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Features / Press Releases

Billiard Education Foundation

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) was honored to be part of the grand opening of the Challenger Learning Center held at the Unser Discovery Campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 6, 2010.

The BEF made the 9-ball on the break when legendary race car driver Al Unser and his wife Susan invited billiards to be a part of their benefit celebration to launch their newest addition to the Unser Discovery Campus, the Challenger Learning Center.  The billiard festivities included challenge matches with WPBA touring pros and BEF Executive Director Laura Smith and Director of Program Development Dawn Hopkins. BEF President Tom Riccobene, who was also recently named as a Top CEO in New Mexico for his business, was also in attendance for the gala.

Features

Day Two Complete at World 8-Ball Championships

-Jerry Forsyth-
WPA Press Officer

Our second day of competition at the Etisalat World 8-Ball Championships in Fujairah, UAE, began with a round of winner’s side match-ups. The Russian powerhouse, Ruslan Chinakhov, got his day underway with a satisfying 8-6 victory over David Alcaide after Alcaide had led the match early at 3-0.  Ronnie Alcano also trailed early in his match against Mohammed Hosani and at one point trailed 5-1 only to dig down deep and rally to an 8-6 win.

Features

First Round of Play in the UAE

First Round of Play in the UAE

-Jerry Forsyth-

WPA Press Officer

The first round of the elimination stages began today at the Etisalat WPA World 8-Ball Championships in Fujairah, UAE in the beautiful Fujairah tennis club. In the very first group to go out Joven Alba set what must be a record for finishing a race to eight in 8-Ball. He defeated Ali Nasih 8-0 in under thirty minutes!

Artistic Pool

Eric Yow

Jump Strokes
By Eric “œThe Preacher” Yow

WPA Masse World Champion

There’s an old saying, “œdifferent strokes for different folks.”Â  I’ve never heard it used where it actually made sense and honestly, I’m not old enough that I can say I’ve ever used it in any context.  However, it is fitting for this article about jump strokes.  If you’re like most readers of this publication, you are a serious player, you own several cues, you own at least one jump cue, and you read these articles to educate yourself further in the game.  People ask me from time to time how I accelerated in the game at the pace at which I did and I always tell them, “œI read as much as I could.”Â  You, like I, want to learn as much as you can about the little nuances of the game and improve your abilities in any way possible.

Instructional Articles

Drop Anchor by Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson

In a previous column, I talked about the idea of the grip hand feeling soft. I called it “œcloud hands”. I suggested that, as you approach the shot, both hands should have this cottony, extremely soft character. The goal is to maintain that softness in the grip hand all the way through to the completion of the shot, preventing micro-movements in the hand that could cause a miss.

Features

Shane Van Boening captured the Players Championship in Valley Forge

Allen Hopkins Super Billiard Expo in Valley Forge, Convention Center, Pennsylvania now in its 18th year was bigger then ever. With a whopping 179 Diamond Pool Tables and plenty of deals on billiard merchandise with over 130 vendors to choose from.

The Super Billiards Expo has earned its reputation as the largest consumer tradeshow in the industry by continually bringing you the finest manufacturers, retailers, and custom cue makers in the billiards world. Plan ahead for next years Super Billiards Expo 2011 date is March 10-13

Features

New England 9-Ball

Rich Senna

New England 9-Ball Series  Stop 14

Senna hangs on to win double elimination final on New England 9-Ball series

Rich Senna came back from a victory by Nick Kafalas in the opening set of a true double elimination final to win the second set and take home the first place prize in the New England 9-Ball Series stop on March 28. The $100-added, BCD handicapped event drew 44 players to Buster’s Billiards in Somersworth, NH.

Features

2010 American Cuemaker Association Awards

Jeff Prather, Daniel Prather, Jennier Prather, Dan Prather Sir

The American Cuemaker’s Association is proud to present its 2010 recipient of the prestigious Cuemaker of the Year Award.  The American Cuemaker’s Association (ACA) was established in 1992 to promote the American-made cue and cuemaker.  Beginning in 2008, the ACA initiated the Cuemaker of the Year Award to recognize an ACA member who has provided a top quality product in an ethical, honorable, and professional manner through the years.

First Annual Atlanta Billiard Show

Features / Press Releases

First Annual Atlanta Billiard Show

Whether you are a professional or an amateur player, spectator or buyer, the Atlanta Billiard Show has something for you.  This event will be held at the beautiful Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia.  The fun begins on Thursday, September 30, 2010 when pro’s team up with amateurs in a charity event to kick off the weekend.  Tournaments begin the following day on Friday, October 1st and continue through Sunday October 3rd.

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