The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards
Author | : David G. Alciatore |
Publisher | : Union Square & Co. |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2017-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781454927914 |
ISBN-13 | : 1454927917 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.