The Pool Hustler's Handbook

Shot #10

Secret:  You need two balls with nicks or imperfections in them.

Look through your set of pool balls and find two balls with nicks or imperfections.  (In my set, it is the 8-ball and 9-ball)  Place the 9-ball on the table so that the nick or imperfection is directly over the top of the ball.  Using the 8-ball, tap the 9-ball.  This will make an indentation in the felt so the 9-ball will not move.  Balance the 8-ball in the nick or imperfection of the 9-ball.

To remove the indentation in the felt, merely scratch it with your fingernail.  Contrary to popular belief, tapping the balls will not harm the pool table.

A second solution is to use a small amount of talcum powder to balance the balls.  Pour a small amount on the top of the lower ball.  Balance the top ball in the talcum powder.

To this day, whenever I finish a personal appearance, “How do you balance a ball on top of another ball?” is the most frequent question I am asked.

Happy Hustling

 Chef Anton

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