BILLIARD TABLE BRILLIANCE – LEARNING THE ART

So you have recently made the proactive decision to introduce yourself or your family to a Billiard Shop Billiards or Pool table and you are now looking to start hitting those pockets with greater consistency.

So where do you start? Practice does make better but in reality it is perfect practice that brings perfect results.

Naturally the starting point involves you, your cue, your stance, your balance, your draw and your vision to name a few.

To start off on the right foot the best option, besides a very good family member or friend, is to seek advice or join your local Billiards, Snooker, 8ball, 9ball or various other associations where you can receive brilliant advice and even be provided with lessons.

While all the many clubs can be found with a simple search of the web, joining clubs simply do not fit into the far majority of people’s lifestyle.

The beauty of the cue sport game is that you will get better with more play but to really take massive leaps forward, being taught all the basic techniques is naturally going to equip you with the knowledge to move in the right direction.

Another option is to seek advice and probably the most common practice is to access the thousands of instructional documents and videos on the web.

To help you with this process there are a few basic’s you need to know when it comes to making head or tails of everyone else’s advice.

For the sake of this article we will focus on your stroke and do to this correctly you need to establish a proper stance, bridge, stroke and grip.

The bridge is of course your front hand that you place the front end of your cue on.

The key element you need to establish with these elements is balance. This balance is the platform in which your game is built around and to establish this takes practice and patience.

As we are all different shapes and sizes our stance will also be different and this is why it takes practice to get to a comfortable, strong and stable position.

The Billiard Shop in Townsville, Mackay, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast and at Macgregor and Aspley in Brisbane can point you in the right direction. Simply call 1300 300 654.

So remember there is no single universally accepted stance. Even the professionals have their quirks.

That said, there are some expected characteristics. The back leg is braced with the front leg slightly bent and taking the majority of the weight. The body including the head should remain still during the shot to ensure you hit the target.

But then again, if your techniques works for you – well just go with it! Have fun! Knock yourself out!

At the end of the day, unless you are currently or are aiming to be a professional, the game is all about what the Billiard Shop professes - bringing family and friends together!

THE EVOLUTION OF THE BILLIARD TABLE

Since the Noble Game of Billiards evolved from a croquet styled lawn game in Northern Europe during the 15^th century there has been astronomical changes to the cue sport table.

The innovations today see Billiards or Pool Tables being placed in Hotels to Living or Game Rooms, on the decks to even in Pools.

That’s right Pool tables in Pools.

The changing face of pool has been as much to do with creating various price points and adjusting to household designs, to bringing the game to the people, rather than the people to the game.

The greatest example of bringing the game to the people is the X Men Outdoor Pool table.

As the above picture shows, the X Men Pool table has brought a whole new meaning to Pool!

The tables currently hold pride of place on Hayman Island, Resorts in Las Vegas and Phuket.

“The tables are a brilliant edition to these resorts as they provide Patrons with something out of the ordinary, a talking point, which is what a holiday escape is all about,” Billiard Shop’s Luke Johnson said.

“Let’s face it there is nothing quite as soothing as relaxing around a resort pool and to have a seven or eight foot  X Men Pool table in or around the water is a smart edition to provide patrons with another avenue of leisure.”

The X Men Outdoor table is a true innovation in the Billiard Industry. This table has the great looks and amazing play ability. If you have a large terrace or deck and are looking for the perfect entertainment, the X Men Outdoor Table is exactly what you need. It certainly will impress your family and friends with the latest technology in billiard table making.

The Billiard Shop Outdoor Pool Tables, are made from the highest grade aluminium, electrostatically powder coated to protect against the elements. It is also made with special rubber cushions and outdoor billiard cloth that are both water and UV resistant.

The mind wonders where the next Billiard table innovation will take us. The Krenice is one such design that caters for the more space conscious consumer.

It is beautifully designed with the removable table certain to surprise any diner unaware the fine dining table setting is a Billiard table in disguise.

Billiard tables and equipment rapidly developed in England during the Industrial revolution of the 1800s as slate became the popular table beds around 1835. Ten years later Rubber cushions became standard after Goodyear discovered vulcanization.

By 1850, two to one dimension tables became the norm and billiard tables as we know it became what they are today.

While quintessentially how the game is played is unlikely to change, the designs will continue to wow.

Some tables push the boundaries of our imagination while the more traditional tables such as the Supreme continues to impress.

But for the general public just playing pool brings immense pleasure no matter what the design.

They do bring family and friends together and Billiard Shop outlets at Macgregor and Aspley in Brisbane, Bundall on the Gold Coast, Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Mackay and Townsville have a number of designs to suit your needs.