Don't mean the Answer Pool, but regular pool, like 9-ball, straight, or my favorite, 8 ball. In particular I am curious about two things:

Those evenly-spaced dots on the rail, what are they for?

What's the best and easiest way to learn about angles?

Thanks anyone, for any help.

The markers are used for figuring out angles.

I play pool, yes...very badly, like every other thing I try.

Catty
The Purpose of the Diamonds is as DG says to help aid find the "angles" for "Bank shots" (Off several cushions)

Good explanation Here.
www.findthecornerpocket.com/bankshotsusingthedots.html
Jelp? Can I Be in Your Club too?

LOL jelp, that's how I feel. Many years ago my husband and I played at least three times a week, and we got so good we were playing $100 per game (when we could find a sucker). But that's been a long time ago, and I haven't played much since.

Even then, I played by instinct, just aiming and shooting. Now I'm interested in the mechanics. What I should have asked is, how does one use those dots on the rail to bank?

Wow, bedstor dear, that is exactly what I was looking for, but had no idea what the keywords might be. Thank you so much!