The 99 Critical Shots in Pool

Author: Ray Martin
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN: 0812922417
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
World Champion Pool Player Ray "Cool Cat" Martin shares his secrets for playing winner's pool in this classic book, which includes an introduction by the author. Written with co-author Rosser Reeves, 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.

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool

Author: Ray Martin
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN: 0812922417
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool

Author: Ray Martin
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN: 9780812963137
Category : Pool (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
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.

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool

Author: Ray Martin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pool (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description

Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards

Author: Robert Byrne
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156005548
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
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."

Capelle's Practicing Pool

Author: Philip B. Capelle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964920491
Category : Pool (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Get the most out of your practice sessions and improve your game. 150 exercises. Learn patterns, natural aiming, killer safeties and master kick shots.

The Black Widow's Guide to Killer Pool

Author: Jeanette Lee
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307421856
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description
Pool-playing legend Jeanette Lee--"the Black Widow," who wears only black during tournaments and devours her opponents--explains every aspect of playing to win, from holding the cue to performing combination, kiss, and trick shots. Lee shows wannabe winners of every level how to compete intelligently, lose gracefully, win frequently, stay focused, and achieve goals in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This hip, engaging guide to the game is designed to turn you into the player to beat--in basements, bar leagues, local tournaments, and beyond.

The Eight Ball Bible

Author: R. Givens
Publisher: Eight Ball Press
ISBN: 9780974727370
Category : 8-Ball (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description

The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards

Author: David G. Alciatore
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454927917
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Master one of the world’s most popular games with the help of a mechanical engineering professor who has a passion for pool. 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. Organized for quick study, this must-have guide features extensive cross-references and is supplemented with video clips, interesting mathematical formulas, and other resources also available at www.engr.colostate.edu/pool.

Pleasures of Small Motions

Author: Ph. D. Fancher
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493072714
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
A psychotherapist and pool columnist breaks new ground by applying good science to the mental game of billiards and gives invaluable insight on competitive play.