APA is a pool team that provides leagues throughout the country. They also host nine-ball and eight-ball tournaments. They even have a governing body. Former professional pool players are employed by APA. They currently have close to 250,000 members in the United States. They can be a great way of meeting new people. They offer prizes and awards.
There are a few important things to know about the APA-8-ball league. First, it is very easy to follow the rules. The rules are easy to understand if you know how the games are scored. It is easy to use the league handicapping system. It's a great way to learn the game.
If you are shooting an 8-ball for example, the shot must be legal. If the ball is not in the pocket you are supposed to pocket, then you have a foul. If you foul, the game is over.
There are rules in the APA regarding call shots. To give the opponent the cueball, the player must be at fault. Jump shots with jump cues are also permitted. Basically, you can shoot a shot with a jump cue, but you can only shoot the shot if you're already in the pocket you were supposed to pocket.
A "games must be won" chart is also available from the APA. It shows your opponent's skill level. This chart is important to ensure your best game. You can print the chart on your scoresheet. If you have more ball than your opponent's skill level you will need to ensure that you are playing with the right number.
The APA also offers the "8-Ball Classic" which is a tournament held each year. The event's winner wins more than $200,000 in cash prizes. The event winner receives a trip for two to Las Vegas for the APA National Team Championships. The winner of this event will also receive lodging and airfare from the APA. This event will be held April 24-26, 2003 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event includes a tournament, an awards ceremony and an awards banquet.
The APA offers the 9 Ball Doubles Championship, in addition to its 8-Ball Classic. This competition involves two teams. Each team will compete to win as many matches as they can. The winner of the competition will be crowned as the APA National Champion.
The league handicapping system of the APA is extremely easy to use. It's also transparent. For every match that is won, the system gives one point. Also, the applied score and number of balls required for a match are calculated. The applied score system is used when there is more game time than you and your opponent's skill level indicates. The table below displays the number of balls required to win matches.