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Bullseye Billiards App, 300 Drills & Videos
The only pool training app with the BCA Seal of Approval. 300 shots across 9 cue ball control categories, each with video instruction, table diagrams, and stroke guidance. Premium unlocks everything. LineupMagic users get 30 days free with gift code LINEUPMAGIC. Redeem in the app under Settings > Redeem Gift.
Rules & Skill Levels
App Guide
APA Scorekeeper App: Complete Guide
How to set up and use the APA Scorekeeper App for 8-ball and 9-ball, step by step.
Foundation
APA Skill Levels Explained
What each skill level means, how the Games Must Win charts work, and how levels connect to your lineup cap.
Essential Rule
The APA 23 Rule Explained
Exact penalties, when a violation officially occurs, fallback rules, and playoff differences.
TAP League
TAP League Rules Guide
The 25 Rule, call-pocket play, coaching, Scotch Doubles, and a side-by-side comparison with APA.
Rule Comparison
APA 8-Ball vs Bar Rules
Shot calling, ball-in-hand, safeties, the break, fouls, and coaching — what changes when you join a league.
Rating System
Fargo Ratings Explained
How FargoRate calculates pool player ratings worldwide: the scale, robustness, and handicapping tables.
BCA / USAPL Rules
BCA Pool Rules Reference
The Official Rules of CueSports International used by the BCA Pool League and USA Pool League.
UPA Rules
UPA 8-Ball Rules Reference
Official 8-ball rules of the United States Professional Poolplayers Association.
Gear
Inside the Case
The cues, chalk, tips, and accessories I use as an APA and TAP player.
More
Training App
Directory
Bullseye Billiards - Free 30-Day Premium
300 drills across 9 cue ball control categories with video instruction. LineupMagic users get 30 days free with code LINEUPMAGIC.
Pool & Billiards Resources
Verified links for leagues, manufacturers, retailers, instruction, and community.
Operator Guide
Pool League Franchises
The major franchise and license systems for starting an amateur pool league in the US and Canada.
Reference
Pool & Billiards Glossary
Definitions for the terms you'll hear at the table and on the scoresheet.
Video Resources
Pool Videos Worth Watching
YouTube channels and videos worth bookmarking: drills, pro instruction, match footage, and the mental game.
Live News
Pool & Billiards News
Latest news pulled live from AZBilliards, the APA, Bullseye Billiards, and World of Pool.
Google News
Billiards News Around the Web
Billiards coverage aggregated via Google News: tournaments, player stories, and anything currently in the press.
Gear
Inside the Case
The cues, chalk, tips, and accessories Matt uses as an APA and TAP player.
Captain Guides
App Guide
APA Scorekeeper App: Complete Guide
How to set up and use the APA Scorekeeper App for 8-ball and 9-ball, step by step.
Match Night
Captain's Match Night Rules
Six procedural rules every captain must know cold before match night.
Full Guide
How to Be an APA Team Captain
Official captain duties, roster management, lineup strategy, and ten practical tips for running a team.
LineupMagic.com
Live Demo
Try the Lineup Calculator, No Account Needed
A fully working demo with a sample APA team — edit players, mark absences, and see every valid lineup in real time.
About
About Lineup Magic
What the app is, how it works, and how to get in touch.
Gear
Inside the Case
The cues, chalk, tips, training tools, and accessories Matt actually uses as an APA and TAP player. Real gear, honest notes, and Amazon links that support the site.
Your Input
Tell Me What to Build Next
I build Lineup Magic based on what real captains tell me they need. A short voluntary survey on features, formats, and how you use the app. Takes about three minutes and goes straight to me.
Contact
Get in Touch
Questions, account help, bug reports, or feature ideas. Send a message directly -- I read everything.
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Rule information on these pages is drawn from the APA Official Team Manual and is provided for reference only. Lineup Magic is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the American Poolplayers Association (APA) or any pool league organization.
