Generally speaking, billiards is a game that requires a lot of skill, thoughtfulness, strategy and feeling for the cue in every situation. It is just as in most other games, patience and discipline is the key to become constantly better in every aspect. With that being said, it is most definitely about your physical fitness, mindset and also discipline to stay under control and knock each ball into the pocket. To play a frame until the end, you´ll have to sustain angle, and hit the cue ball the way that it rolls optimally for the next ball. That´s not luck at all, rather a question of skill and consideration. After playing billiards regularly, sooner than later you´ll become better at maintaining angle for the coming balls.

They say that the best players can think about each ball in advance, even for one that will be played 4 balls after the current ball. Might sound weird, but this is just the method of how it works.

That was it from the mindset part, so what else is necessary to be top in this type of indoor game? You´ll need a cue, a ball, a chalk, a table, and if possible an opponent. For practicing the game: You can play single matches, means by your own and try to knock more balls with each attempt. Besides, pick up on a buddy or player who you know, who is good at billiards – and ask him to do some trainings and maybe coaching. Obviously, this is rather for the serious folks under us than for the casual players.

Your level of success depends on your skill set level. For playing billiards successfully, you will have to train at least 5 times per week, 6-7 times is better. Especially at the beginning you´ll need to put more efforts, more hours and more focus into the game. Knowing how to hold the cue, mastering placement strategies is only a matter of time and learning. Besides, it is a game that can be played until at least 50 or 60 I´d say. You don´t have to move too much, and it requires both mental and also physical input. Unlike to soccer, tennis, basketball or maybe even baseball which require far more physical input.

The best tip is to basically get started with billiards today. You can buy a used table for around 50% of the original price and have something solid at home. On the other side, you can arrange games with the serious players to grow in talent and ability!