The manual
Everything about 8-ball, in one place.
Nine chapters, 26 sections. Start at the beginning or jump straight to what you need.
- 012 →
History of Billiards
Six centuries from lawn game to precision sport.
- 025 →
Official Rules of 8-Ball
The full ruleset, in the order they come up in a real game.
- 035 →
Technical Fundamentals
Stance, bridge, grip, stroke, follow-through.
- 043 →
Physics & Geometry
The forces the cue ball obeys, and why.
- 053 →
Diamond Systems
The rail markers are a coordinate system. Use them.
- 062 →
Position Play
The difference between potting and running the table.
- 072 →
Offensive & Defensive Strategy
Winning without pocketing a ball is still winning.
- 082 →
Competition Psychology
The stroke you own in practice is not the stroke you own under pressure.
- 092 →
Illustrated Glossary
The language of the game.