Description

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This book is a classic handbook of billiards and snooker, with information on playing volunteer snooker, pool, Russian pool, and pyramids. From caring for a billiards table to mastering complicated techniques, this illustrated guide contains a wealth of information on the subject, and will be of utility to any level of player wishing to improve their game. Contents include: "The Equipment", "The Play", "How a Game is Played", "Attitude and Position", "Angles and Their Effects". "Getting Pockets Easily", "Cannons and How to Make Them", "Some Special Shots", "Snooker", "Volunteer Snooker", "Pool", "Russian Pool", "Pyramids", "Taking Care of a Billiard Table", "Control of the Game", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on billiards, snooker, and pool.