If you hit the balls slowly, the throw will take them off course, but strike them hard enough and the throw won't take. Pool 101.
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Ball elimination with a bonus. Showcasing the concept of ball elimination and the 9
Happy accidents while trying something far more difficult. Blooper reel material, but impressive none the less.
Taking the easy way out in 9ball thanks to a tethered set and a well placed one.
Jump, carom, combo - the holy trinity.
Chad and Cody discuss subversive Yankee colors among other things in this late night installment.
Chad and Cody talk surprises, making the pool hall their own, and showcase some poor pool shots.
Trick Shot Thursday*** The answer to yesterday's quiz is to use the 1 which is interfering and come down through at a 45 degree angle while splitting the difference of where they are tethered and where you need to kick. If that jumbled sentence doesn't make sense you can always come down and ask for help with your interference balls.
Who really even knows what to call this shot? Come in and explain it, see you soon!
Sometimes the celebration is just as impressive as the shot... this is not one of those moments. Come down and get your practice on, see you soon!
With enough force a direct hit to the rail can bring the shot back as a jump. We love this shot, but don't suggest you try it here... see you soon!
Creativity with your draw can open up all new worlds for your game. Come down and get to drawing. See you soon!
Simple 3 rail shot. You should be able to make this 50% of the time, and make contact 80% of the time. If you aren't at that level, we will see you soon!
Have you ever cut a ball so thin it didn't even move? Bet they called a foul on you, punks. Learn to cut it a little less thin and you can make impossible shots like this. See you soon!
Round and round it goes, having a good concept of geometry and the interplay of rails will help you on 3, 4, 5, even 6 rail shots. Study up, see you soon!
Do you masse, jump, or kick? Here are some prime examples of how adding any of these to your bag of tricks can help you become a better player.
Use a little inside english off the rail to bring the cue back to pocket the 8ball, just try not to scratch and lose the game...
Bend it right back in, but try not to scratch....
Quick and easy way to get around a trouble ball when you're too close to jump and have no clear lanes to kick... just bend the ball like you're Efren.