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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The Complexity of a Billiard Shot
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...
A Few Difficult Shots
I love playing billiards because it is very challenging! Every rack presents unique problems that you must wrap your head around and deal with. In this article you're going to learn 3 difficult shots from the Bullseye Billiards Book. With...
The Tangent Line
Do you know the exact path the cue ball will travel? If you understand the tangent line, then you can visualize the cue ball path much easier, and allow you to position for the next shot with more precision. The tangent line...
Universal Positioning Shots
Object balls often end up close to a pocket, making them much easier to pocket. These shots are called universal positioning shots and provide a wide range of cue ball positions due to the many angles that allow the ball to be...