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Pool/Billiards/Expert Profile
Expertise
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. I do not offer information identifying old tables and equipment or estimating their values.
Experience in the area
I have played over forty years in every state in the US (except Alaska). My experience is largely in pool rooms but I have also played extensively on bar tables and in league organizations. I have directed numerous tournaments up to the professional level and have played several world champion players. I am a former Billiard Congress of America instructor.
Organizations
APA BCA
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Visual Communication M.A. in Education: Career and Technology Education
What do you like about this subject?
Billiards is a great recreation, providing some physical activity as well as substantial mental exercise in problem solving, planning and performance under pressure. Because it is not too physically demanding it can be practiced thoughout one's lifetime.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Currently I'm studying the best ways to teach people how to play pool.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Most historians agree the game of billiards was originally played on the ground outdoors and that it is related to the game of Croquet. This theory is supported by early illustrations and pictures showing hoops, similar to those used in croquet, on the surface of the Billiards Table.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subbu | 12/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your quick and up to ..... |
| Frank Burnworth | 11/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sir, Thank you for your prompt response ..... |
| Alex | 11/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful! Thanks Bill. |
| danial ward | 11/07/11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
| rob | 10/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much |
Recent Answers from Bill Newsted
2012-02-04 sinking the black:
Hello Lanzo, If you're playing "Black Ball" a foul gives the incoming player a free shot plus a visit to the table. On the free shot it is like the table is open and you can hit any object ball first
2012-01-31 Table Re-Slate Process:
Hello John, Playing areas of any size pool tables are always exactly twice as long as they are wide. Not sure what your WPA info comes from but a 92" x 46" is the playing area of an over-sized 8, sometimes
2012-01-05 Heritage by Brunswick:
Hi Karen, I'm sorry to be so slow in responding. I have searched through my older files and cannot find the manual for this table. Basically though you'll find two bolts underneath each pocket (one
2011-12-18 Pocket size of league table:
Hi Dean, Having your own table and being able to hit a few balls whenever you want can improve one's game pretty quickly. I hope that's what's happening for you. :D Below is the description of pocket
2011-12-14 Installing pool table on carpet:
Hello Subbo, Good question. It depends on the "footprint" of the leg and the quality of the carpet and foam pad underneath it. I have seen the legs of a pool table leave what look like permanent indentation
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