8-ball9-ball The Illustrated
Principles of Pool and Billiards

billiards.colostate.edu
by David G. Alciatore, PhD ("Dr. Dave")

Online instructional resources and reference materials for learning and teaching
how to play and excel at pool and billiards, and how to understand the physics of the game.

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Normal Video (NV) clips:
Narrated instructional video demonstrations illustrating various pool and billiards techniques and principles.

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High-Speed Video (HSV) clips:
Super-slow-motion video clips filmed with a special high-speed camera. These clips allow you to see various pool and billiards principles in action. The slow motion playback helps you visualize effects that cannot be seen with the naked eye or with a standard video camera.
technical proof
Technical Proof (TP) analyses:
Physics background and mathematical formulas to support pool and billiards principles (i.e., the physics of pool).
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Online Video Collection:
Collection of links to a variety of billiards-related free online videos including instruction, match highlights, trick shots, and general interest.
instructional articles
Instructional Articles:
Monthly "Dr. Dave's Illustrated Principles" instructional articles from Billiards Digest magazine.
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Instructor and Student Resources:
Handouts and online references useful for pool and billiards instruction and learning.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Dr. Dave and others answer frequently-asked questions (FAQs) about various billiards and pool topics, mostly from the Billiards Digest Cue Chalk Board (CCB) and AZBilliards (AZB) online forums.
Internet links
Links to Useful Resources:
Links to other useful pool and billiards websites, instructional resources, magazines, organizations, instructors and schools, and online retailers.
physics resources
Pool/Billiards Physics Resources:
Resources (books, articles, and websites) that deal with the physics of pool and billiards.

For more learning resources, see Dr. Dave's instructional products (book, DVDs, CD-ROM) available here: dr-dave-billiards.com

See the online glossary for definitions of many commonly-used pool and billiards terms, phrases, and lingo.