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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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Solve the acid cube Square One puzzle

How to solve the acid cube Square One puzzle

Move over Rubik's Cube, there's a new cube in town... the Square One. You can really impress those girls now when you pull this acid cube out of your pocket and solve it. Just beware, this puzzle abides by a ...

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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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Make professional-looking 1x1 Rubik's Cubes from Legos

How to make professional-looking 1x1 Rubik's Cubes from Legos

What's missing from any Rubik's Cube collection is the infamous 1x1 Rubik's Cube. Sure it's a cinch to solve, but making it's a bit tougher, especially when you're using Legos. Makes you wonder what else you ...

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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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How to perform stop draw and follow pool shots

Perform stop draw and follow pool shots

Here is a basic description of stop shots, follow shots, draw shots and how English has an effect on the ball. This billiards video ...more

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How to perform the L drill in pool

Perform the L drill in pool

The L drill is done with 15 balls, although only 11 are used in the video. The object is to pocket all the balls in this pattern in the ...more

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How to pick a pool cue and case

Pick a pool cue and case

There are many options for pool cues and cases. This video tutorial will give you some advice on which ones to choose. Does the case fit ...more

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How to plan a shot in pool

Plan a shot in pool

This video demonstrates good technique for planning and executing a pool shot, beginning with the 90 degree rule or the 30 degree rule ...more

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How to play called shape in pool

Play called shape in pool

This game, called shape, helps sharpen cue ball control and pattern recognition.

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How to play hangers and cheat the pocket in pool

Play hangers and cheat the pocket in pool

Watch to learn how to play a hanger (a shot that has a high margin of error) and cheat a pocket in pool. This video is meant for beginning ...more

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How to play pool (for beginners)

Play pool (for beginners)

You'll never be able to hustle people at pool if you don't actually know how to play. Watch this video for a beginner's tutorial on playing ...more

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How to play pool with good stroke technique

Play pool with good stroke technique

Learn how to develop your own stroke and improve your technique in pool.

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How to play safe in 9 ball

Play safe in 9 ball

Learn the basics of safety play in 9 ball pool. This video covers some common misconceptions regarding breaking and running that many ...more

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How to play Snooker

Play Snooker

Snooker is played on a 12-foot table. It is similar to pool in that it has numerical balls; it also has red balls to pocket. The idea is ...more

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How to play stop shots in pool

Play stop shots in pool

Check out from these two billiard pros how to play "stop shots" in your pool games.

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How to play straight pool

Play straight pool

Strait pool, or 14.1 continuous, is an older form of pocket billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this ...more

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How to play the scoring drill game in pool

Play the scoring drill game in pool

Learn this method of making drills more measurable and less boring by turning them into games.

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How to play with draw in pool

Play with draw in pool

Draw is essentially the backspin on the cue ball after it is struck. It is achieved by striking the cue ball below its center. Watch this ...more

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How to pocket a ball that is frozen to the rail in pool

Pocket a ball that is frozen to the rail in pool

Watch to learn how to cut shooting frozen to the rail and pocket a ...more

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How to pocket a frozen ball in pool using the throw technique

Pocket a frozen ball in pool using the throw technique

Shown in this video is the way to shoot one pool ball into the pocket ...more

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How to pocket the ball in a perfect set-up

Pocket the ball in a perfect set-up

This demonstrates a perfect set-up for the object ball to be hit into the pocket, and how to execute the shot. It involves deflecting a ball ...more

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How to pocket your ball when it is blocked by opponent's ball

Pocket your ball when it is blocked by opponent's ball

This video demonstrates how to deal with an opponent's ball that is ...more

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How to position the cue ball in billiards

Position the cue ball in billiards

Positioning in all important in billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

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How to practice a 9 ball drill in pool

Practice a 9 ball drill in pool

This drill helps improve your 9 ball game. It helps you control the cue ball and practice rail shots.

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How to practice a drill to help aim in pool

Practice a drill to help aim in pool

Another drill to help perfect aim and technique.

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How to practice a drill to improve cue ball control in pool

Practice a drill to improve cue ball control in pool

Practice this drill in order to improve your control of the cue ball ...more

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How to practice pool

Practice pool

Watch to learn some good ways to practice pool by yourself. This video is intended for beginners.

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How to practice pool table drills

Practice pool table drills

These are drills on the pool table that can only make your billiards game better.

