All about Billiards and How to Pot
- ISBN-10
- 1447486390
- ISBN-13
- 9781447486398
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-04-16
- Publisher
- Read Books Ltd
- Author
- Arthur Peall
Description
Originally published in the 1930s. Every stroke discussed and advised on in this book has been played and measured by the author who was the finest billiards instructor of his day. The numerous diagrams and photographs will prove of inestimable value to all who are keen on improving their game. Contents Include: Playing Conditions; Ball Contact; Cannons; Safety Play; Use of Side Screw and Side Angles; Spectacular Strokes; Common Faults; Losing Hazards; Ball to Ball Contact; How to Pot Billiard; Knowledge etc.
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