I went on a bit of a web-browsing binge today (which sucks because it's way too sunny outside today) and found about 10 or so sites that are showing some detail on the billiardsforum.info Billiard site.

http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/billiardsforum.info
http://www.aboutus.org/BilliardsForum.info
http://www.folkd.com/url/www.billiardsforum.info

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posted by GWR at 8:01 AM

Our parent site, billiards forum (.info), got a great review yesterday on a site called KillerStartups.com.

posted by GWR at 6:28 AM | 1comments

BilliardsForum.info is looking for your billiard tips and drills.

Have some tips to share? Know some good drills? How about getting in on some of the action with us…

I started this site because one of the best ways I've found to learn something is to try to teach it to others. After all, I'm learning what works and what doesn't as I go through the process. If someone else can wade through it all just a tiny bit faster, then I've helped. Teaching or at least explaining something also ensures that you understand it yourself (unless you're a hack, of course!), so writing has always been a good test of my own knowledge.

The Pitch
If you have moderate grammar and spelling skills, an interest in sharing what you know and learn about pool, and the desire to perhaps earn some spending money, you might be a good fit. Some technical knowledge is a plus but not a requirement.

Currently, we don't have any publishing requirements, no weekly quotas or deadlines, none of that sort of thing. However, we are looking for people who can form more of a "staff" than submit an idea for one tip or a drill. If you've only got one or two drills in mind, thats great too. If you've got a head full of ideas, why, we want to talk to you.

What to Do
It's simple. Write up a few sample pool playing tips, and send them here. If you could, put something like "Join the Staff" or something in the subject. Explain to me in as many words as you need why you feel you would make a worthy addition to the staff. Ask any questions you have up front, too, because you'll get the honest dope back. If you're not sure if you want to join, send an email and just ask the questions.

That's all there is to it.

posted by GWR at 7:19 PM | 2comments

Happy holidays again from billiards forum. I just wanted to type a post to let everyone know about a new feature on our site.

We've cataloged over 2000 billiard stores, shops, and retailers throughout the USA. Each listing includes a map, phone number, and physical address. There is also a place where you can leave comments about the billiard supply shops.

Please visit the billiard retailers directory today!


Also, we've launched a new billiard video site called Billiards Television. It showcases billiard videos (and snooker videos) from youTube, but in a neatly categorized form so that you don't have to weed through the crap.

posted by GWR at 10:39 AM | 0comments

Hey folks, I just wrote an article on the history of trying to get billiards into the Olympic Games. I see a lotta people searching for it, so I thougt I'd go ahead and post.

posted by GWR at 6:32 PM | 0comments

Well, after 2 years since inception, we've hit the illustrious 2000 post mark. The post came in on 04/29/2008 at 11:26:05 PM by quickshot.

We expect to hit the 3000 posts mark by October 2008. You can explore the billiards forum content by visiting the sitemap.

Thanks again for all your support in helping the billiard forum grow.

posted by GWR at 2:52 AM | 0comments

Hello Everyone,

We've had a new billiard playing tutorial submitted by one of our active billiards forum members.

He's written about the art of billiard practice and how to use it systematically to improve your game.

Check it out, and don't be afraid to leave comments at the bottom.

Thanks,
Gary

posted by GWR at 8:04 AM | 1comments

Welcome to the billiards forum pool players directory. We're working hard to expand the pool players directory which will showcase both current and past greats of the game of billiards. There will be sections showcasing Hall of Fame inductees as well as sections showcasing the current champions of the sport.

The very first entry into the pool players directory was Jennifer Baretta. As you all know the billiards forum loves Jennifer Baretta. Since 2006 we've done numerous articles on Jennifer which have been showcased on various other websites such as coedmagazine.com. The next player in the pool players database with Steve Mizerak. The untimely passing of Mr. Mizerak was largely disappointing to the billiard world. We were ready to include the next pool player in the database after Jennifer and it occurred to us that no other player was more fitting for inclusion into our database then Steve.

Of course we couldn't forget today's great Mr. Efren Reyes. What then a few articles on Efren and they been well received by the readers. Unsure of how to proceed next we try to think of which player was deserving of the next entry into the database. Needless to say he came up with multiple ideas and were left with the decision of ranking them in order for inclusion. That's when Gary, the billiards forum owner and executive editor decided that we would attempt to build, all at one time, a comprehensive pool players database that our users can update as time progresses. That way all deserving players would have their on the website, and the users would have a way to add or update information as they saw fit.

Thank you everyone for reading this article and we hope that you'll stop back soon to visit our website and you are newly updated pool players database.

posted by GWR at 4:09 PM | 0comments

If you are a member of the billiards forum, you can now update your profile with details such as your favorite pool cue and pool table.

