1. BILLIARDS THERE’S MORE TO IT THAN YOU THINK… A PowerPoint Presentation
By Juli Conners
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BILLIARDS

2. Necessary Equipment Pool Table Billiard Balls Triangle or Diamond Rack
4 to 15, depending on game
Triangle or Diamond Rack
Pool Cue
One or More Players

3. The game of billiards has ruined my naturally sweet disposition.
Choose Your Game
Eight Ball
Nine Ball
Three Ball
Bumper Pool
Snooker
Requires special set
The game of billiards has ruined my naturally sweet disposition.
-Mark Twain

4. Before you Play Determine the Rules Singles or doubles?
Call shot or call pocket?
Bank the 8?
Best two out of three?

5. “ENGLISH” The Cue Ball USING ENGLISH LEFT MIDDLE RIGHT TOP
FAST, LEFT SPIN
STEADY, FORWARD ROLL
FAST, RIGHT SPIN
PREFFERED FOR BREAKING
EXCELLENT CONTROL SHOT
GOOD FOR AVOIDING A SCRATCH
BOTTOM
GIVES SHOOTER MORE CONTROL
ALLOWS FOR “DRAW” OR MASSE
FOR SHOTS NOT REQUIRING TOO MUCH FORCE

6. You Won the Toss? Now You’re Ready To Break!
Tips for a Great Game
Always Chalk your cue Keep your bridge dry Be a good sport
Never Set anything on the table Shoot “slop” Welsh on a bet