Billiards Instruction: Classes and Lessons

Non-credit Mini Course

The Billiards Room hosts a non-credit pool class through the University Activities Center (UAC) Mini-Course program, once in Fall and once in Winter. The classes generally start the 2nd week in October and February and last for 6 weeks. Cost: $45.00 for students, $60.00 for non-students. For more information and registration dates for next semester, contact UAC at 734-763-1107 or visit www.umich.edu/~uac

Duration: 6 weeks
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Cost: $45.00 for students; $60.00 for non-students
Day and time: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30. Free practice until 8:00
Instructor: Steve Crutchfield

90 minutes per week (instruction) plus 30 minutes at the end for individual practice

Students and non-students welcome!

Course Content:

The six week pool clinic is a "hands on" class that targets novice to intermediate pool players looking for substantial skill improvement. The class starts with the basics of the correct bridge, stance, grip, stroke, and dominant eye aiming. These basic skills are then applied to shooting techniques, position play, safeties, banks, kicks, and caroms. The class also covers the mental side of playing competitive pool. The instructor is an accomplished player, author, and lecturer who has been playing competitive pool for many years.

Registration: takes place at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (cash, check, credit card). For more information: http://uuis.umich.edu/minicourses

Private Lessons

Several local semi-professional players are available for private, individual or group lessons at any level of play. Please contact individual instructor for hourly rates and terms. If you meet an instructor at the Michigan Union Billiards & Games Room, their table time is free. You pay only for your hourly rate (and other players, if group lessons).

Qualified Instructors Recommended by the Billiards Room (alphabetical order):

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