Pool and Billiard Trick Shots
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Artistic Pool and Trick Shots
This lens is a collection of trick shot links and resources along with commentary and observations about trick shots, pool, billiards, and snooker in general. Included are upcoming tournaments, trick shot videos, and tutorial links.
If you're a beginner, you can get started right away with some simple but head-turning tricks. If you're more experienced, you can expand your repertoire with a huge library of shots. When you think you're ready, consider competing in trick shot tournaments.
Introduction to Trick Shots
What are trick shots? What is artistic pool?
There are two aspects to trick shots: the setup and the execution. The overall difficulty level of a shot is a combination of these. It is easier for a pool novice to concentrate on the easy execution shots, even if the setup is more difficult. This just takes patience and precision in setting up the shot. A more advanced pool player will have the skills necessary to execute some of the more difficult shots, adding spin to the ball or making it jump in the air.
Trick shots are broadly classed into two categories: artistic shots and skill shots. Artistic shots are those where the setup is more critical and multiple balls go into the pockets. Skill shots are those where the execution is more critical and certain spins must be added to the balls. Trick shots are further divided up into 8 disciplines for sanctioned tournaments -- trick and fancy, prop/novelty, draw, follow, bank/kick, stroke, jump, and masse.
Top Trick Shot Artists
The big boys of trick shots (no women yet!)

(left to right) #1-Andy Segal, #2-Nick Nikolaidis, #3-Tom Rossman,

(left to right) #4-Sebastian Giumelli, #5-Eric Yow, Retired #1-Mike Massey
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- Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Stop, Feb 11, 2012 at VIP Billiards in Cantonsville, MD. $500 added!
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- Artistic Pool Shootout Jan 21 at Corner Pocket Billiards Southampton PA Easy shots demo at 3:30p mtg at 4, play at 5, contact @trickshottim
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- Sign up process for 2012 World Championships have started. Contact @trickshottim for more details.
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- Jamey Gray wins #ArtisticCup V!
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- #ArtisticCup V starts today. Watch the stream at http://t.co/DFecUVlf
Trick Shot Resources
The must-have trick shots book for every beginner
2010 Masters Champion
Upcoming Trick Shot Tournaments
If you can, check out these trick shot tournaments in person
- 2011 World Artistic Pool Championships March 10-13, 2011, Valley Forge, PA.
- Past APTSA tournament results can be found here.
- Tour Stop #3 May 28, 2011, Shooter's Billiards, Gardner, MA. $1000 added!
- No upcoming tournaments scheduled.
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2008 Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup
Commentary on Past Trick Shot Tournaments
Find out what happened at these trick shot tournaments
- 2009 Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup III
- Summary and results from the Artistic Cup III.
- 2009 World Cup of Trick Shots
- Results and recap from the 2009 World Cup of Trick Shots featuring Andy Segal, Bruce Barthelette, Tom Rossman, Mike Massey, Stefano Pelinga, Nick Nikolaidis, Luke Szywala, Ralph Eckert.
- 2009 Ultimate Trick Shot Challenge
- Recap of the 2009 Ultimate Trick Shot Challenge that took place Aug 18 - 21, 2009 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2008 Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup II
- Not so much a commentary as full results from the competition.
- 2008 Trick Shot Magic
- Inside Pool presents this summary of 2008 Trick Shot Magic.
- 2008 Comet Billiards Classic
- Took place at Comet Billiards, Parsippany, NJ on Sept. 5-7, 2008.
- 2008 World Cup of Trick Shots
- Took place at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT on Oct. 30, 2008.
Bloggers on Pool Trick Shots
Right now, what the bloggers have to say about pool trick shots
- Tallest Trick Shot: Chef Anthon sets world record (Video)
- NEW YORK, USA--To celebrate the Giants' Super Bowl championship and his 43rd birthday, Chef Anton (Anthony Riniti) successfully completed a 25 stories (five feet, three-eighths inches) tall shot using 75 pool balls - setting the new world record for ...
- Mike Massey to wow Orange pool players
- Trick shot legend, Mike Massey, will be in Orange at Cotton's Cay at 6 pm on Feb. 11, 2012 at Cotton's Cay. He will conduct a trick shot exhibition, several ?challenge? matches and provide instruction for American Pool Association League players ...
- Incredible Pool Trick Shot Compilation (VIDEO)
- Lead by Florian 'Venom' Kohler, they produce pool trick shot videos for YouTube that'll make your eyes water - and here, finally, is the complilation of their greatest moves. Balls will bounce, spin and ricochet off pretty much anything in this ...
- Chef Anton breaks world record with pool shot
- The shot was ranked the most difficult trick shot in the competition," he says. "Now, 15 years later, I successfully completed the shot to the standing ovation of many friends and family members ? 25 stories tall using 75 pool balls.
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Professional Trick Shot Artists
Official websites
- Tim Chin
- This site also has the largest collection of trick shot videos and tutorials on the internet. For free!
- Eric Yow
- A masse champion AND a lawyer, to boot.
- Paul Gerni
- A seasoned pro. Not on the competitive circuit much these days but still a great person.
- Andy Segal
- You can find this #1 guy on facebook, too.
- Jamey Gray
- In just a few years of going pro, this guy became World Champion.
- Tom Rossman
- Dr. Cue is the biggest player in promoting trick shots today!
More Trick Shot Resources
Great instructional trick shot videos
The Key to Trick Shots
Trick shot physics
All of this, unfortunately, is overly simplified as there are friction effects, but this is a great starting point. Be sure to check out Tim Chin's article on throw for tips and drills. He also has a new article on spin and basic ball setup.
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The most popular trick shot

Presented with permission of Tim Chin. More trick shot tutorials and diagrams can be found on Trick Shot Tim. Diagrams are also available at 10 Billiard Trick Shots to WOW Your Friends.
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Trick Shot Links
Where to start learning trick shots
- Trick Shot Tim
- Free trick shot videos and tutorials. Hands down the best place on the web to learn (and watch!) trick shots. This site is run by the world-ranked professional trick shot artist Tim Chin.
- Artistic pool
- Brief history of artistic pool with amateur tournaments. Presented by Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman.
- Artistic Pool and Trick Shot Association
- Professional players organization with tournament listings, rankings, shot program, and forum.
- Vincent Facquet trick shots
- Trick shot videos performed by Vincent Facquet.
- Wikipedia entry
- Wikipedia entry on trick shots with encyclopedic information on tournaments.
More Trick Shot Resources
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