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Get it Straight, with Straight Pool by Samm Diep Contributed story
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have recently become completely obsessed with straight pool, aka 14.1 continuous or simply 14.1. This classic discipline was the game of choice for many of the old school legendary players. It was the game played in the 1961 movie, The Hustler, starring Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman. A player’s worth was measured by their high run and even then, the better player could still get shut out by steady ball-pocketing John Schmidt and patient safety play. Photo by Mike Fieldhammer, BilliardCoach.com These days, straight pool players seem to be a dying breed. in knowing which balls will go where. Most recently, “Mr. 400” John Schmidt has made the game I feel good about my combination shots. They come up fairly popular again. I’ve had the honor of watching him run 100+ often in straight pool runs. balls in person on more than one occasion and it inspires me be I’m reminded of the ‘every single shot matters’ mentality. In a better player. this day of alternate-breaks, we’re guaranteed to have another chance at the table. It can be easy to take a shot for granted Objective here and there. In straight pool, one missed shot could cost you Straight pool is a call-pocket game. Balls may be pocketed in 25 or 50 balls, or even the match. If you do get another chance any pocket, in any order. One point is received for each ball at the table, you need to warm up again from sitting so long. pocketed. Players shoot until they miss, play a safety, or they I’m fortunate enough to have the DSPA (Denver Straight reach their target match points. The 15th ball from each rack Pool Association) league in my area which affords me the opis left untouched on the table along with the cue ball. The reportunity to share my love for the game with so many others. If maining 14 balls are racked, leaving the head ball empty. The you have a league near you, I would strongly recommend player continues to shoot attempting to pocket the 15th ball checking it out. while breaking open the newly racked balls to continue their In no way am I an expert in the game but I certainly apprecirun. ate it and all that it has done for me. I love straight pool so Most recently, I watched John run 204 balls at the 2010 much because every single time I crack into the rack it’s a Super Billiards Expo 14.1 Challenge organized by Steve and whole new game with original, sophisticated scenarios; a little Heather Kurtz and Charlie Eames. The run was made on a 9’ nudge here, a little bump there. Diamond pro-am with fresh cloth, fairly clean balls, in 80 Even John gets surprised at times by the outcome of the stack. degree greasy, humid heat. Spectators were gathered on both There are so many subtleties to this beautiful game. The chalsides to watch. His run was not perfect. Several times he got lenges are endless. If you have never tried it, try it this week. If out of line and was forced to shoot recovery shots to get back you haven’t played it in a while, set a new high-run goal and in the game. According to him, his run was not textbook but revisit the game. If you already play it, introduce it to someone with strong shot-making and savvy position play at the end of each rack, he strung together 14 and a half racks. That’s true a new. Let’s keep the game alive! testament to his tenacity.
Benefits Since I began playing more straight pool, I have seen noticeable improvements in the following areas: I pocket balls with better speed. There is an ‘ideal’ speed that comes along with the game. I learned very quickly that you don’t need to slam the balls. In fact, it’s better if you don’t. My breakouts in 8-ball have been much more precise. Instead of just busting into a cluster, I’m much more confident
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llen Hopkins Super Billiard Expo in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Convention Center, now in its 18th year was bigger then ever. With a whopping 179 Diamond Pool tables and with over 130 vendors there were plenty of deals on billiard merchandise. The Super Billiards Expo has earned its reputation as the largest consumer tradeshow in the industry by continually bringing you the finest manufacturers, retailers, and custom cue makers in the billiards world. Plan ahead for next years event, March 10-13, 2011.
Open 10-Ball Professional Players Championship Van Boening Crowned Champion by Jerry Forsyth AzBilliards Shane Van Boening captured the Players Championship in Valley Forge at the Super Billiards Expo by coming back from the one-loss side in the finals and defeating the man, Jonathan Pinegar, who had earlier handed him his only loss. Van Boening had cruised through the early stages of the event, handing defeats to star players like Frankie Hernandez, Mike Davis and Shawn Putnam. But he ran into a buzz-saw when he faced Pinegar for the first time. Pinegar had done some tall tree chopping of his own and had already beaten Dave Grau, Jason Klatt and Johnny Archer before taking on Shane. After beating Van Boening Pinegar continued his hot hand and sent Corey Deuel left to take the hot seat and await the finals. The losers bracket was a toss-up populated by many of the greatest players in the game today. To get to the final table Van Boening had to beat Dennis Hatch, then Thorsten Hohmann and then, finally, Corey Deuel. That done he then had to regroup and prepare himself to take on the only man in the field with enough stick to beat him, a fact that had been proven earlier in the day. Pinegar would not be able to get past Van Boening again. Even though he had the momentum on his side Van Boening came with determined aggression and some fine safety finesses to take the crown and become the Players Champion for 2010. Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5th
Playername Shane Van Boening Jonathan Pinegar Corey Deuel Thorsten Hohmann Shawn Putnam Dennis Hatch
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Prize Money $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00
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“Kwikfire” Kelly Fisher Tears Through the Women’s 10-Ball Event nycgrind.com Contributed story
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n the invitation-only Women’s Pro 10-Ball Event at the Expo, sixteen players were called on to compete for a $2,500 first prize, however, only one player stood head and shoulders above the crowd. This would be 5-time WPBA champion, “Kwikfire” Kelly Fisher, who dominated this singleelimination event to finish off with a final win against Canada’s young rising star, Brittany Bryant. A relative newcomer to the WPBA and only 18 years old, Brittany finished the 2009 season in the top 30… above the ranks of many tour veterans. Prior to landing a spot on the pro tour, she claimed name to the 2008 World Junior 9-ball Championship and is the reigning Canadian Women’s 8-ball and 9-ball Champion. Brittany left her mark at Valley Forge, defeating Megan Smith and Liz Ford, before making a comeback win over Sarah Rousey after trailing 5-1. Payout 1st: Kelly Fisher $2,500 2nd: Brittany Bryant $1,500 3rd: Sarah Rousey, Angel Paglia $1,000 5th: Morgan Steinman, Liz Ford, Jennifer Barretta, Amy Chen $500 NYC Grind’s coverage of the SBE is sponsored by Poison Billiards and Simonis Cloth.
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14th Rally in the Valley Event on a Roll!
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fter 14 years of an event that shows continued growth, increasing participation numbers, and improvements that players recognize were done for them, the TAP league and its growing number of licensees returned home from Valley Forge, PA on a positive roll. On Wednesday, March 17th licensees and players alike started to arrive to the Valley Forge Convention Center. Registration was offered to the players for the first time that evening, along with a social gathering at Fox & Hound for the licensees to get acquainted. Licensees had their annual national meeting, on Thursday, March 18th to go over training modules throughout the day lead by TAP Founder/Owner and CEO Loyd Schonter. In the last hour, new licensees (of which TAP has over 15), spent
time solely with Mr. Schonter, to be welcomed as part of the TAP family and have one on one time with him. New licensees, UPSTATE TAP, Chris Ruegsegger and April Bradley from SC were awarded plaques for starting up with 50+ new teams in their first month of operation. At TAP, licensees are encouraged to share experiences, ideas and work together to provide the best sanctioned amateur league experience to the players. Positive Feedback from licensees was received by several on the format, structure and educational information provided to them at this annual meeting. See Tap page 8 April/May PQB 7
Tap from page <None> Thursday evening, Single Competition began. This year TAP brought back to singles the round robin format and added a best of the rest so all singles participants got 4 rounds of play guaranteed. Friday, the sold out, 144 dream team event kicked off at 8 a.m. and ran through Sunday. TAP’s dream team event is a round robin event, that goes to single elimination of Platinum, Championship and Best of the Rest also guarantees 4 rounds of
Cues and Cases for the player prize giveaway. Their overwhelming support of our Rally and National event has been greatly appreciated, through out the years. Omega Billiards sponsored badges and provided a 10% discount for all players and licensees in attendance at the event. Additional sponsors and advertisers included, AZ Billiards, Fox and Hound, Mickey’s Cues and Brews, and Diamond Tables. On Sunday, March 21st the Champions were crowned ! Congratulations to the 2010 TAP Rally in the Valley Elite Board Champions, “Mulligans” and to the 2010 TAP Rally in the Valley Championship Board Winners, “Fat Guy Assassins” A complete list of team and singles winners will be posted on www.tapleague.com and on TAP Facebook.
