Bill Newsted - Pool/Billiards - Billiards - Recreation/Outdoors

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Expert Profile: Bill Newsted

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.

Experience in the area
I have played for 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

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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.

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.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 4260
Knowledge	9.94 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.97 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	9.93 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		472

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/12/08
10	10	10	10	08/06/08
10	10	10	10	08/11/08
10	10	10	10	07/29/08
10	10	10	10	07/27/08

User Comments

Thanks for your quick feedback. I certainly appreciate it
(j on 08/12/08)

Eloquent, thorough and spot on. Thank you, Bill the Pool Expert.
(Nad on 08/06/08)

im so happy. i really needed that.. i was in a very bad mood this whole week, i forgot i asked the question i was a nice surprise thank you!
(philip on 08/11/08)

Thank you for your time and knowledge!!
(Chris on 07/29/08)

Nice clear response
(Dan Davis on 07/27/08)

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Recent Answers from Bill Newsted

2008-08-26 Potting: That's a perfectly legal shot - and a real good one to practice. Often players will leave a ball hanging in the pocket if they think it keeps you from being able to shoot your balls in that pocket. Shooting...

2008-08-25 Potting: Hi Jelle, As long as you hit a ball from your set first, and the ball you call goes where you called it, the shot is good and you continue to shoot. The number of balls that fall and/or the order they...

2008-08-23 eight ball winning on the break: Hi Kevin, The only current set of rules that considers making the 8-ball on the break a game winning shot is the American Poolplayers Association (APA) rules. In the case of that set of rules it doesn't...

2008-08-18 what are nine ball rules: There are several sets of rules in use for the game of 9-ball. Billiard Congress of America (BCA) World Pool and Billiard Assocition (WPA) American Poolplayers Association (APA) and other lesser...

2008-08-15 Antique Brunswick Pool Table: Hi Chris, First, let me thank you for serving in the Army. I can't tell much from the photo. I assume you have looked at the section of Brunswick's site that shows pictures and drawings of their...