Author : Dawn Meurin
Publisher : SP Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 16,12 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781561712106
Whether you want to play on the pro tour or just have some fun with America's fastest indoor sport, this book is for you. It gives you: All the rules, as compiled by the experts who play and win by them; Tips for keeping your game on cue; A pocket history of the game and its greats.
Author : Mike Vago
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 18,42 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : 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.
Author : Nicholas Leider
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 14,21 MB
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0470633948
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!
Author : Billiards Congress of America
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,83 MB
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1461749921
Here in a single, compact handbook are all the rules for the myriad forms of pocket billiards. Billiards: The Official Rules and Records Book is complete with detailed instructions on how to play everything from Basic Pocket Billiards to Cut-Throat, together with the rules for tournament games such as Nine Ball and Rotation, and Snooker and Carom games. These are the official rules of billiards from the Billiard Congress of America, the governing body of professional billiards in the United States. A very helpful chapter for the beginner includes professional tips on basic techniques and strategies. Also included are a glossary of billiard terms and a summary of BCA billiards champions.
Author : Colonel B*****
Publisher :
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 19,17 MB
Release : 1850
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Author : Ray Martin
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 28,75 MB
Release : 1982-06-12
Category : Pool (Game)
ISBN : 9780812963137
Thirtieth anniversary edition out in 2007! World Champion Pool Player Ray Cool Cat Martin shares his secrets for playing winner's pool in this classic book, now with a new introduction by the author. Written with co-author Rosser Reeves three decades ago, 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.
Author : Michael Ian Shamos
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,6 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Billiards
ISBN : 9781558212190
Contains information on billiards, pool, snooker and all associated games with anecdotes.
Author : Willie Hoppe
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 17,69 MB
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1447498836
This antiquarian book contains a complete introductory guide to billiards, with information on striking the ball, different strokes and techniques, ball control, common mistakes, and much more. This easy-to-digest guide is full of useful tips and helpful illustrations, and is highly recommended for those looking to hone their snooker or pool skills. The chapters of his book include: “Requisites to Remember”, “Selection of the Proper Cue”, “Fundamentals – The Keynote”, “Position at the Table, or Correct Stance”, “Grip on the Cue”, “Making the Various Bridges”, “Bridges for Follow Shots”, “Striking the Ball”, etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on billiards, pool and snooker.
Author : Mark Wilson
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,26 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Pool (Game)
ISBN : 9781936120376
Author : Tim Ander
Publisher : CRB Publishing
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 28,24 MB
Release : 2018-03-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8827502343
Take Your Pool Skills to the Next Level and Win Big! Inside How to Play Pool, you’ll discover the rules for many popular variations of the game: Eight-Ball Nine-Ball One-Pocket and Snooker With this book, you can strengthen your pool game with the right posture, physics, and geometry. You’ll learn to execute many different types of shots, such as straight, angled, and spin shots. For example, you’ll learn to combine top/back with left/right spin and get all kinds of impressive results! How to Play Pool explains how you can use your cunning to plan ahead and out-strategize your opponents. You’ll find out why to use just the right amount of force to avoid reflections and “own” pockets. By targeting clumps of balls, you can set yourself up for a great endgame layout. If you pay close attention to the cue ball’s trajectory after it hits the target ball, you’ll set yourself up for shot after easy shot. With these simple and powerful pool-playing tips and techniques, you’ll dominate the table – and the competition! You’ll even learn how to pull off a variety of crowd-pleasing trick shots: Pocketing the Eight-Ball on the Break Jumping Over Obstacles Sinking the 4-in-a-Line Shot Don’t wait – Take the plunge and become a pool shark today with How to Play Pool! It’s fast and easy to order – just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button on the right-hand side of your screen.
