Pool and Billiards For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

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Nicholas Leider is Managing Editor of Billiards Digest magazine, for which he continues to write extensively on billiards play and game strategy.

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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.

• Gearing up — find, buy, and maintain the cue that's best for you and accessorize your game with chalk, racks, lights, and triangles

• 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

• Control the cue ball — discover how to control the movement of the cue ball to make stop shots and incorporate topspin, backspin, and sidespin

• Take your best shot — follow instructions on tackling common shots, eyeing combinations, and playing offensively and defensively

• 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:

• The differences between pool and billiards

• Game-winning strategies no matter what version of the game is played

• Helpful diagrams and photos

• Drills for all skills

• Games to measure your progress

• The etiquette of pool

• Coverage of the Ghost Ball System

• The secrets of creating a powerful break shot

• Tips on finding the right cue for you

Learn to:

• Play by the rules and develop game-winning strategies for the most popular games

• Hold the stick correctly and hit the cue ball properly

• Play like a champion regardless of your experience

• Perform trick shots to amaze your friends