“Mulligans” (front row l-r) Brian McGee, Dennis Dudgeon, Kurt Wanyek, Dave Kriak, Larry Holschuh, (back row l-r) Greg Kencson, Bryan Kasper and Karl Abend play. Over $100,000 in total prizes were given out at the event. Players enjoyed 100% payback in the singles event; open Diamond tables during their events, along with great competition of players throughout the USA and Canadian leagues representing each of their TAP territories and mixing it up with others. As with all Rally events, friendships are always formed due to our common love of the game with new people that are met at this high profile event. As always, entry of all score sheets for team and singles events, ensures an overall solid handicap based on player performance week to week and at National competitions. New Pool Net features were used for the planning of the event, which took manual processes and made them automated, efficiently and effectively streamlined preparations. Also available, for the first time, a new qualification report and the release of automated flagging report features helped the National director and his staff run the event. Players were appreciative of the communication efforts and improvements to registration, proving once again TAP listens to their players and is continually using their resources and efforts to constantly improve based on player feedback. Once again, the Predator Group was an event sponsor providing items from their Predator and Poison lines to all TAP players; Poison Jump Cues to each player on the Elite Bracket Dream Team and to each Singles Handicap Winner and various 8 PQB April/May
“Fat Guy Assassins” (back row l-r) Bert Csizek, Ron Perry, Winston Davis, Tim Hyatt, John Walsh, (front row l-r) Jack Albainy, Justin Yankowski and Bill Varkonyl
In 2010 and 2011 we will be returning to Las Vegas, Nevada for our Nationals and adding a new event, RALLY AT BALLY’s which will be like it’s big brother event Rally in the Valley, in March in Valley Forge, PA held each year.
Want more information about TAP? Check out our website, www.tapleague.com and contact us, through our corporate office, at the Live Help desk, via email or IM. Join the countless others that have been checking us out. We look forward to hearing from you ! Until then, TAP ON !
Senior Open 9-Ball Event 384 players 1st $3000 - Larry Price from Mullins West, VA. 2nd $1,500 – Kelly Espinoza
Open Amateur Event 864 players 1st $5000 - Matt Clatterbuck from Front Royal, Virginia. 2nd $2,000 – Ron Frank Jr. from Radford, Virginia.
Amateur Players Series Winners…
from top left clockwise, Men’s 2nd Chance Scramble Rob Krull from Vanderrift, PA Women’ Amateur Players Championship 1st Briana Miller from Allentown, PA. Junior’s 17 & under Players Championship 1st Skyler Woodward from Ledbetter, KY Women’s 2nd Chance Scramble Diana Minor from Columbus, IN Junior’s 12 & under Players Championship 1st Ethan Madara from Hansburg, PA. April/May PQB 9
Kicking with Draw by Tom Ross Contributing Writer
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fter learning a couple effective kicking systems most of us begin to look for two or threerail kicks in those situations where we cannot shoot directly at the object ball. Intuition might suggest that one-rail kicks would be simplest, a logical guess that often fails for several reasons. One big reason that experienced players prefer multi-rail paths to hit hidden object balls is that all of the one-rail systems demand precise speed with a dead-center hit on the cue ball and a natural roll—no top or back spin. Failing to meet any of those requirements usually results in a departure from those pretty, mirror-image pictures we see in books and ball in hand for the other player. If applying inadvertent spin can alter the cue ball’s path to cause a miss, then there must be situations where such alteration can be useful. One valuable technique for altering the cue ball’s travel is the application of draw to move the cue ball onto a tighter rebound track off of a cushion in cases where the natural path will not work or is unavailable. In the diagram we have two shots and will begin with cue ball A, where the shooter wants to pocket the solid ball hanging in the top-right corner with a one-rail kick. For this setup, the mirrorimage, one-rail path intersects the left, side pocket and is therefore not possible. One option would be to shoot the cue ball to the side rail, short of the side pocket, with some right-hand english to widen the rebound toward the far corner, a good choice but not today’s topic. Instead we shall examine the more advanced choice of shooting past the side, with draw, to tighten the cue ball’s rebound and pocket the solid ball as shown, an uncommon technique among intermediate players since we do not intuitively think of draw causing the cue 10 PQB April/May
pocket from one diamond past the side. Another common example of a one-rail kick with draw is shown in shot B. Set the balls up as shown beginning with the solid-outlined cue ball. Nothing changes for shot B except maybe speed since the cue ball travels a shorter distance to the striped ball. It’s possible that applying draw to this kick shot makes the ball easier to pocket because the cue ball approaches the striped ball much closer to the straight-in line. After shooting it enough to develop a good feel, move the solid balls obstructing the mirrorimage line and compare success for ten shots on the shortened draw path to ten shots on the natural-roll, mirror-image path. Also, try the shot from the position of the dotted-outlined cue ball, which lies near the shot’s limit and will therefore require adding some left-hand english to the draw for maximum alteration to the natural rebound angle. Because we most commonly associate sidespin with rebound angles we are not likely to consider the role that backspin plays in altering the cue ball’s path from a cushion. And since we do not expect such a result, we can miss a lot of kicks
ball to curve. But look at the rebound from the first rail with a mental image of the cue ball spinning backward and imagine how that backspin can cause the curve shown in the diagram. The best way to observe the phenomenon is to play the shot and watch the results. Shoot the cue ball one diamond past the side pocket with straight draw— no right or left-hand english—until you are pocketing the object ball. Play it with a very low hit …best way to observe the phenomenon is to play the shot and watch the results. and a long follow through to ensure good backspin. Proper speed is critical on this shot, hard owing to draw, possibly without knowing enough to maintain the spin after the why. So here’s a twofold advantage where rebound but soft enough to give the cue once there might have been a problem. ball time to “grab” the cloth and curve. We can learn to use this technique to our Using a striped ball instead of the cue advantage when we face obstructions ball will make the spin and its effect easy while maintaining an awareness of its to observe. Practice shot A as a reference somewhat odd effect to avoid misses on to develop a feel for hitting the corner all kick shots.
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Rail-First to Score by Robert Byrne From “Byrne’s Complete Book of Pool Shots” with permission
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he 9-ball is hanging on the lip. If you decide to try to make if off the 1-ball, the best bet is hit the rail first with left sidespin. The same is true from the other cue ball if the 2-ball is the lowest ball on the table. Try these patterns and I think you’ll agree that they are better choices than anything involving ball-first hits. With more balls on the table, the same patterns might be good for safety plays.
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Stop! Lets do it right. by “The Monk” Contributing Writer • www.monkbilliardacademy.net
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et me share with you the most important part of this game, the shot at hand. It is very important that you do it right. This is the best article I have ever written. The most important thing you will do with all shots is to connect to the shot and fully understand your intentions with the shot. What do you intend to do with this shot at hand? The next thing you must do is determine how much interest you have in this shot. Is this a compelling shot, vital to this game? As a Monk player all shots are important. Are you keenly interested in this shot? If you are, you will begin to
properly. Sometimes we shoot it anyways and when we miss, we turn to our opponent and say, “I knew I was going to miss that shot exactly how I missed it.” When you are off line you can still make shots. What happens is that you wear down? It is off line and working much harder. If we are not lined up properly we will need to make adjustments in our stroke just as cue comes to the cue ball and this will wear us out. If you find yourself exhausted at the end of tournaments it is a sign of miss alignment with your stance. You are working too hard. When you land on the cue ball you must be in line. When you are not perfectly in line a red flag will come up. Do not ignore this The noise around you is directly related to the amount of interest you red flag. The size of the pockets will have in what you are doing. allow you to still make the shot, but sooner or later you specify your focus and become keenly will miss. Make sure you know exactly aware of your intentions. It is this focus where you are hitting on the cue ball. that will enable you to deliver the pure Some players think they are center ball stroke. All environmental issues will dis- and actually, they are slightly off center, solve and you will be free to execute the injecting a slight amount of deflection in intended stroke. The noise around you is their shot. They miss the shot and then directly related to the amount of interest you wonder why. They sighted perfectly and have in what you are doing. delivered the perfect stroke but the deYou will then position your right leg in flection caused them to miss. So you line with the target. A line from the need to build the skills to hit the cue ball object ball follows back through the cue exactly where you intend. ball and then connects to your right leg. Remember, “The stroke, minus the inYou move your left leg forward slightly terference equals the shot.” If you add and then stand in the upright position to value to any shot, other than the shot re connect to the shot. If everything is itself you have invited interference. You still lined up, you then go down in your can reduce this interference when you stance. This pivot must be smooth and fully embrace “See the shot, know the pure. I have students practice their pivot stroke, shoot the shot”. without a pool table. If I want you to make more balls I need Then you “land on the cue ball”, and to teach you not to care if you make the re connect to the shot. If we are oneshot at all. The only thing you care about quarter inch off we will not see the shot is how you hit the cue ball. Everything 16 PQB April/May
happens at the cue ball. Once you hit the cue ball you are no longer in control so you want to be sure you are totally free to hit the cue ball. We connect to the shot. We position our feet and re connect to the shot, we pivot and land on the cue ball and connect once again and then we go to the set position with the tip stopping directly where we want to hit the cue ball. At this point we play in our mind exactly how the cue tip will go through the cue ball, what it sounds likes and what it feels like. Then I pull back and pause and at that pause, I burn a hole in my target. Everything in my environment ceases and the only thing that matters is the strike that I am about to deliver. After the cue ball leaves my tip I freeze and watch the cue ball race towards the target, watching the exact moment the cue ball hits the object ball. Then I take a practice stroke and rise up slowly. Moving around the table always keep your left side out. I refer to this as “left out”. Do not chalk your tip while walking around the table. While moving to the next shot let go of all connection to what just happened. Redevelop interest in the next shot. when you have arrived, then chalk up. Look at the tip when you chalk up. Do not do this unconsciously. At this point go through your pre shot routine once again. It is always “this shot”, never “last shot next shot”. I am going to look for you in the finals my friend.
