Pool and Billiards For Dummies
- ISBN-10
- 0470565535
- ISBN-13
- 9780470565537
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 384
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-03-08
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Nicholas Leider
Description
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!
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