Billiards - As It Should Be Played
eBook - ePub

Billiards - As It Should Be Played

  1. 270 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Billiards - As It Should Be Played

About this book

This antiquarian book contains a complete introductory guide to billiards, with information on striking the ball, different strokes and techniques, ball control, common mistakes, and much more. This easy-to-digest guide is full of useful tips and helpful illustrations, and is highly recommended for those looking to hone their snooker or pool skills. The chapters of his book include: "Requisites to Remember", "Selection of the Proper Cue", "Fundamentals – The Keynote", "Position at the Table, or Correct Stance", "Grip on the Cue", "Making the Various Bridges", "Bridges for Follow Shots", "Striking the Ball", etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on billiards, pool and snooker.

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Information

Publisher
Kirk Press
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781446522653
eBook ISBN
9781447498834

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Author’s Foreword
  6. Publisher’s Introduction
  7. Selection of the Proper Cue
  8. Fundamentals–The Keynote
  9. Position at the Table, or Correct Stance
  10. Grip on the Cue
  11. Making the Various Bridges
  12. Striking the Cue Ball Known as Cueing (Addressing) the Ball
  13. Applying English
  14. Stroke and Follow-Through
  15. Speed and Force
  16. Caroms
  17. Follow Shots
  18. Draw Shots
  19. One-Cushion or Cushion-Caroms
  20. Two-Cushion or Cushion Caroms
  21. Straight Rail
  22. 3-Cushions
  23. Difficult Shots
  24. Science of the Game
  25. Conclusion