Jump Strokes by Eric “The Preacher” Yow! WPA Masse World Champion
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where in between. My here’s an old saying, “different strokes for differstudies have found that ent folks.” I’ve never heard it used where it actuthe tight grip hinders the ally made sense and honestly, I’m not old enough deflecting action you that I can say I’ve ever used it in any context. However, want where the tip reit is fitting for this article about jump strokes. If you’re bounds the jump cue off of the ball, allowing the cue like most readers of this publication, you are a serious ball to rebound off of the table. If you use a tight grip, player, you own several cues, you own at least one jump you likely do not hit the ball near center, thus permitcue, and you read these articles to educate yourself ting the cue to escape, but you lose power hitting offfurther in the game. People ask me from time to time center and increase the likelihood of a miscue. If you how I accelerated in the game at the pace at which I did strike near center with a tight grip, you likely get what I and I always tell them, “I read as much as I could.” You, call the ‘sandwich effect’ where the cue ball is sandlike I, want to learn as much as you can about the little wiched between the tip and felt, as the tight grip nuances of the game and improve your abilities in any hinders the cue from getting out of the jumping ball’s way possible. way. So, use a lighter grip and see what happens. Try Part of improving your game means first using the right one finger and thumb with your Eric Yow Jump Cue. equipment. You probably already have a good jump cue, You’ll be amazed at the difference! but consider the Eric Yow Jump Cue, on which this article is based. It is 9.5 ounces, just over 40 inches, has a stainless ferrule, and has a black phenolic tip. The length and weight of For more information on Eric Yow! Cues, yow@ericyow.com or visit Joe a jump cue are a quality necessary to accelerate the cue quickly Nielsen’s Billiards at www.JOERACKEM.com. while at the same time being able to deflect off of the ball, rather than stroking ‘through’ the ball and causing a masse Conrad’s Review effect. This way, it rebounds off of the table rather than being ‘squished’ between the tip and the felt, thus prevented from escaping and actually jumping off of the bed of the table. The by Diana Hoppe stainless ferrule and black phenolic preclude the cue from absorbing any of the energy of the strike on the ball, thus transar stories, we love them. On this DVD some of ferring literally all of the power of the hit into the ball, making the greatest hustlers tell them. Some legendary it the most efficient jump cue on the market. With the right names can be heard on this DVD and stories to equipment, like this cue, your jumps become ridiculously easy match. You can hear stories about; corn bread red, Minto accomplish successfully and consistently. nesota fats, titanic Thompson, fast Eddie, Irving crane, Now that you have a good jump cue, how do you use it? Freddie the beard, champagne Eddie, and daddy warbucks to Some use the overhand grip, which is the appropriate terminol- name a few. Hoppe has spent several years producing this ogy for the grip you use when cueing any normal shot. This is DVD and her hard work along with many others, among the grip when shooting a level cue shot with the typical pendu- them Mark Griffen and Diamond Billiard Products paved the lum action. Others use the dart style, or European, grip. Swing- way for this work. ing like a dart, the reverse pendulum stroke is beneficial particularly when using more than forty-five degrees of elevaMany of the hall of famers are struggling to make a living tion, such as when you need to jump quickly over a near object and have the DVD’s for sale. Exhibitions and lessons just ball. Getting even more technical, where and how you grip the won’t pay the way. So help support them and your sport. cue makes a significantly greater difference, in my opinion, You can also get a 13”X 19” poster with simulated signathan whether you use an overhand or dart grip. I prefer the dart tures for $40.00, the DVD for $20.00 or both as a package for grip, but with either, I’ve found that a thumb and 1-2 finger grip, very lightly, is the most efficient and consistent grip to use. $50.00. Enjoy. See ad page 14 In my travels in shows and competitions I’ve found those who Conrad Burkman use a kung-fu death grip, those who grip lightly, and every-
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Artistic Pool Masters by Steve Markle Contributed story
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t was that time again for the Artistic Pool Masters Championship held at the 2010 Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge, PA. With many hours spent and late nights practicing it was time to show what you were made of. With a field of 25 players the competition was high. Unlike past tournaments there was no practice table where players could warm up and make there shot adjustments right before their scheduled rounds. For some it paid off, others not so lucky. After a brief players meeting, the first round started early that Thursday Morning. Due to the loss of the practice table many players found themselves struggling early on but soon learned how the tables were playing and increased there scores. After four preliminary rounds the top 12 players made it on to the playoffs with the top four earning first round byes.
1. Jamey Gray 2. Andy Segal 3. Gabi Visiou 4. Nick Nikolaidis 5. Gil Olsen 6. Dave Nangle 7. Abram Diaz 8. Tom Rossman 9. Steve Markle 10. Paul Danno 11. Tom Kinzel 12. Jason Lynch After a day of playoff rounds four players remained in the quarter finals and were set to play that Sunday Morning. The four remaining players were: Tom Rossman, Nick Nikolaidis, Gabi Visiou, and Andy Segal. Making it to the finals for the second straight year were Nick Nikolaidis and Andy Segal. When these two players are going head to head it is always a close round and it keeps the crowd on there feet and at ease. The round began with both players making all of there shots. Many shots that are not always used during the preliminary rounds but are in our book were being used by both players and they were making them look easy. All throughout, the players were neck and neck with no player gaining a major go-ahead lead. The round came down to the final shot with Segal having to make the shot in two attempts or less due to the score difference and degree of difficulty of the shot. After all was said and done Nick “Quick Nick” Nikolaidis was now the 2010 Artistic Pool Masters champion. Special thanks goes to our sponsors for the event: Crown Cues, Dr Popper Jump Q, and Dr. Cue Promotions. 18 PQB April/May
Champion Nick Nikolaidis
left, Dave Nangle, Gil Olsen, Jamey Gray , Andy Segal, Bruce Barthellete, (not pictured) and Jim Barnard
Discipline Medals (High Scores of the Rounds) Trick and Fancy Prop/Novelty/Special Arts Draw FollowBank/KickStroke Jump Masse Sportsmanship Award
Andy Segal Andy Segal Dave Nangle Andy Segal Bruce Barthellete Jamey Gray Jamey Gray Gil Olsen Jim Barnard (Coach)
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An Interview with Charlie Ursitti, Billiard Historian After 34 Years He shares his Collection with the World
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e started his research in 1976 after seeing the PPPA World open in Asbury Park, NJ and promoted his first television show with ABC in October 1977. “I was working with Howard Cosell and was told that he liked accurate historical information. So I started researching the sport by going through the New York Times and Mosconi’s, Crane’s and Caras’ scrap books. I started recording by hand all the data on index cards and then made a chronological chart of the championship matches on a large accounting ledger sheet. I found many inaccuracies that had been printed in the BCA rule since 1945. The first was that Cyrille Dion was still champion 2 years after he died”. I asked Charlie why he put the history on a website site instead of in book form. “A good friend of mine and fellow historian/collector Deno Andrews talked me into it. I am missing about 10 percent of the information I need and I am still searching daily for it. If I printed a book and found 5 percent of the missing information
Charlie with some of his collection
This was the longest running publication devoted to the sport of billiards to date”. Is there anything else that you will be on the site? “I intend to put up anything that I can scan. Tournament posters, program books, newspaper articles, post cards, trade cards, tobacco cards (American and foreign), photographs, publications, books, score sheets etc… whatever I have”. How much time and money have you invested in this project? “I started August 1976, so it’s going on 34 years in August. I have spent about $450,000”. In closing why do you think it is important for “I was working with Howard Cosell and was told you to create this site? that he liked accurate historical information.” “I am 62 years old now and not in the best of health, so I figured it was about time to share with the world what do I do? Reprint the book? Deno offered to help me what I have. With the touch of a button you can trace the create and maintain the website, explaining to me that in entire history of the sport we love”. minutes he could make any corrections that I wanted. This What would you like to say in closing? seemed to be the perfect plan. “I hope what I have created will motivate other collectors to Why did you decided to create the website now? do the same. Owning a piece of history and keeping it in ob“After I moved from New York to Florida, I realized what I scurity, is like not owning it at all”. had and that only about a hundred people have seen it over the years! I wanted to share it with anyone who had an interest in I hope everyone enjoys the site and if there is anything anyone would the history of pocket billiard and three-cushion billiards”. like to share please contact me. Exactly what are you putting on your site? CharlesUrsitti.com or CharlieUrsitti.com “The main sections will be a complete chronological history of pockets and three-cushion for 1878 to 2010. Every World and National Championships are listed along with challenge matches and league play. The history will show the day by day progression of the event with scores high runs, best game, prize funds etc…” What else do you intend putting on the website? “I am putting up almost the entire publication know as “Billiard Magazine” which existed from April 1913 to August 1934 (257 issues). I own about 210 issues and have access to the rest. April/May PQB 19
A Shot is a Shot… Is a Shot… Is a Shot by Tom Rossman • drcue@artisticpool.org Contributing Writer
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he perspective of how difficult a shot is and how a player approaches it often lies in prior episodes of success or failure to similar challenges. Some players surrender to the shot and appear to “hit a ball hard and hope a pocket gets in the way”, while others take a more technical route, providing a tried and true remedy for victory. Over the years I have heard numerous opposing views on specific shots; therefore, I would like to list a few Dr. Cueisms, which will ultimately help you attain greater satisfaction for the shot objective in mind. First, it is paramount to implant a very positive affirmation in one’s mind before any shot. In 1985 I returned to the game after a one-year hiatus, the first thing I did was to convince myself that every shot in pool was my favorite shot. I did this by mentally repeating to myself before every
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shot that it was my favorite shot and that I would execute it with a positive attitude. Every shot was just another shot with balls rolling and making a gentle and joyful click in the process. I have practiced this favorite shot principle in my brain over and over again for 25 years; shots which would otherwise make no sense have become shots that I look forward to making. Expecting a joy from the shot is a wonderful key of success for me. The second principle to shot success is knowing that every “straight” shot should be a straight shot, and that every “crooked” shot is a crooked shot. I am not referring to a straight in versus a cut shot, but rather the straight swing nature of the cue in that whatever plane the cue starts , it should indeed finish on that plane. In other words, no diving and no turning of the natural rotor motions of the
wrist/arm should exist which might cause a distorted cue movement through the cue ball. This principle holds true for level, jump, or masse plane shots. Remember to shoot the cue down a straight line and let the cue ball get in the way of the tip and let the object ball get in the way of the cue ball. Focus on the concept of straight alignment and straight stroke in 100% focus mode and the cue stick will flow straight for consistent shots! A final perception is that every long shot is a short shot in disguise. A dedicated time of practice walking back from the table several feet to view what you have always thought of as a long shot will produce wonders for your mental approach. Taking this long distance approach often makes every long shot seem short and makes short shots even shorter.