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How to practice position play in pool

Practice position play in pool

Learn some shots that will help improve your position play in pool.

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How to practice the 1-2-3 rail drill

Practice the 1-2-3 rail drill

Pocket the same shot each time and leave the cue ball within a ball's width of each target ball. This drill helps improve follow, draw ...more

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How to practice the brainwashing drill in pool

Practice the brainwashing drill in pool

A drill that teaches stun control, draw control and simple pattern recognition. The object is to pocket every ball without touching a rail.

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How to practice the circle drill in pool

Practice the circle drill in pool

The idea is to pocket all 15 without hitting a rail, caroming, or leaving the cirle. This teaches draw and stun control.

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How to practice the fan drill in pool

Practice the fan drill in pool

Practice the fan drill in order to improve your control of the cue ball. The object is to sink the balls in order and leave the cue ball ...more

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How to practice the stop shot drill in pool

Practice the stop shot drill in pool

The stop shot is a very foundational skill involving being able to stop the cue ball and pocket the ball. This drill is very helpful for ...more

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How to practice your pool stroke

Practice your pool stroke

Watch to learn some exercises to help you perfect your pool stroke technique. Some of them don't even require a pool table or billiard ...more

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How to prevent a scratch in pool using follow

Prevent a scratch in pool using follow

By using the 90 degree rule when shooting pool you can make the cue ball follow along a tangent line to determine perfectly where the ball ...more

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How to prevent a scratch in pool using the 30 degree rule

Prevent a scratch in pool using the 30 degree rule

Avoid those embarassing scratch moments in your pool game by learning ...more

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How to put English on the ball in billiards

Put English on the ball in billiards

You can use english to make the cue ball end up where you want it. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free ...more

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How to rail kick in pool

Rail kick in pool

A discussion of the basics for 1 rail kick shooting. This technique allows you to make up for a bad break or a good defensive shot by your ...more

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How to set up advanced shots in billiards

Set up advanced shots in billiards

Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

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How to set up basic positioning shots in billiards

Set up basic positioning shots in billiards

Positioning in all important in billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

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How to set up basic strokes in billiards

Set up basic strokes in billiards

Basic stroke techniques will aid in anyone's billiard game. Learn about basic billiard strokes with this free pool video series.

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How to set up more advanced shots in billiards

Set up more advanced shots in billiards

Some shot in billiards can be more difficult. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

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How to set up the cue in billiards

Set up the cue in billiards

Your cue can make all the difference in a game of pocket billiards. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this ...more

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How to shoot a bank shot in pool with a parallel line

Shoot a bank shot in pool with a parallel line

This pool shooting video shows how to use a parallel line to bank the ...more

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How to shoot a combination shot in pool

Shoot a combination shot in pool

In pool a combination shot involves shooting the cue ball at one ball in order to hit and pocket another. Approach a combination shot by ...more

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How to shoot a frozen cue ball in pool

Shoot a frozen cue ball in pool

This pool shooting tutorial demonstrates how to shoot an object ball that is frozen to the cue ball and is far away from the pocket. Use ...more

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How to shoot a frozen cue ball kick shot

Shoot a frozen cue ball kick shot

In another shot from the film "Pool Hall Junkies" the cue ball is frozen to the object ball. However it is demonstrated how to deflect the ...more

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How to shoot a low speed bank shot

Shoot a low speed bank shot

This pool shooting video shows the effect of a slow speed shot and mentions the difference between what the ball will do at slow and medium ...more

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How to shoot a two-rail kick shot in pool

Shoot a two-rail kick shot in pool

This pool shooting video demonstrates the best way to use the rails to deflect a frozen cue ball toward the object ball. To unfreeze the cue ...more

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How to shoot the cue ball into a frozen ball combination

Shoot the cue ball into a frozen ball combination

This tutorial shows two different ways to shoot a combination in pool ...more

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How to sink a pool ball into a pocket

Sink a pool ball into a pocket

Learn how to sink a pool ball into a pocket. What do pool sharks know that you don’t about sinking a ball? Lots. You Will Need ...more

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How to stop or stun action on a cue ball in pool

Stop or stun action on a cue ball in pool

Watch to learn how to do stop shots and stun shots in pool by making the cue ball stop and stun at the right time.

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How to transfer English in a bank shot in pool

Transfer English in a bank shot in pool

Learn how to transfer English during a bank shot in pool. English is very important when considering and setting up a bank shot.

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