Rules of Thumb in Golf Billiards

Saturated Fats · 2026-04-16T23:17:58+00:00

A number of years ago I started a list like this for pool games in general (Rules of Thumb in Pool) and later another one for 14.1 (Rules of Thumb in 14.1). Recently I started playing Golf (on a pool table) and I think I've been playing for a long enough time to have recognized some winning ideas and principles. So that's what this is supposed to be. If not stated clearly, please correct them as you see fit or ask for clarification, if necessary. I hope you find them helpful too. Would you like to add any to the pool of knowledge? From www.dictionary.com: rule of thumb: noun 1. a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate. 2. a rough, practical method of procedure. Note that ROTs need not be true 100% of the time – These are the “usually” rules as opposed to the “always” rules. * Before each turn, make sure you know your next goal, know the next player’s next goal and the next goal of the leader. * When you can’t pot your ball in its correct pocket, try to move it closer to the pocket. * Try to move your ball to a spot where it’s closer to the long rail rather than the short rail. * If you can’t pot your ball in the correct corner pocket while leaving the cue ball in good position for the next pocket, consider just keeping your ball’s good location until you can get better position. * Consider the likelihood of bettering your position with a direct shot or by banking or by kicking and choose accordingly. * When maneuvering your ball for a side pocket, consider leaving it on the head side of the side pocket in order to get an easier shot if you get ball in hand in the D after a scratch. * Don't be afraid to take a hickey when it is worth it.