Corner vs Side by Samm Diep Contributing Writer • blog.SammsPocket.com • House Pro at Table Steaks East in Aurora,CO center and just come one rail against the ne of the biggest breakthroughs that I personally line of the shot for the 8. made, particularly in big table 9-ball, was to underThe player could also roll forward to get stand when to play position for a ball in the side pocket versus in the corner pocket. Having more of a bar table on the inside of the 7. This leaves a longer 8-ball background, it’s very natural and often times preferred to shot on the 7 and also adds an extra level of difficulty to the shot. There is also a risk of scratching in the opposite side play position for balls in the corner pocket. On the bar table, the corner pocket is much more forgiving and does not require pocket for position. Instead, when they draw back to play position for the 7 in as pinpoint position to get to the next shot. However, once you the side pocket, the window to play position for the 8 ball now step up to the big table, your patterns must also. In Diagram 1, take a look at where the 1, 2, 3, and 4 balls are becomes much greater. The 7 in the side is a much easier shot sitting. Beginner players will often play position for these balls and it’s natural to move the cue ball three rails for position on the 8. If they draw back too far, they can go forward one rail to come straight across for position. Choosing to play the 7 in side reduces the chances for error. Once I began playing position for these shots in the side pocket, it increased my run out percentages and made them much more effortless. Look for balls that can go in the side pockets and play position for them three balls ahead. Keep in mind, there are times when the corner pocket trumps the side pocket. See Diagram 1. A good rule of thumb is Diagram 1 to play position for balls in the shaded area into the corner pocket. When balls fall in that region, the opening to the side pocket becomes much narrower. Side pocket shots are less welcoming and often times impossible. If you’re ever in doubt, draw an imaginary line from the center diamond to the side in their nearest corner pockets. If they’re not careful, they can pocket. If your shot falls in that area, take it up to the corner. turn a connect-the-dots run out into a hairy one. Whenever Remember to look for patterns that require natural movepossible, consider playing position for balls in the top shaded ment of the cue ball. Whenever we have to force an angle with area in the side pocket. the cue ball it makes the shot more difficult. Look for the For instance, take a look Diagram 2. A careless player may nearest pockets to the balls and see if there’s a natural track for opt to just shoot a stop shot on the 6 for position A. If they’re position from that pocket. We always want the path of least relackadaisical, they may just eyeball the shot on the 7 ball. sistance. If you are interested in participating in the PoolSynergy as a blogger or a guest writer, please contact me for more details.
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Without being deliberate on their position, they now flirt with the side pocket. The path to get from the 7 to the 8 now becomes much more limited and the shot on the 7 also becomes a little more difficult. They’re forced to shoot above
Please be sure to visit www.pooltipjar.com You can take polls, view article archives, and read tournament and training updates. Samm Diep, “Cherry Bomb” House Pro at Rack ‘Em Billiards in Aurora, Colorado Player Representative for CB Custom Cues, Tiger Products, PoolDawg, IB Cue Cases, Predator Author of “You Might Be A D Player If… (101 Classic Moves That All Pool Players Can Appreciate)” www.SammsPocket.com Pooltipjar.com April/May PQB 21
Austrian Gerda Hofstatter goes Undefeated at San Diego Classic
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he drought is over for Hofstatter, after a ten years absence from the winner’s circle she wins impressively at the San Diego Classic. Winning over Shu-Han Chang of Chinese Taipei in the final. The event was hosted by the Viejas Casino in Alpine, CA Hofstatter’s path to the finals included wins over Lisa Davids, Angelina Paglia, and Kyoko Sone. Once in the final 16, she bested Monica Webb and advanced to the quarterfinals, where she eliminated the tour’s number-one player, Ga Young Kim. In the semifinal match Hofstatter ousted Karen Corr, and then “G-Force” claimed the title over Chang in the finals. After a first-round victory over Laura Smith, Chang was sent to the one-loss side by Corr. From there she fought back to the finals with wins over Jasmin Ouschan, Jeanette Lee, and Xiaoting Pan in the semifinals. Chang held an early 2-1 lead in the finals, but Hofstatter regained the lead at 4-3. The turning point of the match might have been in rack eight when Hofstatter’s miss on the 6-ball left and open rack for Chang. Chang missed the first shot and Hofstatter ran out for a 5-3 lead. From there, it was all Hofstatter with a 7-3 win. The win was worth $12,700 for Hofstatter, while Chang settled for $7,800 in second place prize money. Karen Corr and Xiao-Ting Pan earned $5,100 for their third place finishes.
Gerda’s upcoming schedule (www.gerdahofstatter.com) May 12-16, 2010: World Pool Masters,Las Vegas, NV May 15-17, 2010: BCA Grand Masters 8-Ball Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV May 17-22: U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship OPEN Division Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
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Results: 1st 2nd 3rd 5th Sarah Rousey Kelly Fisher Ga Young Kim 9th Line Kjorsvik Monica Webb Liz Ford Kyoko Sone Melissa Little Allison Fisher Melissa Herndon Jasmin Ouschan
Gerda Hofstatter Shu-Han Chang Xiaoting Pan Karen Corr Jeanette Lee
www.USBA.net USBA Officers President Dennis Dieckman PO Box 369 Manchester, MI 48158 734-428-1161 Secretary/Treasurer Jim Shovak 58 Hawthorne Avenue East Islip, NY 11730 516-238-6193 jimshovak@usba.net Northeast Directors Mazin Shooni 2006 USA Champion 135 Broad St-Unit#3A5 Hudson, MA 01749 cell: 248-910-4466 work: 603-623-5330 Merrill Hughes Huntington Station, NY cell: 631-338-9698 home: 631-421-6814 Southeast Director Henry Ugartechea 1132 SW 44th Terrace Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 561-929-8100 Mid-America Directors Steve Andersen 3861 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 616-530-8665 Juan Elizalde Sauz 7212 Hardwood Trail Dallas, TX 75249 214-908-2411 Felipe Razon 2218 S 59 Ct Cicero, IL 60804 708-878-4197
Jae Hyung Cho New US 3-Cushion Champion
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he 2010 US National 3-Cushion Championship was held February 17-21 at the Tacoma Elks Lodge. Play was on five heated Verhoeven tables covered with super-fast Simonis 300 cloth and Aramith Pro tournament balls. The Lodge was an outstanding host for the event and provided bleacher seating for spectators, staff to clean the equipment after each match, scorekeepers, tickettakers, lunch and dinner buffets, and free practice time for all participants. Charles Brown, USBA Director from New York, did his usual accurate and efficient job as Tournament Director and Master of Ceremonies. Tiger Products provided gloves and cue wraps for all the players through their player representative Mazin Shooni. As a special treat, Tacoma member Tom “Huf” Hofstedt was on hand to draw carica-
by Bob Jewett The prelims produced one major surprise as defending champion Hugo Patino failed to advance. He lost matches to 2005 champion Sonny Cho and to Min Jae Pak, who had put in a top-notch performance at the USBA Tour stop in August at Carom Cafe in New York with a 1.3 average. In another group, last year’s tures of all the players. Tom runner-up Pedro Piedrabuena also produced an excellent was totally dominant as he program booklet for the event. didn’t let any of his 6 opponents get to 10 points. Jae The 35 entrants were Hyung Cho ran a 7 against mostly players who had won Pedro to tie at 7 points, but qualifiers around the country, then Pedro shifted gears to but also included the four top win 25-9 in only 10 innings. finishers from 2009 and a few open entrants who had played Two players from each in qualifiers but had not won. group advanced to the 10They were grouped into five player final round-robin, groups of seven players for which had matches to 40 round-robins with 25-point points. Besides Piedrabuena, matches. One top finisher Sonny Cho and Miguel Torres from 2009 was seeded into had been undefeated in their each group. prelim groups, while Carlos
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Hallon, Michael Kang, Mazin Shooni, Min Jae Pak, George Ashby, and Jae Hyung Cho advanced with 5-1 records. John Jacobson advanced from a 3-way tie for second in his group based on a mostpoints tie-breaker. Of the 10 finalists, six were former US Champions. Live streaming to the Internet of the finals was provided by OTBnTV.com, allowing hundreds of fans to keep up with the action and scores. Commentary for each match helped anyone new to the game to catch up on the intricacies of shots including position play and safeties. Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman was on hand to give one of his excellent trick shot shows between rounds. Along with USBA Directors Bruce Warner and Henry Ugartechea, Tom manned the microphones for the commentary during the live streaming. Going into the final round of five matches, Piedrabuena and Jae Hyung Cho both had 8-1 records, while all the other players had at least two losses. This meant that the rematch between Pedro
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and Jae would determine the new champion. (In round-robin play, it’s possible for equal win-loss records to happen, in which case a play-off would have been necessary to determine first and second places.) In getting to the championship match, Jae Hyung Cho turned in the best game of the final rounds with 40 points in 21 innings against 2006 champ Mazin Shooni. Mazin had an excellent 1.600 average in that game, so he just caught Cho at the wrong time. Cho’s sole loss was to Miguel Torres. For his part, Piedrabuena got to the finals with the highest grand average and a 1.739 game against 3-time former champ George Ashby. Pedro’s only loss had been to Shooni. Cho led through most of the final match. Piedrabuena rallied at the end, scoring 10 points while Cho was at 39, but an 18-point deficit proved insurmountable. Jae Hyung Cho became the 2010 US Champion with a 40-32 score. The grand average of all players in the finals was 0.987. For more details,
visit the US Billiard Association website at www.USBA.net.
