Mikey Verkruyse

Mikey Verkruyse My name is Mikey Verkruyse. I have been playing pool for 20 years. I have worked closely with Instructors like Mark Wilson, Nick Varner & David Matlock. I am currently the house pro at Jupiter’s Billiards in Champaign, IL. I have competed in countless local and regional tournaments as well as several major events such as the Derby City Classic, Midwest 9-Ball Tour & now the world Tournament of 14.1. I have been giving lessons locally for half a decade. I am also a player representative of the Cue Sport Billiards Academy, Peoria, IL. Sponsors: Nick Varner Cues & Cases Durbin Custom Cues Fast Action Cues Clothing Cue Sport Billiards Academy Jupiter’s Pizzeria & Billiards

  1. Ball Polishing and Restoration

  2. Fits like a Glove: A Pool Glove Buying Guide

  3. Something to Chalk About: Pool Chalk Ratings and Comparisons

  4. The Perfect Quarantine Practice Routine

  5. Three Advanced Drills For Perfecting Your Stroke

  6. Use the Whole Pocket to Set Up your Next Shot

  7. Easy One Rail Kicking System

  8. The Hypnotic Lure of the Great Game of 14.1 (Straight Pool)

  9. FUN and Effective Ways to Train with Your Pool Team

  10. Amazing Two Rail Kicking System

  11. How Pool Cues are Made

  12. Replacing a Pool Cue Tip: 6 Easy Steps to do it Yourself

  13. The Law of Parallels For Two Rail Kicks

  14. Get The Point: Crazy Shots Using The Point Of The Pocket

  15. Draw for Show, Follow for the Dough

  16. Chalk It Up Like The Pros

  17. How To Choose The Right Pool Cue Tip

  18. The Power of the Two Way Shot

  19. Choosing The Right Break Cue

  20. How To Shoot A Kiss Back Shot

  21. Pool Etiquette: 5 Ways to Avoid Being “That Guy”

  22. 3 Questions Top 9-Ball Players Ask

  23. Starting Strong: How to Win the Lag

  24. Risk vs. Reward

  25. Three Shots That Require Spin

  26. Three Components of a Good Safety

  27. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

  28. Run Out Practice

  29. Defensive Kicking

  30. Practice vs. Natural Talent

  31. Preparing to Compete in a Tournament

  32. Teaming Up

  33. Creative Caroms and Billiards

  34. All Part of the Routine

  35. Down in the Slumps

  36. No More Excuses

  37. Super Safety Shots

  38. Back to the Drawing Board

  39. Stroke Drills 101

  40. Take it to the Bank: Back-Cut Bank System

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