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Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards
Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards
by Robert Byrne
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The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards
The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards
by David G. Alciatore
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The 99 Critical Shots in Pool: Everything You Need to Know to Learn and Master the Game (Other)
The 99 Critical Shots in Pool: Everything You Need to Know to Learn and Master the Game (Other)
by Ray Martin Inc. IMGS Estate of Rosser Reeves
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Picture Yourself Shooting Pool
Picture Yourself Shooting Pool
by Matt Sherman
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Precision Pool, 2nd Edition
Precision Pool, 2nd Edition
by Gerry Kanov Shari Stauch
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Learning to shoot pool is a great skill and fun pastime. Pool is a game with a long and interesting history. From its origins as an outdoor game to popular iconic players in movies like The Hustler, pool has grown to a sport with an international presence and following. From kids in basements and pick-up games in bars to international professional tournaments, pool can be played by a great diversity of players across the world.

 

The concept of pool is to shoot a cue ball in a way that propels the target ball into a pocket. Knowing how your shot will impact the cue and target ball is essential and can be simply understood through some basic rules of geometry and angles. The speed and the location of the contact between the cue stick and the cue ball vary the shot. Understanding things like spin, English, and the kick are essential for quality play.

Practice is the best way to improve your game, but watching a few pool instruction videos, working with a trainer or finding a mentor can help your game considerably. Perfecting your aim is something that must be practiced, as the hand-eye connection is an important part of billiards. Until your shots become predicable, your game will not improve significantly.

Online and other pool video games can be a fun way to practice your shots without the use of a table. Because the simulation is excellent on many games, you can get an understanding of how the cue ball and target balls will react, the angles of the game and how spin effects the ball. While simulated games cannot give you that feeling of how hard or soft to shoot, it can be a fun way to help understand the game.

Billiards is one of those games that is easily accessible. Investing time in learning how to shoot pool properly can provide a source of enjoyment for a lifetime.

Here is a site that may help in learning pool.



 

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