Reading the Stack - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Reading the Stack

Reading the Stack is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

In one pocket, looking over the stack carefully to pick out any dead balls or other hidden opportunities in the lie of the balls in or around the edges of the stack.

See: pile, stack, heap for more on the meaning of "Reading the Stack".

Reading the Stack - Usage

Reading the stack is an important part of position play in cue sports.

Billiards - Reading the Stack

Title: Reading the Stack
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 5/18/2006
Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:49:52 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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