Byrne's Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards
Byrne's Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards

Author: Robert Byrne

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 1629148946

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Fully illustrated—in color for the first time!—with drawings of nearly 350 mind-boggling trick shots, Byrne’s Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards will teach you everything from the basic “butterfly formation” to the most difficult and impressive shots. Robert Byrne will help novice and experienced players alike perfect their trick shots and learn about the historical context of each trick. Trick shots are anything amusing, surprising, or educational that can be done on a pool or billiard table with standard accessories, and have been around as long as the game itself. Byrne demonstrates historical shots, including some invented by the famous Captain Mingaud, the world’s first professional exhibition player, and newer tricks seen while travelling to tournaments around the world. Filled with easy as well as hard, and technical as well as showy tricks, the book’s clear diagrams, paired with secret insider tips, describe simpler stunts for the beginner, those that take years of practice, and some that the author doubts you’ll ever be able to do. Whether you want to impress a crowd, a group of friends, or yourself, Byrne’s wild, stunning, and unforgettable trick shots will make you question some principles of physics and wow an audience of one or one-hundred. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Modern Pool
Modern Pool

Author: Ralph Eckert

Publisher: Litho-Verlag eK

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 3946128009

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Over 300 illustrations and 40 photographs guide you step by step along the way of learning the game(s) of pool billiards. No previous knowledge or abilities are assumed, but you will still be led toward your individually attainable level of performance. And this, if necessary, up to the most intricate subtleties of this wonderful game. Pool billiards is more than just a brilliant coordination of mental and physical adroitness. Hardly any sport can deliver more enjoyment of one's achievements and abilities as this one.

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool
The 99 Critical Shots in Pool

Author: Ray Martin

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Published: 1982-06-12

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780812963137

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Thirtieth anniversary edition out in 2007! World Champion Pool Player Ray Cool Cat Martin shares his secrets for playing winner's pool in this classic book, now with a new introduction by the author. Written with co-author Rosser Reeves three decades ago, The 99 Critical Shots in Pool remains one of the most authoritative guides to the game ever written. Over 200 illustrations show the proper form, technique, and approach to shots such as: - The Center Ball Cheat-the-Pocket - The Hook Shot - The Seven Ball Stop Shot - The Jump Shot - The Frozen Kiss Shot - The Nudge Shot - The Side Pocket By-Pass Shot Ray Martin, a Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame inductee, is one of only seven players in the twentieth century to win three or more world 14.1 titles. He co-wrote this book with Rosser Reeves in 1976.

Pool and Billiards For Dummies
Pool and Billiards For Dummies

Author: Nicholas Leider

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-02-12

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0470633948

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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 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!

The Sport of Pool Billiards 1
The Sport of Pool Billiards 1

Author: Ralph Eckert

Publisher: Litho-Verlag eK

Published: 2015-05-08

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 3941484974

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Together with his partners Andreas Huber, Jorgen Sandman and Dirk Schwiewager the author developed the PAT System (Playing Ability Test), a standardized evaluation and training system for pool billiards that has been recognized by the WPA (World Pool-Billiard Association) and the European association EPBF. The player‘s level is checked at regular intervals in a series of tests, for which points and emblems are awarded. This book is written for beginners through to slightly advanced players who want to make their game of pool more professional using the PAT systems and generally have more fun playing (PAT 1). The training units in the book are accompanied by comments from the German national trainer Andreas Huber, a graduate of engineering born in 1969. Andreas is an expert pool billiards player who also helped to develop the PAT System as well as setting up the Dachau Billiards Academy. His tips on how to play in practice draw on a wealth of expertise and experience collected over years as a player and trainer.

Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards
Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards

Author: Robert Byrne

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780156005548

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The definitive work on pool and billiards (National Billiard News) by champion player Robert Byrne Now updated throughout and expanded with new material on strategy in eight- and nine-ball, trick shots, and billiard memorabilia, Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards is the classic guide to cue games complete with detailed diagrams and photographs to help improve play at every level."

The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards
The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards

Author: David G. Alciatore

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781402714283

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More than 80 principles of the game, presented with 250-plus precisely scaled illustrations and photographs, offer players of all levels a thorough overview of the fundamentals of 8-ball and 9-ball, including grip and stance, basic shots, position play and strategy, bank and kick shots, and advanced techniques such as carom and jump shots.

Picture Yourself Shooting Pool
Picture Yourself Shooting Pool

Author: Matthew Sherman

Publisher: Course Technology

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781598635195

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Picture yourself dazzling your friends with your new and improved pool skills as you master the cue ball? movements and hone your aiming and shooting techniques. "Picture Yourself Shooting Pool" provides practical and accessible pool theory and instruction to beginners and casual players. Beginning with the basics of selecting the proper cue stick, how to grip and guide the cue, and how to align the body with the pool table, the book moves on to specific cue strokes for various shots, aiming the cue ball, and reading the table. Strategy and tips on how to read the table, as well as basic rules for different pool games, table etiquette, and even information on how to purchase and maintain a personal cue stick. Filled with full-color images and step-by-step instruction on each new skill and strategy, the book also features an accompanying DVD that walks the reader through step.

Poolology - Mastering the Art of Aiming
Poolology - Mastering the Art of Aiming

Author: Brian Crist

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-28

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781365743641

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**** This is the SOFTCOVER/GLUED BINDING edition, NOT the notebook spiral binding **** Poolology is a breakthrough aiming system for pool players. I was once asked, ""How do you aim?,"" and I couldn't answer. I said I didn't know, and I'm sure the player that asked me that thought I was holding out on him, keeping some great secret to myself. But it was true - other than to call it instinct, I had no idea how to aim. I'd never been taught how to aim. I just shoot balls into the pocket. This question, ""How do you aim?,"" is what prompted me to write Poolology. After experimenting with various aiming systems, I learned that most aiming systems don't work for most people. That explains why so many pool players struggle to be consistent shot makers. I wanted to fix that. I wanted to find a system that could teach players how to aim any shot on the table, how to develop a feel for pocketing balls. No such system existed, until now. It's called Poolology!