Carom Billiards: Some Riddles & Puzzles
Carom Billiards: Some Riddles & Puzzles

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 150

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These half-table Carom Billiards layouts offer an excellent variety of table setups that show up in game after game. For full-table layouts, see the book “Carom Billiards: MORE Riddles & Puzzles”. The layouts are designed to allow experimentation to try various cue ball speeds, spins, and angles. This provides significant personal competitive benefits: • Intellectual training – Evaluate the layouts and consider how many pathway options are available. Make sketches of paths and cue ball speeds & spins for the practice table. This increases your analytic and tactical skills. • Skills confirmation – As you attempt each path, your experimentation helps to determine whether it is viable (within your skills) or useless (too difficult or fantastic). This comparison between mental imagery and physical attempts helps determine the width and breadth of your abilities. • Skills advancement – If a path looks promising, but execution fails, work with various speeds/spins to discover what works. Several consecutive successes will add this to your personal library of competencies. ++++++++++++++++ HOW TO STUDY Start with armchair analysis. Look at each table layout and consider possible playing options. Imagine shooting your ideas, concentrating on the appropriate speed and spin. Make sketches and notes, as needed. Alternately, take this book to your practice table, put the donuts down, and (without shooting anything), mentally figure out how many different ways you can play the shot. Make notes of your ideas. If this is a printed book, use a pencil and sketch out pathways. Make sketches, and when you get to the practice table, give them a shot. At the practice table, apply the paper reinforcement rings for the three ball positions. Think through the shot before you get down and stroke the cue ball. When shots get close, experiment with different speeds/spins and angles until you can consistently score (3 of 4 attempts). This is how you become a tougher and more dangerous player.

Carom Billiards: MORE Riddles & Puzzles
Carom Billiards: MORE Riddles & Puzzles

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 162

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These Full-Table Carom Billiards layouts offer an excellent variety of table setups that show up in game after game. For Half-Table layouts, see the book “Carom Billiards: Some Riddles & Puzzles”. The layouts are designed to allow experimentation to try various cue ball speeds, spins, and angles. This provides significant personal competitive benefits: • Intellectual training – Evaluate the layouts and consider how many pathway options are available. Make sketches of paths and cue ball speeds & spins for the practice table. This increases your analytic and tactical skills. • Skills confirmation – As you attempt each path, your experimentation helps to determine whether it is viable (within your skills) or useless (too difficult or fantastic). This comparison between mental imagery and physical attempts helps determine the width and breadth of your abilities. • Skills advancement – If a path looks promising, but execution fails, work with various speeds/spins to discover what works. Several consecutive successes will add this to your personal library of competencies. ++++++++++ HOW TO STUDY Start with armchair analysis. Look at each table layout and consider possible playing options. Imagine shooting your ideas, concentrating on the appropriate speed and spin. Make sketches and notes, as needed. Alternately, take this book to your practice table, put the donuts down, and (without shooting anything), mentally figure out how many different ways you can play the shot. Make notes of your ideas. If this is a printed book, use a pencil and sketch out pathways. Make sketches, and when you get to the practice table, give them a shot. At the practice table, apply the paper reinforcement rings for the three ball positions. Think through the shot before you get down and stroke the cue ball. When shots get close, experiment with different speeds/spins and angles until you can consistently score (3 of 4 attempts). This is how you become a tougher and more dangerous player.

Carom Billiards: Interesting Table Patterns
Carom Billiards: Interesting Table Patterns

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 97

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As you watch the pro players compete, every once in a while you will seen an unusual shot. It is so unusual that you have to replay the shot in your memory to understand what happened. This book is a collection of those shots that have occurred during international competitions. For each shot, there are two table layouts. The first is the ball positions on the table. The second is how the pro player made the point. There are two ways you can use these examples. First - as a mental exercise. Study the ball layout and the ball paths to determine how the shot was played. Second - as a table exercise. Set the balls up in the positions. Try to duplicate the shot. It may take only a few attempts, or a lot before you learn how to consistently score the point. You will do a lot of experimentation with different speeds and spins. The result will be a better understanding on how to play similar shots during your competitions. Enjoy the learning process and good luck!!

Carom Billiards: Around the World Patterns
Carom Billiards: Around the World Patterns

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 148

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During competitions, many of the shots you see use a cue ball path known as "Around the World". Basically, the path is from a corner, across to the opposite long rail. From there, the cue ball goes to the short rail and then the other long rail. From the second long rail, the cue ball travels to the other, side corner. This collection of around the world shots provides you with a extensive variety of scoring solutions. For each shot, there are two table layouts. The first is the ball positions on the table. The second is how the pro player made the point. There are two ways you can use these examples. First - as a mental exercise. Study the ball layout and the ball paths to determine how the shot was played. Second - as a table exercise. Set the balls up in the positions. Try to duplicate the shot. It may take only a few attempts, or a lot before you learn how to consistently score the point. You will do a lot of experimentation with different speeds and spins. The result will be a better understanding on how to play similar shots during your competitions. Enjoy the learning process and good luck!!

