The mothership for straight pool discussion. Sparsely populated compared to other forums
at AZBilliards, but active enough and full of helpful players. Someone is usually posting
a cuetable diagram or a video of a recent run.
R.A. Dyer's Billiards Digest piece with his theories on the demise of the once-proud
"king of pool games." Interesting culprits are identified: 9-ball, the coin-operated barbox,
and the 1973 US Open broadcast on ABC. The original page has gone dark — linked here via
the Wayback Machine.
Companion volume, zoomed in on the bridge between racks. How to Close 14.1 Racks
Like a Pro — the decisions that separate a 30-ball run from a 60-ball run.
Tips, drills, diagrams, and video analysis from David Alciatore, focused on 14.1 continuous.
Worth browsing for pattern thinking and break-shot breakdowns.
A treasure trove of matches dating back decades, organized by match.
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