poolist

Poolist is a term used in English to describe a person who participates in or specializes in pool, a cue sport also known as pool billiards. The term is informal and not widely standardized, appearing primarily in online pool communities, forums, and hobbyist discourse. In some contexts it is used interchangeably with pool player, but others use poolist to emphasize a focus on technique, practice, and competitive play.

Origin and usage: Poolist derives from pool plus the agent suffix -ist. It appears sporadically in late 20th or early 21st century digital discussions; it is not widely included in standard dictionaries.

Roles and activities: A poolist typically practices eight-ball, nine-ball, or straight pool; core skills include cue-ball control, position play, shot selection, and safety play. Competitive poolists may participate in local leagues, regional tournaments, and professional circuits, governed by bodies such as the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) or national federations.

Relation to equipment and training: Poolists often discuss cues, tips, chalk, table conditions, and drills such as corner-to-corner drills, ghost-ball aims, and safety sequences.

See also: Billiards; Cue sports.