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Dan Werner

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.98
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 201
 All aspects of the game, strategy, runs, etc. Main focus is 8ball, 9ball, and straight pool. Pattern Play, 2-way shots, kicks, banks, throws, trick shots, shot selection, caroms, league play, safety play, and more.

Ernie Reynolds

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.80
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 82
 Questions about pool playing, billiards history, and shot making.

Bill Newsted

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 718
 I can answer questions related to shot-making, aiming, position play, strategies, practice, mental preparation and the psychology of the game. Also, rules as they vary from venue to venue and how to become a winning player. I have experience recovering and maintaining tables and will also answer questions related to cues and billiard equipment. However, I prefer not to make brand recommendations.

Pool_Teacher

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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.81
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 861
 I have wide ranging knowledge of all the cue sports, with the exception of snooker. I can answer most questions related to playing any of the standard games such as straight pool (14.1 continuous) eight-ball, nine-ball, one-pocket and 3 cushion billiards and the variations on these games. Questions welcomed regarding technique, strategy and rules, history of the sport, pool cues and tables in general, trick shots, the mental game, practice, practice drills, pool/billiards publications, and so on. I do not answer specific questions on what brand of pool table or cue to buy or related issues. I am a player and my expertise is not product comparison.

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2009-11-19 lighting above table:

Sure, forty inches. Here's the section from the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA). 15. Lights The bed and rails of the table must receive at least 520 lux (48 footcandles) of light at every point

2009-11-19 9-Ball:

Hello Dorothy, In 9-ball the game isn't over until the nine is pocketed on a legal shot. You can't lose a game of nine-ball, someone has to win it. Your example is the same as any time a player pockets

2009-11-19 value of d-19 cue:

Hi Jody. I'm going to assume you mean by "d-19", a McDermott model D-19, though you never stated the type of cue. We keep cues for many reasons; from because they are old friends that have made

2009-11-18 rules on break:

Hi James- According to the World Standardized Rules, as long as you make at least one ball on the break, you can choose whichever balls you want for your next shot. The relevent rule- 4.10 CHOICE

2009-11-14 9 ball pool:

Hi Jennie. I'm not sure really what you mean by "rules" in your question. The rules of nine ball are the rules of nine ball. You can read them at http://www.bca-pool.com/play/tournaments/rules/rls_9bl

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