billiards.colostate.edu is an extensive archive of pool and billiards resources. If you don’t know where to start, here are some suggestions.

If you are a beginner, start here:


If you are reading The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards and want to find cited online resources:


If you are new to the game or want an overview of all important topics:

If you just want to watch a sampling of good instructional videos:

To find answers to a questions or to learn more about specific topics:

For a good overview of all important pool techniques, shots, and strategies:

If you don’t know what something means:

If you want a complete guided learning experience:


Here’s a video tour of an earlier version of the website:


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