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Still there!! Table is still there!! Send me an email via billiardgods@gmail.com and we can set something up. Looking forward to hearing your adventures. ;-)

Matt's a good guy and a skilled writer/communicator. I've worked with Matt on and off over the last 15 years. He's helped me work out some technical details. His communications skills are clear and concise - quickly responding to requests for granular information. I recommend Matt as an...

Here's an article on my blog that covers one of the many ways hustlers use to win games. +++++++++++++++ Are there styles of music that you enjoy? Maybe some rhythm and blues, jazz, classical, doo wop, heavy metal, show tunes, etc. are part of your music library. The stronger your appreciation...

Another article about tricks that some players use that shave a few percentage points off of your competitive edge. http://www.billiardgods.com/hs-bad-shot-commentary/ Have fun - shoot straight!!

The book is NOT for you bigger players!!!!!!! First of all - you fellas are a VERY small target audience - AND, none of you buy books or spend money on getting better!!! (Why should you? Don't you folks already know it all?) So - here's what you "commentators" should do with my posts: If the...

Howdy Folks, This is an excellent way to wear down your opponent's will to win!!! Try this out in your various matches and discover how useful this defensive tactic ensures you have more innings at the table (and improve your opportunities to win). ;-)...

Howdy Folks - A lot of people think that only the shooting (pushing balls around the table) is the way to learn how to improve your skills. Actual ball-banging is only part of how to become a better player. Here is an article from my "FAQs of Pool" book. It adds a third dimension to the...

Another way that hustlers win (without really cheating)!! http://www.billiardgods.com/hs-rules-expert/ Have fun - shoot straight!! :outtahere:

The cue ball will ALWAYS leave the contact point at 90 degrees. How far the ball stays on the tangent line is a matter of the cue ball speed and action. At high speeds, the cue ball will not have traction on the cloth and will exactly follow the tangent line. Only when it slows down can it...

Howdy folks - Here's some good advice to help new players use real-world physics to control what they can do with the cue ball (from my book, "FAQs of Pool"). http://www.billiardgods.com/gk-use-tangent-line/ It's a good idea to share stuff l like this with them. We all need to ensure good...

Howdy Folks, Here's some useful advice when you need to help a new player learn something about pool. http://www.billiardgods.com/gk-coach-new-player-team/ Have fun - shoot straight!

Howdy Folks - If you are watching someone use this (or a similar) medical "impediment" - it is fun to watch. For old geezers, this can be used on young smart-ass players who need a lesson applied to their pride. ;-) http://www.billiardgods.com/hs-medical-cane/ Have fun - shoot straight!!

Oldies but goldies!! http://www.billiardgods.com/gk-got-pool-jokes/ Have fun - shoot straight!!

Howdy Folks - Here's another safety tactic that will make you a tougher person to beat. Rule #1 - make the shot. Rule #2 - when you don't have a shot, don't be nice to your opponent. :D http://www.billiardgods.com/sd-distance-safety/ Have fun - shoot straight!!

Here's another shark description and what you can do when someone pulls this on you. http://www.billiardgods.com/hs-jump-starting/ Good luck - shoot straight!!