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Pool & Billiards for Dummies

by Nicholas Leider

A practical guide to pool and billiards

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A practical guide to pool and billiards

Nicholas Leider’s guide covers several cue sports, from snooker and carom to 8-ball and 9-ball. Its scope joins game rules and strategy with practical details: cue-ball contact, stroke angles, chalk, bridges, spin, equipment selection, and setting up a pool room. Photos and line drawings accompany the instruction, while advanced techniques and trick shots extend the coverage beyond introductory play. The book offers a broad reference for understanding both how different games are played and the equipment and skills involved.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners seeking an introduction to pool and billiards.
  • Players who want guidance on rules, strategy, and cue techniques.
  • Experienced pool players interested in advanced techniques and trick shots.

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Pool and billiards gamesRules and strategyCue techniqueEquipment and pool-room setup

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Book overview

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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