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Another article on a little known type of safety setup. The mechanical bridge is usually kept underneath the table. It is a little funny-shaped tool attached to the end of a long stick. It is also known as the rake, granny, crutch, ladies aid, sissy stick, etc. It is designed to play a shot...

Here's a new post on the Billiard Gods blog. Some players are so wrapped up in their own world, they can't even recognize other players as being worthy of respect. In previous decades, you could walk into any pool hall and watch some of these arrogant SOBs strut their stuff in their own little...

Howdy Folks, Another blog post - about hustling (from the book) Here is how the pool hustler applies this shark. He only needs an “apparent” excuse. For example, on a break shot that you racked, the balls don’t spread very well. He becomes upset and accuses you of improper racking. What you...

Here's another post (from the biggest pool blog on Earth): The reasons for buying a table are many. If you are buying it for personal use the room size limits the table size. You might be interested in getting a table (purchase or donation) for a non-profit location (local lodge/legion hall...

Howdy Folks, Here's a blog post that provides some examples on what makes a "Bad Angle" safety - the type of shot you want your opponent to experience - many, many times!! http://www.billiardgods.com/sd-bad-angle-examples/ Remember - your opponent can only play the table that YOU decide to...

Howdy Folks, Here a Test Group for Intermediate Level players. A nice way to work on how to make the cue ball obey your commands. Practice these and learn how to predict the future!! http://www.billiardgods.com/bsc-cb-path-1-intermediate/ Have fun - shoot straight!!

Howdy Folks, here's another FAQ post from the Billiard Gods blog. The best way to determine a player's skills (A, B, or C), is with BPI (Balls Per Inning) average. This is the average number of balls a player can make over a series of innings. Some innings may have zero balls pocketed - if...

There's a big difference between proactive (making your opponent BE the victim) and reactive (not realizing that you are being made the victim). ;-)

Howdy Folks, Hope this find everyone in good health and ready to enjoy new successes in the new year! Here's another post about the concepts of defense from the "Safety Toolbox" book. A bad angle is any shot that is not within the shooter’s skills to pocket. It does not have to be impossible...

A variation of that was pulled on me about 50 years ago. I broke down my stick, picked up my bet and walked out. (Stuck him for the table time.) Some lines can't be crossed.

Howdy Folks, Another blog post about how hustlers can reduce or destroy your focus. This trick is often used just when you are getting in the groove. Here's the first paragraph from the post: These are easy sharks for a pool hustler to use against you. These types of questions have the sole...

Here's a new post on the Billiard Gods blog: All defensive shots can be categorized into a small set of basic safety types. Every safety played in your entire lifetime is a variation of one or a combination of the types. Each of these, when wisely selected and carefully played, improves your...

A shot is "trustworthy" when it is routine and easy. You don't have to stop and figure out how to play it - since you have already gone through the learning curve.

Here's a set of six layouts. The purpose is to make the 1 ball and then get into the target zone. Here's a great set of layouts. If you think that you've got great cue ball control, try these on for size. Also use these with buddies to see who is best "position artist". (Side bets are NOT...

No worries. Everyone has opinions about practice. Glad to have yours added to this topic. ;-)

Howdy folks, Another FAQ post on the Billiard Gods blog. Most of the time when you get together with a partner during a practice time, you end up just playing each other with no real goal in mind or anything accomplished. You spend a couple of hours together just to bang balls around and no...

Howdy Folks, Here's another post (FAQ category) from the Billiard Gods blog. There is a certain amount of courtesy expected when playing competitions in various circumstances, such as matches and tournaments. On starting a match, you cannot go wrong with a handshake and generic good wishes...

Howdy folks, Here is a 8 Ball sharking trick that is often used on beginning players. It is an easy way for the pool hustler to appear to give a very generous handicap. In reality, he is setting up easy wins for himself. Rest of the article is here...

Here's another post from the Billiard Gods blog: All defensive shot selections must include a consideration of its effect on your opponent. Observe his reactions immediately after executing a defensive shot. Individually, taken shot by shot, these have little effect, but over time you should...

Howdy Folks, Here's a new article on the Billiard Gods blog. There are two common techniques when you need to kick to a rail to make contact on the target object ball. One is the ghost table/mirror technique. Another is "Cross the X" Both are easy to implement with the instructions below...