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Ernie Reynolds

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.77
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 78
 Questions about pool playing, billiards history, and shot making.

Pool_Teacher

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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.81
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 848
 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 .....

Bill Newsted

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 707
 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.

Dan Werner

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.98
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 198
 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.

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2009-11-04 best idea of this shooting this:

Great question. If the ball is deep into the pocket and you cannot go rail first, then you have to hit the ball. How you hit it will depend on what position you need to get. Some options include:

2009-11-03 Game of 8 Ball:

Hi Jason- Yes, this is entirely legal to hit your ball in after sinking your opponent's ball, as long as you hit your ball first and don't double-kiss it with the cue ball on the way in. This can

2009-11-02 Unusual Cushion Profile:

Of course without knowing what glue was used, let alone what causes it to remain gooey, it's hard to be specific about what will remove it. I usually start with the least toxic alternative possible. I

2009-11-01 Call shot rules:

Hi Tom, I'm really going to enjoy answering these questions. Answer #1: No, there are no sanctioned or regularly published sets of rules that require a player to call kisses, caroms, banks, etc

2009-11-01 9 ball:

Hi David- Although I cannot find anything in the rules that specifically says this, I am 99% sure that you do lose when you scratch on the 9-ball, whether you comboed it in or shot it directly. It would

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