Pool and Billiards For Dummies - Nicholas Leider
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Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levelsFrom 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 your very own poolroom. Gearing up ? f ... Full description
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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 your very own poolroom.
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Gearing up ? find, buy, and maintain the cue that's best for you and accessorize your game with chalk, racks, lights, and triangles
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Get schooled on the fundamentals of pool ? find out how to build a solid stance; get a feel for aiming; and create a dependable, consistent stroke
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Control the cue ball ? discover how to control the movement of the cue ball to make stop shots and incorporate topspin, backspin, and sidespin
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Take your best shot ? follow instructions on tackling common shots, eyeing combinations, and playing offensively and defensively
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Oh, the games you'll play ? get the rules and strategies for playing 8-ball, 9-ball, multiplayer games, and professionals' games
Open the book and find:
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The differences between pool and billiards
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Game-winning strategies no matter what version of the game is played
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Helpful diagrams and photos
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Drills for all skills
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Games to measure your progress
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The etiquette of pool
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Coverage of the Ghost Ball System
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The secrets of creating a powerful break shot
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Tips on finding the right cue for you
Learn to:
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Play by the rules and develop game-winning strategies for the most popular games
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Hold the stick correctly and hit the cue ball properly
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Play like a champion regardless of your experience
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Perform trick shots to amaze your friends
More Information
| Author | Nicholas Leider |
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| Publisher | Wiley |
| Release year | 2010 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9780470565537 |