A Brief Guide To Billiards Denver

By Bernice Terry


You may have heard of billiards Denver. However you may not necessarily be aware of what it is and how you play it. With a quick guide you can not only learn what you are playing but a few tips to allow you to develop your game and show off your skills!

It is believed that the game developed around the fifteenth century. It is thought that the game was adapted from croquet with the mallet replaced by the cue and balls instead of a wicket. There are two versions of the game. The carom version has no pockets and the game involves bouncing the balls off other balls or the corners. The pocket version is similar to snooker and pool in that you need to pot balls into pockets.

Both games require care and precision. A good player should not rush shots and you need to use the cue in the right way. However as well as using the right angles you also have to think tactically. In any cue game the key is also the mental approach. As much as possible it is vital to think a few moves ahead!

The other and more familiar version is pocket billiards. This works in a similar way to pool and snooker in that the idea is to hit the balls into pockets. With either version it requires both a smooth technique and smart tactical thinking. The best players not only know how to line up a shot but can also think what their opponent will do next!

You need to line up carefully. Lean across the table at a 45 degree angle with one foot on the floor. This foot should be the same as your strongest arm for example your left foot alongside left hand if you are left handed. If you have difficulty keeping one foot on the floor either use a reach or consider another shot that you can do on one foot.

The idea is to bridge your fingers so that the cue can rest. The action of using the cue ought to be a careful swing done in a pendulum style movement. Do it gradually, looking carefully to see where it will hit the ball as this will affect the way the ball moves. Practise lining up before you hit as this makes it easier when you connect.

The best movement is a slow pendulum. Check carefully to see where you are hitting the ball as this will affect how it moves. Do your best to keep your body still as you do this as this will allow the smoothest action. Before you hit the ball it is recommended that you line up and practise strokes a few times so that you can be more confident before hitting the ball.

Remember with billiards Denver and indeed any other cue game that the movement needs to be a smooth pendulum. As stated before do not rush this! Look online for video tutorials to ensure the best technique. As you become more confident it will become easier to do the bouncing trick shots to get the most from your game.




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