Maria Von Trapp said that the beginning is a very good place to start, and it is. Before you get your billiards game underway, you have to… Read more “Rack ‘Em Up”
Tag: Billiards
Behind the Names
So many successful billiards players go by another name (ahem, The Striking Viking is also known as Ewa Mataya Laurance). We rounded up some of the best,… Read more “Behind the Names”
Terrific Trick Shots
Take your trick shots to the hall of fame with these classic trick shots that will always impress. The Mosconi Shot: Nothing says classic billiards than William… Read more “Terrific Trick Shots”
Ask Ewa: Jump Shots
Question: When doing jump shots, how do I prevent from consistently throwing the cue ball to the left? My amount of left throw is always the same,… Read more “Ask Ewa: Jump Shots”
Great Games for Kids
Looking for great, kid-friendly billiards games? Ewa’s got some recommendations: One Pocket Perfect for two players or two teams Playing the Ghost For kids looking to… Read more “Great Games for Kids”
Behind the 8 Ball (And all the other billiards balls)
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)”
From the Billiards Rule Book
We’ve noticed a lot of questions around ball in hand fouls and are shedding some light on the situation this week. When these types of fouls are… Read more “From the Billiards Rule Book”
Ask Ewa: Snooker
Question: Hi Ewa– Do you play snooker? –Jim Answer: Hi Jim, I have in the past, but not competitively, when I lived in Europe. However, snooker tables… Read more “Ask Ewa: Snooker”
Ask Ewa: A Warped Cue
Question: How do you get a slight warp out of your cue stick? Thank you –Rick Answer: Hi Rick, I’m afraid I’m not a cue expert, but… Read more “Ask Ewa: A Warped Cue”
Beyond Billiards: Why Putting Matters
Many billiards players also love the game of golf, including the striking Ewa Laurance. There’s a lot of the same principles and mental toughness involved, not to… Read more “Beyond Billiards: Why Putting Matters”
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