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Are you new to the game? Not sure what you need for your pool cue or even what pool cue you should buy? You've come to the right place. We have a number of billiards articles just for you, going over some of the basics of pool and billiards.

  1. Top Ten Training Articles

  2. Beginner’s Guide to Pool Cues

  3. Advanced Fundamentals

  4. Should I Use a Low Deflection (Squirt) Shaft?

  5. Understanding Cue Ball Deflection and English

  6. What The F&#k Are You Looking At? (A Guide to Aiming)

  7. How Pool Cues are Made

  8. Tips To Find The Center Of The Cueball

  9. How to Buy the Right Pool Cue

  10. How to Change a Pool Cue Tip

  11. Loosen Up: How Too Much Tension Can Affect Your Game

  12. How To Play Pool - The Fundamentals

  13. Old Dogs and New Tricks

  14. Accuracy is Everything!

  15. Pool Players Glossary of Terms

  16. Some Thoughts On The Grip

  17. Understanding the “English” of a Cue Ball

  18. Before The First Shot

  19. Anatomy of a Pool Table

  20. How To Grip Your Pool Cue - Jeanette Lee

  21. Anatomy of a Pool Cue

  22. The Basics of Nine Ball

  23. What Are The Tricks Pros Use to Stay Focused?

  24. The Ultimate Pool Cue Tip Guide

  25. The Power of Visualization

  26. How To Think Like A Pro

  27. How Much Space Do I Need For My Pool Table?

  28. 4 Things That Dramatically Improve Consistency

  29. A Guide to Pool Fundamentals

  30. Oh, The Games People Play

  31. The Proper Way To Chalk Your Tip

  32. Pool Cue Ferrules

  33. What’s My Joint Style?

  34. The Basics of Eight Ball

  35. The Basics of Nine Ball

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