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   Welocme to Ya's Billiard World - Learn the basics. This Website is for somebody who is new to Billiards. Based on my personal experience, I will share with you what I feel are the most important things that a new hand should know. On this Website, you will learn how to shoot, how to maintain correct posture, and the rules for the game of billiards.

   There are many images and animations to show you what billiards is, and how to play. They will help you understand billiards easily. All you need to do is to sit down on your chair and move your mouse. When you are ready, start to click the buttons and enjoy it.


 
 
What is Billiards?

   According to the encyclopedia, billiards originated in England during the fourteen century. The early period of billiards used balls made of brass and wood, but, as the game developed, ivory was used. Because ivory has always been hard to find, ivory billiard balls were expensive. Due to the cost, billiards became an entertainment for the elite of society.

   Following the development of modern technology, the materials used for billiard balls were rubber and polyethylene. Ordinary people began to play billiards because the cost of billiards equipment dropped. Many families today in countries such as America will set up a billiard table at their house, because playing billiards is in vogue in America. Billiards is a sport which requires a lot of skill to master, and it can seem too much for the beginning learner. But, to begin, you only need to know the basic of playing billiards, and then you can play it with friends easily and happily.

 

 

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