The red zone above depicts an area on the table that will cause you to scratch if pocketing the object ball in the other corner using a stun shot. A sample shot is shown where the object ball is pocketed in...

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The abilities we acquire to play billiards are meant to be performed automatically, for the most part. Bringing these automatic abilities out when they are needed is a skill of its own but can be increased with a good warmup routine....

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The break is a very important, if not most important, shot in all billiard games. Some games like 8-ball and 9-ball may favor a power break over a soft break, to increase your chances of making ball on the break....

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If you've ever wondered how alignment, stroke speed, and tip contact relate to the cue ball and the object ball, then take a look at the diagram below. Don't let this complexity discourage you! Structured practice will train your mind...

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