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Apr 2, 20194 min read

Eye Patterns and Sighting ~ by Tim “The Monk” Miller

The main difference between the professional player and the best amateur is that the pro does not miss shots. They have a unique way of...

Meet the Drill Instructor ~ an Autobiography by Dominic Esposito

Dec 12, 20181 min read

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Meet the Drill Instructor ~ an Autobiography by Dominic Esposito

#SPM #Blog #SPMBlog #Poolinstructor #BilliardsCongressofAmerica #BilliardEducationFoundation #TheDrillInstructor #jacobycustomcues...

Carom Billiards: Around the World Patterns Patterns~ Allan Sands

Oct 20, 20182 min read

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Carom Billiards: Around the World Patterns Patterns~ Allan Sands

Three-cushion Carom Billiards From the book “Carom Billiards: Around the World Patterns Patterns” Group A: Short Leg into Long Rail,...

A Pool Instructor’s Journey – Build the Foundation ~ Tanner Pruess

Oct 9, 20183 min read

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A Pool Instructor’s Journey – Build the Foundation ~ Tanner Pruess

Fellow pool enthusiast – let me take the time to share my background as we begin this journey to continually improve your skills. My...

Oct 9, 20183 min read

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Roku Chalk Review ~ by Steve Sherman

The Roku chalk is another in the line of premium chalks. These premium chalks such as Kamui Roku or Great White are quite a bit more...

Jul 30, 20183 min read

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Gaijin Custom Cues ~ Patrick Sampey

Gaijin Custom Cues, and they want to make a cue to suit you. Robby, Marshall, and Josh are just typical southern guys with a love of the...

Popular Billiard University Summer Boot Camps Concluded for 2018~ Dr Dave Alciatore

Jul 22, 20182 min read

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Popular Billiard University Summer Boot Camps Concluded for 2018~ Dr Dave Alciatore

Contact: Dr. Dave Alciatore Email: info@BilliardUniversity.org Phone: (970) 482-8229 PRESS RELEASE The Popular Billiard University...

Raise your skill level ~ The Monk (Tim Miller)

Jul 21, 20182 min read

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Raise your skill level ~ The Monk (Tim Miller)

Here is a safety you will know right away. Can you do it five times in a row? Do you have the speed skills to put the cue ball where you...

Jul 6, 20182 min read

Reviews

Freezer’s Ice House Review ~ Steve Sherman

Freezer’s is a stunning modern establishment with state of the art lighting, an open flowing layout, TVs everywhere, and over 30 gorgeous...

Mafia Mike’s Review- Florida Pool Players Oasis ~ Patrick Sampey

May 29, 20184 min read

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Mafia Mike’s Review- Florida Pool Players Oasis ~ Patrick Sampey

Mafia Mike’s pool hall is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google — but I rate it a 5. It’s a small place, but has a big feel at 2700 square...

iCue Cue Ball: No Bull ~ Review by Garret Troop

May 9, 20171 min read

Equipment

iCue Cue Ball: No Bull ~ Review by Garret Troop

The iCue cue ball. This thing is so simple that it should have been invented a long time ago. Three quadrants that make it easy to see...

Richard Kranicki Interview ~ “Mighty” Joe Young

Aug 21, 20169 min read

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Richard Kranicki Interview ~ “Mighty” Joe Young

I first met Rich Kranicki a little over 5 years ago when my business partner, Al Tonelli, introduced me to him in our new pool room....

Jul 3, 20162 min read

Juniors

Logan Briggs ~ Jay Swisher

If you have never seen a Junior Player start his career, then you are missing out.Logan Briggs, a four foot, six year old, Northern Ohio...

Ultraskin “Pro” Tip – Review ~ Jaared “The Jazz Man” Arsoemena

Jun 5, 20162 min read

Reviews

Ultraskin “Pro” Tip – Review ~ Jaared “The Jazz Man” Arsoemena

I was given the opportunity to review a tip that had caught my interest simply because of the buzz I was hearing about it. I had (over...

May 10, 20162 min read

Interview

Timmy Bly Interview ~ Jeanna Diedrich

Timmy Bly, 17, of Decatur Illinois, just recently won the APA Junior National Championship of 2016 held in Davenport, IA. Bly started...

Bob Danielson Cues Interview ~ Keith Diaz

May 8, 20165 min read

Equipment

Bob Danielson Cues Interview ~ Keith Diaz

Twenty-six years of work within the industry, with twenty-four of them constructing custom cues, Bob Danielson (BDCuesAndComix.com) could...

Cheqio & Darren Appleton ~ Jeanna Diedrich

Apr 28, 20163 min read

Interview

Cheqio & Darren Appleton ~ Jeanna Diedrich

There has recently been discussion and even some controversy over a new product on the market called Cheqio (check-e-oh). According to...

PoolSchool: The Bridge. ~ Boris Vidakovic {Part 4}

Dec 23, 20143 min read

Tips

PoolSchool: The Bridge. ~ Boris Vidakovic {Part 4}

Open Rail Bridge When you are in the situation that the cue ball is too close to the rail or on the rail, it is very hard to use a closed...

PoolSchool: The Bridge. ~ Boris Vidakovic {Part 3}

Nov 24, 20141 min read

Technique

PoolSchool: The Bridge. ~ Boris Vidakovic {Part 3}

Closed rail bridge Very often the cue ball comes close to the rail so we can not make any bridge from the playing surface, so we have to...

Oct 7, 20143 min read

Technique

PoolSchool: The Grip. ~ Boris Vidakovic

The arm with which we hold the back part of the cue is the arm that forms the catch or the grip of the cue. We should answer some...