Of the 500 or so pool forum poster's profiles we have, only about 100 have filled out the details in the profile

If you are a member, please go to your pool player profile and complete your details.

posted by GWR at 5:22 AM | 0comments

Greetings everyone,

You've probably noticed that we've cleaned up the blog quite a bit since your last visit. I wanted to take this opportunity to advise readers of a new feature we've added to the Billiards Forum site.

Our Pool Rules section now has almost 40 rule sets, that are now categorized into six main categories.

• Pocket Billiards Rules
• Snooker Game Rules
• Obstacle Billiard Rules
• Miscellaneous Billiard Game Rules
• Cueless Billiard Game Rules
• Carom Billiard Rules

posted by GWR at 3:07 AM | 0comments

This is a question we get asked a lot at the billiards forums. We thought we'd ask you.

Head over to the pool players forum and let us know.

Thanks for the input and continued support,

Gary

posted by GWR at 2:58 PM | 2comments

Hello Everyone,

We've recently launched version 2.0 beta of the Billiards Forums. The pool table forum has seen a ton of action, and membership has increased 400% over the past 12 months. There are a number of regulars, so be sure to register for free and post all of your cue sports question. You can also visit the billiards forum contents as well.

Thanks,
Gary

posted by GWR at 4:08 AM | 0comments

Hello everyone, thanks for your patience. We're renovating both the billiards forum and the blog here. Thanks for your continued support, and we hope to see you all soon with our new and cleaned up look!

posted by GWR at 4:15 AM | 0comments

Yeah. So check this out. Its a VW bus converted in to a billiard table. Thats as unlikely a combination as I'd ever expect! It was spotted at a classic and unique car show in the USA. Feel free to check out the article and more images over at the billiards forum.

I know that this is just like the craziest thing, but hey, you have to admit, it is pretty freaking cool. If someone offered to sell me that for the right price I just might have to accept their offer!

Volkswagen Pool Table

posted by GWR at 10:25 PM | 1comments

The billiards forum has recently partnered with 9 Ball Billiards to share a vast wealth of 9 Ball pool and billiard news. Included in the newly released version of 9 ball billiards are:

• 9 ball pool videos
• 9 ball billiards pictures
• 9 ball billiards news (9 Ball Pool Tour news from inside pool magazine and other sources)
  

posted by GWR at 6:34 PM | 0comments

Hello,

Yes, I know, it has been a considerable time since my last post but I've been busy building the new Billiards Forum release, which should be done shortly.

I'm posting now in hopes of finding someone with some knowledge about Victor Billiard Tables. Victor pool tables are no longer made, but there is a growing number of billiard enthusiasts who are working on restoration projects.

If anyone has one of these old Victor billiard tables, victor pool table parts, pictures of victor pool tables, or anything else of interest relating to this brand of table, please, leave us a comment and share.

posted by GWR at 7:55 PM | 5comments

Birdlington and district Billiards and Snooker League held their presentation evening last Tuesday night at Quay Leisure with hundreds of trophies up for grabs.

The league would like to thank Quay Leisure for the excellent buffet and all the staff for the excellent service. Trophies were presented by president Trevor Pearson.

The league hold their AGM next week and then look forward to next season following what has been another superb season.

posted by GWR at 4:18 AM | 0comments

Mental preparation is essential and may be as important as any physical skill in the game of billiards, just as it is in any other sport.

Focus, concentration, precision, consistency, and choice of shot are all very important skills in the game of billiards and they all rely on the mental to a large degree.

Billiards Forum has prepared an introduction to preparing mentally for billiards ; an article that should give you an idea of what to think about and how to prepare for games, practice, and competition. Feel free to leave feedback.

posted by GWR at 4:53 PM | 0comments

The Birdlington and district Billiards and Snooker League held their presentation on 5/18/2006 at Quay Leisure with hundreds of trophies up for grabs.

The league would like to thank Quay Leisure for the excellent buffet and all the staff for the excellent service.

Trophies were presented by president Trevor Pearson. The league holds their Annual General Meeting next week and then looks forward to next season.

The League considers the season a superb one.

posted by GWR at 3:52 PM | 0comments

Billiards Forum has just received news that Rocky Lane's world record-breaking jump shot made it's way in to the Billiards Hall of Fame.

To break this world billiard record, New Zealand's Rocky Lane had to perform miraculous Speed Jump Shot Potting.

Check back with Billiards Forum for a video clip, which will be posted shortly.

posted by GWR at 7:11 AM | 0comments