FOLLOW THROUGH"Follow-through is just as important as the stroke itself." -Minnesota FatsYou can’t have a great stroke without having a good follow–through. A nice, smooth stroke accelerates through the cue ball and never jerks to a stop. It should come to rest naturally on its own.A typical foll …

STRAIGHT SHOT“…the pure skill of the game is in straight pool.” -Joe BalsisStraight pool was the champion’s game of choice for many years. It moves a little slower than nine ball, and doesn’t offer the modern day crowd appeal of a fast–paced game such as nine ball. But if you’re a player wanting …

STOP SHOT“The stop shot is the most powerful shot in pool.” -Tony RoblesIf we colored our shots, the stop shot would have to be red. It’s important, so it needs a bold color like a stop sign.The stop shot holds the secret to cue ball control. It comes into play for the break shot, safety pla …