Author: Paul
Circular Follow By Eric “The Preacher” Yow
In this issue’s instructional article, I want to teach you the concept of Circular Follow. When I was on “œESPN 3 Cushion Grandmaster,” the first shot I performed against Semih Sayginer was a form of Circular Draw well known in 3-cushion billiards. In our professional Artistic Pool competitions we have adapted such a concept to the pool table to perform the bottom shot in the diagram. To perform the circular draw shot, you must capitalize on the rebound of the cushion and the effect that follow and sidespin have on the cue ball’s trajectory when a significant amount of spin is maintained. As you begin to work on this shot, please do not get discouraged. My first rule in studying artistic pool is to “œchange one variable at a time,” a lesson I learned from Rick Malm, creator of the Artistic Pool CD-Rom. The problem with this shot, however, is that there are so many variables to consider that it is difficult to fine tune your stroke so as to be able to duplicate it with relative consistency. Admittedly, this shot is not a hanger, even for me.
Ozone Billiards Heads Official Sponsors of Predator International 10-Ball
Ozone Billiards Heads Official Sponsors of Predator International 10-Ball
Field
Atlanta, GA-Â Ozone Billiards will be this year’s lead sponsor as they
present The 9th Annual Predator 10-Ball Championship and a world class field
of 112 players at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 11-16,2009. Additional
marquee players such as World Cup Champion Rodney Morris of USA, French
Champion Stefan Cohen, highest internationally ranked Indian player ever Raj
Hundal, and top women’s player Gerda Hofstatter of Austria have joined in
with many others in the field. Ozone Billiards is also joined by Simonis
Cloth, Diamond Tables, Laser Rack, Uni-Loc, and the event host BCA Pool
Leagues in this Dragon Promotions production.
To find the proper running english to connect the diamonds on all shots on your table use this diagram.
To find the proper running english to connect the diamonds on all shots on your table use this diagram.
Soft stroke is all that is required. Use 11:00 o’clock english.
“George Rippe is a former billiard room proprietor and artistic billiard enthusiast,”
He can be reached at 978 975-9958
Cheaters Never Win
The Ref Stop
Cheaters Never Win
By Bob Hunt
Have you ever thought about destiny?  Destiny is a vivid force in pool. You know what I mean, when you slipped and privately bumped the cue ball, shot anyway and missed. Maybe you accidentally moved a ball that ended up in a good spot for you and failed to mention it. You lost anyway or gave your opponent ball in hand because of something stupid. That is destiny for cheaters.  Destiny is Mother Nature’s way to make things right. Maybe a guilty conscious or a mysterious aura is at work. I do not know, it just happens. Players that cheat usually cannot win by skillful means. So if you are worried about a cheater beating you, just let it go and win by destiny. Of course, you should let the ref know so we can look out for those characters. I love to catch them. Make my day!
More Kiss-back Shots
Another standard application is given in Diagram 98. Again, remember to use low English. If the first ball were at a, it would be better to try a thin hit off the right side of the ball instead of a kiss-back. Not only is the thin hit (provided it isn’t too thin ) easier to judge, but the first ball is likely to end up in the vicinity of b, providing a good second shot.
Biggest Women’s Sporting Event in Philippines of 2009:
Biggest Women’s Sporting Event in Philippines of 2009:
Women’s World 10-Ball Championship to Air Live on ABS-CBN
Manila, Philippines- Dragon Promotions and Filipino broadcast television giant ABS-CBN have entered into an agreement to air the Women’s World 10-Ball Championship June 2-6,2009. ABS-CBN will be airing the Women’s World 10-Ball Championship live over the five days of the event with a guaranteed 25 hours live coverage as well as delayed taping of other feature matches. With this kind of media and $20,000 at stake for the champion, as well as an additional $50,000 for the top finishers, this will by far be the biggest women’s sporting event in the Philippines of 2009.
Draw and Schedule Announced
Draw and Schedule Announced!
TWO members of the victorious European Mosconi Cup-winning side will go head-to-head at the 2009 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters.
The event, which will be staged at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, from May 8 to May 10, features 16 of the best players in the world, all vying for the $20,000 top prize.
The pick of the first round matches sees Tony Drago and Niels Feijen, two of the players who helped Europe win the last two Mosconi Cups, paired together in a mouth-watering clash.
Dragon Promotions Agrees to Sanction with the WPA
It is unfortunate that Mr Gre Leenders a representative of the EPBF and the World Pool Association (WPA) would release such a misleading and inaccurate statement as he did during the midst of contract negotiations. It is apparent that the person responsible has been misdirected and lacked information. It is our hope that such a haste and inconsiderate action has not tainted the world of billiards.
Considering the current global economic climate and detrimental state of the billiard world, the production of a new event such as our Women’s World 10-Ball Championship would boost our industry with encouragement and that we would be a welcomed relief to the sport.
Mike Dechaine Breezes through Field at Robert Dionne Memorial 9 ball Tournament
At Silver cue Billiards in Woburn Mass.
Story by Marc Dionne. 64 players came out to play for the $3,700.00 up for grabs. Here were some of the notables.
Mike Dechaine, Dave Fernandez, Mike Nicaloro, Jose Pinto,
Joe Tucker, Ivo Petrov, Chris Leal, Rich Ross, Nelson Olivera the format for the tournament is race to your handicap. Pro 10 Open 8 A’s 7 B ‘s 6 C’s 5 D’s 4 .
The semi final match was Rich Ross who would race to 7 vs. Mike Dechaine who would race to 10. The match was very close up until Rich made a critical mistake on a 7 ball. Would give Mike an opening, mike would win the match 10-5.
The Hot Seat Match was Mike Dechaine Vs tom Mcgongale the race would be Mike Dechaine would race to 10 Tom Mcgongale would race to 8. This match was a one way match with Dechaine winning it with the score of 10 ““ 3 and taking his spot in the Finals. The one loss Finals was Nelson Olivera vs. Tom Mcgongale.
A total of 16 of the finest players from around the world will be competing in the event, which will be staged over three days during the annual BCAPL National 8 Ball Championships.
A total of 16 of the finest players from around the world will be competing in the event, which will be staged over three days during the annual BCAPL National 8 Ball Championships.
Promoted by Matchroom Sport, a world leader in televised pool, the PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters will be running for the 17th year consecutive year and its roll call of champions reads like an international who’s who of 9 ball.
