{"product_id":"pool-and-billiards-for-dummies-isbn-9780470565537","title":"Pool and Billiards For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePractical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball, \u003ci\u003ePool \u0026amp; Billiards For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to set up a pool room to choosing the right equipment, and is accompanied by dozens of photos and line drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee how hard to hit the cue ball and where to hit it, the angle to hold the cue stick and how much chalk to use, how to use a bridge, and how to put spin on the ball\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes advanced pool techniques and trick shots for the seasoned pool sharp\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003ePool \u0026amp; Billiards For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e even a novice can play like a champion!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Fundamentals of Pool.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Arriving at the Pool Party.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting Down: Building a Solid Stance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Handling the Cue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: On Target: The Science and Feel of Aiming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Hit It: Creating a Solid Stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Playing Nice: The Etiquette of the Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Controlling the Cue Ball.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Control and Stopping the Cue Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Aim High: Incorporating Follow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Using Draw: Putting Backspin on the Cue Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The English Effect: Using Sidespin on the Cue Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Taking Your Shots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Opening Shots: The Rack and the Break.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Thinking Ahead: Position and Pattern Play.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Shot-making: Tackling the Most Frequent Situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Eying Combinations: Making Shots with Multiple Balls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Billiards and Caroms: Finding New Ways to Pocket Balls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Banks and Kicks: Making the Most of the Rails.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Thinking Defensively: Playing Safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Games You’ll Play.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Magic of 8-Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: 9-Ball: The Hustler’s Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Pool’s Many Other Games.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Gearing Up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Equipment Check: Looking for Quality Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Pool Is Mental: Winning the Head Games.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Drilling It Home: Practice Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Mastering Ten Trick Shots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Overcoming Ten or So Common Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNicholas Leider is Managing Editor of Billiards Digest magazine, for which he continues to write extensively on billiards play and game strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePractical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom snooker to carom to good, old-fashioned 8- or 9-ball, Pool \u0026amp; Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to set up your very own poolroom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing up — find, buy, and maintain the cue that's best for you and accessorize your game with chalk, racks, lights, and triangles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet schooled on the fundamentals of pool — find out how to build a solid stance; get a feel for aiming; and create a dependable, consistent stroke\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl the cue ball — discover how to control the movement of the cue ball to make stop shots and incorporate topspin, backspin, and sidespin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake your best shot — follow instructions on tackling common shots, eyeing combinations, and playing offensively and defensively\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eOh, the games you'll play — get the rules and strategies for playing 8-ball, 9-ball, multiplayer games, and professionals' games\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe differences between pool and billiards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGame-winning strategies no matter what version of the game is played\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelpful diagrams and photos\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for all skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames to measure your progress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe etiquette of pool\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage of the Ghost Ball System\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe secrets of creating a powerful break shot\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips on finding the right cue for you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay by the rules and develop game-winning strategies for the most popular games\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold the stick correctly and hit the cue ball properly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay like a champion regardless of your experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerform trick shots to amaze your friends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989814132965,"sku":"NP9780470565537","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470565537.jpg?v=1761785557","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/pool-and-billiards-for-dummies-isbn-9780470565537","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}