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Pool Academy
Five self-paced courses that take you from your first visit to a table all the way to professional-level performance. Built for English pool.
Choose your level
Each level builds on the one before. Lessons, videos and quizzes appear here as soon as they're added.
Level 1
Beginner
A complete English/British 8-ball pool course — from your first visit to a table through to competent league play. Built around International Eightball (EPA), World Rules and Blackball, with practical drills, cue-ball control training, tactics and match play.
Level 2
Casual Player
From "I can play pool" to "I understand what I'm doing." Turns casual, instinctive pub/club pool into repeatable, understood ability — pre-shot routine, cue-ball speed and control, basic side, position play, racking/breaking, basic tactics and frame management, built toward a 30-day practice challenge.
Level 3
Intermediate Player
From competent player to controlled player. Turns individual shot-making into frame control: technical audit, advanced potting, cue-ball control, side & deflection, cue-ball routes, advanced position, pattern recognition, break development, tactical pool, match strategy and pressure play.
Level 4
Advanced Player
From controlled player to competitive performer. Builds efficiency, precision, adaptability and performance under pressure: elite technical assessment, shot selection, advanced cue-ball control, advanced pattern play, advanced tactics, break engineering, reading the table, competition preparation, match management and pressure performance.
Level 5
Professional Player
From elite amateur to professional performance. Performance optimisation for players who already have elite technical ability: performance audit, technical optimisation, elite shot selection, elite pattern play, professional tactics, break laboratory, equipment optimisation, table calibration, opponent analysis, tournament preparation, pressure performance, performance analysis, professional practice and tournament simulation.
Alongside the courses
Reference material you can dip into at any level.
Pool glossary
Plain-English definitions of the terms you'll hear in the game.
Rules explained
Blackball and World Eightball, and how they differ.
Guides
Practice routines, technique and running a league.
AI Coach
Soon: upload a video and get feedback tied to your Academy level.
Academy questions
How much does the Pool Academy cost?
Level 1 is free. Levels 2 to 5 will be paid, and we will share pricing soon. Every level is self-paced, and each one builds on the last.
Which rules does the Academy teach?
English pool (British 8-ball) as played in UK pubs, clubs and leagues, covering blackball, International Eightball and World Eightball rules and the differences between them.
Which level should I start at?
Start at Level 1 if you are new or mostly play casually. Level 2 suits pub players who want to understand what they are doing. Level 3 is for confident league players, Level 4 for competitive players and Level 5 for elite amateurs preparing for tournaments.
Do I need my own table or cue?
No. Every drill can be done on a standard pub table with a house cue, though your own cue helps consistency as you progress.
Next step
Start with Level 1
Self-paced and written for the game you actually play.