Artistic Pool

Definitions & Disciplines "Artistic" by dictionary definition means beauty, skillfully, and tastefully done, aesthetically pleasing... Relating to or characteristic of one who is skilled in public performance or one who exhibits artistry or skill in his or her work. Art is a skill or "knack."
"Artistic Pool" is the umbrella word for these skills and/or "knacks."

Disciplines of "Artistic Pool" There are 8 disciplines of "Artistic Pool." Each discipline is listed below with a brief explanation:

DISCIPLINE #1: Trick and/or Fancy (Primarily deals with setup shots, multiple ball configurations, and/or a shot where cue ball travels in a "kick" pattern to make final ball(s). May also inclue "Extreme" cut shots and special skill shots not in other disciplines)
DISCIPLINE #2: "Prop"/"Novelty"/Special Arts (Unusual or new shots of any nature, shots with "props" such as cues, bridge(s), rack(s), coin(s), chalk, etc., and shots of a unique or "special" art form, such as wing shots, roller coaster technique/waterfall specialties, plus demonstration of one-handed jack up, behind back, under leg, and more. Referred to as general amusement category)
DISCIPLINE #3: Draw (Basic to advanced with cue ball greater than ½" from 1^st object ball)
DISCIPLINE #4: Follow (Basic to advanced with cue ball greater than ½" from 1^st object ball)
DISCIPLINE #5: Bank/Kick (Banks meaning to hit object ball(s) into cushion(s), and kicks meaning to hit cue ball into "x" number of cushions first and then to object ball(s), etc.)
DISCIPLINE #6: "Stroke" (Cue ball less than ½" from 1^st object ball(s), for draw or follow, plus accuracy position shots, speed control shots, or unique "stroke" shots)
DISCIPLINE #7: Jump (any shot utilizing "jump" technique, other than "Prop" shots with bridge(s), and some special "Stroke" shots)
DISCIPLINE #8: Massé (Half and full massé — easy and hard)

"On Cue" Views From the Dr. The "Artistic Pocket" Newsletter Company/Personal Information Tour Schedule & Travelogue Entertainment Tips & Quips Crusade Witness/Vision Professional Instruction Services Game Improvement Products		Definitions & Disciplines "Artistic" by dictionary definition means beauty, skillfully, and tastefully done, aesthetically pleasing... Relating to or characteristic of one who is skilled in public performance or one who exhibits artistry or skill in his or her work. Art is a skill or "knack." "Artistic Pool" is the umbrella word for these skills and/or "knacks." Disciplines of "Artistic Pool" There are 8 disciplines of "Artistic Pool." Each discipline is listed below with a brief explanation: DISCIPLINE #1 Trick and/or Fancy (Primarily deals with setup shots, multiple ball configurations, and/or a shot where cue ball travels in a "kick" pattern to make final ball(s). May also inclue "Extreme" cut shots and special skill shots not in other disciplines) DISCIPLINE #2 "Prop"/"Novelty"/Special Arts (Unusual or new shots of any nature, shots with "props" such as cues, bridge(s), rack(s), coin(s), chalk, etc., and shots of a unique or "special" art form, such as wing shots, roller coaster technique/waterfall specialties, plus demonstration of one-handed jack up, behind back, under leg, and more. Referred to as general amusement category) DISCIPLINE #3 Draw (Basic to advanced with cue ball greater than ½" from 1^st object ball) DISCIPLINE #4 Follow (Basic to advanced with cue ball greater than ½" from 1^st object ball) DISCIPLINE #5 Bank/Kick (Banks meaning to hit object ball(s) into cushion(s), and kicks meaning to hit cue ball into "x" number of cushions first and then to object ball(s), etc.) DISCIPLINE #6 "Stroke" (Cue ball less than ½" from 1^st object ball(s), for draw or follow, plus accuracy position shots, speed control shots, or unique "stroke" shots) DISCIPLINE #7 Jump (any shot utilizing "jump" technique, other than "Prop" shots with bridge(s), and some special "Stroke" shots) DISCIPLINE #8 Massé (Half and full massé — easy and hard) Respective shots/challenges selected for each discipline detail in diagram form the setup and objective, plus the assigned Degree of Difficulty Values. Special Notes: Letter assigned to object ball designates the pocket it is to be made in. Legal cue ball in hand placement in a zone area or behind X line is determined by vertical edge of cue ball. Any shot/challenge with target zone or position of finish is judged in the same way. Some setups may be revered for left-handed shooters. A minimal degree of flexibility is allowed for each setup. Table judge has full authority over all setups and can approve or disapprove any player methods for Same. His or Her decision is final!