APA is a pool team that provides leagues throughout the country. They also organize 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments. They even have their own governing board. Former professional pool players now work at APA. Nearly 250,000 Americans are members of APA. They are a great way to meet new people. You even get prizes and awards.
The APA 8-ball league has a few key points. First, the rules are quite clear. If you know how the game is scored, it's easy to follow the rules. The league handicapping system is also very easy. It's a great way to learn the game.
A legal shot, for example, is required when you shoot an 8-ball. If the ball does not reach the pocket where it is supposed to be, you will get a foul. You lose the game if you foul.
Call shots are also covered by the APA. For example, if the player is at fault, he or she must give the cue ball to the opponent. They also have rules about jump shots, which are allowed with jump cues. You can take a shot with a jumpcue but only if the shot is in your 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 balls that your opponent, you should make sure you play with the right amount of balls.
The APA also hosts the 8-Ball Classic, which is a tournament that is held every year. The winner of the tournament will receive more than $200,000 cash and prizes. The event winner will also be invited to Las Vegas for APA National Team Championships. In addition, the winner of the event also receives airfare and lodging 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 and an awards ceremony.
In addition to the 8-Ball Classic, the APA also has the 9-Ball Doubles Championship. This is a competition between two groups in which each team will try their best to win as many of the games as possible. The APA National Champion, the winner of the competition, will be crowned.
The APA has a league handicapping system that is very simple to implement. It's also transparent. Each match that is won earns one point. The number of balls needed to win a match is also given, along with the applied score. The applied scoring system is used when your opponent has more skill than you. The table below shows the number of balls needed to win a match.