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Women's Professional Billiards and Pool Players

In: Billiards

By: Karen Lotter

Jeanette Lee, Karen Corr and Allison Fisher are three of the top women's professional billiard and pool players in the the world. They are also the queens of 9-ball. more...

The Tasks of a Lead in Lawn Bowls

In: Lawn Bowling

By: John Welford

Some bowlers, but by no means all, prefer the position of lead to any other. Here is an outline of what a lead bowler has to do during an end of bowls. more...

Buying a Set of Bowls

In: Lawn Bowling

By: John Welford

When you decide to invest in a set of bowls there are are a number of decisions you must make. Here is a brief guide to the choices that will face you. more...

The Lawn Bowler's Complete Kit

In: Lawn Bowling

By: John Welford

If you intend to take up the sport of lawn bowls, certain items are essential. Here is a quick guide to what you need to buy. more...

Bowls is Not the Same as Bowling

In: Lawn Bowling

By: John Welford

The name of the game may be "bowling", but what is the game? Here the ancient game of "lawn bowls" is given a brief explanation more...

Five Misconceptions About Bowling

In: Amateur Bowling

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand

Most people who bowl just for fun don't always understand what actually goes into becoming a high-scoring, quality bowler. Here are five misconceptions about the sport. more...

Bowling Slang Dictionary, H-Z

In: Amateur Bowling

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand

Recreational bowlers may occasionally hear terms throw around and not know what they mean. Here is a very brief review of some of the more popular bowling terms. more...

Bowling Slang Dictionary, A-G

In: Amateur Bowling

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand

Recreational bowlers may occasionally hear terms throw around and not know what they mean. Here is a very brief review of some of the more popular bowling terms. more...

Proper Etiquette for the Sport of Bowling

In: Amateur Bowling

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand

Weekend bowlers often enter a bowling alley without knowing proper bowling etiquette. Here are four important tips to keep in mind. more...

Understanding How Lane Conditions Affect Bowling

In: Amateur Bowling

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand

People who bowl for fun are often not aware there are differing lane conditions depending on when and where they bowl. Knowing oil patterns can help improve the game. more...

Super6s To Revolutionise Snooker

In: Billiards

By: Thomas Jackson

The Chairman of World Snooker, Sir Rodney Walker, has unveiled a new shorter version of snooker dubbed "Super6s" drawing inspiration from the success of 20/20 cricket. more...

Eight Reasons to Enjoy Bowling Tonight

In: Amateur Bowling

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand

For those folks who are looking for something fun to do, don't overlook what bowling has to offer. more...

How to Throw a Curve Ball in Bowling

In: Bowling/Billiards/Curling (general)

By: Scott Michalak

Attempting to throw a bowling ball with a hook can be an intimidating experience for a beginner. Thankfully, there is a quick and easy method to start curving that ball. more...

Bahrain Snooker Championships

In: Billiards

By: Luke Broadbent

As snooker looks to go global, officials are introducing a new tournament in the snooker world. The honour of hosting the event has been bestowed upon Bahrain more...

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