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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. Five Fastest Ways To Improve Your Pool Game

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

  6. Understanding Cue Ball Deflection and English

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

  8. How Pool Cues are Made

  9. Tips To Find The Center Of The Cueball

  10. How to Buy the Right Pool Cue

  11. How to Change a Pool Cue Tip

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

  13. How To Play Pool - The Fundamentals

  14. Old Dogs and New Tricks

  15. Accuracy is Everything!

  16. Pool Players Glossary of Terms

  17. Some Thoughts On The Grip

  18. Understanding the “English” of a Cue Ball

  19. Before The First Shot

  20. Anatomy of a Pool Table

  21. How To Grip Your Pool Cue - Jeanette Lee

  22. Anatomy of a Pool Cue

  23. The Basics of Nine Ball

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

  25. The Ultimate Pool Cue Tip Guide

  26. The Power of Visualization

  27. How To Think Like A Pro

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

  29. 4 Things That Dramatically Improve Consistency

  30. A Guide to Pool Fundamentals

  31. Oh, The Games People Play

  32. The Proper Way To Chalk Your Tip

  33. Pool Cue Ferrules

  34. What’s My Joint Style?

  35. The Basics of Eight Ball

  36. The Basics of Nine Ball

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