Pool & billiards guides
Practical guides for players, from your first game in a bar to choosing a light for your own table, and for owners running a pool hall.
For players
How to play poolGrip, stance, bridge and stroke, then your first game of 8-ball.
Pool etiquetteThe unwritten rules of bars, pool halls and snooker clubs.
Pool games for 3 players or moreCut-throat, killer, Kelly pool and more.
Snooker vs poolTables, balls, scoring and which one is harder.
English vs American poolTwo kinds of 8-ball, side by side.
Pool table lightingHow high to hang it and what size to buy, with a calculator.
Table sizes & room size guideEvery table size compared, with a room size calculator.For pool hall owners
How to run a successful pool hallThe overview: is a pool hall profitable, and what it takes.
How to open a pool hallCosts, planning and an opening checklist.
How pool halls make moneyTables, bar, food and extras.
Pool table pricingHourly rates, per-player pricing and memberships.
Space and layoutHow much room each table needs, with a capacity calculator.
Leagues and tournamentsFill your quiet nights with league play.
Table maintenanceCloth, cushions and cleaning, for every table.
Running the roomCustomers, staff and house rules.
POS and table softwareTable timers, light control and point of sale.
How to market your pool hallGet more players through the door.