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My friend Tom Kennedy aka Tommy Kennedy aka TK aka The Juggler aka "That Kennedy guy that Fast Eddie has to face in The Color of Money" is offering lessons again. TK's many laurels include well over 200 different tournament titles, among them a U.S. Open victory across some of the most epic...

It was a pleasure to receive this from a student I met with on Saturday: "Hi Matt, just wanted to thank you for all of your time yesterday. I really enjoyed it. I can tell that you, like I, really enjoy teaching. That it's clear you've given a lot of thought and study to the game. It was very...

Hello! I am offering a lovely, like-new custom double pool set of 32 balls including two cue balls, for $200 plus shipping. You can use my inexpensive Business FedEx account, or you can choose your preferred shipping method. The set includes Aramith balls and two carrying cases. I have tested...

How might you feel about state regional opens that feed state championship invitationals, with entry fees split between regional and championship tournaments? For example, a $200 entry fee grants you entry to one of the four regional tournaments (North, South, East, or West) in your state, each...

Delighted to offer an in-depth clinic with legend and all-around-nice-guy Tom Kennedy on Saturday, July 29 at Billiard Factory Jacksonville. 10 AM until 6 PM with lunch included, and playing time on the Factory's pristine tables. TK and I threw the kitchen sink at this one with individual...

Thanks to all for their support! ** W&B Publishing takes on Matthew Sherman’s Picture Yourself Shooting Pool, Step-by-Step Instruction for Successful Pocket Billiards! This book instructs and shows how players of any skill level may improve in pool via clear, systematic instructions with...

Check out Steve Lillis's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-That-Your-Hand-Gospel/dp/1096544377 The Steve Lillis Story, Steve's prior book, was a heckuva read...

A new pool book is forthcoming, taking people from the basics through intermediate play. Name that book! :smile:

The attached has more details on my Pool School this Saturday. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/836703/Billiard%20Factory%20Quick%20Draw%20Pool%20School.pdf Jacksonville, FL Call Gary 904.733.6880 to reserve your spot Thanks!

Billiard Factory Jacksonville is hosting me for a free two-hour group lesson/clinic. Save the Date of Wednesday, April 8 for a great learning and playing clinic on the beautiful Billiard Factory tables from 6:30 to 8:30 PM (the entire Pool School Room will host this event including no jukebox...

Just got word on this, a great opportunity for the holidays: 50% OFF is for EVERYTHING on The Drill Instructor's web site. Please pass this word to all the pool friends you have in the galaxy. The promo code is MC2014 at: www.thedrillinstructor.us!

Sorry if it's already been asked, but would anyone like to comment on Mosconi's famous "hit the rack and back into the rack again without a rail" break shots? You can just make out one of them in The Hustler. Has anyone experimented with speed and spin to duplicate this break? Thank you.

I was inspired by recent aim conversation here to do an article on why weaker players overcut balls severely and how to stop it and I welcome comments both positive and negative. Thanks, all!

Steve Mizerak will always be missed. He's a pool hero of mine for sure. There are some nice tidbits from Mickey Holiday's Life Story - just posted on my site. Thank you.

Hello, I've completed an 8-part series with illustrations online to give an overview of every pro method of billiards aim, and tips on aim. A rubric and glossary including tips on stance and stroke is followed by categories of aim, the full line and parallel stance methods, ghost ball vs...

I've posted a "bit of Paradise" and six other vintage cues this week: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330418255105&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Thanks and enjoy! Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue...