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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.
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
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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| brandy | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thank you very much, i will contact ..... |
| matthew | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the help. ill have a ..... |
| Allen | 10/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for you time ..... |
| Toby | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow. Thanks alot man. Growing up, my ..... |
| harold jones | 09/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You have been very helpful,I was ..... |
Recent Answers from Bill Newsted
2009-11-07 9 ball push:
Hi Shannon, Yours is a thoughtful and interesting question. It could be helpful to use the ball in hand opportunity to break up a couple of balls that are in trouble and leave your opponent trapped
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
2009-10-29 Brunswick Anniversary:
Hi Greg, Not sure what restoration steps might be in order for your table but I have a pdf version of the owners manual courtesy of our friends at Brunswick. If you email me at bnewsted@yahoo.com I'll
2009-10-26 Storing slate from pool table:
Hi Trent, I always store slate flat. I figure if the slate has stayed flat on my table that's over a hundred years old in a horizontal position there's no good reason I should stand it up for storage
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