Billiards Lessons

Elevate Your Game with Expert Insight

À la carte - Single Classes

Our personalized 1-on-1 courses are crafted to address your specific goals and skill level, maximizing each lesson to suit your unique playing style and areas for improvement. Stay tuned for new topics!

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  • Fundamentals and alignment

  • Stroke straightness

  • Timing and follow-through

  • Cue ball manipulation

Stroke Evaluation

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  • Identify and analyze the gaps

  • Breaking stroke & power generation

  • Strategies for different break formats

  • Determine the highest-percentage balls to pocket

Break Shot

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  • Opening balls selection

  • Logical pattern solving

  • Identify & manage problematic balls

  • Defensive play

8-Ball Master Class

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9 | 10-Ball Master Class

  • Push-out scenarios

  • Common runout patterns

  • Defensive play

  • Common drills to practice

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Our group classes are designed for new and seasoned players who are ready to elevate their pool skills and maximize their potential.

Group Classes

Advertisement for Pool Lab's 6-week Level Up series, a course with 2 sessions weekly, each lasting 2 hours, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 PM. The course includes 6 students per class, totaling 24 hours, with non-member price of $649 and member price of $549 plus HST. Must be an active member.
Course schedule for a six-week pool training program by Pool Lab, detailing weekly lecture and practice topics, including fundamentals, shot execution, stroke mechanics, speed control, cue ball control, safeties, game application, and final exam.

This is a 6-week course designed for players with a 400–550 Fargo rating who are ready to level up their game. It’s a complete e curriculum that combines expert lectures with guided practice, weekly quizzes, and homework to ensure you truly master the game.

Meet the Instructor

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I'm Erik Hjorleifson, your Pool Lab instructor, and I’m excited to help elevate your game!

With 35 years of experience and over 50,000 hours spent honing my skills, I’ve competed at a high level throughout my career. My achievements include multiple Canadian championships, over 200 regional tour wins, and several top-10 finishes in major tournaments.

Though I still enjoy competing, my focus has shifted to teaching. Billiards is a game of subtlety and precision, and I believe in never overlooking the finer details. My goal is to help you appreciate these nuances and guide you as you improve and progress on your own journey.

Looking forward to working with you!

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Multiple-time Canadian champion
Ranked #1 Ontario Predator Tour 2024
Represented Canada at the World Championships in all games