The Pocket Book of Pocket Billiards

The Pocket Book of Pocket Billiards
Author: Mike Vago
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 076116250X

From the bestselling author of "The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf" comes an original gift: a complete miniature, working pool table, plus balls, rack, cue, and bridge, packaged with a 48-page full-color book that explains how to play more than 30 games.

Pool and Billiards For Dummies

Pool and Billiards For Dummies
Author: Nicholas Leider
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2010-03-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0470565535

Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels From Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball, Pool & Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to set up a pool room to choosing the right equipment, and is accompanied by dozens of photos and line drawings. See how hard to hit the cue ball and where to hit it, the angle to hold the cue stick and how much chalk to use, how to use a bridge, and how to put spin on the ball Includes advanced pool techniques and trick shots for the seasoned pool sharp With Pool & Billiards For Dummies, even a novice can play like a champion!

Quick-start Guide to Pocket Billiards

Quick-start Guide to Pocket Billiards
Author: Steve Mizerak
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071415200

This is a resource for learning all the skills required to attain a basic proficiency in pocket billiards. In clear, step-by-step instructions it teaches readers how to think like a pro, select and hold the perfect cuestick, sink balls, analyze and set up shots and play the offensive game. In addition, readers get the practice drills that made Mizerak and Laurance masters of the game.

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool
Author: Ray Martin
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1993-10-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0812922417

World Champion Pool Player Ray "Cool Cat" Martin shares his secrets for playing winner's pool in this classic book, which includes an introduction by the author. Written with co-author Rosser Reeves, The 99 Critical Shots in Pool remains one of the most authoritative guides to the game ever written. Over 200 illustrations show the proper form, technique, and approach to shots such as: • The Center Ball Cheat-the-Pocket • The Hook Shot • The Seven Ball Stop Shot • The Jump Shot • The Frozen Kiss Shot • The Nudge Shot • The Side Pocket By-Pass Shot Ray Martin, a Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame inductee, is one of only seven players in the twentieth century to win three or more world 14.1 titles. He co-wrote this book with Rosser Reeves in 1976.

Cue Tips

Cue Tips
Author: Christos E. Raftis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1990-11-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781880135013

The FAQs of Pool & Pocket Billiards

The FAQs of Pool & Pocket Billiards
Author:
Publisher: Allan P. Sand
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Welcome to the Fascinating World of Pool & Pocket Billiards! This is your best resource to learn about the sport of pocket billiards! Inside this book are the answers to hundreds of common questions about the Green Game: • FAQs about the Green Game • FAQs about gambling • FAQs about playing situations • FAQs about practicing • FAQs about playing equipment • FAQs about teaching & learning • Rules for 25 different pool games • Glossary of hundreds of pool terms

Advanced Pocket Billiards

Advanced Pocket Billiards
Author: Rick Enriquez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Billiards
ISBN: 9781432707255

Astonishing answers to unspoken questions revealed One of the reasons the author wrote this book is because of the failure of other pool writers to go deeper in explaining things happening on top of the pool table. Years of regular issues of pool magazines and the emergence of pool instructors in countries where the game is popular, yet it took the publication of this book to advance the knowledge in pocket billiards. This book is also an excellent guide for pool instructors, players of any level, pool stick and cue tip makers.

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets for Pocket Billiards

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets for Pocket Billiards
Author: Allan P. Sand
Publisher: Allan P. Sand
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Quickly learn critical cue ball control skills! These cheat sheet shortcuts save you years of trial and error! Each layout provides the perfect cue ball spin and speed for Precision Positioning! This is true table knowledge that will enhance your abilities as the Intelligent Shooter. There are many ways to get from one ball to another. These cheats and shortcuts will save you years of experimentation. You will learn the easy way to: • Enhance position play skills • Improve table competence • Increase Balls Per Inning (BPI) average • Build self-confidence & competence • Master cue ball control (follow, draw, & spin) • Achieve half & full table management skills • Predict cue ball paths & patterns