Pool & Billiards FAQ

Billiards, pool and snooker game rules and definitions. Hints on cue buying and care. Shooting hints and further references.

This FAQ about Pool & Billiards was compiled and written by Bob Jewett with numerous contributions by others.

Contributors to this FAQ list include:
Maria Bualat, Tomohito Sumita, Stephen Tu, Dave Dunbrack, Graham Toal, Robert E. Landsparger, Bill Angell, Korey Kruse, Paul Moyland, Spencer Lee, Bob Jewett, Jari Kokko, Jim Buss, Ron Shepard, Ivan Lee, Robert B. Trimble, Jim Barr, Tom Simpson, Pat Greenwald, Gideon F., Dave Siltz

0. What are Frequently Asked Questions About Cue Sports?

1. What does XXX mean?

2. What are the rules for XXX?

2.1 Straight Pool

2.2 Equal Offense

2.3 Nine Ball

2.4 One Pocket

2.5 Eight Ball

2.6 Cut-Throat

2.7 Three Ball

2.8 Bumper Pool

2.9 Snooker

2.10 English Billiards

2.11 Carom Billiards

3. How do I hit a jump shot?

4. How can I put back spin on the ball?

5. What is a push shot?

6. What is the "Diamond System"?

7. How should I choose a cue?

8. Ok, I've got a cue. How do I take care of it?

9. My shaft has a dent. What now?

10. How much room do I need for a table?

11. Can I build my own table and cue?

12. How can I learn about billiard physics?

13. Where can I go for more information?

13.1 Books

13.2 Publications

13.3 World Wide Web

14. What is the record for X?

15. How does the APA handicapping system work?

16. Where's the TV schedule for cue sports?

17. Where can I buy/sell a billiard thingy?

18. What are the different hardnesses of cue tips?

19. Where can I play Virtual Pool on the Internet?

20. Which rooms are in X City?

21. What is a dominant eye?

22. What are some common strategies in the various games?

23. Where can I find tournament brackets (flowcharts)

24. How can I heat a billiard table?

25. How well do I play? Am I an A or a D?

27. What are those funny numbers people post to the group?

28. Do billiard balls wear down?

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