APA Members Discover Their Son is a Pool Prodigy
Given their love for the game of pool, perhaps it should have come as no surprise to Keith and Courtney O’Dell of Sharon Spring, N.Y., that their son, Keith Jr., would one […]
Read MoreTrick Shot 4: The Move Rule
Originally featured in the Spring 2003 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. THE MOVE RULE! DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: 1.2 CONFIDENCE FACTOR: 2 minutes, 24 seconds per day for 3 days SETUP/POSITION: 1-ball […]
Read MoreLesson 1: Breaking and the Rack
First things first . . . First and foremost, you must hit the rack square, or head on. If you see your cue ball deflect to the right or left, you aren’t […]
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Steve Wilhite
Steve Wilhite of Newport, Ky., was a member of North Kentucky APA from January 2007 until his passing on March 1, 2009. Steve was an avid poolplayer who was dedicated to his […]
Read MoreTrick Shot 3: Cue Ball – Away
Originally featured in Spring 2003 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. CUE BALL — AWAY! DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: 1.1 CONFIDENCE FACTOR: 2 minutes, 12 seconds per day for 3 days SETUP/POSITION: Place […]
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Dave Zertuche
Dave Zertuche, an avid APA League member for 8 years in the Denver, Colo., area passed away on Feb. 19, 2009 after a short illness. Dave achieved a Skill Level 6 in […]
Read MoreTrick Shot 2: A “Change” In Your Game
Originally featured in the Fall 2002 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. A “Change” In Your Game! DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: 1.0 CONFIDENCE FACTOR: 2 minutes per day for 3 days SETUP/POSITION: Cue […]
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Neil Olesen
Neil Olesen was one of Temple, Texas most liked players. He was the type of person who was always there for anyone. It did not matter if Neil knew you or not, […]
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Thomas Hoffert
Thomas Hoffert of Salem, Ore., was an avid poolplayer, a kind person, and a caring friend. He passed away just nine days after learning that he had colon cancer. Thomas will be […]
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Ed Divers
Ed Divers of Hopkins, S.C., joined the APA on July, 3, 1997. Ed competed in the APA National Team Championships in 1998 and 1999 in 8-Ball and 2000 and 2008 in 9-Ball, […]
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