with the correct stroke
This billiards video tutorial gives an example of how to use a bridge and different types of bridges to use in your stroke. Use the tips of your fingers, or lay your hand down. Making the best resting place for your cue stick is important in becoming a pool shark, so listen up. Learn how to use a pool bridge with the correct stroke.
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.
How To: Perform stop draw and follow pool shots
Here is a basic description of stop shots, follow shots, draw shots and how English has an effect on the ball. This billiards video tutorial will show you how to perform stop draw and follow pool shots, if you think you can handle it...
How To: Pick a pool cue and case
There are many options for pool cues and cases. This video tutorial will give you some advice on which ones to choose. Does the case fit your cue properly, or does it put unnecessary pressure on the cue stick? This is just one of the questions involved.
How To: Use pool and billiards shot dynamics
Ever wonder what happens after you hit the cue ball or after the cue ball hits the object ball? Here are some of the dynamics involved when hitting the cue ball and object ball. This video tutorial breaks it down for all of you billiards beginners. Learn how to use pool and billiards shot dynamics.
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: Aim for a cut trick shot in a game of pool
Here are some aiming tips when hitting a pool cut shot. This video tutorial will make you the best billiards hustler around, so pay attention. Pool sharks practice, they aren't born that way. Learn how to aim for a cut trick shot in a game of pool.
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: Do the 9 ball control break in a pool game
Here is the set up and description of a 9 ball break that you can use to control the rack. Make the 1 ball in the side pocket while keeping the cue ball near the center of the table. After watching this billiards video tutorial, you'll be able to do the 9 ball control break in a pool game.
How To: Do a trick pool break shot to win the game
Making your handicap ball on the break can win you the game in one shot. This break is useful in Texas Express rules or other handicap pool tournaments. This billiards video tutorial gives you one example of how to do a trick pool break shot to win the game.
How To: Do a one rail 8 ball trick pool shot
Your opponent has scratched and left you with the 8 ball in the corner pocket -- your only option is to bank. Here is a situational trick shot you can learn to defeat this problem. Watch this billiards video tutorial to see how to do a one rail 8 ball trick pool shot.
How To: Do the Pool Hall Junkies rail trick shot
Here is the Pool Hall Junkies trick shot. If anyone saw this movie, they were out the next day attempting this pool shot, but nobody could do it. This video tutorial will show you how to do the Pool Hall Junkies rail trick shot with ease. A four-year-old could do it.
How To: Use precision in a pool bank shot
Accuracy and skill, not speed wins the game of pool. Learn to use precision in a pool bank shot. It could mean the pool game. This quick little billiards clip will help you succeed as the pool shark you want to be.
How To: Do the frozen rail shot trick from The Hustler
If you like the movie The Hustler, you've probably tried all of the tricks so you can be a pool shark too, but you can't seem to get the frozen rail shot. If you have seen this before, it's a 99.9 percent chance it was not a legal shot. This one is! Watch this video tutorial to see how to do the frozen rail shot trick from The Hustler.
How To: Do the 8 ball shot with The Hustler movie trick
The 8 ball and the cue ball are touching, trapped by the rail. What do you do? You play like The Hustler, that's what. This is a different set up for the 8 ball shot used in the movie The Hustler. This frozen rail shot is the legal version of this shot. So, learn how to do the 8 ball shot with The Hustler movie trick, to be the best pool shark you can be.
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: Make the proper bridge with your pool stick
Need to know how to hold your pool stick? Well, learn these effective finger positions to elevate your game to a new level. Open bridges are for limited use only! Have you ever seen a professional pool player with an open bridge only?
How To: Sink three balls at once
Watch to learn five different shots that will allow you to sink three balls at once in different pockets.
How To: Develop two rail position plays
These drills help develop your cue ball control and two rail position plays.
How To: Perform a cut shot exercise
This drill helps improve your cut shot, which is important when an object ball is close to the rail.
How To: Practice position play in pool
Learn some shots that will help improve your position play in pool.
How To: Evaluate the playability of a pool table
Learn a few methods of evaluating the playability of a pool table. Many different factors affect the way a pool table plays.
How To: Transfer English in a bank shot in pool
Learn how to transfer English during a bank shot in pool. English is very important when considering and setting up a bank shot.
How To: Practice a 9 ball drill in pool
This drill helps improve your 9 ball game. It helps you control the cue ball and practice rail shots.
How To: Use throw-induced English in pool
Throw-induce English is an important consideration when aiming a bank shot. Learn how to perform this technique and improve your pool game.
How To: Improve your mental game in pool
Learn how to perform well under pressure and with distraction and improve your effortlessness and fluency in pool.