Everyone knows what they’re seeing when there’s a triangle or diamond of colorful numbered balls – a billiards game. But what’s the story behind the billiards balls?… Read more “Behind the 8 Ball (And all the other billiards balls)”
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All in the Family
The game of billiards belongs to a diverse family popularly referred to as “cue sports.” Games in this category all share some commonalities – like the use… Read more “All in the Family”
How to Play 9-Ball
OBJECT OF THE GAME Nine-Ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. On each shot, the first ball the cue… Read more “How to Play 9-Ball”