Applying English

The one thing I love more than shooting pool at a bar is shooting on a table in some ones house. It is quieter and your usually with people you know and you can relax better. I had a friend who had a table in their basement and they didn’t cover it when not using it, big mistake. It got rips, burn, holes, and dents in the top. Needless to say when they redid their basement they had to put new felt on the table. I don’t know how much that cost but I am sure it is not very cheap. I highly suggest if any body is going to have a table especially in a basement that gets used for other projects that a protective cover is purchased for the table. Not only will this save from having to put new felt on the table sooner. It will also keep your table free of dirt and dust that gets stirred up in the air and that can settle on your felt. So covering your table can also improve your game play.

I may not be a professional pool player, but I do love a good game of billiards. I don’t know if it is the thought process that goes into trying to figure the angle of a bank shot or just the quality time that I get to spend with friends while playing the game. Maybe it is a combination of both and many other reasons I could go on and list. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just a beginner I think there are a few supplies one cannot live without to help keep his or her game solid. The three items I use to help keep my game the best I can make it are, hand powder, chalk, and towel or polishing rag. Some people say those are not billiards supplies. I think they are three of the things that keep my shot smooth and error free. The powder to keep my hands dry and smooth. The chalk to keep my stick from miscuing. Then the towel to keep my cue stick polished and smooth. With these three items I can insure myself that all I need to do is line the balls up and hope my aim is true. Without them my shot could be headed for disaster.