2010 USBA National Championship Final Placement and Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Jae Hyung Cho Pedro Piedrabuena Miguel Torres Sonny Cho Mazin Shooni Michael Kang Carlos Hallon Min Jae Pak George Ashby John Jacobson
$3700 $3100 $2600 $2200 $1800 $1500 $1200 $1000 $800 $700
High Run: 11 points Pedro Piedrabuena $50 Michael Kang $50 Best Game: 1.905 (40/21) Jae Hyung Cho $100 Best General Average: 1.232 Pedro Piedrabuena $100 Total Prize Fund $18,900
Fellow Members of The USBA, Greetings:
Miguel Torres, Jae Hyung Cho and Pedro Piedrabuena with trophies from 2010 USBA National Championship Final
Carlos Hallon Qualifies at New Wave Billiards The Florida USBA Regional Qualifier was held at New Wave Billiards in Miami.
l-r Mike Brodie (6th), Carlos Hallon (1st), Henry Ugartechea (2nd), Room Owner Hernando Pineres, Alfonso Torres (3rd), Victor Cuzzi (4th).Not pictured: Jim Bishop
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s your new president I would like to say that I am looking forward to working for and with you during the next four years. And also to be working with the new board whose energy and drive excites me tremendously, to say nothing of Jim Shovak our dedicated Sec/Treas.
2010 Carom Café C+ Tournament Carom Café Billiards
Billy Kim 3rd, Jairo Sanabria Daza 1st, Jorge Meza 2nd
2009 Ranking Champions… Top 150 on page 30
Hugo Patino 2009 “A” Level Rankings Champion
Jim Watson 2009 “B” Level Rankings Champion
Dale Saunders 2009 “C” Level Rankings Champion
We have plans for both another Jr’s Championship and a Women’s Championship. Felipe Razon is working on the former and Bob Byrne on the latter. Anybody who wants to work in these areas let me know. George Theobald is doing research on how other professional sports organizations induct people into their Halls of Fame. Again, if this is an area you would like to work on, let me know. Tom Paley is working in the area of historical research. Any document or pictures you might have would be greatly appreciated. They can be sent via Internet as data files or as hard copy that will be returned to you after copying. This year’s tour looks to be bigger and better than ever. Any donations would be gladly accepted. Send them to Jim. I would encourage all of you to participate more on the forum at usba.net. I will be posting regularly there, especially about topics that are under discussion by the board. Your opinions on these subjects will be greatly valued. Please feel free to call me at 743-428-1161 anytime if you want to talk to me. Or e-mail me through the forum. Yours in billiards, Dennis Dieckman April/May PQB 29
Final 2009 USBA Player Rankings
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The Basics of Position Play by Robert Byrne Contributing Writer • from Byrne’s “Advanced Techniques in Pool & Billiards” with permission Many if not most casual three-cushion players spend their lives without ever trying to leave themselves an easy shot. They think ahead in that they try not to leave the other guy anything. On some shots, trying for position reduces the chance of scoring, but the risk may be worth it in view of the award.
When faced with a relatively easy shot think position. In this diagram the black ball is big in the corner, and with cue ball at A, this is a very easy shot, thanks to the size of the final target. An easy position pattern calls for driving the first object ball along the dashed path so that it ends up in the
shaded zone, while at the same time making the cue ball land softly on the red. If both of these ends are accomplished, there will be another good shot the great majority of the time. In other words, try to gather the three balls. If you can’t,
try to leave the first object ball in the center of the table. If that isn’t practical, leave all three along a long rail. And if you can’t do that, drop the first ball into a corner
Robert Byrne has a new book, “Behold My Shorts - The Best of Robert Byrne”. To see him in his polka-dot shorts, go to: http://www.thonline.com/store/bookBrowse.cfm To view his new book’s Press Release, go to: http://www.usba.net/BreakingNews/Byrne PressRelease-11-2-09.pdf
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George Ashby Open Adrian Viguera Wins at Bogart’s Banquet Hall in Jacksonville, IL l-r, Adrian Viguera, George Ashby, Rich Conboy
Ken Higgins Memorial USBA 3-Cushion Tournament Neal Olson and Ralph Weiss Win the First Ken Higgins Memorial
l-r, John Kim (2nd), Arturo Herrera (1st), Joseph Hwang (3rd).
2010 Upcoming Tournaments
Carom Café B tournament
April 25: SHOT CONTEST - The Rack - Memphis, TN Apr 30-May 2: Mike Kelley Memorial - Marshalltown, IA May 21-23: Medford Elks - Medford, OR May 7-9 Cue & Cushion, Hooksett, NH - Open Tournament Contact Mazin Shooni: 248-910-4466
36 players. 6 groups of 6 players each, round robin to 20 points. Arturo Herrera wins 1st place. ($2,070) John Kim wins 2nd place. ($1,370) Joseph Hwang wins 3rd place. ($970)
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Sorry folks, but unless you are in a trick shot pool contest or Artistic billiard show, this shot is illegal! It would be ok to masse this shot so let’s call this a level cue masse and then it will be ok. Hit the cue ball at the 52 minute mark and follow through about 8 inches, (after cocking your aim to the right a bit), and notice how the cue ball reacts. I think you’ll get am appreciation for the force follow shot, oops… I meant to say Level Cue Masse Shot. “George Rippe is a former billiard room proprietor and artistic billiard enthusiast,” He can be reached at 978 975-9958
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2010 American CueMakers Association Awards
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he American Cuemaker’s Association is proud to present its 2010 recipient of the prestigious Cuemaker of the Year Award. The American Cuemaker’s Association (ACA) was established in 1992 to promote the Americanmade cue and cuemaker. Beginning in 2008, the ACA initiated the Cuemaker of the Year Award to recognize an ACA member who has provided a top quality product in an ethical, honorable, and professional manner through the years. The 2010 winner is Prather Cue from Mooreland, OK. Founded in 1978, the Prather family initially provided quality cuemaking components to cuemakers at a reasonable price. Dan Prather was joined by his two sons, Daniel Jr. and Jeff, in the mid-eighties and cue making became an important part of the business. By 1990 the Prathers had become renown for their cues as well as their cuemaking components. With Dan Jr.’s computer skills, Jeff’s woodworking abilities, and Dan Sr.’s inspiration, Prather Cues really took off. Dan’s daughter, Jennifer, has also been involved in the business since its inception. Today Prather Cue makes a complete line of cues including many custom “one of a kind” beauties. They also continue to be a leading supplier of cue components to many of the world’s cuemakers.