The FAQs of Pool & Pocket Billiards
The FAQs of Pool & Pocket Billiards

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Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 208

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Welcome to the Fascinating World of Pool & Pocket Billiards! This is your best resource to learn about the sport of pocket billiards! Inside this book are the answers to hundreds of common questions about the Green Game: • FAQs about the Green Game • FAQs about gambling • FAQs about playing situations • FAQs about practicing • FAQs about playing equipment • FAQs about teaching & learning • Rules for 25 different pool games • Glossary of hundreds of pool terms

Competition Training Exams for Pool & Billiards – Advanced Players
Competition Training Exams for Pool & Billiards – Advanced Players

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2024-05-03

Total Pages: 124

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ADVANCED LEVEL PLAYERS: This book provides an objective evaluation system for pool and billiards players. Test groups include progressively difficult shots. The testing process determines your current skills. A log allows you to compare previous efforts against current abilities. Scoring system can be for: Skills Measurement - The test groups identify current playing skills with actual results. The testing process uses multiple attempts that remove the luck factor and reveal reality. Self-Knowledge - Because the test groups strip away fuzzy personal assumptions, the player can make more intelligent table decisions. Personal Training Program - Test groups with low scores identify what areas must be improved. A personalized skill development program can be developed, based on results. Competitive Skills Comparison - players compare their individual skills. Competitions can occur in person or (with referees), internationally. This can be done within in a casual competition or formal tournament environment. ++++++++++++++ Included are Referee instructions for challenges between buddies. Competitions can be done against others anywhere on the planet. Select the Test Group for the players and compare scores. Enjoy the challenges as you improve your skills!!

Drills and Exercises for Pool and Pocket Billiards Players
Drills and Exercises for Pool and Pocket Billiards Players

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published:

Total Pages: 157

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Do you seriously want to lose less and win more often? If so, then you need to understand the importance of practice. Time must be spent (daily or weekly) to learn how to force the balls to obey your intentions. Even 15-20 minutes a week of focused learning will improve your playing skills. This book is your shortcut opportunity to advance your skills and win more games. These exercises and drills are designed to improve all of your skills – physical and mental. Your practice sessions will be much more interesting and challenging. There are hundreds of exercises and drills. Every playing skill is included -- cue ball control (reverse spin, top spin), pocketing skills (straight and many different angles), and more – lots more. +++++++++ These drills and exercises are based on the concept of progressive advancement. Start with an easy setup. When you comfortable, increase the difficulty factor. Use these problems in two ways. At home, review an exercise. Consider how you must play the shot. Then, imagine the ball positions on the table in your head. Carefully and thoughtfully play the shot. Consider variations on the problem. Can you do this at different speeds? What are the consequences? Make notes as you think about different ideas - assumptions, possibilities, and variations. Then, at the practice table, select the problem you want to fix. Put down the paper reinforcement rings. Set up the ball configuration. Practice the configuration until it is easy, then try the exercise with left and right side spin on the ball – and at different speeds. Observe the results, and make adjustments. ++++++++++++ How to become the intelligent shooter!! You must decide to become a competitive player. Integrate a simple dedication to intentionally improve your skills. Start with 15 minute sessions, no more than 2 or 3 per day. Keep to a regular weekly schedule. Concentrate on one single improvement at each session. You will quickly observe improved table skills – and enjoy the experience of winning more games.

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets for Pocket Billiards
Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets for Pocket Billiards

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 229

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Quickly learn critical cue ball control skills! These cheat sheet shortcuts save you years of trial and error! Each layout provides the perfect cue ball spin and speed for Precision Positioning! This is true table knowledge that will enhance your abilities as the Intelligent Shooter. There are many ways to get from one ball to another. These cheats and shortcuts will save you years of experimentation. You will learn the easy way to: • Enhance position play skills • Improve table competence • Increase Balls Per Inning (BPI) average • Build self-confidence & competence • Master cue ball control (follow, draw, & spin) • Achieve half & full table management skills • Predict cue ball paths & patterns

Basic Defense and Safety Fundamentals for Pool and Pocket Billiards
Basic Defense and Safety Fundamentals for Pool and Pocket Billiards

Author: Allan P. Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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There are two classes of pool players in the world. The serious shooter is dedicated to finding ways to gain better control how the cue ball rolls around the table. Most players enjoy pool because, well – it’s fun! This book is written for you guys. This is an introduction to the idea that defensive shooting is just as important as offensive shooting. Here is something to remember: there are no rules that require you to play stupid shots. When you have a table layout with a shot that is too tough, you really do not have to figure out some crazy way that the object ball MIGHT (maybe) get to a designated pocket. How about this as a simple solution? DON’T try to make the shot. Instead, shoot something that prevents your opponent from winning the game. If you do this, your opponent has a difficult situation. You can let him invent silly reasons to miss. You come back to the table with a good chance to win (or get closer to a win). Let him play all offense all the time. You play a few safeties and let him give you the opportunity to win. When this book falls into your hands, there is stuff you can use immediately. Besides the tips, there are techniques, exercises, and a few tricks that help you win more games. Yes, you can even use these to beat better shooters. Consider this book to be the digest version of the Safety Toolbox. A couple of hours of study, combined with some practice table time, and you are suddenly a tougher shooter. Let your opponents use the bar-banger style of calling fantastic hero shots, such as, “5 ball, four rails, off the 7 and into the side pocket.” This book will add some competitive maturity to your playing style. I don’t need to wish you good luck. This book and some of your time is all you need to begin winning more games. And here’s a useful benefit from the book – you don’t have to outshoot your opponent. Simply prevent him from winning.

The Art of War Versus the Art of Pool
The Art of War Versus the Art of Pool

Author: Allan Sand

Publisher: Allan P. Sand

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 097934543X

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To become the Intelligent player, you must understand how the battles of the Green Game are played out. This book defines the underlying strategic and tactical skills necessary to compete effectively. This book proves that mental skills are more important that physical skills. You will learn a philosophy of pool that will be useful throughout your entire pool playing lifetime.