Billiards & Pool Table Games

Build a wooden chessboard

How to build a wooden chessboard

These videos make creating a homemade chessboard easy! You don't have to be a professional woodworker to make your own chess set, but it will look like a professional made it.

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Shoot a bank hustle shot in pool

How to shoot a bank hustle shot in pool

This is one of many terrific videos shot by a Colorado State engineering professor on the technique of sinking pool balls. This one in particular is a classic move. If you nail it, you're on track.

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Solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge in seven steps

How to solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge in seven steps

Too smart for the Rubik's Cube? You haven't tried the Rubik's Revenge yet then. With an extra "layer" of complexity, you might not ever solve the puzzle, unless you watch this highly detailed video on ...

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Make giant soap bubbles

How to make giant soap bubbles

Bubble blowing. Simple and yet incredibly majestic. This guy can get em the size of your house. Follow the recipe and you will too.

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Make a retro steampunk hardware chess set

How to make a retro steampunk hardware chess set

GomiStyle makes cool stuff. But this Steampunk style chess set takes the cake. And it is simple to make.

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How to do a compression kick bank shot in pool

Do a compression kick bank shot in pool

2007 World Trick Shot Champion Andy Segal shows you how to do a compression kick bank shot in pool.

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How to do a masse pool bank shot around a wall of balls

Do a masse pool bank shot around a wall of balls

2007 World Trick Shot Champion Andy Segal shows you how to do a masse ...more

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How to do a masse pool trick shot from The Hustler

Do a masse pool trick shot from The Hustler

2007 World Trick Shot Champion Andy Segal shows you how to do a masse pool trick shot made famous by the movie The Hustler - a 1 and 2 ball ...more

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How to do massé trick pool shots

Do massé trick pool shots

In this billiards tutorial series will show how to do trick pool shots. World Trick Shot Champion Andy Segal demonstrates how to pull off ...more

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How to do the "fork in the road" pool trick shot

Do the "fork in the road" pool trick shot

World Trick Shot Champion, Andy "The Magic Man" Segal, with Inside POOL Magazine shows how to jump two balls at once, with the "fork in the ...more

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How to do the "scotch doubles" pool trick shot

Do the "scotch doubles" pool trick shot

Andy Segal, with Inside POOL Magazine, shows how to do the scotch doubles pool trick.

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How to do the "slip one in" pool trick shot

Do the "slip one in" pool trick shot

Bikini pool shark Krista Ayne shows you how to "slip one in." She takes care of four balls in one shot. If you don't pay attention to the ...more

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How to do the Banana Draw trick shot in pool

Do the Banana Draw trick shot in pool

2007 World Trick Shot Champion Andy Segal shows you how to do the Banana Draw trick shot in pool

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How to do the billiards trick shot "what goes up"

Do the billiards trick shot "what goes up"

Learn how to play the billiards trick, "what comes up, must go down" by getting tips from this pool expert. Check out this shot~

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How to do the incredible power draw stroke pool trick shot

Do the incredible power draw stroke pool trick shot

Check out this video to get advice from the pros on how to do the ...more

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How to do the mirror bank pool trick shot

Do the mirror bank pool trick shot

Here is one method of banking a pool shot, which is usually called the mirror bank or ghost table trick shot. The first thing you need to ...more

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How to do the running rail pool shot

Do the running rail pool shot

Need to get a ball down the rail in that pool game you're losing? Well, check out this cool billiards video tutorial to see how to do the ...more

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How to do The Ultimate Trap Shot in pool.

Do The Ultimate Trap Shot in pool.

2007 World Trick Shot Champion Andy Segal shows you how The Ultimate Trap Shot in pool. This shot involves using both a masse shot and a ...more

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How to draw with sidespin in pool

Draw with sidespin in pool

A discussion of draw in combination with sidespin. This technique will allow you to place the cue ball where you need it to be for the next ...more

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How to draw with sidespin when playing pool

Draw with sidespin when playing pool

A discussion of draw in combination with sidespin, when hitting the cue ball in your pool game.

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How to evaluate the playability of a pool table

Evaluate the playability of a pool table

Learn a few methods of evaluating the playability of a pool table. Many different factors affect the way a pool table plays.

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How to fix the parallax error in your pool shot

Fix the parallax error in your pool shot

Ever wonder why you were a quarter inch off your shot or why you just were not aiming right? In this video tutorial are some reasons why ...more

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How to follow billiard instructions

Follow  billiard instructions

Check out this video to learn pool rules and etiquette, including proper "chalking.:

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How to follow with sidespin when playing pool

Follow with sidespin when playing pool

A discussion of using follow in combination with sidespin. This helps you place the cue ball for your next shot.

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How to grip a pool cue

Grip a pool cue

Learn some correct ways to grip a pool cue that are comfortable but still good for your technique.

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How to have a good stroke

Have a good stroke

Strike a ball like a champ. Learn how to have a good pool stroke with this simple and straightforward video.

