Tournament Preparation ~ by The Monk “Tim Miller”
I have written a lot about how to prepare for tournaments and on the membership site I provide you with a section on drills to strengthen...
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- May 29, 2018
- 4 min
Mafia Mike’s Review- Florida Pool Players Oasis ~ Patrick Sampey
Mafia Mike’s pool hall is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google — but I rate it a 5. It’s a small place, but has a big feel at 2700 square...
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- Apr 23, 2016
- 3 min
Marc Dionne Interview
I caught up with New England 9 Ball Series tournament director Marc Dionne at the 10th annual memorial tournament for his father Robert...
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- Dec 9, 2015
- 3 min
The State of Pool: Rules and Disciplines ~ Darren Appleton {Part 2 of 2}
Read part one here. The biggest upset in pool right now that confuses the public and players are the rules. America, Europe, and Asia all...
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- Jul 24, 2015
- 2 min
Practice and Preparation. ~ Darren Appleton {Part 2 of 2}
This is part two of Darren Appleton’s article on practice and tournament preparation. Part one covers practice in general, and part two...
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- Jul 11, 2015
- 4 min
Practice and Preparation. ~ Darren Appleton [Part 1 of 2]
My first article covered mainly fundamentals and basics, which are key. We will now cover how to practice and prepare for competition....
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- Jul 4, 2015
- 2 min
Bar Box Adjustment. ~ Tim “The Monk” Miller
I don’t know what to think about this, but it seems that the big tournaments are held on a bar box more and more. There was a time when...
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- Jun 9, 2015
- 3 min
Greg Hogue. ~ Missy Moran Capestrain
When asked where he wanted to be in ten years, Greg Hogue chuckled then said “Hopefully still above ground.” At 38, this divorced father...
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- Feb 12, 2015
- 5 min
Appleton Won the 1st World Championship in Chinese Billiard, Yushan 2015. ~ Boris Vidakovic
In China’s Jiangxi Province, Yushan County in the city of Shangrao, the first World Championship in China’s eight ball and discipline was...
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- Jan 9, 2015
- 2 min
Delta-13 To Sponsor Three Frogs Billiards. {Press Release}
January 9th, 2015 (Atascadero, CA): We’re excited to announce that Delta-13 has decided to be the official rack sponsor of Three Frogs...
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- Nov 16, 2014
- 3 min
Thorsten “The Hitman” Hohmann: The Name Suits Him Well. ~ Greg Hogue
Thorsten “The Hitman” Hohmann is regarded by his peers and one of the best all-around pocket billiard players on the planet. His resume...
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- Sep 16, 2014
- 3 min
My Game with David Rice: Mr. Roboto. ~ Anthony Beeler
A cold breeze and the drizzle of rain marked a cold November afternoon back in 1997. Shadowman’s Billiard Parlor in Campbellsville,...
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- Sep 15, 2014
- 2 min
Allison Fisher Joins the OB Pro Team of Players. {Press Release}
Plano, Texas – Hall of Fame player Allison Fisher and cutting edge Texas based billiard manufacturer OB Cues proudly announce the signing...
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- Aug 4, 2014
- 2 min
Pool Tip of the Day. ~ Barbara Lee
Have you lost the match before hitting the ball? I sure have! Tourney director calls your name, your head spins around. Who is your...
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- Aug 3, 2014
- 7 min
Florian Kohler Wanted to be a Pilot. ~ Suzanne Smith {Interview.}
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Where did you grow up? Tell me about your home life. FK: When I was a...
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- Jul 27, 2014
- 4 min
Stories on the Roam: Not on my Watch. ~ Barbara Lee
Snow, slots, pool! It’s the infamous US Pool Players Association (US PPA) Tournament a few years back in Reno, Nevada. Tony Annigoni,...
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- Jul 26, 2014
- 2 min
An Interview with Tyler Styer. ~ Suzanne Smith
How old were you when you started playing pool? Tyler: I started playing when I was 14. SS: What do you like about pocket billiards?...
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- Jul 24, 2014
- 3 min
Stroke of Luck, Fatal English. ~ Tino Talamantes
“Hey man, how did you miss that shot?” asked my slightly perturbed teammate as I stepped away from the eight-foot pool table after taking...
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- Jul 22, 2014
- 5 min
11 Tips to Keep You & Your Belongings Safe & Secure When Traveling to Tournaments. ~ Heath
I have been traveling to tournaments for almost ten years now. Sometimes I hit the road with my husband, sometimes with friends and...
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