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144 Players from 42 Nations Gather in Ahmedabad as Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026 Get Underway Five cue sports disciplines, 10 medal events and the Commonwealth’s leading players headline the Championships’ India debut Ahmedabad, India — 7 October 2026: The Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026 officially got underway today in Ahmedabad, bringing together 144 athletes from 42 Commonwealt… 2026–2027 Duya Legends Season Opens in Qianwei with International Field of 802 Athletes QIANWEI, CHINA — The “O’MIN · CUELEES QIANWEI” Duya Legends Golden Nine Open has officially opened at the Blue Gem Arena in Qianwei, Sichuan, marking the beginning of the 2026–2027 Duya Legends season. The opening event brings together 802 billiards athletes from 28 countries and regions, creating a… Major Amateur Pool Championships Continue Drawing Thousands to Las Vegas Major Amateur Pool Championships Continue Drawing Thousands to Las Vegas By: Inside Pool Magazine StaffLas Vegas continues to serve as the central hub for major amateur cue‑sports events as several league championships draw large fields of competitors each year.Organizations such as the American Poo… Bogotá to Host UMB 3 Cushion World Masters Grand Prix Event Bogotá to Host UMB 3 Cushion World Masters Grand Prix Event By: Inside Pool Magazine Staff International three‑cushion billiards will head to South America later this month as Bogotá prepares to host a major Grand Prix event on the global carom calendar. The tournament, known as the UMB 3‑Cushion Wo… Global Nine Ball Calendar Expands as World Tour Events Grow in 2026 Global Nine Ball Calendar Expands as World Tour Events Grow in 2026 By: Inside Pool Magazine Staff Professional nine‑ball competition continues expanding globally in 2026 as international tournaments attract deeper and more geographically diverse fields. Events organized by Matchroom Sport have incr…

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  1. Snooker balls: How to get started with snooker trick shots

    There are many benefits to learning snooker trick shots. They help to improve your angles, you learn pace and you can boost your confidence. You may be wondering which shots to try first, and then how to build on that. If you are, then keep reading – we will give you some tips. Banana shot... The po…

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  2. Alternative games to play on a snooker table

    If you have a table that you want to get a bit more use out of, then here are some suggestions for alternative games to play on a snooker table. The post Alternative games to play on a snooker table appeared first on Snooker Spot .

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  3. Coaching: How to put spin on the cue ball

    To be an excellent snooker player, you need to know how to play different kinds of shots. In this, we'll take a closer look at how to put spin on the cue ball in snooker. The post Coaching: How to put spin on the cue ball appeared first on Snooker Spot .

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  4. Coaching: Perfecting the snooker break-off shot

    You’re about to play a game, and you get the advantage of being able to break. But how do you make it count? We take a closer look at a couple of snooker break-off techniques that you can implement in your game. The post Coaching: Perfecting the snooker break-off shot appeared first on Snooker Spot…

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  5. Pool Bank Shots

    Bank shots refer to any shot where a rail is used to help pocket an object ball. Some bank shots are hitting the object ball to a cushion first or using the…

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World Open Snooker Produces Upsets and Historic Milestones

World Open Snooker: Trump Advances, Higgins Hits 2,000-Match Milestone By: Inside Pool Magazine Staff The 2026 World Open is underway in Yushan, China, with early rounds delivering a mix of milestone achievements and surprising results. Four-time world champion John Higgins reached an extraordinary…

Ronnie O’Sullivan Advances at World Open Amid Unusual Match Interruption

Ronnie O’Sullivan Advances at 2026 World Open After Unusual Mid Match Walkout By: Inside Pool Magazine Staff Seven‑time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan opened his campaign at the 2026 World Open with a convincing victory—but not before an unusual interruption early in the match. O’Sullivan defeated…

Mark Selby Withdraws From 2026 World Open as Tournament Draw Adjusts

Mark Selby Withdraws From 2026 World Open as Tournament Draw Adjusts By: Inside Pool Magazine Staff The upcoming 2026 World Open has been reshaped following the withdrawal of several players, including four‑time world champion Mark Selby. Selby confirmed he will not compete in the ranking event due…

Kaylan Patel Wins English Under‑21 Snooker Championship

Kaylan Patel Wins 2026 English Under‑21 Snooker Championship By: Inside Pool Magazine Staff Rising English prospect Kaylan Patel captured the 2026 English Under‑21 Snooker Championship with a dramatic comeback victory over Daniel Boyes. Patel rallied from a 3–1 deficit in the final to secure a 4–3 w…