People’s Choice Award Also recognized at this year’s ACA banquet was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award. This award acknowledges the cue buying public’s choice of the their favorite cue on display at the ACA booth at the Super Billiards Expo. Every ACA member can display one cue of which they are especially proud. Attendees at the expo had the opportunity to vote on their favorite cue. The People’s Choice Award went to whose cue received the most votes and that went to Pete Tonkin (above)of Tonkin Custom Cues Cues.
l-r, Jeff Prather, Daniel Prather, Jennier Prather, Dan Prather
Hall of Fame recipients Poster introduced at Super Expo. The posters are just $10 and are a perfect item for billiard collectors! Designed by Jim Knott of the Art Loft in San Diego. For more info visit www.cuemakers.org
2nd Runner up - Brandon Jacoby (2nd right) of Jacoby Cues 3rd Runner up – Joe Peachauer (3rd right) of Peachauer Cues April/May PQB 33
Drop Anchor by Tom Simpson • PoolClinics.com Contributing Writer How do you know consistency and error. Anchoring the when your bridge hand bridge helps primarily with reducing errors and inconsistencies arising from a is where it needs to be? weak, uncommitted bridge. And if you Whatever your pre-shot routine, at some are one of those players who “jump up”, point you are as ready as you’re going to be. At that point, bring your tip to a full anchoring sometimes helps overcome stop at the back of the cueball. Is your that tendency. As your bridge becomes stronger, more bridge where it needs to be, stable in a shape that supports your tip height, at a alive, more stable, you’ll be able to distance that’s good for you? If so, and devote more of your attention to your aim and stroke. Your bridge will instill the shot looks right, gradually anchor your bridge. I’d say you should be anchorfear in others. Both hands are soft during the apWhat are we talking about? As your ing hard enough that you know you’re proach to the shot. However, once your bridge comes to rest exactly where you doing it, but not so hard that you’re using bridge is on the table and is set where want it, in the powerful, stable you want it, I think it makes good sense to anchor the bridge to the table. Make it shape you want, with the tip at the height and distance you want, your a rock. bridge hand firms up. You want to …it makes good sense to nail your hand to anchor the bridge to the table. the table, so you can forget about it Make it a Rock. and leave it alone. If you’re using an open hand bridge, nail it to the After all, what is the purpose of the cloth by pressing with the tip of bridge? The purpose of the bridge is to most of your strength. Enough that you provide an absolute rock that helps guide your forefinger. Some elevated bridges will anchor both the forefinger and the know it won’t move. Once you are satisthe tip to the precise spot at which you want to strike the cueball. A soft, relaxed little finger. When using a closed (loop) fied with your anchored bridge, maintain that pressure, that forward focus, until bridge might get the job done alright, but bridge, try anchoring with the middle the stroke is finished. is it really stable and secure? If it’s soft, it finger. Notice the “white knuckles” in the forefinger in the anchored bridge might remain motionless, but it’s very Drop anchor. Lock your bridge in place. below, indicating pressure. easy to make little adjustments and Lock your mind on the target. Fire. Stay Once your bridge is anchored into the micro-moves when the hand is soft. You cloth, it’s not going anywhere. Through down and show off your rock-solid bridge. probably don’t realize you’re doing it. this process, you have firmed your comMany players, in video analysis, see that they make unconscious “corrections” mitment to the shot and your readiness to shoot it. The process of locking your in their swing, swerving, dipping, or twisting their grip hand during the swing. bridge hand down builds your confidence. The more confident and ready you are, Some players have this same problem in For the l atest E vent N ews www. pr ofessor qbal l . com the less likely you are to second guess and their bridge – unconscious adjustment. steer or move your bridge hand during It’s a smaller move, but it can be a big the hit stroke. Bridge like you are abproblem. If we can avoid unconscious solutely on top of your game. Convince bridge “correction” during the swing, yourself and your opponent. we’ve eliminated another source of in-
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n a previous column, I talked about the idea of the grip hand feeling soft. I called it “cloud hands”. I suggested that, as you approach the shot, both hands should have this cottony, extremely soft character. The goal is to maintain that softness in the grip hand all the way through to the completion of the shot, preventing micro-movements in the hand that could cause a miss.
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818 848-5508 2232 N. Hollywood Way,5 Verhovens, 1 snooker 1 Pool table
MAYOOD • Eight Ball Billiards
323-562-9092 5250 S. Atlantic Blvd 14 Billiard tables (Verhovens) 21 Gold Crown pool tables Full Restaurant, Dominos, 5 TV’s
MILPITAS • Edgie's Billiards. 408 942-9500 235. S.Milpitas Bvld. 6 Chevilliottes, 23Brunswicks, 1 Snooker
SAcRAMENTO Hard Times Billiards 916 332-8793 5536 Garfield Ave 33-Pool Tables 6 Dart boards, 2 Fooseball 8 TV,s, Videos, Ltd food
SAN DIEGO • College Billiards
5303 El Cajon Blvd 619 582-4550 6–Verhoeven Billiard tables,13 Pool Tables, 1Snooker 6x1,Beer & Wine full Restaurant
WILMINGTON Billares Rodriguez
Pollo Lico Café 702 N. Avalon Blvd 310 549-2824 2 Soren, 3 Verhoeven 5-Gold Crowns 1-12ft Golf
CONNeCtICut MANcHESTER • World Championship Billiard
860-647-1711 171 G. Spencer St 15-9’Gold Crowns, 2- 5x10 Billiard tables Beer & Wine, Snacks
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FLORIDA ATAMONTE SPRINGS Trick Shots.
407 869-5118 280 E. Hwy 434 4-9' Proline, 10-8-Proline, Darts, Videos, Big Screen Full Bar & Food,Pro Shop
cAPE cORAL Diamond Billiards Sports Bar
Bar/Food-Pro Shop
Trick Shots
407 292-9840 5860 N. Orange Blossom Trail 2- 9' pool tables, 9 -8' Pool tables, TV's, Darts, Big Screen, Full Bar & FoodPro Shop
Trick Shots
407 737-6606 11351 Lake Underhill 239 573-7665 Two 9’ Brunswicks in VIP 1242 Pine Island Rd area Room 7 Dart Boards, 21 Diamond tables Full Liquor & Food, 22-Flat TV’s Full Bar, Deli Food Big Screen & 17- TV’s, 8,000 FORT PIERcE Sq ft &Patio
• Ultimate Billiards
4112 Okeechobee Rd 1-Gabriel 3-cushion table 11 – 9’ Diamonds,9 – 9’ Gold Crowns, 1 – 6 x 12 Snooker 4 - bar diamonds, 2 - valleys,Beer & wine , Sandwiches
MIAMI • Doral Billiards Sports Bar
7800 NW 25th St #1 305-592-8486 6-3-cushion Chevillotte tables, 17-Pool tables, Beer, Wine & Food,14 Flat TV’s
NORTH TAMPA Strokers Tampa
813 814-2277 11236 W. Hillsborough 23 - 9’ Tables, 10 Dart Boards, HD Flat Screens,Full Bar/Food
PALM HARBOR Strokers Billiards,
727-786-6683• 30901 US 19 N, 14- 4 1/2X9 Tables 8-Dart boards, 5 Big screens Full bar & menu
ORLANDO Corner Pocket Billiards
9318 East Colonial Dr 407 282-5894 28 Pool Tables 2- Billiard Tables Heated (Soren Sogard) 1-Snooker, Beer & Wine
