Where did shuffleboard originate? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Shuffleboard is said to have originated in England, descending from a game called "Shoffe-Groat”, where players would slide large, thick coins called “Groats” down a long table.
Indoor Shuffleboard Table Basic Rules October 22, 2019Christian Gould Before the game begins, it is considered a sign of good sportsmanship for all players to shake hands. Players can flip a coin to decides who goes first. Shuffleboard is...
Why Do You Chalk a Pool Stick? October 22, 2019Christian Gould1 comment If you’ve ever watched a game of billiards, you may wonder why the players apply chalk to the end of their cue sticks. Or if you play, you might be...
What to Drink When Playing Pool October 22, 2019Christian Gould Drinking is a common pastime when playing a casual game of billiards. It’s important to remember, however, not to lose your head. If you want to play effectively, it’s important...
What is the Difference Between Billiards, Pool, and Snooker? October 22, 2019Christian Gould1 comment Although the terms ‘billiards’ and ‘pool’ are often used interchangeably, the two do not mean the same thing. ‘Billiards’ was originally a term to describe a game called ‘carom billiards’...
Does a Knowledge of Physics Give You an Advantage Playing Pool? October 22, 2019Christian Gould If playing billiards is all about physics, then theoretically a physicist would be the ultimate pool player. There are definitely times when a knowledge of physics can be useful. For...
Thinking of Entering a Pool Tournament? October 22, 2019Christian Gould One Pool Player’s reflections and advice on entering a pool tournament. Playing in a pool tournament for the first time is always extremely intimidating; intimidation and the feeling that a...
Three Basic Shots to Improve your Pool Game October 22, 2019Christian Gould Pool is a game of millimeters, where even the slightest twitch can mean the difference between being a hero or losing. Pool is also a game built upon foundation shots....
Impressive Trick Shots October 22, 2019Christian Gould As the weather turns nastier, you’ve got more time to spend playing pool… and watching Youtube videos. If you enjoy trick shots, here are a few videos we’ve put together...
A Guide to Pool Cues October 22, 2019Christian Gould1 comment Choosing a pool cue is an important part of of your game. The feel, the make, the look are all of paramount importance to let the shooter focus on what they...
Bank Shot Technique October 22, 2019Christian Gould Bank shots are both impressive to watch and also an integral part of any good pool player’s arsenal. In fact, they are critical to the game when no other shots...
Are Billiards and Pool the Same Thing? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Ever wondered about the difference is between Pool and Billiards? To the casual observer both games appear to be the same. The concept is similar...
