| All about Billiards and How to Pot Contributor(s): Peall, Arthur F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1406793973 ISBN-13: 9781406793970 Publisher: Pomona Press OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: Originally published in the 1930s. Every stroke discussed and advised on in this book has been played and measured by the author who was the finest billiards instructor of his day. The numerous diagrams and photographs will prove of inestimable value to all who are keen on improving their game. Contents include: Playing Conditions - Ball Contact - Cannons - Safety Play - Use of Side - Screw and Side - Angles - Spectacular Strokes - Common Faults - Losing Hazards - Ball to Ball Contact - How to Pot - Billiard Knowledge - etc. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Pool, Billiards, Snooker |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.76 lbs) 268 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This antiquarian book contains a complete introductory guide to billiards, with information on striking the ball, different strokes and techniques, ball control, common faults, 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: Concerning Playing Conditions, How to Strike a Billiard Ball, Where to Hit a Billiard Ball, Ball-To-Ball Contacts, More Ball-To-Ball Contacts, Something About Cannons, Losing Hazards, Winning Hazards, More About Cannons, Billiard Knowledge, 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." |