{"product_id":"pool-billiards-for-dummies","title":"Pool \u0026 Billiards for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Leider is Managing Editor of Billiards Digest magazine, for which he continues to write extensively on billiards play and game strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes index.;From snooker to carom to good, old-fashioned 8- or 9- ball, you'll learn the trips, tricks and rules of play. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to set up your very own poolroom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Fundamentals of Pool.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Arriving at the Pool Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting Down: Building a Solid Stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Handling the Cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: On Target: The Science and Feel of Aiming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Hit It: Creating a Solid Stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Playing Nice: The Etiquette of the Game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Controlling the Cue Ball.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Control and Stopping the Cue Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Aim High: Incorporating Follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Using Draw: Putting Backspin on the Cue Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The English Effect: Using Sidespin on the Cue Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Taking Your Shots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Opening Shots: The Rack and the Break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Thinking Ahead: Position and Pattern Play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Shot-making: Tackling the Most Frequent Situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Eying Combinations: Making Shots with Multiple Balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Billiards and Caroms: Finding New Ways to Pocket Balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Banks and Kicks: Making the Most of the Rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Thinking Defensively: Playing Safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Games You'll Play.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Magic of 8-Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: 9-Ball: The Hustler's Game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Pool's Many Other Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Gearing Up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Equipment Check: Looking for Quality Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Pool Is Mental: Winning the Head Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Drilling It Home: Practice Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Mastering Ten Trick Shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Overcoming Ten or So Common Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom snooker to carom to good, old-fashioned 8- or 9-ball, Pool \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing up -- find, buy, and maintain the cue that's best for you and accessorize your game with chalk, racks, lights, and triangles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl the cue ball -- discover how to control the movement of the cue ball to make stop shots and incorporate topspin, backspin, and sidespin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake your best shot -- follow instructions on tackling common shots, eyeing combinations, and playing offensively and defensively\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eOh, the games you'll play -- get the rules and strategies for playing 8-ball, 9-ball, multiplayer games, and professionals' games\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe differences between pool and billiards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGame-winning strategies no matter what version of the game is played\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelpful diagrams and photos\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for all skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames to measure your progress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe etiquette of pool\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage of the Ghost Ball System\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe secrets of creating a powerful break shot\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips on finding the right cue for you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay by the rules and develop game-winning strategies for the most popular games\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold the stick correctly and hit the cue ball properly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay like a champion regardless of your experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerform trick shots to amaze your friends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball, \u003ci\u003ePool \u0026amp; Billiards For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes advanced pool techniques and trick shots for the seasoned pool sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003ePool \u0026amp; Billiards For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e even a novice can play like a champion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leider, Nicholas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2010-03-08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Pool, Billiards, Snooker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Pool (Game)|Billiards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470565537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780470565537\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52946985353497,"sku":"SP-9780470565537","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780470565537_spiral.png?v=1785984916","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/pool-billiards-for-dummies","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}