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How to hit a cut shot and a carom shot in pool

Hit a cut shot and a carom shot in pool

This pool shooting video demonstrates two different ways to pocket a ball. In the first, the cue ball hits the object ball in and is ...more

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How to hit the rail first for position in pool

Hit the rail first for position in pool

Follow along with this short but informative video that teaches you how to hit the rail first for position of the next shot. When playing ...more

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How to improve draw technique in pool

Improve draw technique in pool

These two drills will help you improve your draw technique. Learn how to perform them in order to practice how low you hit the cue ball and ...more

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How to improve your mental game in pool

Improve your mental game in pool

Learn how to perform well under pressure and with distraction and improve your effortlessness and fluency in pool.

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How to improve your technique in pool

Improve your technique in pool

This simple drill will expose general flaws in technique and allow you to improve them. It especially focuses on draw.

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How to jump a pool ball with help from Ralf Souquet

Jump a pool ball with help from Ralf Souquet

World 9 Ball Champion Ralf Souquet explains how to jump with his X Breaker Cue. Power is meaningless without precision. Cue ball control ...more

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How to make a bank shot using throw and spin transfer

Make a bank shot using throw and spin transfer

This video demonstrates various ways in which a bank shot can be ...more

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How to make a cue ball billiard shot

Make a cue ball billiard shot

Using the 90 degree rule in this tricky shot, the video shows how to get pocket a ball when there is no clear path. You can deflect the cue ...more

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How to make a double bank shot

Make a double bank shot

This video demonstrates a shot from the film "Pool Hall Junkies" and involves hitting the cue ball off center with a medium stroke. The ...more

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How to make a draw massé shot near the pocket

Make a draw massé shot near the pocket

This video demonstrates the draw massé technique where the cue ball will hit the object ball into the pocket and then curve away to prevent ...more

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How to make a jump shot in pool

Make a jump shot in pool

Once again, David Alciatore is here to show us another great pool shot. Watch and learn how to make a basic jump shot.

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How to make a kick shot out of the jaws of a pocket in pool

Make a kick shot out of the jaws of a pocket in pool

This video illustrates a shot from the film "Pool Hall Junkies." It ...more

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How to make a kick shot when the cue ball is frozen to a rail

Make a kick shot when the cue ball is frozen to a rail

This pool shooting video shows a way to use a cue ball that is frozen ...more

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How to make a large-curve massé shot

Make a large-curve massé shot

This video demonstrates the massé shot, in which the cue stick is almost vertical and a bottom left English is used to curve the cue ball ...more

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How to make a partial jump shot

Make a partial jump shot

This is another partial jump shot as seen in the movie "Pool Hall Junkies." The cue stick is elevated 45 degrees, shoot straight through the ...more

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How to make a partial jump shot, in a combination shot

Make a partial jump shot, in a combination shot

This video shows how to do a cue ball jump shot by elevating the cue ...more

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How to make a power shot, positioning the cue ball

Make a power shot, positioning the cue ball

This video shows how to shoot the target ball with enough strength to pocket the ball and set the cue ball up for the next shot. Hitting low ...more

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How to make a rail cut shot with natural English in pool

Make a rail cut shot with natural English in pool

If you think pool only involves "four ball, corner pocket", this video ...more

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How to make a rail dribble follow shot

Make a rail dribble follow shot

Expand your billiards expertise. Learn how to make a rail dribble follow shot when playing pool.

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How to make a small curve massé shot

Make a small curve massé shot

This small curve massé is basically the same as a bottom left English technique. The massé shot involves an almost vertical cue stick and a ...more

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How to make a straight shot using follow

Make a straight shot using follow

With this simple technique the cue ball will follow the path of the object ball without scratching. If both balls are lined up with the ...more

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How to make a straight-on draw shot in pool

Make a straight-on draw shot in pool

It's quick and easy, but this video does the trick. Watch and learn how to make the straight-on draw shot in your pool game.

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How to make a stun shot

Make a stun shot

This is a quick demonstration of the "stun" shot. This shot uses the 90 degree rule to pocket the object ball when it isn't lined up with ...more

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How to make an English curve with an elevated cue

Make an English curve with an elevated cue

This video makes you aware of the possibility of curving the ball slightly with an elevated cue stick. The elevated cue stick striking down ...more

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How to make an object ball carom shot

Make an object ball carom shot

This video show how to use the 90 degree rule to plan an "object ball carom shot." This type of shot will deflect the object ball off 2 ...more

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How to make basic shots in billiards

Make basic shots in billiards

Making shots is the name of the game in billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

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How to minimize deflection cue ball using the draw technique

Minimize deflection cue ball using the draw technique

With this soft hit toward the bottom of the cue ball, or "draw" shot ...more

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How to perform a cut shot exercise

Perform a cut shot exercise

This drill helps improve your cut shot, which is important when an object ball is close to the rail.

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How to perform a drill to practice forcing bank shots in pool

Perform a drill to practice forcing bank shots in pool

A drill that helps you develop the ability to force your opponent to ...more

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