When you start looking at high end pool cues, you’ll notice that there are a bunch of different taper types that pool cues are designed with. Although you’ll see a bunch of different taper names, there are really only 2 main taper types. The 2 main types of pool shaft tapers are pro and conical….
A stop shot is essentially the same as a stun shot which I talked about in my last article. The main difference between a stun shot and a stop shot is the goal of a stop shot is to get the ball to stop in place immediately after impacting a ball. With a stun shot,…
In my last article about how the cue ball slides, I explained the basic concept of what it means for the cue ball to be sliding instead of rolling. If you missed that article make sure to check it out before reading this one. I’m going to be expanding on that topic. A stun shot…
A very important part of improving your cue ball control is understanding the difference between when the cue ball is sliding and when the cue ball is rolling/spinning. When the cue ball is rolling or spinning, instead of sliding, it doesn’t follow the tangent line perfectly. I covered this in my last article How does…
The tangent line explains how a ball in motion will react after hitting a stationary ball. The tangent line can be used to predict the trajectory of the cue ball after impacting your object ball. If you don’t know what the tangent line is check out my last article “Understanding The Tangent Line”. In my…
The tangent line is the basic understanding of how the cue ball will react after hitting a stationary ball. To be even more specific, it is a simplification of the geometry and physics that occurs when a moving ball hits a stationary ball. Understanding the tangent line in pool will allow you to predict the…
Putting english on the cue ball is difficult when you are a beginner. So, you shouldn’t learn english until you can consistently make shots and hit the cue ball dead center. How you put english on the cue ball is by hitting different spots on the cue ball with your stick. If you aren’t accurate,…
When playing pool there often comes a time when your shot is obstructed by the opponent’s ball. Sometimes, your opponent did this on purpose or maybe you messed up your cue ball positioning. Either way, it can be very helpful to be able to jump the cue ball over the ball in order to make…
Racking in 8-ball pool is different depending on which rule set you’re using. So, if you’re trying to figure out what the correct way to rack in 8-ball pool is, then, you need to pick a ruleset. There are 3 major rulesets when it comes to playing 8 ball pool. The 3 major rule sets…
The rules for ball in hand differ depending on the ruleset you’re following. 8 ball pool has 3 major rule sets: bar rules, APA rules, and BCA rules. Bar rules aren’t an official ruleset but they tend to be pretty similar across most bars. In addition to 8 ball billiards rule sets, there are also…
Learning how to shoot long shots in pool can be very difficult, especially when you’re first learning how to play. It’s hard to find the exact spot you need to hit to make the ball go in the pocket. Even after finding the correct spot to hit on the object ball, there’s still a long-distance…
Pool which is commonly referred to as Billiards in the United States is a game enjoyed by many people in bars, pool halls, and homes. The name Billiards truly means any game that is played on a table with balls and sticks. However, due to the popularity of 8 ball pool, it is commonly referred…