Trick Shots
407 298-5112 Old Winter Garden Rd 16- 8' Black Crowns, Huge Screen, Darts, Full
STUART • Amy’s Billiards
772 232-9966 1600 NW Federal Hwy 8- 9 –OLHAUSEN, 1- 9BRUNSWICK, 4-Bar tables, 1-Gabriel 3-Cushion heated Beer & Wine amysbilliards.com
WILTON Corner Pockets
518 E. Oakland Park Blvd. 954 566-3556 3-Verhovens 3-cushion 7-Gold Crowns, Big TV
WINTER PARK Trick Shots
407 671-7797 7644 University Blvd. 4-9' pool tables, 12-8' tables, Darts, Full Bar & Food Pro Shop on premises
GeORGIA LAGRANE Chaulk It Up
1872 Vernon Rd 706-882-9798 4 - 4 1/2X9 Diamonds, 9 – 3 1/2x7 Diamonds, Videos, Full Kitchen
SAVANNAH Southside Billiards
13051 Abercorn St 912-925-5398 8-8 Foot, 9-9’tables,big screen TV, 2-7’Diamonds,1-5x10 Snooker 3 Dart boards, Full bar and food
ILLINOIS GALESBURG Billiards On Main 309-342-7665
156 East Main St. 8 Gold Crowns , 6 Bar tables, 2 Dart boards, Full bar/ Restaurant
EAST MOLINE Lesure Time Billiards &Sports Bar
309 752-9559 845 Ave of the City 5-9 foot pool tables,16- Bar tables, 2 sports bars, 11 Dart boards Full Kitchen
ROcKFORD Rockford Billiards Café
1436 N. Main 815 962-0957 6- 9ft Gold Crowns 11- 7ft Valleys, 2 Dart boards, Full Bar & Food
IOWA cLINTION Legend’s Sports Bar
563 243-4266 2118 Harrison Dr 9-7’ Valley’s 1-9’ Gold Crown,Full Kitchen ,Sports Bar,13-42” TVs, Darts, Video’s
DES MOINES Big Dog Billiards
515-262-6523 2200 E. Euclid Ave 14 - 9 foot Diamonds, 18 – 7 foot Diamonds,1 – 3Cushion 5x10, 4- Fooseball table,3- Big Screens & Full liquor bar
KANSAS OLATHE • Shooters 810 W. HWY 56 21- 7ft valleys 9 – 9ft Gold Crowns 3-9ft Diamonds & 4 -7ft 2 – 3-Cushion Billiards Full Bar & Grill
KeNtuCKy PADUCAH Side Pocket
270-443-1159 301 Murray St 9 & 8 Foot Gold Crowns & 2 Bar Boxes Just Pool
Mister… JUST POOL
LOuISIANA BOSSIER cITY Fast Eddie’s
318 741-0010 1701 Old Minden. Rd. 27 8’ Pool Tables, 2 7’ Pool
Room Owners Sign Up Now Increase your customer base 3 Cushion available at rooms with a “•” www.professorqball.com Tables, 3 9’ Pool Tables, 6 Big Screens-Direct tn sports
LAFAYETTE FAST EDDIE’S 337 237 6577 2431 West Congress 4-41/2x9 , 20 4x8 tables and TV’s
METAIRE Buffalo Billiards
504-279-2137 3624 Airline Dr 13-9’Diamond, 3-Bar tables, Darts,7 TV’s,Full bar, 24 hrs
MARyLAND GLEN BURNIE • Big Daddy’s Billiards,410-760-1332
2- heated Verhoven 3 cushion tables
MINNeSOtA MINNEAPOLIS ROSEVILLE Al’s Billiards
1319 Larpenteur Ave 651 646-9508 16 – Gold Crowns 1 – 5x10 Brunswick Anniversary, 1-5x10 Snooker, 1-6x12 Snooker, 2-7’ Bar tables, Darts & Foosball
MISSISSIPPI GRENADA The Sports Center
662-226-1322 893 Springhill Rd 7- Pool tables, 3 Bar tables, Video’s, Beer/food
7954 B &A Blvd. SOUTHAVEN Ste 2-G Southaven 8- 9’Diamonds, 3-7’ Diamonds, 7-9’ Gold Crowns, Recreational 1-6x12 Snooker, 1` 5x10 3- 662 342-0230 cushion Soren Sogard,Tv’s, 987 Town & Country ltd. menu 16- Big Tables. 5-Bar Tables,5-TV’s, Darts, MASS. Bumper Pool, Food/beer
PEABODY • World Class Billiards & Pub
978 535-7000• Rte 1 South W. 12-Diamond Tables, 4-3Cushion Billiard Tables, Darts,Videos, Snack Bar Beer & Wine,16 TV’s
WAREHAM The Fan Club
508 295-6773 2859 Cranberry Hwy 10-Gold Crowns, 2-Dart boards, 1-Big screen, 8Tv’s, Full Bar D.J. Fri/Sat
MISSOuRI cAPE GIRARDEAU The Billiard Center
573 335-9955 26 N. Main 21-Valleys, 3-9- foot tables, 1-Snooker, Full bar & Kitchen Darts,Big Screen
POPLAR BLUFF Westwood Billiards
2207 S. Westwoo Blvd 573 686-4880 11- Bar tables, 1-41/2x9, Darts, Big Screen Tv,Video games.Full Bar and food
MICHIGAN NILES Roundtable Bar
ST cHARLES Side Pocket
WARREN • Hall of Fame Billiards
NH HOOKSETT • Cue & Cushion Billiards
636-724-9300 1439 Bass Pro Drive 269-683-9738 18-Valley Black Cats,43024 N. US 31 Gold Crowns,Full Restaru6 – 7ft Diamonds,Full Bar & ant Food
5775 E.13 Mile RD. 586-939-8880 17-Gold Crown IV 8-Bar Box,1-6X12 & 5X10 Snooker,5-Dart Boards,4 Mega Touch,Golden Tee,Full service Rest. & Bar,Pro Shop on premises,
1271 Hooksett Rd 603 623-5330 10 Gold Crown Pool Tables, 2 Chevillotte Billiard Tables, Full Bar,Online Video Games, Darts
New JeRSey ATLANTIc cITY Atlantic City Billiards
609 645-7576 6701 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Twp 22 -9’Cold Crowns, 1 Snooker 6x12. 5x10 Carom Verhoven heated, 7-TV’s, Pro shop, Hot Food & Snacks
BELLEVILLE • Guys & Dolls
2- New Gabriels 3cushion billiard tables. 34 – 9 foot pool tables, 6 – Big Screens
EDISON Sandcastle Billiards
101 Towsley Rd 732 632-9277 18 – 9’ Tables, Card table lounge, Ping-Pong. Proshop
WAYNE Shooters Family Billiards
2230 Hamburg Tpke 973 248-0800 10- 9 foot Brunswick 1-Bar table, Video games, 4-Screen TV’s, Internet Juke box, Pro shop on premises
New yORK BROOKLYN • Gotham City Billiards Club
93 Ave U 718 714-1002 14 Brunswick tables,1 heated billiard table, 10 TV’s inc.large screen HDTV, Finger food, burgers, pizza and large pro shop.
FLUSHING • Carom Cafe
718 358-8585 34-02 Linden Pl 10-5x10 New Verhoven 3Cushion Billiard tables, 10 4 x 8 carom, 22 Brunswick pool tables,Full Bar & Restaurant
HEMSTEAD Raxx Bar & Grill
516 538-9896 510 West Hempstead 29- 4 1/2 x9 pool tables, 1 dart board, 5-42’ TV’s, 1Big Screen, Full Bar & Food
L.I.c. • Master Billiards & Café
718 706-6789 39-01 Queens Blvd 7- Chevilotts 3-Cushion 3SnookerTables, 22-Pool Tables, Food & Beer
NEW YORK cITY Eastside Billiards
212 831-7665 163 E 86 ST 16-9ft Pool tables 1-Coin op, Darts, Fooseball, Full Bar with food,Internet Juke Box and Lounge
YORKVILLE • Hippo's
315 768-0218 5160 Commercial Dr. E 12-4 1/2x9 Gabriels, 15x10 3-cushion table, 8-3 1/2 7 Valleys, Beer, Wine, Full menu, 8-TV’s
N. CAROLINA FAYETTEVILE King Street Billiards
910-425-7665 128 South King St 20-9’ Tables, 5 Bar Tables, Darts, Full Bar & Kitchen
GOLDSBORO Fast Eddies Sport Bar
1308 Parkway Dr 919 759-0071 13 – 9 Gold Crowns Dart boards, Full Bar & Food
MONROE Burrkats Billiards & Grill 1615 Lynn St 704 226-0948 14-9’ Tables, 6-Bar table,Full liquor & Kitchen, Pro-Sho
table,1 coin opt, 24 Bowling Lanes 20-tv’s Arcades Videos, 2 Bars & Restaurants
WINSTON SALEM Breaktime Billiards & Sports Bar
336 765-7391 420N Jonestown Rd 15-9 foot Pool tables Darts, 1-big screen, fooseball,Full Bar&menu
Breaktime Billiards & Sports Bar 336 744-9404 5093 University Pkwy 14-Bar Tables, 8-9Pool tables, 1-8 foot table Darts, Game room, Big screen TV
OHIO PORT cLINTON Rack Attack Billiards Café 221 Madison St 419-732-7225
WILMINGTON Break Time Billiards / Ten Pin Alley 127 S.College Rd.
910 395-6658 29 Pool Table,1-Snooker
787-791-0039 9- Pool Tables, Big Screen & TV’s, Full Bar /food
PENNSYLVANIA BOOTHWYN Riley Billiards
610 859-8058 302 743-8035 3601 Chichester Ave 15 Gold Crowns, Pro Shop, 4 Large Screen HDTV, Internet Jukebox, Video Games, Hot Food and Snacks
PHILADELPHIA • Drexeline Billiard Club.
610 259-9144 5100 State Rd L-300 2- New Cheviotte 3cushion tables, 16- 4 1/2x
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OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA cITY SANFORD Speakeazy Billiards • AAA Billiards Supply 919 775-1166 1221 D.North Horner Blvd. 14 - 4 1/2 X 9 Gold Crowns, 1 - 3 1/2 X 7 Valley, Video games & fooseball table, Very unique poolroom with a large billiards memorabila collection.
