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Few things look or feel as cool as running the table in a game of pool. There's nothing better for impressing the ladies down at your favorite watering hole than lining up shots, figuring out the right amount of power and sinking the ball. Billiards is a fun game to play but tough to master. The mechanics of the game are simple enough, but there are a lot of subtleties and nuances that must be observed in order to be successful. What many people don't realize is that there are some very simple steps to improve your pool game and they begin with how you aim. Hopefully you all paid attention in geometry class. The Sweet Spot First, you want to locate the "target point" on the ball you want to sink. That spot is the furthest point on the ball from the center of the pocket. That's known as the sweet spot on the ball. It may seem a little obvious, but again, these are simple tips. Cutting the Cue Next up, you want to follow the line of sight from the target point to the spot on the cue ball that would cut the cue ball in half. The goal is to aim dead center on this point, and the best way to figure out the center-most point is to walk behind the cue ball and actually bring your head down to it's level on the billiards table. Dot Marks the Spot On your average billiards table, you will see dots or diamonds right outside the bumper area. Those dots aren't just for show; they are actually there to assist with aiming your shots. Pool tables are designed to be even and level and those diamonds are strategically placed to give players a line of sight on where to hit the ball on a bounce shot. You can use you stick to line up shots off the wall. Pool tables give you all the tools needed to play the angles; you just have to know what to look for. Stay Low Once you've taken your shot, resist the urge to hop up and admire your handy work. Keeping your head down on the pool tables level will help with follow through. It will also help you to learn the natural trajectory after your shot. A little touch can go a long way towards victory. Now you have some simple tools to go forth and reign supreme on pool tables around the country. It's all about the angles and trusting your eyes. Billiards is a game of finesse and math, of course it takes practice to get great at the game, but getting just these few tips down will have you well on your way to legendary status. On the market for some pool tables? Grand Rapids, MI billiard fans, check out Emerald Leisure Source today! Learn more at http://www.emeraldleisuresource.com.
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