Kim Hutchinson The IronOaks Lady Breakers pool group meets at the Oakwood Country Club Pool Room on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and on Tuesdays from 9:15 to 11 a.m. We welcome players of all skill levels familiar with 8-ball. The Benefits of Playing Pool: Playing pool is more than just a game. It…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool This article was written by my partner and fellow Professional Billiard Instruction Association (PBIA) and American Cue Sports (ACS) instructor Steve Farmer. Players are always looking for simple ways to improve their games, and we use this technique in class to help our students progress. If I told you that your…
Dannette Hunnel Cottonwood Ladies Billiards Ladies, meet us on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon in Room A-5 (behind the Cottonwood Library) to play pool. It’s a casual atmosphere—non-competitive, no dues, and no pool cue needed. There is no attendance commitment or expectations to find a sub for an absence. Drop-ins are welcome. No…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Are you a player struggling to improve your billiards game? If so, do you find it hard to differentiate between practicing and playing? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you’re not alone. As a coach and mentor to many students, I feel the lack of true focus…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Many players contact me wanting to improve their games, after having struggled with their games for years. With all of the game improvement books and videos out there it is no wonder that so few players discover the way to truly improve their games. Most players are very surprised at how…
Tera Crisalida, Breakers Board Secretary On April 17 the IronOaks Breakers Pool League completed the spring 8-Ball tournament. Finalists Gene “Terminator” Granquist and Don “Smoothie” Lewis competed for the championship. After a tough battle, Don won with a score of 5-3. Congratulations to both players who worked their way to the finals. The tournaments are…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Playing billiards is a beloved pastime for many people. When first starting out, players may spend countless hours simply enjoying the game, even if they’re self-taught. They revel in the feeling of improving their skills, such as when they achieve their first table run or finally beating an opponent who has…
Our ladies league has been continuously running for over 20 years, except for the initial COVID-19 outbreak. We’ve had some recent losses due to unforeseen health problems causing women to have to drop out. We truly miss them and would like to invite you to consider joining. We play weekly on Monday from 9 a.m.…
We are growing and have room for four more ladies to fill our last table. In our recently remodeled Billiards Room in the Oakwood Country Club, we’re lucky to have four professional Olhausen tables. Recently, they also replaced the felt tops, so it’s like having new tables again. We elected to play more often this…