PueRtO RICO cAROLINA Billiard Palace
405 917-9300 4619 N. West 10th 6- Gold Crowns, 4-Bar tables, 2-5 x 10 Snooker table, 1-3-Cushion Billiard table,Pro Shop & Cue & table repair
TULSA Magoo’s 918 663-3364 5002 S. Memorial 19 3 1/2 X 7 tables, 35 4 1/2X9, 1 Snooker Table Beer, Wine and Liquor, Full Restaurant
9 Gold Crowns.4 - 4x8 G.Crowns Full line of custom cues & accessories, Tournaments, Inst., Sr.citizen rates
PHOENIXVILLE Classique Billiards
275 Schuykill Rd 610 935 2939 20 pro tables,11 Gold Crowns
RHODe ISLAND PROVIDENcE Snookers
401 351-7665 145 Clifford St 14 - 41/2X9 pool tables,State of the art TV’s,3 Full liquor bars, Live music
NORTH KINGSTOWN David Van Lokeren
401-294-2988610 Ten Rod Road 1-Heated Verhoeven and is opened by appointment only
S. CAROLINA GREENVILLE Palace Billiards
864-234-0428 56 Airview Dr 12- 9 foot, Beer, Video’s, Relaxing Atmosphere
teNNeSSee cHATTANOOGA Diamond Billiard Club
423 877-5882 3600 Hixson Pike ste K 8 - Diamond Bar tables, 2Diamond 9’,10 -TV’s, 2 Golden T, Full Service Rest/ Bar
MEMPHIS HighPocket's
901 761-1583 12-4 1/2 x9 Gold Crowns, 1 Snooker table, 8- Bar Tables, Full menu & beer, 8- TV’s, 1 big screen, Videos
Sharpshooters Billiards
901 386-1188 6959 Stage 18 Bar Tables 4-Gold Crowns, Snookers Table, 6 New Dart Boards, T.V’s,Jukebox,Video games, food & Beer
• The Rack
901 369-9501 3622 Lamar Ave 9- 9 foot Pro Diamond tables, 1 Gabriel 3Cushion Table, 6 bar tables,Food & Beer, 2 dart boards, 6-TV's.
NASHVILLE J.O.B Billiards Club.
Home of Champions 615 868-4270 931 Gallatin Rd. Madison Square Mall 30 Pool Tables, (18 new smart tables) 18,000Sq. Ft.Full in house pro shop, Pool & Dart Leagues, Amat & Pro Tourn.
teXAS SAN ANTONIO Fast Eddie’s
210 520-3325 7616 Culebra Ste #103 20 8’ Pool Tables , 3 9’ Pool Tables, 3 Big Screens & 10 TV’s
SAN LEON Casper’s Billiards 281 559-1400 37 21st St 18- 9ft Brunswicks Full Service Rest & Bar
HOUSTON Cue Stix Billiards Sports Bar
1319 FM 1960 W. Ste.103 281 580-0880 14-4x8 Pool Tables 2-Diamond Bar 3- 4 1/2x9 1-3 Cushion table 1-Snooker, Full Bar
Fast Eddie’s
713 947-0800 12344 Gulf Freeway 26 8’ Pool Tables , 4 9’ Pool Tables, 5 Big Screens, 15 Reg TV’s
US Billiard
3010 GEARS RD STE C 281 701-3241 3 New Gabriel carom tables 3 small table 4x9 carom 1 pool, Beer
VIRGINIA MIDLOTHIAN Diamond Billiards 804 794-8787 Midlothian Turnpike 14 – 9’Pool tables 4 – 42” Flat Screens Full Bar & Restaurant
WINcHESTER Blue Fox Billiards 1160 Millwood Pike 540 665-2114 14- 9ft Diamond Pro Full Bar & Food 3 dart boards Pro shop on premises
wISCONSIN BELOIT • Carom Room
608 365-1811 614 East Grand Ave 23 - Tables, 7- 9’ Gold Crowns, 14 Bar tables, 1 5x10 Snooker, 1-3cushion Verhoven Full bar and food
MILWAUKEE • Wisconsin Billiards
414 344-5666 2715 W.Wisconsin Ave 10- 9’ Gold Crowns, 4 Bar tables, 1-Snooker 5x10, 13-cushion Billiard,Full Bar, Pizza, Pro Shop
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Bar Box 8-Ball By: Marty Kaczmarowski, APA 7 Contibuting Writer
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the start of the game and you have solids. You see that your opponent may have some issues even if you miss. Go for the bank on your first shot! Get that trouble ball off that rail and be aggressive here. Banking balls at the right time in a game can be very strategic.
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DPM Universal Pocket and Carom Billiard Systems Article 47 by Darrell Paul Martineau • www.3cushion.us/ WBIA Head Master Instructor
B
illiard Buddies, We now start on a more difficult shot system segment but one when mastered will give you several billiards and in many cases position.
hit using Standard English to make the same shot. Next Article:More on how to play the Cross Table shots.
This is the Cross Table Shot. The idea is not too hard to learn. It consists of an Object ball one number and an Object Ball two number. You will add those together. The last number is the Cue Ball / Object ball one diamond angle. That number is subtracted from the other number. In the graph the total of the Object ball numbers is 4 and the Cue Ball / Object ball one angle is 3. Since the number after subtracting is one you will need to add one back. This is done buy the cuing you use. Look at the graph it shows you how to add one. You move the tip to the right quarter ball line and use the center of the tip to aim the hit the Cue Ball will make on the Object Ball. This is a number 4 hit or one third of the object ball. In future articles I will show you how to change the
If you have any questions you can always e-mail me. If you would like articles and graphs 1 through 25 about Pocket Billiards {POOL} please send $20.00 for a bound copy shipping is included. Articles 26 through 46 and graphs for Caroms are $20.00 Shipping is included. Darrell Paul Martineau, 5916 Bar Harbour Ct., Elk Grove CA 95758 For more information on this system and my books, tapes, DVDs or lessons on Pool or Carom Billiards please call me at 916-684-4535 or e-mail dpmuniverse @ Comcast . net web page http://www.3cushion.us/
D.P.M. Universal Billiard Systems for Carom Billiards Secrets of Three Cushion Billiards ~Doctoral Edition 220 pages, 90 full-page graphs step by step instructions $39.95 I am at the table explaining how to use the book Sold Together Doctoral Book & Tape set or DVD set 3 hours $90.00 2003 Millennium Digest Editions of “Doctoral” This book extends the knowledge learned in the Doctoral And contains information on how to miss KISSES Tape or DVD “ Hits to Miss Kisses “ 87 min. Miss all Kisses Plus special graphs and instructions Sold together Millennium Book & H. to M. K. tape or DVD & graphs $70.00 Tape or DVD Ball to Ball caroms [Straight Rail] 73 min $30.00
DPM Universal Billiard Systems for Pocket Billiards Secrets of Pocket Billiards [pool] Kick Shots & Banking Over 100 pages 50 full page graphs Plus Tape or DVD. I am at the table showing how to use the book 75min. $55.00 I also give clinics, private lessons on either Carom billiards or Specialized pocket billiards. Two hours $50.00 Four hours $90.00 $150.00 per day [ 7 hours ] or 4 days $500.00 All prices include Priority Shipping. Out of U.S. add $15.00 Air Mail. Three or more items deduct 10% pool or billiards mix. Send check or money order to: Other payments methods available
Can be paid with Western Union or Money Gram Darrell Paul Martineau, 5916 Bar Harbour Ct., Elk Grove, CA 95758 For more information Ph. 916-684-4535 e-mail dpmuniverse @ comcast.net Web page www.3cushion.us/ April/May PQB 43
CueSports International
U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Qualifier Scheduled in Alberta, Canada Joining Golden Fleece Billiards in Kenmore, Washington; First Break CafĂŠ in Sterling, Virginia; The Wynkoop in Denver, Colorado; and Pool Sharks in Las Vegas, Nevada; the Sharks Club in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada has been added to the remaining small list of U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship qualifiers. Scheduled April 23-25 as part of the $2000 guaranteed added Bill Ganne Memorial 10-Ball Tournament, the winner of the qualifier will receive their paid entry, airfare and hotel accommodations to the $25,000 added U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship produced by CueSports International (CSI). The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship is scheduled May 17-22, 2010 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. It is held in conjunction with the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships and immediately following the World Pool Masters. The event is one of the highly competitive BCA point events in the U.S. and recognized by the WPBA (Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pro Billiard Association). All qualifiers and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship are open to both men and women. Initially in July 2009, CSI announced the maximum field size for the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship would be 96 players, however due to player response CSI was able to expand the field to 112. Yet even with the field size increase, the field is close to full thus making the below listed qualifiers all the more important for those interested in playing in the national event this coming May. Below are details on the remaining qualifiers for the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. 44 PQB April/May
First Annual Atlanta Billiard Show Whether you are a professional or an amateur player, spectator or buyer, the Atlanta Billiard Show has something for you. This event will be held at the beautiful Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia. The fun begins on Thursday, September 30, 2010 when pro’s team up with amateurs in a charity event to kick off the weekend. Tournaments begin the following day on Thursday, October 1st and continue through Sunday October 3rd. The events promoter Dawn Hopkins has years of experience successfully co-producing one of the largest retail billiard events in the world, the Super Billiards Expo in Pennsylvania. Dawn is ready to bring the action south! To find out more about this event, you can go to www.atlantabilliardshow.com, where you can register to play in an event, purchase tickets to watch the pros, get directions to the event, etc. If you have further questions, feel free to contact Hopkins Productions at 609-226-0646 or email info@atlantabilliardshow.com. AT-A-GLANCE WPBA Satellite event – The Women’s Pro Billiard Tour has included this on their schedule. Artistic Pool Championship – Open Amateur - limited to 256 players, $3,000.00 guaranteed first place. Senior Amateur - 50 years old and up. Women’s Amateur - field size of 64 players. Juniors – two divisions, 14 and under and 19 and under play for scholarships and prizes. APA Southeast Fall Singles Regional’s – APA leagues from several different states come together to qualify for the 2011 main event in Las Vegas. Booth exhibitors displaying all types of billiard products.
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