Corner-5 System : a formula-based diamond system for aiming three-rail kick shots. Cowboy Pool : a carom game played with the 1 on the head spot, the 3 on the foot spot, and the 5 on the center spot. Pocketing a ball scores its numerical value, caroming off two balls scores a point, and caroming off all three balls scores two points.
Crazy Eight : 8-ball with very relaxed rules e. Cribbage : ball pool game where a point is scored when the numerical total of two consecutive pocketed balls is Pocketing the 15 after all cribbage pairs are gone also scores a point.
This line of aim is used as a reference or point-of-departure in some aiming and alignment systems. Cut-Throat : a casual pool game played with three people. Each person is assigned five balls to protect 1 through 5, 6 through 10, or 11 through The last person with one or more balls remaining on the table wins the game. There are three diamonds equally spaced between each pair of pockets. Diamond : popular brand of pool table. Because the CB is moving faster before slowing , table roll-off will be less of an issue.
When sidespin is used, the drag action intensifies the effect of the sidespin. The balls must be retrieved manually from each pocket. Also, a bet where both players dump out all the money they have with the stake being the smaller of the two stacks. The effective pivot length can be different for every shot based on shot speed and distance, table conditions, and cue elevation. For a straight-on shot, the effective pocket center goes through the center of the pocket opening.
The higher the butt is raised, the more the cue is elevated e. A low-squirt cue has a small effective end-mass. For a stiffer shaft, more length measured from the tip will contribute to the effective end-mass. English Billiards : game played with three balls a CB for each player and a shared OB on a table with pockets. Points are awarded for a cannon caroming the CB off one ball into another , a winning hazard pocketing a ball with the CB , or a losing hazard pocketing the CB with a carom off another ball.
Equal Offense : variation of straight pool which can be played solo e. Each person gets a certain number innings e. After the break, the player gets ball in hand with the goal of running as many balls as possible, usually up to a limit e.
The total score is the sum of the scores for each inning. Equalizer : the handicapping system used by the APA. ERO : eight-ball or earned run out, where the table is run starting with all 15 balls on the table i. FAQ : frequently asked question. Fargo : a practice and rating drill developed by Mike Page of Fargo, ND using a combination of straight pool and rotation.
FHE : front-hand english. Filipino : a player from the Philippines. Large amounts of spin can be imparted with a snapping action of the fingers e.
This term is used mostly when referring to a firm, nearly straight-in small cut angle follow shot. A fast, full stroke is used so the cue deflects away while the CB clears. FHE is more appropriate for low-squirt cues, where the amount of squirt and required pivoting can be small. BHE would require too large of a bridge length. GB : ghost ball.
Instead, during contact, the CB rolls on the OB like two meshing gears. The result is no throw. There is no need to call obvious shots. George : name for a good, cool or trustworthy guy or situation e. Hall of Fame : BCA list of people acknowledged and honored for significant contributions to billiards through either meritorious service or champion playing performance. Dave and Bob Jewett. Adjusting the cue position left and right of the CB center, in the horizontal plane, creates sidespin.
Hustler, The : popular pool movie starring Gorge C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, and Paul Newman. IE : inside english. This is not allowed. The OB moves along this line after impact unless there is throw. The purpose is to leave the CB in a difficult position for your opponent. The CB imparts natural running cut-induced spin to the OB. The curved part is from the pendulum motion, and the flat part is from the straight follow-through. Also, payment to somebody who helps you win money e.
Johnson City : an Illinois town that hosted a popular annual pool tournament and lots of gambling action in the s and s. Katy bar the door : old-fashioned phrase indicating there is trouble ahead. KISS : keep it simple, stupid i. Mae West break : a break with good spread but no balls pocketed i. All cotton towel with a 8 or 9 ball logo. Makes a great gift for all players. The McDermott Shaft Slicker properly conditions wood to eliminate drag, promote optimum cue control and create great stroke power!
Simply slide the Tiger tip is a sure, no nonsense adhesive for attaching new tips to your cue. The Sandman Tip tool is a tip scuffer and leather burnisher in one. The coarse metal inside the scuffer is part of the metal and will never The Tiger Crystal Shaft Cleaner is the premier cue cleaner on the market. This Tiger formula sinks into the grain of the The Last 4 Ever Combo tip tool is billed as "the last tip tool you'll ever buy.
These wipes keep your REVO shaft The Cue Cube combo features the classic cue cube and the popular shaft slicker. The Cue Cube features a scuffer on one side and a nickel shaper on Here is a list of a few of the items you may need to play the game of pool.
Some are essentials, some are luxuries. Pool cues come in many styles, colors, themes, sports teams or even made to a customers needs. They come in different weights and can either come as a one piece or even in two pieces depending on the style of the player or what it is being used for.
Without the balls, we woud not be able to play the game of pool. The only problem with pool balls is that they cannot be changed in color except if you are playing a different type of billiards game. But on the upside, pool balls can be custom made.
There are several types of pool tables and yes vendors to, but not everybody wants a plain and dull pool table. Yes like the equipment, pool tables can be custom crafted or made to customer specifications. Pool Cue Cases.
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